🌱 Maplewood Daily: Last Weekend For Maplewood Market, More

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Good day, people of Maplewood! Caren Lissner here with your Friday issue of the Maplewood Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Winds gradually subsiding. High: 58 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Maplewood today:

1. South Orange-Maplewood: 'No Specific Threat' in TikTok Posts; Police Increase Patrols (The Village Green)
2. Last Weekend For Maplewood Holiday Market (Maplewood Patch)
3. Maplewood & South Orange Officials: We're on Track for July 2022 Joint Fire Department (The Village Green)
4. Traffic Alert: Rahway River Bridge Repairs at W. South Orange Ave Next 6 Weeks (The Village Green)
5. Maplewood COVID Update: Latest Case Totals, Where To Get Vaccine (Maplewood Patch)
6. Maplewood Area Pets Up For Adoption: Silas & More (Maplewood Patch)

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Today in Maplewood:

• Marshall School Spirit Day - Columbia High School (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Maplewood NJ FMBA L-25: "Maplewood FMBA Local 25 would like to congratulate Captain Joseph Alvarez on his promotion to the rank of Chief and Firefighter Steve Cassiello on his promotion to the rank of Captain. Both were sworn in to their new positions on Decembe..." (Facebook)
• Maplewood Village: "Picture, parties, and paparazzi — are you holiday ready? The Village spas, salons and barber shops have you covered! Kim's Nails - 173 Maplewood Ave Village Barber Shop - 167 Maplewood Ave Anthony Garubo Salon - 174 Maplewood Ave Class..." (Instagram)
• SOMA Chamber of Commerce: "That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended tonight's SOMA Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party. It was great to see your faces again! We truly are better together. A big thank you to Garden of Edith Floral Design for the gorgeous cen..." (Facebook)
• The Valerie Fund: "This year's Thanksgiving Ball Gala was a record setting night for The Valerie Fund! Find out what made this night so momentous, check out a photo gallery, and even watch the full broadcast of the program by clicking on the link below to ..." (Facebook)
• Maplewood Memorial Library: "The Durand-Hedden Gingerbread House competition entries are on display at Hilton Branch now through January 7. Check out all of the amazing creations, including ones by these two brothers who both took second place in their respective ca..." (Facebook)
• Arts Ed NJ: "@create_ca Arts education is a right for all students, not a privilege for a select few. Every student deserves the benefits of the arts. ***************************** #CreativityIsNotOptional #ArtsEdRebuilds #ArtsEdNow #artseducation #a..." (Facebook)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "If you were unable to watch yesterday's Facebook live broadcast of Hunterdon Chamber Radio's, Happy to Help program, hosted by Nicole Smith, you can watch it here at your convenience It was a very informative and robust discussion. #ENDALZ" (Facebook)
• Maplewood Memorial Library: "Our Kids' #takeandmake returns this Saturday! Use items in the kit to create your own Ojo de Dios. Available at Hilton Branch while supplies last (one per child) #maplewood #soma #mapso #diy #stem #hilton" (Facebook)
• Arts Ed NJ: "#ArtsEdNow Weekly E-blast - SPOTLIGHT ON...Mosaic Wall of the Arts! Completed over 3 years by students at Cicley L. Tyson Middle/High School, Whitney Houston Academy, E.O. S.T.E.M. Academy & E.O. Campus HS working with GlassRoots. Learn ..." (Facebook)
• Arts Ed NJ: "Watch the 2021 Durban Avenue Elementary School Winter Concert, directed and produced by Mrs. Shawna Longo, premiering on YouTube on December 16, 2021 at 7:00pm." (Facebook)
• South Mountain YMCA, NJ: "Considering a new career in the new year? 🤔 Come learn how working at the Y can help fulfill your passion for things like teaching, fitness and wellness, swimming, serving the community, or something else! See how you may qualify for hi..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Living Trusts, Estate and Medicaid Planning (Webinar) (December 17)
• A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 17)
• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (December 17)
• Vision Board Extravaganza (December 18)
• A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 18)
• Black Santa Photo Jam (December 19)
• West African Drumming & Dance Ensemble OUTDOOR performance (December 19)
• A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 19)
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• like the moon poetry Open Mic (December 23)
• MY CBD Organics CBD and Paint Party (January 14)
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• Holiday Food Drive - Get 15% off when you donate (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Caren Lissner

About me: Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident who grew up in Matawan/Aberdeen, Freehold, and Old Bridge. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s and now live in Hoboken. After college, I spent 20 years as a beat reporter and editor at a newspaper chain in Hudson County, and have written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com