South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.267  February 01, 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.
Black History Month 2024
Hip Hop Dance in the Loft

Hip Hop Dance in the Loft
In celebration of Black History Month, South Orange Village is proud to present: Dance in the Loft Saturday, February 10th in The Loft @ SOPAC! The night will begin with Hip Hop lessons from 6-7pm and will continue with a DJ and dancing until 9pm. (All levels welcome! Beer & wine will be available for purchase (credit cards & electronic payment accepted). This is a family friendly event (children must be accompanied by an adult).
https://www.southorange.org/992/Black-History-Month-2024

Call For Art Entries!
Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 5.
The Pierro Gallery, a facility of the South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs Center at The Baird, presents curated exhibitions of work by diverse established and emerging visual artists. We're THRILLED to announce our open call for submissions for our first gallery show.
Please direct any questions to: arts@southorange.org
You can find the link to submit & Gallery Submission FAQs here:
https://www.southorange.org/266/Pierro-Gallery
Call for Art Submissions
Erasing SO Borders Walk/Run

Erasing South Orange Borders Run/Walk

Join South Orange resident Stephanie Lawson Muhammad, founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders, on an exploration of the historical borders that defined the boundaries of South Orange within Essex County and how those borders have impacted African Americans over the last 150 years.  Each route will cover approximately 3.1 miles (5k) and incorporate locations and landmarks significant to the African American experience. These events are FREE and run on Saturdays in February.
We ask all participants to register in advance.
The route will be published at: erasingessexsborders.com

Co-Lab at South Orange Ribbon Cutting

Please join us on Saturday, February 3 at 11am for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome The Co-Lab at South Orange (57 South Orange Ave.) to South Orange Downtown. The Co-Lab at South Orange is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports local entrepreneurs and creatives launching their brick-and-mortar businesses in downtown South Orange. Current member shops include: Cereal Dreams, Dailygreatness, Gra, Noble Hungers and South Orange Wheelhouse.
Co-Lab @ SO
SOMA 2 Towns

SOMA 2 Towns Updates

The Jan/Feb 2024 Newsletter is available now!
After Midnight; Papermill Playhouse Feb 22 1-4 PM
This electrifying musical revue transports you to the Cotton Club of the Harlem Renaissance, an unparalleled time in New York City when jazz and swing were king. Tickets can be purchased online or call 973-378-7754 x2324.
Tax Prep Help; Tues & Thurs Feb-Mar 9am-1pm
AARP will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Skatehouse for tax prep assistance.

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.

  • Planning Board Regular Meeting on Monday, February 5 at 7:30 PM
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at 7 PM
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