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Here you will receive weekly updates about all the important and fun events in town! The South Orange Weekly Digest comes out every Monday morning to give readers on the go all the information they need at their fingertips to stay engaged.

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South Orange Celebrates Black History Month

The Township of South Orange Village is honored to celebrate Black History Month with the South Orange Community. This year's national theme is The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.

As we are working to celebrate Black History Month under unusual circumstances, South Orange will offer a mix of events including an open-air art exhibit, podcasts, outdoor historical run/walks, children's activities, and virtual panel discussions. These events are designed to help everyone learn, connect, and celebrate during Black History Month. Community partners have offered their expertise and supports to help develop this diverse event calendar.

Thank you to the numerous residents who volunteered their time to kickoff this project with the hope that it will expand and deepen as the years progress.

Please check back regularly for updates to our events!

SOMA Events

Join social worker Carol Berman each Tuesday to talk about today’s world and how you are feeling about it all. Join by clicking here or go to Zoom on your computer. Meeting ID: 951 7547 1880, Passcode: 666853
Nancy Schwartz presents Medicare Briefing 2021: 2/17 at 4:30 PM. In this short, focused session, Nancy will guide you through common Q1 Medicare challenges then answer your Medicare questions. Register in advance here or visit the SOMA Events calendar.
SOPAC & The Pandemic – the entertainment goes on!: 2/18 at 4:30 PM. Join SOPAC'S Director of Audience Services, Alicia Whavers, for a presentation of all SOPAC has to offer and how to access it. Learn how to purchase "tickets" to concerts, films and enjoy free programming like monthly trivia nights. Open Zoom on your laptop or device and enter Meeting ID 844 4509 9344, Passcode 443265 or click here for the Zoom Link.
Intergenerational Meet & Greet with MAPSO Youth Coalition and SOMA Justice:2/20 at 4 PM. Join us for a conversation between activists of all ages on the topic of racial justice. Register in advance by clicking here.

Attend a Town 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 in the town. Please note that meetings are subject to change with short notice. Refer to our events calendar for up-to-date information.

Please use the links provided for each meeting for information on attendance options. Checking a meeting status the day before or the day of will provide the most accurate information.

Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday, February 15 at 5:30 PM
Planning & Economic Development Meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at 8:30 AM
SO Parking Authority Meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at 5 PM
Community Relations Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 16 a 5:30 PM
SO Public Library Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:30 PM
SOVCA Meeting on Wednesday, February 17 at 8:30 AM
Design Review Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 17 at 7:30 PM
Sustainable Essex Alliance on Thursday, February 18 at 6 PM
Development Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 7:30 PM
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 7:30 PM

South Orange Village Alerts & Notifications

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