Nutley Jaycees seek nominations for Distinguished Service Awards Program

The Nutley Jaycees are actively seeking nominations for their 51st annual Distinguished Service Awards Program. Five individuals who live or work in Nutley will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Nutley.

The awards are presented for commitment and excellence in the areas of business, education, civic affairs, public health and safety, and to an outstanding individual between the ages of 21 and 40.

NFSB case management

The Nutley Family Service Bureau’s Case Management Program can help with insurance and benefits. Are you currently having any deductions from your Medicare for insurance premiums? Would you be interested in learning about additional benefits for which you may qualify? Would you like more information on how to get free transportation in Essex County? For answers to these and other questions, please reach out to NFSB’s Case Management Program at 973-6671884, ext. 5.

Take a walk in Yanticaw Park

The Nutley Singles Walking Group

The deadline for nominations is March 1.

The awards will be presented at the Nutley Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 13, at the Valley Regency, 1129 Valley Road in Clifton. Last year’s affair attracted 400 Nutley supporters. Reservations for the dinner can be purchased from Steven Clarke at 973-235-1515. For further information about advertising in the program book, contact Dianne or David Wilson at 973-667-4690.

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hosts a free 4-mile walk for area residents ages 55 to 65 each Thursday at 6 p.m. The group meets at Yanticaw Park in Nutley, by the Centre Street entrance. Participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must show proof.

For more information, call 201-2808254.

Community Care Kitchen

The Community Care Kitchen has reopened by serving hot, takeout meals twice per month at Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place in Nutley, on the third and last Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prepared and shared currently by people from Vincent Church and Grace Episcopal

“The Distinguished Service Awards Program has over the years recognized those individuals who have helped make Nutley one of the most highly regarded and respected communities in our state,” Clarke said. Nomination forms are being sent to charitable organizations in town and are also available at Town Hall and the library. This year’s DSA committee includes Clarke, Walter Smith, David Wilson, Dianne Wilson and Andy Garruto.

Church, the meal might be chicken, beef or pasta with sides and vegetables. Everyone is welcome to come by the Community Care Kitchen and pick up a meal to-go, including families and seniors. In these tough times, there is a growing need and the churches are partnering with others in the community to make a difference. Anyone who would like to make a contribution can visit vincentumc.org/ for more information.

Nutley Rotary runs What’s Up calendar

Nutley Rotary runs a What’s Up Nutley Community Calendar, an online community events calendar, to help Nutley citizens learn about and plan events.

What’s Up Nutley Community Calendar invites all Nutley nonprofit organizations, Nutley schools and the township of Nutley to post events, meetings and fundraisers. The calendar is accessible online to everyone and can easily be accessed on computer, tablet or mobile device at whatsupnutley.org. The calendar also has a Facebook page where events can be posted and shared.

Members of Nutley’s nonprofit organizations may suggest an event through the website; for multiple events, they may contact Nutley Rotary at whatsupnutlely@gmail.com for a priority login. To advertise in the calendar, email whatsupnutley@gmail.com or contact Ben Costa at 973-798-2493.