Welcome to the South Orange Weekly Digest!

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.

Stay Up-To-Date on COVID-19 in S.O. by visiting https://southorangecovid19.com/

Well Wishes to Retiring Police Chief

After 33 years of service with the South Orange Police Department, Police Chief, Kyle Kroll has announced his retirement as of May 1.
The Village is forever grateful for the dedication and compassion he brought to South Orange. Though we are sad to see him go, we all wish Chief Kroll the best in his future endeavors.

SOMA TTFAA Events

SOMA on the Move- April 28, 10:30 AM
Spring is finally here! After a long, cold winter it's time to get out, get exercise and some fresh air. Physical Therapists from South Mountain rehab will show you how to stretch out and loosen your muscles with giveaways, reflective gear and copies of the SOMA on the Move walking maps. You can enjoy the mapped walks on your own or with a group of friends - with masks, appropriate spacing and COVID safety in mind - or get advice on proper stretching to help you exercise better. Meet at Yale corner (Yale & Springfield Ave) to enjoy the Springfield Avenue Murals any time between 10:30 & 11:30am
Let's Talk About Clutter!- April 29, 4 PM
A mini-workshop on how to deal with the many types of clutter. Get practical tips and insights. Presented by Curated Spaces. We specialize in organizing, downsizing and preparing for moving. Join via phone at 646-558-8656 or via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 880 1554 1162; Passcode: 194096
Hot Topics & Cool Convos- April 24, 4 PM

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 via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 951 7547 1880; Passcode: 666853

SOMA Grieving & Loss Support Group- Thursdays at 4 PM. Join the conversation to find a warm and accepting community to connect with. Group meetings are held on Thursdays at 4 PM. For more information and to register, please reach out to SOMA Senior Adult Social Worker, Carol Berman by phone at 973-986-4321 or via email at sosocialworker@southorange.org.

DPW Events

Residents who have prescheduled will receive a delivery of either shredded wood or humus on Tuesday, April 27.
You can schedule a delivery via our online form or by calling the Department of Public Works at 973-378-7741. Limit one product per delivery per month. Deliveries cost $50 per drop off. Please visit southorange.org for additional information.

Let's Get Twisted! ??

April 26 is National Pretzel Day! The Meadowland Park Conservancy is bringing twisted fun to South Orange on Sunday, April 25, from noon to 2 PM at the Skate House. The event will feature many ways to get “twisted” — free yoga presented by Baker Street Yoga, free activities such as Twister with your pod, a twist contest to see who has the best moves and, of course, free hot pretzels from Baker Street Market! All attendees must wear masks and keep appropriate distance from those not in their party. The fun begins at Noon and pre-registration is required for the yoga class, which starts promptly at 12:45 PM. Those who want to be part of the free class should register here, scroll down to the event on April 25.
For more information, visit www.meadowlandpark.org.

SOPAC Scavenger Hunt

The South Orange Performing Arts Center will hold its new spring fundraiser, a scavenger hunt, during the first weekend of May, from May 1, 10 AM to May 2, 5 PM. Players ages 5 to 105 are welcome from near and far to enjoy a weekend of fun activities that will adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. Complete missions, earn points and take the lead to victory. Missions range from text, photo or location-based instructions for participants to complete at their own pace.

Visit https://www.sopacnow.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, April 26 at 7 PM
Seton Village Irvington Ave Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 PM

South Orange Village Alerts & Notifications

Give us a call! 973-378-7715