South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.266  January 25, 2024

Welcome to the South Orange Weekly Digest!

The South Orange Weekly Digest gives you all the information you need to stay connected to your community, right here at your fingertips. Below you'll find updates about all the important and fun events happening this week in South Orange.
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Last Week of Tree Pickup!

Christmas Tree Pick up: Tuesdays; Jan 2 - Jan 31
Christmas trees will be picked up from the curb beginning the first full week of January. Trees must be free of ornaments, lighting, wire, decorations, plastic wrap or tree stands. No wreaths or other holiday decorations will be collected.

Call For Art Entries!
Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 5.
The Pierro Gallery, a facility of the South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs Center at The Baird, presents curated exhibitions of work by diverse established and emerging visual artists. We're THRILLED to announce our open call for submissions for our first gallery show.
Please direct any questions to: arts@southorange.org
You can find the link to submit & Gallery Submission FAQs here:
https://www.southorange.org/266/Pierro-Gallery
Call for Art Submissions
Erasing SO Borders Walk/Run

Erasing South Orange Borders Run/Walk

Join South Orange resident Stephanie Lawson Muhammad, founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders, on an exploration of the historical borders that defined the boundaries of South Orange within Essex County and how those borders have impacted African Americans over the last 150 years.  Each route will cover approximately 3.1 miles (5k) and incorporate locations and landmarks significant to the African American experience. These events are FREE.
We ask all participants to register in advance.
The route will be published at: erasingessexsborders.com

Co-Lab at South Orange Ribbon Cutting

Please join us on Saturday, February 3 at 11am for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome The Co-Lab at South Orange (57 South Orange Ave.) to South Orange Downtown. The Co-Lab at South Orange is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports local entrepreneurs and creatives launching their brick-and-mortar businesses in downtown South Orange. Current member shops include: Cereal Dreams, Dailygreatness, Gra, Noble Hungers and South Orange Wheelhouse.
Co-Lab @ SO

ATTEND A VILLAGE MEETING

Want to get more involved in your community? Attend a meeting. You will get a first-hand look at all the ins and outs of our town, and it is a great way to participate and make a difference. Please note that meetings are subject to change with short notice. Refer to our events calendar (select ALL calendars) for up-to-date information.

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 31 at 7 PM
  • Recreation & Cultural Affairs Meeting on Thursday, February 1 at 8:45 AM
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