Name: WCEC Annual Business Pitch Competition
Start: 2026-05-07T08:30:00-04:00
Location: Eisenhower Corporate Campus

Eisenhower Corporate Campus

WCEC Annual Business Pitch Competition

Join us in the morning a light breakfast &amp; networking with small business owners, community stakeholders, coaches, WCEC board, and funders.
Small business owners will present their pitches to the audience.
Awards will be given to the top pitches of the day and to key supporters of our small business community.
Close the morning with networking and visiting WCEC client vendor tables
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wcec-business-pitch-competition-2026-tickets-1976476525493?aff=Patch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more here</a>
**applications to pitch are closed

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Library of the Chathams

This program will teach Baby Boomers what they need to know about their retirement income. Learn about the ins and outs of Social Security, including when to apply and how to maximize benefits.<a href="https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/savvy-social-security-planning-39093" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more and register here.</a>

Local Event: Savvy Social Security Planning at the Library

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Open the dictionary to the word “iconoclast,” and you will see a picture of Marcel Duchamp. He challenged the standards and beliefs of the art world and ushered in a new era of creative license—the reverberations of which are still felt in contemporary art today. Duchamp’s imagination was aroused by elements of Cubism, Surrealism, and even Pop Art, but his resourcefulness meant continuous self-reinvention and deliberate inconsistency. Come and learn about his innovative works and the shockwaves they produced. A blockbuster Duchamp retrospective opens at the Museum of Modern Art on April 12. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.<a href="https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/marcel-duchamp-alchemist-avant-garde-33188" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more and register here.</a>

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Marcel Duchamp: The Alchemist of the Avant-Garde

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Join us as our book group discusses Buckeye by Patrick Ryan. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you may pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.<a href="https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/book-group-34850" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more here.</a>

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Book Group: "Buckeye"

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For Adults and Students in Grades 5 &amp; Up
Join Chatham Township Mayor Jen Rowland for this confidence-boosting round table discussion. A current Chatham Township resident who grew up in Madison, Jen has spent many years hearing "no"—told repeatedly that she couldn't do it, or simply wasn't qualified. Despite this, she has pushed through to successfully achieve her goals.
In this empowering session, Jen will share her personal experiences of being told "no" in sports, business, and politics, and provide tips on how to get to your own version of "yes." Get tips for success, share personal stories, and hear practical advice during this discussion.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Our Community Connections series highlights the local figures who help shape our shared community. Join us for the event, then chat and mingle with the guest of honor and other attendees. Connect with local leaders, meet your neighbors, and discover the ties that help support our community.<a href="https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/getting-yes-lessons-resiliency-38417" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more and register here.</a>

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All Saints' Church Parish House, 5 Church Road, Millington, NJ 07946

Argyle Fish and Chips All Saints’ Church, April 30
All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Millington will hold its Spring Fish and Chips Dinner on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-7:00 pm. The catering will be provided by Argyle’s of Kearny. Advanced sale tickets are $25 for adults; $12 for children under age 12. The community is invited.
 Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the parish office 908-647-0067 or e-mailing <a href="mailto:allstsmill@hotmail.com">allstsmill@hotmail.com</a>. Reservations close at 12 noon on April 27. After that, tickets will be available at the door for $28 for adults and $14 for kids on a first come, first served basis. Payment can be made by cash or check.
The dinner will be held in the Parish House of the church, at the intersection of Long Hill, Basking Ridge and Old Forge Roads in Millington. Seating is continuous. Take-out dinners are also available. This fund-raiser will support the ministries and activities that All Saints’ sponsors through the Parish House for the benefit of the wider community. Come and greet your friends and neighbors!
For further information go to the parish website <a href="https://www.allsaintsmillington.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.allsaintsmillington.org</a>.

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Fish & Chips Dinner by Argyle - April 30

Argyle Fish and Chips All Saints’ Church, April 30
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You will learn how to make a classic Italian appetizer, garlic knots, in this hands-on cooking class with professional chef Theresa Navarro of Library Chef.<a href="https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/make-garlic-knots-library-chef-36060" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more and register here.</a>

Local Event: In-Person Cooking Class at the Library: Garlic Knots

In-Person Cooking Class at the Library: Garlic...

You will learn how to make a classic Italian appetizer, garlic knots, in this hands-on cooking class with professional chef...

In-Person Cooking Class at the Library: Garlic Knots

The Chatham Community Players is excited to bring the musical comedy, “The ‘Drowsy Chaperone” with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar from April 17 – May 2, 2026 to The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave. Chatham. The Director is John AC Kennedy of Springfield, with Eric Van Hoven of Denville as Musical Director and Julia Cassisi of Cranford is the Choreographer.
Step into the whimsical world of The Drowsy Chaperone, a fast-paced musical comedy that bursts to life with outrageous characters and catchy, clever tunes to deliver a family-friendly, heartfelt tribute to the golden age of Broadway. As our narrator guides us through his favorite cast album, you’ll relive the wonderful absurdities of classic American musicals, get caught up in a ridiculous and engaging story, and be treated to parody/homage numbers that may be more fun than the originals. The Drowsy Chaperone is a fond and funny round-of-applause for live musical theater, and a joyful reminder of why we fell in love with the stage in the first place.
The talented cast includes actors from all around New Jersey: Starring Aaron Kellner of West Orange as Man in Chair, Sky Spiegel Monroe of Morristown as The Drowsy Chaperone, Devyn Joan Schoen of South River as Janet van de Graaf, Luke Basile of Morristown as Robert Martin, Edgar Hidalgo of Wests Orange as Aldolpho, Brendan Lynch-Littlejohn of Ridgewood as Feldzieg, Mikayla Cintrón of Kenilworth as Kitty, Ann Minski of Fanwood as Mrs. Tottendale, Donald Earle Howes of Chatham as Underling, Gus Ibranyi of West Caldwell as George, Jeff Campbell of Morristown as Gangster 1, Mario Capriola of Jersey City as Gangster 2, Tess Borsecnik of Jersey City as Trix the Aviatrix, and the Ensemble is made up of Joe Cremona of Nutley, Ann Pattan of New Providence, Emily Rhinesmith of Pompton Plains, Max Rogers of Linden and Nikki Vaiknoras of Cliffside Park.
Rounding out the production team is: Producer Joe DeVico, Stage Manager is Elizabeth Rogers, Scenic Designer is Roy Pancirov &amp; John AC Kennedy, Lighting Designer is Alex Fritsch, Costume Designer is Fran Harrison and Andrea Sickler, Sound Designer is Joe DeVico, Scenic Artist is Joëlle Bochner &amp; Dean Sickler, Props &amp; Set Decorator are Jessica Phelan and Make-up &amp; Wigs is Alyson Pemoulie’ Halter. "This production isn't just a ton of fun, it's a love letter to the magic of theater. Full of outstanding performances, great music and some heartfelt comedy, come let the Chaperone transport you from everything going on outside of our little playhouse. I guarantee you'll be entertained", explained DeVico.
Performance dates are April 17, 18, 24, 25, May 1 &amp; 2 at 8PM and April 26 at 3PM. All performances are at the Chatham Playhouse, 23 North Passaic Avenue, in Chatham. Advance Tickets are $27 for Adults &amp; $24 for Seniors/Students and Walk-Up/In-Person Tickets are $30 for Adults &amp; $27 for Seniors/Students. 
Tickets can be purchased online by accessing the theater’s online ticketing service, where you can now reserve your particular seat, simply go to <a href="https://ccp.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chathamplayers.org</a>. The service is available 24 hours a day. For information regarding Tickets, please call the box office number at (973) 635-7363. Patrons with special needs requiring seating accommodations should contact the Playhouse at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Without prior notice, accommodations cannot be guaranteed.

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The Musical Comedy, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, Comes to The Chatham Playhouse

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Choral Art Society of New Jersey is busy preparing the second concert of its 2025–2026 season. The concert, The Mestre: History’s Classical Bridge from Rio to Vienna, explores musical connections between the familiar Austrian composers, Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), and the lesser-known Brazilian composer, José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830). The concert will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield (140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, NJ).&nbsp;
The concert repertoire includes Nunes Garcia’s Requiem, Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse (Little Organ Mass), and excerpts from two of Mozart’s operas, Così fan tutte and Die Zauberflöte.&nbsp;
Nunes Garcia, born in Rio de Janeiro to Afro-Brazilian parents, studied music from an early age. He was ordained a priest in 1792 and served as organist, conductor, composer, and music teacher at the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral. In 1816, he composed Requiem for the funeral of the Portuguese Queen Maria I, who died in Brazil after fleeing the Napoleonic invasion of her country. The composition is regarded as the most prominent requiem from the Americas and, while greatly influenced by Mozart’s Requiem, it is innovative and prolific in its own right.
Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse, composed circa 1775, is an intimate setting of the Mass, evoking the small chapel in Eisenstadt, Austria, where Haydn worked at the time. The chapel could only accommodate a small organ, a few string players, and a small chorus. The composition is also short in length, bowing to the desire of the nobility to spend less time in church. To ensure all parts of the Mass were covered, some movements require the chorus to sing different words simultaneously, a technique known as “telescoping.”
Mozart’s Così fan tutte, a comic opera composed with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, premiered in 1790 in Vienna. The title translates to “So Do They All” but is sometimes referred to as “Women Are Like That.” The music, characteristic of Mozart’s later style, is complex and has great depth of feeling. Die Zauberflöte, or The Magic Flute, composed with librettist Emanuel Schikaneder, premiered in 1791 shortly before Mozart’s death. Inspired by the folk music of the time, the score expertly reflects the personalities of the opera’s main characters.&nbsp;
The May concert will be conducted by Choral Art Society of NJ’s music director, Seth Velez, and will feature the group’s accompanist, Carol Walker. The soprano soloist will be Choral Art Society of NJ’s own Linda Jo Smargiassi. She will be joined by mezzo soprano Mary Pat Finucane, tenor Kevin Ray, and bass George Baolin. A full orchestra will accompany the performance.
General Admission tickets are $35. A discounted ticket price of $30 is offered to seniors (65 and older) and students (18 and older) if purchased in advance of concert day. Youth under 18, Families First cardholders, and WIC recipients are admitted free. To purchase advance tickets for the May 3rd concert, visit <a href="https://www.casofnj.org/ticket" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.casofnj.org/ticket</a>.
Choral Art Society of New Jersey originated as The Suburban Symphony Chorus in 1962. Dedicated to the study and performance of the great choral masterpieces, the chorus performs works spanning many centuries and styles. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members, with a variety of training and experience levels, share a common joy in singing and community. Visit <a href="https://www.casofnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.casofnj.org</a> for more information about the group or to donate.
This concert is made possible in part by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural &amp; Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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Chatham United Methodist Church

The Suburban Music Study Club will host a free recital of classical piano music with pianists: Luba Vasilyeva, Olivia Hua, Eric Feng, and Sophia Agranovich on Thursday morning of May 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Chatham United Methodist Church. Olivia Hua and&nbsp;Eric Feng are winners in the SMSC's 2025 Grace Gimbel Scholarship Competition playing alongside two accomplished pianists, Luba Vasilyeva and Sophia Agranovich. Come to hear piano music from the gentle to the raucous! Refreshments will follow the recital. For more information go to: www.suburbanmusicstudyclub.com.&nbsp;

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Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

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Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

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Gingham Giraffe Preschool & Kindergarten

Gingham's mission is rooted in play-based education driven by student success,  tailored to provide education and childcare for today's lifestyle. This means flexibility, inclusivity,  and an acute understanding of how modern parents are raising their children. Gingham is known for its academics and robust afternoon electives program which includes classes like Sports &amp; Games, Dramatic Arts, STEAM, and Table Manners, as well as the six month age span in each classroom. Gingham's Full Day Kindergarten is a small, tech-free class, ideal for individualized learning. Summer Camp is also a stand-out, providing a fun, theme-based program in a preschool setting through the end of July. 

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Ridgedale Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

As a Senior Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, I can deliver a wide range of investment planning strategies tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are investing for retirement, education expenses or some other goal, I will help you make informed decisions about your investment strategy. You have access to additional resources available through affiliates, including trust and estate services, insurance products, and much more. For more information about how I may be able to help you pursue your financial goals, please contact me. Insurance products are offered through nonbank insurance agency affiliates of Wells Fargo &amp; Company and are underwritten by unaffiliated insurance companies. Trust Services are available through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC and Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Company, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates do not provide legal or tax advice. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in your state. Investment and Insurance Products are: • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors, a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. PM-07102027-7259465.1.6

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The Chatham Club

At The Chatham Club, we offer an exceptional fitness experience with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, expert personal trainers, and a wide range of weekly group fitness classes. Our outdoor MoveStrong training area adds a unique edge to your workout, while our Sports Performance Training hones the skills of junior high, high school, and college athletes. With an active squash program on five international courts and two age-specific babysitting areas, we’re designed to meet the needs of everyone in the family. We take pride in creating an attractive, engaging, and impeccably clean facility with all the amenities needed to make your workout effective, efficient, and enjoyable.

At The Chatham Club, we offer an exceptional fitness experience with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, expert personal trainers, and...

30 Day Discount for new Live In Aide cases

Aquinas Healthcare

Aquinas Healthcare is offering Patch readers a discount for Live In Aide care for $299 per day for the first 30 days of services.  If you are on the fence regarding hiring a Live In Aide, do a 30 day trial to see if it works for your situation.  New clients should mention this Patch discount when they sign up for basic Live In care.  Aquinas Healthcare is a family owned and operated Licensed Health Care Service Firm providing Live In Home Health Aides, Hourly Home Health Aides and Nurses in N.J.  We work with our families to match our caregivers with our clients.  Our employees like working for our firm , because they know we will make sure we are there to support them.  We are National Institute for Home Care Accredited and our A+ rating by BBB supports the pages of positive client reviews of our team's commitment to insure your family member receives the best care.  If you have questions regarding Home Care, Senior Residences, Facilities or Nursing Homes in our area feel free to call our office for guidance to understand your family's best options and learn from our experiences in facilities you may be considering.     

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