St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Contra is the perfect social dance for new dancers. The beginners’ lesson at the start is all you need to enjoy your first evening of dancing. Contra dancing is a fun, easy-to-learn style of social dance in a supportive, inter-generational, inclusive community. It’s the cool cousin to square dancing—with hot live bands. A hot band is exactly what we have for this dance with Dead Sea Squirrels playing amazing tunes with Too Hot Mamas calling. If you are new to contra dancing, come to our evening dance on any first and third Saturday evening. Knowing how to dance is not necessary since the caller prompts the moves and guides the dancers. A lesson is given at 7pm prior to the dance to learn basic terminology and some of the dance moves. It’s fine to come alone since folks switch partners between each dance. Pack plenty of smiles!

Local Event: Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham!

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Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham!

Contra is the perfect social dance for new dancers. The beginners’ lesson at the start is all you need to enjoy your first...

Contra
 is the perfect social dance for new dancers. The beginners’ lesson at 
the start is all you need to enjoy your first evening of dancing. Contra
 dancing is a fun, easy-to-learn style of social dance in a supportive, 
inter-generational, inclusive community. It’s the cool cousin to square 
dancing—with hot live bands. A hot band is exactly what we have for this
 dance with&nbsp;The Star Charters&nbsp;playing amazing tunes with&nbsp;Luke Donforth&nbsp;calling.
If you are new to contra dancing, come to our evening dance on any first and third Saturday evening. Knowing how to dance is not necessary since the caller prompts the moves and guides the dancers. A lesson is given at 7pm prior to the dance to learn basic terminology and some of the dance moves. It’s fine to come alone since folks switch partners between each dance. Pack plenty of smiles!

Contra
 is the perfect social dance for new dancers. The beginners’ lesson at 
the start is all you need to enjoy your first...

Contra is the perfect social dance for new dancers. The beginners’ lesson at the start is all you need to enjoy your first evening of dancing. Contra dancing is a fun, easy-to-learn style of social dance in a supportive, inter-generational, inclusive community. It’s the cool cousin to square dancing—with hot live bands. A hot band is exactly what we have for this dance with Missing Lynx playing amazing tunes with Liz Nelson&nbsp;calling. If you are new to contra dancing, come to our evening dance on any first and third Saturday evening. Knowing how to dance is not necessary since the caller prompts the moves and guides the dancers. A lesson is given at 7pm prior to the dance to learn basic terminology and some of the dance moves. It’s fine to come alone since folks switch partners between each dance. Pack plenty of smiles!

Andrew Warner

Essex County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Maplewood

Cranford

Springfield

South Orange

Millburn-Short Hills

Eric Kiefer

Newark

Westfield

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

Clark-Garwood

Summit

Weequahic Park

A free community e-waste collection event, hosted by Panasonic! Stop by Weequahic Park (Meeker Avenue Entrance)&nbsp;to recycle your old TVs, computers, laptops, printers, phones, small household appliances, and other e-waste.*
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 am ET - 2:00 pm ET
For more information, call the Weequahic Park Sports Authority at 973-877-9773
What you can recycle
<ul><li>CPUs, notebook computers, laptop computers, towers, servers</li><li>Televisions (CRT and flat screen)</li><li>Computer monitors (CRT and flat screen)</li><li>Printers</li><li>Scanners</li><li>Copiers</li><li>Fax machines</li><li>Computer keyboards</li><li>Computer mice</li><li>Computer cables and wires</li><li>Printed circuit boards</li><li>Disk drives</li><li>Answering machines</li><li>Telephone systems</li><li>Cell phones</li><li>Satellite descramblers/receivers</li><li>Projectors</li><li>Cameras</li><li>Video cameras</li><li>VCR players</li><li>DVD players</li><li>Tape recorders</li><li>Video game systems</li><li>Radios</li><li>Stereos</li><li>MP3 players</li><li>Handheld computer devices</li><li>Toasters, microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, blow dryers, and such other small household electrical items as identified by mutual agreement of the Parties.</li></ul>
What you cannot recycle
<ul><li>Mini fridges</li><li>Air conditioners</li><li>Oil-filled space heaters</li><li>Anything hazardous, acutely hazardous, toxic or words of similar import or regulatory effect</li><li>White goods or large appliances</li><li>Freon-containing devices</li><li>Smoke detectors</li><li>Loose batteries</li></ul>
*Items must not include Freon or Oil

Local Event: Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, May 14

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on...

A free community e-waste collection event, hosted by Panasonic! Stop by Weequahic Park (Meeker Avenue Entrance) to recycle your...

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, May 14

Watchung Arts Center

Internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator and Steinway Artist, Sophia Agranovich, presents a concert of passion, dazzling virtuosity, lyric beauty, and unforgettable musical storytelling. Event will take place on May 16th at 8 PM at the <a href="https://watchungarts.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watchung Arts Center</a>, 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ. Tickets are $25 via <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sophia-agranovich-fantasy-carnival-and-enchantment" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Humanitix</a> or at the door.&nbsp;
She will play a similar program on her European tour in June.
The program opens with a shimmering Debussy Prelude, followed by Chopin’s sweeping Fantaisie in F minor, a journey from introspection to triumph. Two contrasting Liszt Transcendental Études—the dreamy Ricordanza
and fiery Appassionata—showcase brilliance and depth. The evening concludes with Schumann’s vibrant Carnaval, a dazzling finale of character and Romantic spirit.***

Sophia Agranovich—an internationally acclaimed, multi–award-winning virtuoso pianist, recording artist, educator, producer and artistic director—is celebrated by Fanfare as “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics… a tigress of the keyboard,” and hailed by Magazine di Arte e Cultura as “a reincarnation of Liszt in a postmodern guise.” Her performances have been praised by Audiophile for their “orison of uncommon beauty” and by American Record Guide for their “magnificent shading and superior musicianship.”
As a Steinway Artist, she has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Théâtre Na Loba, Teatro di Marcello, Salle Cortot and Ehrbar Saal. Her discography of 12 albums and several singles consistently achieves rave critical acclaim, frequently appearing in the top 10 of global radio airplay charts and is broadcast at major stations. She has received more than 80 international awards, including First Place at The American Prize, Mykola Lysenko International Competition, Bergen Philharmonic Competition, UK and European International Music Competitions, Beethoven and Schubert International Competitions, and multiple Global Music Awards.
Ms. Agranovich studied on a full scholarship with the legendary Sascha Gorodnitzki and Nadia Reisenberg at the Juilliard School, where earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and also worked as a Teaching Fellow. She went on to pursue doctoral studies at Columbia University. Ms. Agranovich is listed in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World”, serves as a voting member of NARAS, a GrammyU Mentor, the Artistic Director of the classical music series at the Watchung Arts Center, and the Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey.
Visit https://sophiagranovich.com

Local Event: Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich

Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by...

Internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator and Steinway Artist, Sophia Agranovich,...

Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich

Durand-Hedden House & Garden

Join Durand-Hedden as noted historic document expert Stuart Lutz leads an illustrated talk on antique manuscripts on Sunday, May 17, from 1:30 pm to 3 pm, at Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood. Lutz will discuss what is available, pricing, and the question he gets most of all: “How do you know it is real?”
Lutz has been operating his business from South Orange for 35 years and makes frequent appearances on the History Channel’s hit show Pawn Stars. He is one of the few experts in the US who can authenticate documents and autographs. Lutz will demystify the work of a professional document and manuscript collector and seller, and display documents related to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Vietnam War, as well as those associated with famous figures. Lutz’s Vietnam collection is the largest in private hands.
The talk will include a general Q&amp;A. However, we ask that participants not bring documents to be assessed or evaluated. 
Lutz’s oral history book, The Last Leaf: Voices of History’s Last-Known Survivors,&nbsp;will be available for sale and autographing at the conclusion.
While this event is free, please consider purchasing a donation ticket. All donations are welcome, appreciated, and support Durand-Hedden's mission, upkeep, and community events. Both complimentary and donation tickets are available at <a href="https://www.durandhedden.org/event-details/authenticating-documents-lutz?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=community&amp;utm_campaign=lutz_may2026&amp;utm_content=calendar_listing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DurandHedden.org</a>. Parking for Durand-Hedden House is available on nearby streets. 
The House and the Country Store will be open from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Local Event: "How do you know it's real?" A talk with document expert Stuart Lutz

"How do you know it's real?" A talk with...

Join Durand-Hedden as noted historic document expert Stuart Lutz leads an illustrated talk on antique manuscripts on Sunday,...

"How do you know it's real?" A talk with document expert Stuart Lutz

Hosted by the Borough of Kenilworth, the Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic from 14th St. to 23rd St. and transformed into a giant block party from 10&nbsp;am-4:00 pm. This event will feature quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, lots of great food, kiddie rides, a kids’ area, live music and performances, local merchants &amp; civic organizations, and a large classic car show. The car show starts on the west end of the event at 14th Street.

SHOPPING Shop till you drop along the Boulevard with over 100 quality exhibitors selling jewelry, handbags, sports collectibles, clothing, home decor, and more. There is a special section featuring handmade crafts from local and nearby crafters and artisans, with unique, one-of-a-kind items.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Whether on stage or under our music tents, you will enjoy the sounds of some very talented cover bands, soloists, dancers, demonstrations from the local karate &amp; dance studios, and more. It’s also a chance to kick back and take a break in the music section, filled with tables and chairs for your use. This year we have 2 great bands: Cold Sweat from&nbsp;10am-1pm and Theatre Rock from 2pm-4pm.&nbsp;
KIDS ZONE Plus lots of fun stuff in the kids’ zone all day, where children will enjoy a section filled with kiddie bounce rides, slides, interactive blow-ups, face painting, sand art &amp; kids’ games, and temporary tattoos, just to name a few.
FOOD TRUCKS As you stroll along the Blvd, stop to have a bite to eat and sit at tables in our live music area. Come hungry and enjoy gourmet food truck favorites like sausage &amp; pepper sandwiches, cheesesteaks, kettle corn, chicken fingers, ice cream, zeppoles, shish kabobs, gyros, fresh-cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Italian ice, and many other great gourmet foods.
CAR SHOW This year’s event will again feature a car show of&nbsp;Custom…Classic…Street Rod…Muscle&nbsp;Cars&nbsp;in front of Harding School (Enter from Boulevard &amp; North 14th&nbsp;St./use&nbsp;426 Boulevard in your GPS). Set up starts after 10 am. Registration&nbsp; – Day of Show.&nbsp; Cars must be registered by 1:00 PM to be judged. Trophies for Winners!

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Come dance at Swingin' Tern Dances in Chatham!

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Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, May 14

Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich

"How do you know it's real?" A talk with document expert Stuart Lutz

JC's Annual Kenilworth Street Fair & Classic Car Show