Temple Sholom

Yom Kippur is a moment of reflection, community, and renewal — here's everything happening at Temple Sholom.&nbsp;Open to all; registration required.
Sun, Sept 20 &nbsp;7:30pm — Kol Nidre Service, a musical start of Yom Kippur
Mon, Sept 21 9:00–9:45am — Yom Kippur Children's Services. Prayers, guitar music, and storytelling for families with newborns through 2nd graders, led by Temple Sholom’s own Rabbi Emily &amp; Cantor Sharlein. Free &amp; open to all, registration required. 10:30am — Yom Kippur Morning Services 3:30pm — Yom Kippur Mincha 5:15pm — Yom Kippur Yizkor, remembering loved ones together. 5:45pm — Yom Kippur N'ilah, our concluding services, followed by a community Break the Fast
We hope you'll join us this Yom Kippur.&nbsp;
📍 Temple Sholom More info &amp; RSVP: https://www.sholomnj.org ⬇️

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🕊️ A Yom Kippur Services, Just for Our Littlest Ones 🕊️
Join us at Temple Sholom on Monday, September 21st from 9:00–9:45am for our Yom Kippur Children's Services. Our Children's services intertwine prayers, guitar music, storytelling, and age-appropriate worship to create meaningful High Holy Days experiences for families with newborns through second graders. Children's Services are led by Temple Sholom’s own Rabbi Emily and Cantor Sharlein. There's no cost to attend, but we do ask that you register in advance so we can prepare for everyone joining us.💙
📅 Mon, Sept 21 | 9:00–9:45am 📍 Temple Sholom RSVP: ⬇️

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Celebrate. Reflect. Connect
Join us for a meaningful afternoon as we welcome in the Jewish New Year together.
Holiday Songs, Sweet Treats, Activities, and Conversation!
Featured Performer: Gennady Vysotsky
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Kindly RSVP at 908-352-8375 or email Debbie Rosenwein at drosenwein@jfscentrralnj.org.

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Caregiver Open House&nbsp;Information. Support. Community.
Join us for a welcoming and informal evening designed especially for family caregivers.


Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Light refreshments will be served.
(Kosher dietary laws observed)

To RSVP kindly contact: Robin Brous at <a href="mailto:rbrous@jccnj.org" target="_blank">rbrous@jccnj.org</a> or 908-889-8800Maria Mullen at <a href="https://mmullen@jfscentralnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mmullen@jfscentralnj.org</a> or 908-352-8375 x224Debbie Rosenwein at <a href="https://drosenwein@jfscentralnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">drosenwein@jfscentral.org</a> or 908-352-8375 x223

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Warren County Community College

Come out to Warren County, New Jersey, and explore the beautiful terrain as the seasons begin to change. Nestled in Washington Township, Warren Community College is where you will find a mix of hot air balloons, fun, and games on September 19 &amp; 20.
Warren Community College is conveniently located on Route 57, just minutes from Routes 31, 22, and 78, and less than 1.5 hours from both Philadelphia and New York City.
Hot air balloons will take off each evening between 5:15–6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Limited full-flight hot air balloon rides are available. Morning full flights have been added this year at 6:30 a.m., prior to the festival opening at 1 p.m. Many visitors come from out of town to take rides and are pleasantly surprised by the natural beauty of Warren County, New Jersey. This gives riders an opportunity to explore the area and all it offers before returning later in the day for the festivities.
Tethered rides (short up-and-down flights) are also available each day for $30 per adult and $20 for youth ages 4–12. Purchase your tethered ride tickets at the Balloon Ride/Info booth. 
Gates open at 1 p.m., and the festivities run until 8:30 p.m. each evening. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, children’s entertainment and games, live bands and a DJ, tethered rides, and of course the mass balloon launch. 
Did you know that Warren Community College has one of the top Unmanned Systems programs in the nation? Learn how to pilot, design and develop, maintain, and repair drones, in addition to AI and robotics. A variety of professions utilize Unmanned Systems technology for efficiency, and you could be at the forefront of this fast-growing field. Be sure to drop by the College’s WarrenUAS tent—they can answer all your questions.
There will be a variety of games, some of which are free. Game tickets are $5 each, and some games may require more than one ticket. Pay once, play all day with Soccer Darts ($5), Autocades vintage video games ($10 per person, $20 family special), and the Gel Blaster ($10). There will be a bounce house with slide and a photo booth ($5). Purchase tickets at the Balloon Ride/Info booth. Save on a 6-pack for $25 or a 10-pack for $35—the more you buy, the more you save. Free games and activities include mini-golf, tee-ball, Rocket Ready, basketball hoops, and crafts at Fascination Place.
Enjoy strolling entertainment with dulcimers on Saturday and a barbershop quartet on Sunday. Learn circus tricks with the popular Grins &amp; Grins Juggling. Additional musical entertainment includes bands such as TimeWhys, Zaire, StoneHearth Bluegrass Band, and the incredible vocals of the Pro Kids Holiday Vocal Troupe.
Saturday features the Hot Rods &amp; Hot Air Balloons Car &amp; Truck Show from 1–5 p.m., with all registration fees supporting the Fred Grotenhuis Memorial Scholarships. Pre-registration is just $15 and includes entry into the event for you and your riders. Day-of registration is $20. Registration/check-in for the car show begins at 12 noon. Download the details and pre-registration form from the website.
The evening ends with a patriotic balloon glow featuring the Freedom Flyer balloon and other select balloons. The glow will begin around 7:30 p.m. DJ Gold’n will host a dance party beginning at 6:30 p.m., leading up to the glow. Show your favorite dance moves and you might win prizes. Kids can also pick up their sound-activated glow bracelets so they can sync with the glow music.
The Fred G. Monster special-shape balloon will also be part of the glow, and once it is standing, kids are welcome to celebrate an American favorite as they trick-or-treat at some of the balloons during the glow.
Admission
General Admission
Save on advance tickets at <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.balloonfestnj.com</a> (handling fees apply).
<ul>
<li>Adult: $10</li>
<li>Youth ages 4–12: $4</li>
<li>Ages 3 &amp; under: Free</li>
<li>Parking: $5 per car</li>
<li>Family packs: $40&nbsp; include parking and allow up to 5 people per car. </li>
</ul>
Online tickets offer the option of ticket protection.
At the Gate (cash or credit)
<ul>
<li>Adult: $12</li>
<li>Youth ages 4–12: $5</li>
<li>Ages 3 &amp; under: Free</li>
<li>Parking: $6 per car</li>
<li>Family packs: $50 include parking and allow up to 5 people per car.</li>
</ul>
Warren Community College has plenty of lawn space to spread out and social distance. Pets, outside food, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. (Exceptions: clearly marked service animals; snacks and beverages for small children). Feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs.
Proceeds from the event support the Warren Community College Foundation, the Fred T. Grotenhuis Veterans Community Center project, and the Fred Grotenhuis Scholarships (fredgscholarships.org).
Additional information is available at <a href="https://www.balloonfestnj.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.balloonfestnj.com</a>.
Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren County Cultural &amp; Heritage Affairs, a Division of the Department of Land Preservation, with support from the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.

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GALERIA The Art Venue

The popular LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA concert series returns with an evening featuring the accomplished BARBARA MARTINEZ &amp; ALBA MUSIK music &amp; dance group on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:30pm at the intimate GALERIA, located at 111 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield, NJ. 
Enjoy a special evening of flamenco in fusion with a rich variety of musical influences like pop, jazz, funk, Latin and world music. The dynamic duo behind the compositions is powerhouse vocalist Bárbara Martínez and virtuosic guitarist Albert Alabedra from Barcelona, Spain. Both of their studio albums, “Dawn” and “Alma”, have made it to the first round for GRAMMY nominations. They are joined in concert by acclaimed vocalist, flamenco dancer and percussionist Olyda Ola and talented bassist and percussionist Sean Kupiz.
Bárbara comes from a lineage of celebrated Argentinian tango singer/actresses <a href="https://www.facebook.com/morenitareyoficial/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Morenita Rey</a> (her grandmother) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertad_Lamarque" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Libertad Lamarque</a> (her grand-aunt.) Her father, Rafael Martínez, was a celebrated Venezuelan sculptor who played a role in the kinetic art movement from Latin America. Bárbara has worked as an actor, dancer and choreographer in multimedia musical plays written and directed by her mother, playwright and art-historian, Amelia Arenas.
A native of Barcelona, Spain, Albert has self-taught guitar since the age of 14. Albert was exposed to flamenco at an early age, with a mother from Córdoba and grandparents from Sevilla, the southern Spanish province of Andalucía where flamenco originated. In addition to the traditional flamenco, popular throughout Spain, Albert grew up with the global characteristic influences of cosmopolitan Barcelona.
Refreshments will be available for your enjoyment. Also, enjoy the current fine art exhibitions at the unique GALERIA The Art Venue gallery, including fine art creations by several international and local artists. We recommend enjoying a fine meal or dessert at one of various fine restaurants in downtown Westfield before or after the show. 
Tickets are priced at $40. Purchase advance tickets online at: 
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-martinez-alba-musik-flamenco-fusion-at-latin-jazz-galeria-tickets-1995547133194?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbara-martinez-alba-musik-flamenco-fusion-at-latin-jazz-galeria-tickets-1995547133194?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
Reservations are also available by calling the TEATRO Sí box office at 908-301-9496. 
For additional information visit us at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teatrosinj" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/teatrosinj</a>

Event proceeds benefit programming at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization.

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The popular LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA concert series returns with an evening featuring the accomplished BARBARA MARTINEZ & ALBA...

LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA Concert Series: A Flamenco/Jazz & Pop event with the acclaimed ALBA MUSIK Group

Meadowbrook Country Day Camp

<h3>Families Can Explore Summer 2027 at the September 26 Open House</h3>
Families thinking ahead to summer 2027 are invited to visit Meadowbrook Country Day Camp during an Open House on Saturday, September 26, from 12–4 p.m. at 73 East Valley Brook Road in Long Valley.
The Open House is by appointment only. Families can reserve a time by emailing <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mason@meadowbrookdaycamp.com</a>.
During their visit, prospective camp families will have an opportunity to meet members of Meadowbrook’s leadership team, learn about the camp’s programs and philosophy, and tour its expansive wooded campus.
“There’s no substitute for coming to Meadowbrook, walking the grounds and seeing what makes the camp so special,” said owner Mason Goldberg. “We want families to get a real feel for the community their children can become part of.”
<h2>More Than a Summer Schedule</h2>
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp is an American Camp Association-accredited day camp located on a 50-acre campus in Long Valley. The camp serves children ages 3–15 and offers programming designed to help campers build confidence, independence, friendships and lifelong memories.
At the heart of the Meadowbrook experience are three priorities: family, connection and safety.
Campers become part of a caring, supportive community where they can form meaningful friendships, try new things and develop greater confidence and independence. Meadowbrook also places a strong emphasis on creating an environment where every camper feels safe, supported and included.
The camp’s TIGER core values — Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity, Enthusiasm and Respect — are incorporated throughout the summer, encouraging campers and staff to carry those lessons with them both at camp and beyond.
<h2>A Summer Filled With Possibilities</h2>
No two days at Meadowbrook are exactly alike.
Campers can spend their summers swimming in heated pools, playing sports, boating, mountain biking, taking on ropes and challenge courses, creating art, cooking, dancing, exploring nature and participating in special events and themed activities.
The variety allows children to enjoy the activities they already love while also discovering new interests and challenging themselves in new ways.
Older campers can also participate in travel programs that combine time at Meadowbrook with off-site adventures and experiences.
And while the activities are a big part of camp, the friendships and memories children create along the way are often what stay with them the longest.
<h2>Convenience for Busy Families</h2>
Meadowbrook also offers features designed to make summer easier for parents.
The camp provides door-to-door bus transportation throughout many North Jersey communities, with routes serving areas throughout Morris, Essex, Union, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset counties.
Before-care and after-care are also available, and lunch is served daily.
Another feature appreciated by Meadowbrook families is that staff tips are included in tuition, eliminating an additional end-of-summer expense.
<h2>A Place Kids Want to Come Back To</h2>
For Goldberg, whose own children have attended Meadowbrook, creating a successful camp experience goes far beyond filling a child’s day with activities.
The goal is to give campers a place where they feel known, supported and excited to return each morning.
Over the course of a summer, children have opportunities to become more independent, build confidence, develop friendships and experience the traditions and moments that make camp memorable.
Those experiences can become part of a child’s story long after the summer ends.
<h2>Plan Your Visit</h2>
Families interested in learning more about Summer 2027 can attend Meadowbrook Country Day Camp’s Open House on:
Saturday, September 26 
12–4 p.m. 
By appointment only
To RSVP, email <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mason@meadowbrookdaycamp.com</a>.
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp 
73 East Valley Brook Road 
Long Valley, NJ 07853 
MeadowbrookDayCamp.com

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