Verona Civic Center

Spend an afternoon in the outdoor Verona Town Hall Center (600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044) and join us as we celebrate all pets!
There will be over 30 pet-oriented businesses and organizations: animal shelters, fostering groups, pet-sitters, and crafts-persons who create things for and about pets.
We will have music by DJ&nbsp;Automatic Entertainment, food, activities for kids, a MAGIC SHOW featuring Jonathan Blair Magic at 2pm, and a PET PARADE&nbsp;(costumes optional) at 2:30PM with prizes in several categories. Your pet may also receive a blessing, if you so choose.
The event is FREE and will take place rain or shine. All are welcome - with or without a pet!
Sponsored by The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 36 Gould Street, Verona, NJ 07044. www.holyspiritverona.org

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Women’s Federation for World Peace and Alliance Partners Celebrate International Day of Peace at Teaneck Peace Festival
TEANECK, N.J. — Under the theme "Plant a Seed for Peace, Watch It Grow at Home," the New Jersey chapter of the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) invited the Peace Starts With Me Alliance of New Jersey to celebrate the International Day of Peace this past weekend.
The Peace Starts With Me Alliance partnered with the Peace Islands Institute NJ to participate in its annual Peace Festival held at Milton A. Votee Park in Teaneck, New Jersey. The alliance brought several of its signature elements and vibrant community contributions to the multicultural celebration:
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 <li>Bridge of Peace Ceremony: Offering WFWP's signature reconciliation ceremony, where individuals from different cultural or religious backgrounds cross a symbolic bridge. Participants make a conscious choice to move from being observers to active partners with a shared promise: to celebrate each other’s heritage, protect each other’s dignity, and weave individual threads into one unbreakable tapestry of peace.</li>
 <li>The Peace Starts With Me Choir &amp; Cultural Performances: Providing uplifting musical performances alongside diverse cultural presentations representing Korea, Japan, China/Taiwan, Turkey, and Ghana.</li>
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Partner Organizations and Interactive Booths
Throughout the festival, affiliated organizations hosted interactive booths, activities, and initiatives to engage attendees of all ages:
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 <li>Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU): Focused on the vision of "One Family Under God," emphasizing that all people share a divine spiritual origin and are meant to live as one global family. FFWPU invited New Jersey's diverse communities to focus on what unites us, promoting interfaith friendship, mutual respect, and strong families as the primary "School of Love." At their booth, FFWPU offered performances by the Japanese Crane Dancers, distributed "Faith, Freedom, Peace" T-shirts, provided custom calligraphy, hosted a fishing pond, and taught origami for kids.</li>
 <li>Universal Peace Federation (UPF) &amp; American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC):
 Highlighted the Peace Road Initiative, introducing the global grassroots movement born out of the 1981 vision for an International Peace Highway initiated by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. His wife, the Mother of Peace, Dr. Hak Ja Han, turned this vision into an annual call to action, encouraging cooperation across national, cultural, and religious borders to advance a more peaceful world.</li>
 <li>Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP): Hosted a booth where attendees could "plant seeds for peace" and take home a small flower pot to nurture at home.</li>
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The festival brought together residents from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania through music, food, and family activities, demonstrating that peace grows when people meet and celebrate together.
The global Peace Starts With Me movement was officially initiated in 2017 by the Mother of Peace, Dr. Hak Ja Han. She launched it as a call to action for a united voice for peace, guided by the "Logic of Love" rather than the logic of power. The Peace Starts With Me Alliance is reigniting its culture of service in honor of Dr. Hak Ja Han’s lifelong commitment to bringing people together as one united family of shared values, mutual respect, and interdependence.
It was a natural fit to partner with the Peace Islands Institute (PII) for this event, as PII is guided by the vision of building "islands of peace"—communities where people from all walks of life interact in friendship and service to strengthen civil society.

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The Wellmont Theater

A Night of Legendary Music Is Coming to The Wellmont Theater / Montclair NJ.
Taylor Simon King is more than a concert - it's a time machine. Take A Nostalgic Look Back at 4 Decades of Classic Music That Became the Soundtrack to Our Generation!•
From the poetic soul of James Taylor, the electrifying energy of Carly Simon, to the timeless magic of Carole King - this tribute delivers unforgettable performances that will stir your heart, spark your memories, and get you singing every word.
• CRITICS CALL IT “an emotional musical journey. Truly a multiple generational evening out.
We are proud to say, this show is selling out across the country - don't miss your chance to relive the songs that shaped our lives. Produced by Franke Previte Academy Award winner (I've had) The time of my life Dirty Dancing.&nbsp;tickets taylorsimonking.com or wellmonttheater.com

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Rare Breed MMA

Give your little one the ultimate head start on the mats with our martial arts open house specifically designed for ages 3-6. This exciting event features trial martial arts classes, a bounce house, and face painting to ensure a fun-filled experience for the whole family.

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Bloomfield Civic Center

Join this monthly artist meetup featuring a live model, life drawing session in a relaxed, supportive environment. Artists ages 16 and up of all skill levels are invited to draw, paint, weave, or collage using provided space and supplies. $15.00 and Pre-registration is required to participate in this creative gathering.

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Community Open Art Studio Drop-In

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More Than 35 Dance Companies, Schools and Independent Artists to Perform at Wellmont Arts Plaza

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Dance Festival returns Sunday, September 27, transforming the Wellmont Arts Plaza into an outdoor celebration of dance, artistry and community. Produced by Freespace Dance, the free, four-hour festival brings together more than 35 professional dance companies, emerging artists, schools and independent performers representing the extraordinary diversity of dance across New Jersey.




From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, audiences will experience a dynamic lineup spanning modern, tap, jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, cultural dance traditions, youth ensembles, and independent choreographers. The festival offers something for everyone while creating a shared space where artists and audiences can connect through the power of movement.



At its heart, the Montclair Dance Festival is about making dance accessible to everyone. By bringing professional dance into one of Montclair’s most vibrant public spaces, Freespace Dance invites longtime dance enthusiasts, families, students, visitors, and community members to experience live performance—whether they arrive specifically for the festival or simply happen upon it while enjoying downtown Montclair.




“We believe dance belongs in the community and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it, ” said Donna Scro Samori, Artistic Director, Freespace Dance. “The festival&nbsp;brings together an incredible range of artists and dancers and gives audiences the chance to discover something new, celebrate the artists in our community, and experience the joy of live dance together.”







Festival Details Montclair Dance Festival

Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Wellmont Arts Plaza
5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ
General Admission: Free
VIP Seating: $25, limited availabilityThe Montclair Dance Festival is a celebration of artists, audiences and community—four hours of dance, outdoors and accessible to all.

For more information about the festival, participating artists and the full performance schedule visit www.montclairdancefestival.com

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Shillelagh Pub @ Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh

Now that the air is becoming chillier, consider cuddling with a new puppy or kitten all available for adoption at the 10th Annual Luck O’ the Pup Adoption and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 27 from 12-4 pm at the Shillelagh Club in West Orange
Representatives from Rescue Shelters including Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch, Common Sense for Animals, Meow’s Kitty Kat Rescue, West Orange TNVR, Cold Nose Warm Heart Dog Rescue, Rescue Haven Foundation, NYC Second Chance Rescue, One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.) Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary, and Associated Humane Societies-Newark will all be on hand with their adoptable pets.
In addition to the opportunity to adopt a pet, pup cup treats will be available for anyone visiting with their pet.&nbsp; Other treats will also be available for the human companions. The event will also include a blessing of all pets.
The entire event will be hosted by Terrie Carr and will include giveaways, a 50/50, basket raffles, children’s games and face painting and vendor tables selling crafts and other items. Even if you cannot adopt at this time, you can still show your support. In addition to the 50/50 and basket raffles, The Shillelagh Club will be donating a portion of all proceeds from Tito’s Handmade Vodka drinks sold at the bar through the end of September directly to the participating rescues.
The Shillelagh Club is located at 648 Prospect Avenue, West Orange.

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Enjoy a thrilling day trip to Atlantic City via a comfortable Coach USA bus for just $50 per person or $120 for three people! This exciting excursion includes a $20 casino play credit per person to get your gaming started at Harrah's Hotel &amp; Casino. Seats are limited, so visit the website to reserve your spot today! For offline sales, leave message at 347-509-6582 for call back.

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Union Congregational Church

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Union Congregational Church. Director Larissa Jaye will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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