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Annual Refugee Shabbat Service: Rev. Elizabeth Estes

Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:45 AM 11:45 AM
Oheb Shalom Congregation (map)
Pastor Liz is senior minister of Old Dutch Church of Kingston, NY and clergy spokesperson for Ulster Immigrant Defense Network. She will discuss her book, Global Grace Café: A Love Story about Battles Lost and Won to Keep Families Together in America’s War on Immigrants.
More info.

Events in Maplewood

Vic DeLuca: President Trump - Agonize, Strategize, Organize

Sunday, January 26, 2025
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
The Ethical Cultural Society (map)
Twenty-one years since he came to Essex Ethical to discuss the Bush presidency, Maplewood civic leader Vic DeLuca returns to give his perspective on our brand new and deeply disturbing presidential predicament.
A hybrid event.
More info and Zoom link.

Lunar Fest 2025

Sunday, January 26, 2025
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
The Woodland (map)
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese cultures, along with fun, engaging children's activities, unique merchandise, and delicious food.
FREE to attend and all are welcome.
More info.

South Orange Symphony Family Concert Celebrates 75 years of Community Music-Making

The South Orange Symphony presents its annual family concert on January 26, 2025 at 3pm at the South Orange Middle School – 70 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange.

This concert features music for all ages. It aims to introduce children to the world of orchestral music. There is also a special appearance by the Columbia High School Festival Chorus.

Ever wanted to get your hands on a trombone or violin and try it out? Don’t miss the “Instrument Petting Zoo” during intermission, compliments of Finlay + Gage Musical Instruments.

Support Group for those caring for a family member or friend who is an older adult.
Please RSVP caregivers@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973-637-1763

Senior Group Meditation

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
11:30 AM 1:30 PM
Maplewood Senior Center (map)
Explore the why and how of meditation with a discussion, a guided meditation, and Q&A.
More info on the flyer. Click to enlarge.

January 21, 2025

SOUTH ORANGE

2025 1ST QTR. TAXES -- BILL REMINDER

2025 1st QTR. TAXES ARE DUE

The 2025 1ST qtr. tax installment is due February 1, 2025. The grace period for payment ends on 2/10/2025. All payments received after closing on 2/10/2025 will accrue interest from 2/1/2025. For your convenience, payments can be made at www.southorange.org, sent by mail, or left inside our secure drop box near the Village Tax office door on the third floor at 76 South Orange Ave. Cash payments are not accepted in the drop box. Feel free to call our office with any questions. 973-378-7715 Ext 4.

Taxes can be verified and paid 24 hours per day at southorange.org/302.

To view tax/sewer balances search the Tax Look-up section.
To pay taxes and sewer balances, select the payment tab options above the Tax Look-up section on the same page.

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NJSave Application for Cost-saving Programs

NJSave is an online application to help low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses. Senior Save Navigators help you fill out and submit your application for FREE! If you need help with your NJSave application, find the Senior Save Navigator nearest you, listed alphabetically by county.

Online application and full NJSAVE details

NJSave Video Tutorial

(This video, posted on the New Jersey Department of Human Services' YouTube channel, goes through the application screen-by-screen)

NJSave Written Instructions

(These written instructions go through the application screen-by-screen)