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/

AAPI Events

YA Author Discussion: May 13 at 4 PM; SOPL
Authors will discuss their work, the importance of inclusion as authors and for characters as well as the influence in creating their stories to appeal to readers particularly of upper elementary (middle grade) and middle and high school students.
Virtual Sake Tasting: May 14 at 7 PM; Neighbors Wine Shop
Embrace this icy (or warm) spirit from Japan to celebrate AAPI Heritage month on your way to becoming a SAKE Master! The package with your Sake can be picked up at Neighbors Wine Shop at 319 S Orange Ave. For event info and to purchase tickets, please visit the Eventbrite page.

Municipal Election

South Orange Village Clerk Ojetti Davis reminds voters that the Municipal Election is Tuesday, May 11, 2021. For those voting in person, the polling sites will be open from 6 AM - 8 PM.
NOTE: Voting districts 1, 6 & 8 currently vote in the following locations.

District 1: Jubilee Hall at Seton Hall University (formerly the Italian American Center)
Districts 6 & 8: South Orange Middle School (formerly The Baird Center)

If you are unsure of your voting district, please contact the South Orange Clerk’s office at 973-378-7715 x1 or via email at clerksoffice@southorange.org
VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS: For voters who have requested and received their Vote by Mail Ballots, the Safe and Secured Essex County Election Ballot Drop Box is located in the Gazebo across from the South Orange Fire Station (56 Sloan St).

SOMA TTFAA Announcements

Moderna Vaccines Available- May 15 8-11 AM

On Saturday, May 15, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Town & Country Pharmacy will be administering COVID-19 Moderna vaccines at the church of St. Andrew & Holy Communion, located at 160 West South Orange, in South Orange, NJ, on the corner of North Ridgewood Road. Anyone who is at least 18 years old and has a form of ID is eligible for an appointment.

To register for an appointment, please call or email the Church office at 973-763-2355, or sahcoffice@gmail.com.
Someone is available to answer the phone on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 2:30 am. Parking is available in the NJ Transit parking lot.

South Orange Sidewalk Sales

Visit Downtown on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16 for a special weekend of local shopping! The sidewalks will be filled with special offers like deals of the day, flash sales & more. Over 17 retailers will be outside, smiling behind those masks and ready to help you shop and save! When you're done shopping, be sure to relax and refuel at a local restaurant. Click here to learn more.

Virtual Reading With Poets

The South Orange Dept. of Cultural Affairs & Watershed Literary Events present a virtual reading with poets.
Watershed Literary Events, a spoken-word series sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs in South Orange, will host its second virtual reading of the year on Sunday, May 16, at 2 pm.
The event will feature Columbia High School graduate and Maine poet laureate Stuart Kestenbaum and Maplewood poet and photographer Rachelle Parker. This event is free and open to the public and will feature a Q&A after the reading.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84565929724

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, May 10 at 7 PM
Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 PM
Strategic Partnership & Citizen Engagement Meeting on Wednesday, May 12 at 8 AM
Health & Public Safety Committee Meeting on Thursday, May 13 at 6 PM
CPC Meeting on Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 PM

South Orange Village Alerts & Notifications

Give us a call! 973-378-7715