Kim Surkan

Essex County

New York City Metropolitan Area

South Orange

New Jersey

Kim Surkan is a writer, educator and parent of two living in Mt. Airy.

Maplewood

Eric Kiefer

West Orange

Millburn-Short Hills

Newark

Livingston

Union County

Springfield

Bloomfield

Montclair

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Cranford

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
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Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

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Grand Avenue

Join us again for a massive office furniture warehouse liquidation sale on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 9:30am-4pm
This massive liquidation event will take place at 2300 Route 1 North, North&nbsp;Brunswick&nbsp;NJ&nbsp; The Warehouses Dock 5-Behind Panera in the white &amp; blue low warehouses....next to&nbsp;Blue Star Glass
Don't miss this opportunity to find incredible deals on quality office furniture. We just took in a ton of beautiful commercial grade furniture like new from the several&nbsp;large Fortune 100 corporations....selling 80% off new.
<a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>All of our furniture is liquidated from the largest Fortune 100 corporations in the country that have downsized or relocated...Thousands of high-end ergonomic office chair starting @ $75 &amp; up, couches, soft seating, club chairs, cubicles, benching, stacking chairs, reception &amp; conference room furniture and so much more like new 80% off. All furniture cleaned, inspected, sanitized and in stock ready to go....
Delivery Available...We can help with your layout &amp; design.
We are loaded floor to ceiling with high-end furniture Herman&nbsp;Miller, Steelcase,&nbsp;Knoll, Haworth, Humansale, Geiger, Andreu World etc.. 80% off new, like new with a 3 year warranty...
1000 5 Star Google Reviews....Come on down!
Architects, Designers, Furniture Dealers, Brokers, Stagers all welcome to save your clients money.
Mention the Patch take $20 off!

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McLoone's Boathouse

Alzheimer’s New Jersey® will host a free “Caregiver Wellness Morning” on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McLoone’s Boathouse in West Orange.
Designed for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, the event will focus on self-care, relaxation, education, and connection with fellow caregivers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in wellness workshops, enjoy giveaways, and share experiences in a supportive environment.
The morning will also include a light breakfast and hot buffet lunch.
“Caregivers often place the needs of others ahead of their own,” said Ken Zaentz, President and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey®. “This morning is an opportunity for caregivers to pause, recharge, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. 
Event details include:
<ul>
 <li>What: Caregiver Wellness Morning </li>
 <li>When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. </li>
 <li>Where: McLoone’s Boathouse </li>
 <li>Cost: Free </li>
</ul>
Space is limited. Registration is required. 
To register go to <a href="https://www.alznj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.alznj.org</a> and click on the Services Tab at the top of the page or call the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Helpline at 888 280-6055.
For more information email <a href="mailto:programs@alznj.org">programs@alznj.org</a>.
About Alzheimer’s New Jersey
Based in Roseland, Alzheimer’s New Jersey® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for New Jersey residents impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The organization works to improve quality of life and ease the challenges that caregivers face in caring for loved ones with the disease. Alzheimer’s New Jersey is not the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Rutgers University

Join Sudanese peace activist Dr. Suad Musa and women’s human rights defender Indai Sajor for a compelling session connecting personal testimony with strategic legal reform. This free event highlights the transformative potential of centering survivor voices in shaping global accountability processes, moderated by Manira Alva.

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Alzheimer’s New Jersey® will host its annual Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s® on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange. The event will begin at the Clipper Pavilion and bring the community together to raise awareness and funds for programs supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Day-of registration will open at 9:00 a.m. followed by a kick-off rally at 10:00 a.m. The walk will officially begin at 10:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy a scenic walk around the Orange Reservoir. There will be music, entertainment, refreshments, and door prizes.
Funds raised from the event will support Alzheimer’s New Jersey® programs, including a statewide Helpline, family support groups, community and caregiver education and the Respite Care and Wellness program. These services provide essential guidance, emotional support, and relief for caregivers navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. 
“We invite everyone to walk with us. There will be lots of energy and fun,” said Ken Zaentz, President and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey®. “More than 600,000 people in New Jersey are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Families rely on Alzheimer’s New Jersey® for personal and confidential assistance, education, and support. As the number of families impacted continues to grow, community support is more important than ever.”
As part of Essex County’s Essex Cares program, Alzheimer’s New Jersey® will offer event attendees a special benefit on the day of the walk only. With proof of participation, attendees will receive $5 admission each to the Turtle Back Zoo, Mini Safari Golf, and Codey Arena.
There is no fee to register for the walk; however, fundraising is strongly encouraged and vital to sustaining the organization’s programs. All registered walkers will receive a promotional item the day of the event, and those who raise $75 or more will receive a complimentary event t-shirt. Dogs are welcome, provided they are leashed.
Participants can register in advance by visiting <a href="https://www.alznj.org/walk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.alznj.org/walk</a>.
For more information about the Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s® or Alzheimer’s New Jersey® programs, please call the toll-free Helpline at 888-280-6055 or visit <a href="https://www.alznj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.alznj.org</a>.
About Alzheimer’s New Jersey®
Based in Roseland, Alzheimer’s New Jersey® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for New Jersey residents impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The organization works to improve quality of life and ease the challenges that caregivers face in caring for loved ones with the disease. Alzheimer’s New Jersey is not the Alzheimer’s Association.

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