South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.303  October 10, 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.


Celebrating Indigenous Heritage

Join us in Downtown South Orange for a special celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday October 14 at 5 PM in Spiotta Park!
We’re honored to host the Red Blanket Dance Troupe, who will be sharing their rich cultural heritage through powerful and beautiful performances. The Red Blanket Dance Troupe is a Native American dance group primarily composed of citizens from the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. Red Blanket is a family-based troupe that includes members from the Haliwa-Saponi, Tuscarora, Mohawk, and other tribes, all while remaining deeply rooted in their traditional teachings and stories. Through their performances, the Red Blanket Dance Troupe uses both language and dance to inspire and encourage the younger generation to connect with and preserve their cultural heritage.

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Freedom to Read 2024

Freedom to Read

South Orange Public Library is among a number of libraries in  NJ, and across the US, to elevate the voices of their community in supporting the FREEDOM TO READ on October 19th.  All ages are invited to join the Library in speaking out against censorship at any, or all, of the following programs: "Conversation and Crochet", "Community Collage", or a special children's storytime.
Programs will run from 1-3pm, on Saturday, October 19th at the Library's Baird Branch. 
For more information please visit www.sopl.org

Ladies Night out

Get ready for an unforgettable evening in South Orange Downtown! Join us for Ladies Night Out on Thursday, October 17th, from 6-9 PM. Indulge in exclusive in-store specials and activities at 30 local participating businesses. Visit the event page for more info.

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Public Works Events
Metal Pickup: Tuesday, October 15
DPW will pickup metal recyclables for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is 6 item limit for this pickup. Metal Pickup Form
Household Bulk Pickup: Thursday, October 17
DPW will collect household bulk items with the exception of metal and electronics for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is 6 item limit for this pickup. Bulk Pickup Form

SOMA Two Towns Events

Repair Cafe: October 26, 2-4:30 PM, Baird Center
Bring your beloved items in need of repair to the Baird at 5 Mead St.
Please call 973-763-6391 to reserve your spot and to let us know what you need fixed.

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Food truck fest 2024

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.

  • South Orange Village Council Meeting on Monday, October 14 at 7 PM
  • SO Senior Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at 5 PM
  • SO Parking Authority Meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 PM
  • SO Library Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Downtown Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:30 AM
  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Development Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Environmental Commission Meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 PM

Village Council Hot Topics

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 10/14:

  • 2024-19 Ordinance to amend the Code section 340-22 with respect to loading and unloading on Irvington Ave.
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