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City of Elizabeth’s Pet Costume Contest Returns This Halloween Season
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites all pets to embrace the Halloween spirit. Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, the City of Elizabeth, and the Department of Health and Human Services will be hosting their annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest on October 19 from at Carteret Park. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe City of Elizabeth says a Pet Rabies Clinic will also be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The contest will begin at 3 p.m. Prizes will be given out to first, second, and third place. Residents must bring their dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier. For more information, call 908-820-4026. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Somerset County Seniors Awarded Ribbons and Honorable Mentions at NJ Senior Citizen Art Show
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSOMERVILLE, NJ - Ten seniors from Somerset County were named as winners in the 2024 State Senior Citizen Art Show.The group of ten artists received first place, second place, and honorable mentions in several professional and non-professional artistic categories.Prior to the State Show, the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission recognized 47 senior artists at an honorary reception for their artistry and workmanship on Sept. 10.Their artwork was displayed inside the County’s Administration Building in Somerville from Aug. 2 to Sept. 9 for the 2024 Senior Art...
5K and Fun Run Benefiting South Brunswick Schools Scheduled for November
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will host a 5K and one mile fun run/walk at the high school on Sunday, November 3. All proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of South Brunswick Township to support the school district. To register, click here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Check in will be at 8:00 AM, the fun run/walk will be at 9:00 AM, and the 5K will start at 10:00 AM. The 5K track will go around the township and the fun run/walk will be one mile around the high school. Registration for the 5K will be $35 until Tuesday, October 15, and will be $40 thereafter. Registration for the fun run/walk will be $12 until Tuesday, October 15, and will be $15 thereafter. Children under five years old can participate for free. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Somerville Consignment Store Collects Coats to be Distributed on Thanksgiving
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Revive Consignment Store is once again hosting a coat drive to collect winter garments for adult men and women and kids.Located at 30 South Doughty Ave., Revive is partnering with the Somerville Alliance for Food Education to collect coats, scarves, hats and gloves.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe garments will be given as gifts during a free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 24 at the People's Center, located at 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater.Last year, Revive was able to gift more than 60 donated coats.Donated garments must be clean and like-new and will be accepted at Revive now through Nov. 15.Further information is available by calling Revive Consignment, (908) 450-7416 or on the website at Reviveconsign.com.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Weekend Highlights: Spooky Snug Harbor Séance, free vintage art gallery, guided meditation and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Discover the perfect blend of fitness, culture and fun this weekend. Italian Festival at The Mount / Oct. 11-14, times vary. Join Catholic Charities of Staten Island for the Italian Festival at The Mount from Oct. 11 - 14. Enjoy rides, games, live music, beer and sangria gardens, vendors and delicious food. Don’t miss the fireworks display on Saturday. Onsite parking is available for $5 per vehicle.
AddamsFest ‘Be Witched’ Art Show Opens Friday in Downtown Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — Organizers of AddamsFest, Westfield’s annual month-long celebration of town native Charles Addams, unveiled its 2024 art show to a select crowd Wednesday night. The show will open to the public Friday, Oct. 11.“Be Witched,” also the theme of this year’s AddamsFest, explores interpretations of witches from historical, modern day and personal perspectives. The exhibit features Charles Addams’ original cartoons and never-before-seen sketches showcasing his own version of “all things witchy,” as well as works by 17 other artists, including some from Westfield.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAlso on display...
Linden Public Library Shines Spotlight on Visual & Performing Arts with Special Union County Grant
LINDEN, NJ — For many years now, the Linden Public Library has been quietly but consistently working to support the arts, making dance, music, theater, drawing, sketching, and painting accessible to Linden residents, families, and, especially, children. It has done so with the steady support of a special Union County Local Arts grant designed for precisely such a purpose: to provide funding for local organizations supporting arts programs throughout the county.Applicants for the grant must be Union County-based and incorporated in New Jersey for at least two years. The Local Arts Program (LAP) is open to...
Poker players, take notice! ‘Chips for Charity’ event Oct. 18 benefits On Your Mark.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Your Mark will play host to its second annual “Chips for Charity Poker Night” Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Integrated Community Center in Tompkinsville. Sponsored by Hydr8, the event brings together a mix of poker enthusiasts, community leaders, and...
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