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.

The Luminary Decorating Party

Get your luminaries ready for display on the evening of January 19th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Join us for an afternoon of art and fun at our annual luminary Decorating Party from 2 - 4 pm, The Baird, 5 Mead St., South Orange. Click the link for more information.

 QuickBooks for Small Business with Sarah McNamara

Sunday Jan 11th 9am
Get help from the local expert herself. Sarah will help you get on the right track to set up systems for the new year! Click the link for more information

25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Observance & Luminary Lighting

Gather for our 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Observance as we honor Dr. King’s legacy and renew our shared commitment to equity and inclusion. This year’s theme, “Do Not Erase Our History,” calls us to remember that truth, memory, and historical understanding are essential to building the Beloved Community. Click the link for more information

 OKR Goal Setting with Pearl Lui Jan 28th 10am

Learn how the OKR framework (used by companies like Google and Intel) can help your business, large or small, prioritize limited time and resources to reach long-term goals.

SNAP Crisis Resource Roundup

South Orange & Maplewood restaurants, businesses & organizations are stepping up to create food drives, offer restaurant discounts & raise money for gift cards during the SNAP crisis.

For a look at local restaurants offering discounts, head to: http://bit.ly/4qKs7E1 

Are you a local restaurant or business interested in offering a promotion to those in need? Fill out the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/BMzCjL2MJKJTZgx57

For a roundup of local groups gathering food & donations, scroll through the flyers we've posted into one place on our website.

There is a Community Fridge and Food Pantry where residents can take what they need or donate what they can. The fridge is located at 1926 Springfield Avenue, and is open 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables, as well as canned goods, can be donated. 

For a rolling update on SNAP resources including food pantries and more, head here: https://nj211.org/njsnap

For a quick resource roundup from SOMSD, see their flyer below. If viewing from your phone, you can screenshot this and the URLs should appear as a link when you view it in your photos. 

Anyone needing assistance or further information can reach out to our Health Officer at healthofficer@southorange.org.

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.

• Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 9 AM
• Health & Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 13th at 6 PM
• Community Police Collaborative Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:30 PM
• Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 8:30 AM
• Design Review Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 7:30 PM
• Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 18th at 7:30 PM

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