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Calling All East Orange Seniors: Scholarship Alert
In honor of the indelible legacy left by Taha Robinson, an East Orange legend, Rich Purpose Media & Street Maintenance, Inc. proudly announce the establishment of The Spirit of Taha Robinson Scholarship Award.
This initiative serves as a poignant tribute to Robinson's enduring impact on the community and aims to empower East Orange seniors to envision a future free from violence. Read more.
Love + Unity Week 2024: Bringing Communities Together
Mark your calendars for May 13th – 18th, as West Orange, NJ gears up to celebrate its 2nd annual Love + Unity Week. This week-long event promises a plethora of activities aimed at fostering togetherness. With space at a premium, interested participants are encouraged to RSVP promptly to secure their spot in the festivities. Whether you're inclined towards unleashing your inner artist through sidewalk chalk drawings or prefer the expressive platform of an open mic night filled with poetry and spoken word, Love + Unity Week offers something for everyone. Read more.
Featured Events
Taste of Essex
The North Essex Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is proud to host the 2024 Taste of Essex on Monday, April 29. Every year the Taste of Essex brings together scores of participating food and drink vendors, entertainment, a 50-50 drawing, and door prizes. Hundreds of people come with friends and colleagues to savor the offerings during this exceptional evening. This year the Taste of Essex will be held at DoubleTree Hotel & Suites in Fairfield. Now is the time to sign up to be a sponsor, register as a restaurant or other vendor, and get Taste of Essex tickets. More information here.
Expressions of Love + Unity – Open Mic Night of Poetry & Spoken Word
Join host Purple Haze, Featured artists Tez Utopia, Don Moraud, for an unforgettable night of Love+Unity. Sign up for the open mic and share your words of hope, love, and inspiration. Let your voice be heard in a great community of fellow poets and writers. Limited seating – RSVP early!
More information here.
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