Julia Smith

Middlesex County

Sarah Salvadore

New York City Metropolitan Area

East Brunswick

New Jersey

Carly Baldwin

New Brunswick

Edison-Metuchen

South Brunswick

Monmouth County

Matawan-Aberdeen

Middlesex

Sara Winick

Manalapan

Woodbridge

Mercer County

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Somerset County

Manville

Holmdel-Hazlet

Orchard Park Steakhouse by David Burke

Leah Victoria, creator of Leah's Cucina @leahscucina, will debut her cookbook And That’s Dinner! at Orchard Park by David Burke, located in the Chateau Grande Hotel on Friday, October 9 from 7-9 p.m.
Tickets are $85 per person and are available online here&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://orchardparkbydb.com/10-9-leah-victoria-book-launch-cocktail-party/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.orchardparkbydb.com</a>
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Ticket price includes her cookbook - to be signed at the event – and entry to a sumptuous cocktail-style event hosted by Orchard Park by David Burke. There will be dancing with DJ Ravi; passed hors d’oeuvres; four action stations featuring Nanina’s Gourmet Sauces; a New Jersey wine tasting table featuring Amalthea Cellars; a cash/credit card bar serving artfully mixed cocktails and mocktails, fine wines and a seasonal signature cocktail from And That’s Dinner! The event is sponsored by Orchard Park by David Burke, <a href="https://naninas.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nanina’s Gourmet Sauce</a> and <a href="https://amaltheacellars.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Amalthea Cellars</a>.The cookbook launch event will take place on the chic Orchard Terrace, a fully protected outdoor patio with sassy European vibe and comfy furnishings, fire features, heaters, dining area and full bar. Leah will also hold a cookbook signing of And That’s Dinner!&nbsp;
<span style="color: #222222; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">&nbsp;“I am so excited!” said Leah Victoria, a resident of Middlesex County, New Jersey. “This event is going to be epic! I’ve been working on this cookbook for a long time and I’m so excited to be celebrating its debut launch with my followers!” (Leah, feel free to create your own quote.)
The 240-page hardcover cookbook - “And That’s Dinner: Flexible Recipes to Cook Smarter, Not Harder” (DK 2026) - is a collection of adaptable, no-stress dishes to cook for family and friends every night of the week.
The internationally awarded celebrity Chef David Burke, will also make an appearance to celebrate Leah’s cookbook launch. Chef Burke, owner of numerous restaurants and culinary businesses, recognizes the enormous effort and endless passion packed into each dish, whether created for a posh restaurant or for the home table. He is a cookbook author, inventor, holds numerous awards and was recently inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame for his worldwide culinary contributions.
Rooms are available at Chateau Grande Hotel are available but ticket holders are asked to book early online <a href="https://chateaugrande.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.chateaugrande.com</a> or by calling Chateau Grande Hotel (732-724-4600).

Local Event: NJ’s Top Cooking Influencer “@leahscucina” to Launch Cookbook at Orchard Park by David Burke

NJ’s Top Cooking Influencer “@leahscucina” to...

Leah Victoria, creator of Leah's Cucina @leahscucina, will debut her  cookbook And That’s Dinner!  at Orchard Park by David...

NJ’s Top Cooking Influencer “@leahscucina” to Launch Cookbook at Orchard Park by David Burke

South Brunswick High School

The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) proudly announces its Grand Navratri Garba Celebrations, to be held on Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, 2026, at South Brunswick Township High School, New Jersey. The festivities will begin at 8:30 PM and continue until 1:30 AM, bringing thousands of community members together for two evenings of devotion, music, dance, culture, and community spirit. For the past 22 years, IACFNJ has been a pioneer and leading cultural organization in Central Jersey, dedicated to promoting Indian culture, preserving traditions, and embracing cultural diversity through community programs and celebrations conducted without any political or religious agenda.

Local Event: IACFNJ South Brunswick Garba - 2026 - October 9 & 10, 2026 

IACFNJ South Brunswick Garba - 2026 - October 9...

The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) proudly announces its Grand Navratri Garba Celebrations, to be...

IACFNJ South Brunswick Garba - 2026 - October 9 & 10, 2026 

Webinar - Online Presentation

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This is a free educational presentation offered by Milvidskiy Law Group P.C., an elder law and estate planning firm serving communities across New Jersey and New York.
In this presentation,&nbsp;you'll learn:
<ul><li>How to avoid probate and guardianship, keep your estate matters private and appoint a family member or a friend to make financial and health-care decisions if you become incapacitated due to an illness, injury or advanced age.</li><li>The differences between having&nbsp;a Will&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;Living Trust and how to determine which one you need.</li><li>How to plan for Long-Term Care and qualify for Medicaid&nbsp;benefits and protect your home and life savings.</li><li>How to protect your home and other assets&nbsp;during your life, but also for the lives of your children/beneficiaries (large debts or unpaid judgments, irresponsible or risky lifestyles, unstable marriages, etc.)</li></ul>
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The presentation is delivered by Andrey Milvidskiy, Esq., the principal attorney of Milvidskiy Law Group P.C.&nbsp;and the author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Law-Aging-Estate-Planning-Beyond/dp/B08NZVZLLG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Law of Aging</a> (available at Barnes &amp; Noble and Amazon).
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Local Event: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know

Bergen County

Paramus

Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should...

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Available online on Friday, Oct 9, at 2:30 PM and Saturday, Oct 10, at 11:00...

Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know

First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen

“METUCHEN EMPTY BOWLS”
Local Artist Come Together to Help Feed Those in Need
A group of artists are joining together to create an art event that will feed the soul and, literally, feed the body too.
Artists from Lore Ceramics, Earthsongs Studio, Basecamp Studio &amp; Gallery, Rising Heart Studio and Friends of Metuchen Arts, will hold a “Metuchen Empty Bowls” fundraiser to benefit the First Presbyterian Church Community Food Pantry on Saturday, October 10, 2026 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in the Church’s social hall located at 270 Woodbridge Avenue in Metuchen.
The event will feature the church’s famous soup meal complete with salad, bread and desert, plus each attendee will receive a handmade ceramic bowl created especially for the event by local ceramic artists. There will be live music and an art fair with opportunity to purchase addition art to help the cause.
Organizer Robert Diken of Basecamp Studio &amp; Gallery, a ceramic artist himself, explains:
“Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement where artists raise money for hunger-relief charities. The simple concept is: potters make bowls, restaurants donate soup, and the community shows up. As a ceramic artist, I jumped at the chance to give back through my practice, partnering with fellow artists and studios who share that spirit. For the Metuchen Empty Bowls Project, the First Presbyterian Food Pantry supplies the soup — making them both a partner and the recipient of every dollar raised.”
All proceeds from the Empty Bowl dinner go directly to the FPC Food Pantry. Tickets to The Empty Bowl Project are $50, children under age 16 are free.
“The goal of the FPC Food Pantry is to make sure no one in our area ever goes to bed hungry,” said FPC Food Pantry Director Sarah Teti. “Achieving this would not be possible without the financial partnership of members of the community and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers who come from every corner of the community.”

Local Event: Metuchen Empty Bowls 

Metuchen Empty Bowls 

“METUCHEN EMPTY BOWLS”
Local Artist Come Together to Help Feed Those in Need
A group of artists are joining together to create...

Playhouse 22

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s new production, La Evolución Flamenca celebrates the evolution of Flamenco Dance and Music over the past 250 years. From 18th Century Fandangos and Polo Flamenco to the elegant Caracoles of 19th Century Cafes Cantantes and 20th Century traditional Flamenco from the Caves of Granada to present day Nuevo Fusion Flamenco. Alborada’s critically acclaimed dancers and musicians will fill Playhouse 22 with spectacular traditional costumes and the sights and sounds of the passion and power of Flamenco Dance, Song and Music. With pounding feet, clicking castanets, twirling fans and flying silk shawls, the performance will delight audiences of all ages!
Tickets: $30 for Adults and $27 for Seniors and Students Purchase Tickets from Playhouse 22 Box Office: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/p22alborada" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/p22alborada</a> More information: visit <a href="https://www.alboradadance.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">alboradadance.org</a>&nbsp; and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/alborada.dance" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/alborada.dance</a>
About the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre Through dance, drama and music, Alborada’s passionate artistry reveals the many diverse and historical threads that comprise the multicultural fabric of Spanish culture. Both entertaining and educational, the variety of its repertoire runs the artistic gamut of Spanish Flamenco and traditional dances, to Hispanic, Celtic, Moorish cultural influences and beyond. Tammy La Gorce, New York Times, Alborada is “awhirl in drama and color.”
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information: MiddelsexCountyCulture.com

Local Event: La Evolución Flamenca Celebrating the Evolution of Flamenco from 1776-2026

La Evolución Flamenca Celebrating the Evolution...

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s new production, La Evolución Flamenca celebrates the evolution of Flamenco Dance and Music...

La Evolución Flamenca Celebrating the Evolution of Flamenco from 1776-2026

The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center

Experience the ultimate treasure hunt at this amazing antiques flea event featuring everything from fine jewelry and &nbsp;furniture to vintage clothing &nbsp;and decorative arts. Secure your entry for just $15, which covers admission for both days of this spectacular market.Sat.9-6 Sun. 10-4$15 good for both days Children 12 and under are free

Local Event: NJ Big Flea Antiques Event

NJ Big Flea Antiques Event

Experience the ultimate treasure hunt at this amazing antiques flea event featuring everything from fine jewelry and  furniture...

Lyons Schepsco V.F.W.

Looking for a fun Friday night out with friends or your spouse? Or want to learn a skill and meet new people?
Join Bridge Events for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make and can homemade tomato sauce from handpicked tomatoes. Ocean County resident Melissa Bonifacio will share her family’s recipe, passed down through generations, and demonstrate her canning technique so you can stock your pantry and enjoy homemade sauce throughout the winter.
During the workshop, you’ll: 
• Learn how to make and can your own tomato sauce • Discover the story behind Melissa’s family recipe • Enjoy a pasta dinner and dessert while getting to know your fellow attendees • Take home your tomato sauce to finish cooking at home, along with a recipe card
This is a hands-on experience, and all material, ingredients, dinner and dessert are provided as part of your registration.&nbsp;
Come with someone you know or on your own. Spend a Friday evening learning a classic tradition, sharing a meal, and meeting new people.
Questions? Contact us at hello@gobridgeevents.com.

Local Event: Homemade Tomato Sauce & Canning Workshop and Dinner

Homemade Tomato Sauce & Canning Workshop and...

Looking for a fun Friday night out with friends or your spouse? Or want to learn a skill and meet new people?
Join Bridge...

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