Nutley Journal - October 2022

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Local teacher makes Spanish language and culture accessible

By Yael Katzwer Editor

For teacher Isabel Cosme, it is her calling to modify lessons to make Spanish language and culture accessible for all students. In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Cosme is working with her students to learn from and enjoy the customs of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Cosme is a teacher at The Phoenix Center, a nonprofit, private school for students with autism, multiple disabilities, and behavioral and intellectual disabilities. Located in Nutley, The Phoenix Center serves children from eight counties in New Jersey. Some of these children are entirely nonverbal or have severe physical limitations, while others can read words and engage in basic conversation. Regardless, Cosme engages each student in her lessons.

For Cosme, there is simply no other way to teach than through engagement and inclusivity.

“My desire and passion for teaching started with a course I took during my undergraduate studies at Rutgers University,” Cosme told the Nutley Journal. “One of my psychology classes required me to volunteer a total of 10 hours at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. It was then that I discovered my passion to teach children with special needs. Some people take a lifetime to discover their passions; however, I was fortunate enough to have discovered mine at a very young age.”

While her work is not always easy, it is certainly worth it.

“Every year brings a new challenge, where I learn how to teach using a different method or just learn how to implement a known strategy differently,” Cosme said. “The feedback and input I get from my students continues to invigorate me. I think of them as exceptional individ-

uals with extraordinary capacities. I believe in my students’ abilities, skills and talents.”

Her belief in her students trickles down into her teaching methods, which then translates into student success.

“The most profound and rewarding experience is when I interact with my students and see their joy and level of engagement increase as they are able to communicate effectively with me and others,” Cosme said.

And she has certainly had time to finetune her methods; Cosme has worked at The Phoenix Center for 25 years. She currently has a master’s degree and plans to continue her studies in special education. In addition to being busy at work, she is the mother of two children, one in high school and the other a senior in college. Still, she finds time for herself.

“One of my passions is flower design; thus, I enrolled in a course for design this fall,” she shared.

Cosme manages to find time for everything important in her life. And she works to ensure her students find their own passions and learn about their own cultures.

“Students must be provided with the opportunity to increase their understanding and awareness of their culture and

heritage,” Cosme said. “As students gain an understanding of their own identity, by engaging in different types of activities that focus on their culture and heritage, they can begin forming a sense of self and increase their self-esteem.”

In some ways, it is even more important for Cosme to offer these experiences to The Phoenix Center’s students in light of the fact that special needs children are sometimes left on the sidelines in education and culture. According to Cosme, all students have the capacity to learn; it is incumbent upon their teachers to find the right method of teaching to support that learning. Cosme seems to have found that method in her classroom.

“It is my belief that language programs can be more accessible to students who have been excluded from this learning context,” Cosme said. “Foreign language classes can be more accessible by growing student skills in meaningful ways. By incorporating music, dance, food, dress, customs, traditions and pop culture into lessons, students can find purpose in the learning process and share these experiences with members of different cultures in their own communities.”

To learn more about The Phoenix Center, visit thephoenixcenternj.org.

Photos Courtesy of The Phoenix Center Isabel Cosme leads her world language students at The Phoenix Center in a lesson on Sept. 15.

Classic Car Show delights Nutley, helps charity

Photos by David VanDeventer

HOT RODS AND MUSCLE CARS — Nutley Rotary held its third annual Classic Car Show on Franklin Avenue, between Chestnut and Centre streets in Nutley, on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 6 p.m. The event featured classic and antique cars, street rods, muscle cars, customized cars, trucks and motorcycles, and even a magician. Attendees were able to view the cars while enjoying classic Motown music. This event benefited the Nutley Educational Foundation and Rotary Scholarship Fund.

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Photos by David VanDeventer

PARADE DIGNITARIES — The 2023 Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries are, from left, Francis J. Costenbader as grand marshal, Joseph McNish Jr. as deputy grand marshal, Member of the Year Jo Ann Dunleavy, Parade Queen Allison Connor and Police Officer of the Year Steven Plumer. The Nutley Irish American Association will host Shamrockfest on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Nutley Parks and Recreation, 44 Park Ave. For additional information, email nutleyirish@gmail.com. The Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Nutley schools to receive preschool expansion aid

On Sept. 8, the Nutley School District learned that Nutley was one of 27 public school districts in the state to receive preschool expansion aid from the state; this aid will help build a high-quality preschool program for Nutley students ages 3 and 4.

“This program will help remove barriers and provide opportunities for all the families and students in Nutley,” a release from the district read. “Early childhood education is critical to the growth of our educational community and vital in setting up our youngest learners for success. This expansion aid is a positive opportunity for the entire Nutley community.”

Upon learning news of the funding, the

district stated that it immediately started the process to begin the program, as that will require that the district hire administrators, teachers and support staff, as well as continue the ongoing conversations of acquiring additional space in the town. The New Jersey Department of Education has initially allocated the district $1.2 million to fund this program.

“We look forward to finalizing details in the coming days/weeks and sharing more information with the community,” the district said. “As we move forward in this process, we will communicate with the community, specifically with the parents of students impacted by this program.”

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Female firefighter, NHS grad, describes her journey

By Daniel Jackovino Staff Writer

Two decades of perseverance paid off Aug. 24, 2021, for Stephanie OrgueiraAponte, 32, when she was hired as the first female Bloomfield Fire Department firefighter. A graduate of Nutley High School, Class of 2009, she moved to Bloomfield four years ago in the hopes of being hired.

“I fell in love with the fire service when I was about 13 or 14,” she recently told The Independent Press. “My brother was a volunteer in the Riverdale (NJ) Fire Department. I got a tour of the firehouse and went to wetdowns. That’s a baptism for new fire trucks.”

But coming from a traditional, religious family “sort of delayed” her from volunteering herself, she said, and expressing this interest was met with explanations that girls do not grow up to become firefighters.

So she sidelined her passion and did cheerleading instead; however, while attending Bergen Community College, she naturally came into contact with nontraditional views. Moving to Secaucus, where she met her future husband, OrgueiraAponte became a Secaucus Fire Department volunteer at 22. It was in Secaucus where she also met her first fire.

“It was on the day of graduation at the fire academy,” she said. “I was dressed in my Class A uniform when I heard the tones on my pager.”

She said a pager alerts firefighters to a fire and its severity; there was only talk of smoke conditions. Consequently, OrgueiraAponte thought it would be a quick knockdown, nothing much. But it turned out to be one of the biggest Secaucus residential fires in recent memory, she said.

“I skipped my graduation,” she continued. “My parents waited at the graduation. I was fighting the fire for five or six hours. I was the only one in my class who skipped graduation.”

While a volunteer, Orgueira-Aponte had heard that Bloomfield would be hiring eight firefighters and that the exam applications would soon be available.

“I spoke to my husband about moving,” she said. “Bloomfield was a tight-knit community where I would feel comfortable.”

So they moved to the township where residency would give Orgueira-Aponte “extra credit” when the township hired firefighters. She took the test and was on the waitlist for three years.

“When you take the test, they give you a grade and put you on a ranking list,” she said. “I was No. 36 and had to see if they would get to my number.”

She was also concerned that after the next test, her ranking could be lower. But the COVID-19 pandemic led to the test being canceled. After three years of hoping, Orgueira-Aponte received her letter of cer-

tification asking if she was still interested in the job. She was. Some people, she said, are surprised to learn that she is a firefighter and not a fire department secretary.

Orgueira-Aponte is currently stationed at Fire Station No. 2 on Watsessing Avenue, where, like the other firefighters, she works a 24-hour shift and is off for 72 hours. At No. 2, there are private quarters for the shift’s crew of captain, fire truck driver and firefighter.

“The guys were a little hesitant on how to act with a woman firefighter around,” she said. “I think the most comical part is the bathroom situation.”

BFD Chief Lou Venezia said the department was excited to welcome Orgueira-Aponte.

“Stephanie joins an extremely well trained, professional and progressive organization,” he said. “In welcoming the first female to the department, we had to ensure that our facilities and policies are being updated and that reasonable accommodations are being made. We also have been reviewing and revising our policy manual as part of the accreditation process.”

Venezia added that a second BFD female firefighter will be assigned next month after she completes fire academy and EMT training.

Mayor Michael Venezia called the hiring of Orgueira-Aponte historic.

“We are excited to have Stephanie on board and wish her a successful career,” he said. “With the new firefighter civil service test coming up, we look forward and hope that more female firefighters are hired in the future.”

Public Safety Director Sam DeMaio said working side by side, the fire chief, mayor and he will create a more diverse public safety department to reflect the community it serves.

Orgueira-Aponte said she was proud, excited and a little nervous being the first female Bloomfield firefighter.

“It was a struggle getting here, and I want to be there for everyone,” she said. “Our lives are in each other’s hands.”

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Photo by Daniel Jackovino Stephanie Orgueira-Aponte

Nutley community partners with school in Uganda

Thanks to several individuals and organizations in Nutley, the Bwindi Plus School in Uganda has received donations of desks, school supplies, clothing and more. The school teaches more than 300 students in kindergarten through seventh grade.

The school was started in 2015 by Agaba Moses, who grew up an orphan. He lost his mother when he was 3 years old and was raised by parents in the community, prompting him to look for ways to give back and support disadvantaged children. As a youth, Moses lost one of his best friends when they were crossing the Munyanga river while going to school; Moses decided then that he would found a school to support his fellow orphans, one where they would not need to cross rivers or busy roads to get an education.

The Nutley Rotary Club and Barbara Hirsch provided funding for desks, a teacher’s salary and school uniforms. Sandra Camishion Carella organized the donation of backpacks, pencils, rulers, fire hats

and junior police officer badges, sunglasses, coloring books, shirts, and more. Township Commissioner Alphonse Petracco, Nutley police Detective Mike Padilla, the Nutley Police Department, Nutley Volunteer Fire Department Engine 3, the Nutley Educational Foundation, Nutley Family Service Bureau, township Commissioner John V. Kelly III, Nutley administrative clerk and registrar Meredith Blank, public health nurse supervisor Patty Cruz, the Nutley Health Department, Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Nutley community contributed to this cause.

Nevertheless, the school still faces challenges. According to the school’s website, some daunting challenges that still remain are limited funding for teacher salaries, inadequate accommodation for teachers, a lack of housing to create a boarding section for students, and support for students to attend school during bad weather. For more information, visit bwindiplusschool.com.

Photos Courtesy of Julie Glazer

Former Superintendent of Schools Julie Glazer hand-delivers supplies to the Bwindi Plus School in Uganda. The myriad supplies were donated by multiple members of the Nutley community.

Nutley to honor Iannarone with library dedication

The township of Nutley is set to honor Anthony J. Iannarone by dedicating the Nutley Public Library’s children’s room in his name. Iannarone has served as a library trustee for 50 years and is currently in his 36th year as library board president. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 pm. at the Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive.

“Anthony’s long, dedicated service to our community and the Nutley Public Library is inspiring,” Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli said. “It is such a fitting tribute to name the children’s room in his honor.”

Iannarone’s unprecedented service to Nutley — he has served longer than anyone in the history of Nutley as a member of any official municipal board, elected or appointed — speaks to his enduring commitment to the success of the library. Now in his 10th full term, he has been appointed by seven different mayors.

“His stewardship has made the library a dynamic cultural center for Nutley and surrounding communities,” library Director Michelle Albert said. “His foresight for the evolving needs of the library in the 21st century distinguishes his remarkable tenure as a trustee.”

Among his many achievements are:

• He maintains excellent relations with the mayor and four commissioners, so that during the COVID-19 closure and difficult economic times, the library staff positions and services remained intact. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Iannarone safely guided the reopening of the library to the public as early as June 2020, with full support from

the staff and the municipal government.

• In collaboration with the mayor, trustees and director, he was an integral team member in applying for, advocating for and securing a portion of the Library Construction Bond Act round-two grant, totaling $284,115, including a 50-percent match agreement from the municipality, to be used to replace the library’s 30-yearold outmoded and failing HVAC system.

• He devised a resolution procedure to establish permanent gift funds at the library, now totaling more than $530,000. He personally dealt with the donors and prepared more than 30 resolutions, covering the various components of the program. Each year, 80 percent of the interest is made available to supplement the library’s budget.

• He was the prime mover behind a 9,000-square-foot expansion. This included obtaining municipal funding of $1.95 million and handling the contracting process.

• In connection with the expansion, he was a founding member of the Friends of the Nutley Library, which raised more than $110,000 for new furniture.

• Under his leadership, Nutley was the first Essex County library to join the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, which provided added benefits to patrons, including access to more than 70 libraries, interlibrary loans and valuable online databases.

• He obtained a $40,000 legislative grant used to construct an ADA-compliant ramp, an additional sidewalk, and retaining walls to stop erosion and improve landscaping.

• Using $16,000 in accumulated funds donated by his former employer, Hoffmann–La Roche, he acquired a preowned Steinway studio grand piano, which allows the library to conduct highlevel music programs.

In addition to his tenure as a library trustee, Iannarone has served in a number of capacities for various organizations, including the Nutley Family Service Bureau, the Virginius D. Mattia Memorial Committee, the auxiliary police force and the Nutley hall of fame committee. In 2013, Iannarone was inducted into the Nutley hall of fame. Among many other awards, he is a recipient of a New Jersey Governor’s Jefferson Award in the category of “Against All Odds,” and of a “Seeds of Hope” award from New Jersey Monthly magazine.

“What is truly remarkable about Mr. Iannarone’s service to the library is not necessarily his length of tenure, but that he approaches each year with the enthusiasm of a newly elected trustee,” Albert said.

“The result has been an amazing evolution of the Nutley Public Library as an institution and ideal, a transformation from a midsize municipal library to a vital community center,” retired supervising librarian Kiran Patel said. “It is by his guidance, his sagacity and his unflagging support for the endurance and relevance of the Nutley Public Library that we realize our mission of ‘reading, information seeking and lifelong learning among all members of the community.’ He is and always will be our greatest library champion.”

Volunteerism at the community level has an important, positive impact on local

citizens. Iannarone is not only an exemplar of community voluntarism, but also an inspirational individual who gives ample evidence that the human spirit can transcend daunting physical adversity and achieve heights of excellence. In May 1949, at the age of 18, Iannarone awoke in a hospital bed having lost both hands in a Rutgers chemical laboratory accident. He returned to Rutgers in September of the same year and not only achieved his degree on time, but did so as president of the senior class with high honors, a Phi Beta Kappa key and a host of other honors, including a Root-Tilden scholarship to New York University School of Law, one of 20 nationally and two from the combined states of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

He earned his Juris Doctorate, achieved the highest grade on the New Jersey state bar examination and later earned a master’s degree in law with almost a perfect average, also from NYU. Most of his outstanding legal career was spent in the law department of Hoffmann–La Roche, where he progressed to associate vice president, associate general counsel and assistant secretary.

He moved to Nutley in 1959 and, within a few years, began his involvement in many civic activities. Iannarone’s wife of 55 years, Ruth, died in 2010. He has three accomplished children, Brian, David and Lisa, all graduates of Nutley High School, and seven grandchildren.

Reservations for the Anthony Iannarone dedication will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact the library at 973-667-0405.

DIY DREAMS — Nutley library staff and visitors had a great time making beaded headbands on Sept. 15. The next DIY jewelry session will be Oct. 13; participants will make memory wire bracelets. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library.

Photos Courtesy of the Nutley Public Library

Hosting with elegance: 7 timeless entertaining tips

Do you like to host get-togethers with friends? There’s far more to throwing a dinner party than having friends over for a delicious meal. Every detail from the food to wine to lighting should set the mood and make your guests feel at ease.

If you don’t know where to start, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has your back. This French-inspired winery in the heart of wine country focuses on the timeless connection between food, wine and hospitality and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In honor of this occasion, Jordan has provided these easy tips for entertaining with warmth, style and elegance.

Send out invitations

Whether you send out cards or an evite, take some time to create invitations for your guests. The invitation should include a date, time and location. If you’re going for simple elegance, make sure the invitation isn’t overly busy and that the important information is visible and easy to skim.

Start with the best ingredients

Take the time to find fresh ingredients. Instead of picking up fruits and vegetables from the grocery store, visit a local farmers market to see what inspires you. Small ranches will often sell their meats directly to the public, and they will be fresher and more delicious than anything you’ll find at the market.

When you are getting married, there is often more to plan than just the wedding and reception. There are rehearsal dinners, showers and family meet-and-greets. Here are some tips to make these events perfect.

Don’t overwhelm the wine

If you’re serving special wines, curate a menu that shows them in their best light. The most successful pairings enhance and elevate both the wine and the food. Every dish must be wine-friendly, from the amuse-bouche to the dessert.

Make it easy on yourself by choosing balanced wines with lower alcohol, and it’s always wise to have both a red and a white wine option:

• 2020 Jordan Chardonnay

• 2018 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

Plan your pre-dinner snacks and drinks

As your guests arrive, have snacks available in the common areas. A charcuterie board with a light assortment of crackers, cheese and meats is ideal for grazing while guests mingle.

Set the mood with lighting

When planning a dinner party, think about the atmosphere you want to create. Lighting should be slightly dim but not so dark that people can’t see what they eat and drink. Try to avoid harsh overhead lighting.

Dimmer switches, candlelight and strategically placed lamps can provide a bright but warm atmosphere. Try to avoid scented candles, as they can overwhelm or clash with the aroma of the food and wine.

Let the music play

Music sets the tone for a dinner party as much as the menu and decor, whether you’re planning an elegant, formal affair or a lively, casual gathering. Create the playlists in advance. You can make separate ones for pre-dinner socializing, dinner and post-dinner drinks to reflect the get-together energy.

Keep the volume low to allow guests to chat without shouting over the music, or turn the music off during the main course to allow conversations to flow freely.

Leave guests with great memories

To make your dinner party truly memorable, think of ways to preserve the gathering’s special moments. If you have a Polaroid camera, leave it on a side table so guests can take photos with each other and have a physical memory to take home.

You can also encourage everyone to take photos with their phones throughout the night and share a link to a digital photo album. Afterward, everyone can upload the moments they captured.

Preparation is key! These tips are an excellent guide for crafting a dinner party your friends are sure to remember.

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Five absolute must-haves for your luxury wedding

Your wedding day should be a day to remember, so it’s best to spend a little more to get the very best. While there are many ways to plan a wedding, if you envision a ceremony and reception fit for royalty, you’ll need to seek out high-end luxury brands that reflect true opulence.

Not sure where to start? Check out these five must-have aspects that will make your big day truly extravagant and luxurious.

A stunning venue

Picking a venue for your wedding can be a bit daunting. Of course, the venue you pick will depend on your theme, the number of guests and other details. However, don’t settle for just any old place. Pick a location that will look as opulent as you should feel when walking down the aisle.

For those couples looking for a classic and timeless venue, check out historic locations such as the Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate in Huntington, N.Y. This opulent New York residence has several indoor spaces for your big day, including a grand ballroom, formal dining room and terrace room. The bride and groom will feel like royalty as the castle staff takes care of the entire event, including offering unforgettable entrees, desserts, drinks and photography.

Accessories

Wedding jewelry and accessories aren’t just lim-

ited to rings. When planning your wedding, think about pieces that will complement your outfits, shine in your photos, and continue to impress long after you’ve said “I do.”

Bvlgari offers an extensive collection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more for engagements and weddings. Both bride and groom can find stunning pieces for any style and personality. The wedding party can even find jewelry and accessories to celebrate the couple and have a beautiful reminder of the ceremony. Each piece can be personally engraved to add a special touch.

For a truly memorable wedding accessory, consider purchasing watches for both bride and groom. It will keep you on time on the big day and will be a lovely reminder — paired with your wedding bands, of course — to remind you of your wedding every time you use it.

A wedding dress as unique as you

One of the centerpieces of a wedding is the bride’s dress, and you deserve a luxury experience that matches the high-end apparel. OsioMita Signature wedding dresses are bespoke pieces that are indeed one of a kind. Based out of Beverly Hills, this luxury wedding and special occasion atelier house brings designs to your home. The company provides a remote service with their AI 3D technology

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that takes more than 70 measurements to ensure a more than perfect fit every time.

“Co-creation of our designs takes our clients’ dreams and elevates them beyond reality,” said Emalyia Klemmer, creative director and founder of OsioMita Signature. Truly, each piece is custom designed and handmade and created with the highest quality textiles and embellishments, completely worth every penny.

But their services don’t stop at bridal dresses. You can get premier luxury wedding apparel for the reception and dresses for the bridesmaids, the mother of the bride and even the flower girl. Let OsioMita Signature be your one-stop shop for the highest quality and premier designs. To book an appointment visit osiomitasignature.com.

A sweet treat to remember

A wedding cake is more than just for shoving into your partner’s face. As one of the most important visual details of the wedding reception, the cake should taste good and look even better. When looking for a cake designer, consider ordering from Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, a couture cake studio known as the Manolo Blahnik of wedding cakes.

These trendsetting cakes have been ordered by several famous clientele and featured in

numerous films, TV shows and books. No two cakes are the same. Each is custom-made for each event, though there are plenty of ideas to inspire you as you envision your show-stopping wedding cake.

A luxe registry

If you haven’t started on your wedding registry, start your list at Artemest, where your wedding guests can find Italian luxury handmade decor to gift you on your special day. From furniture to lighting, to dishware and more, you’ll find all you’ll need as a new couple for your entryway, living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom.

Artemest allows you to customize your registry with photos of the happy couple, and you can even include notes for your guests to let them know precisely what you hope to receive. Not sure what to add to your registry? You’ll find plenty of inspiration from the company’s collections that offer breathtaking interior design ideas and products.

You deserve a wedding as special as you are and that your friends and family will talk about for years to come. Let these five luxury items help you stand out on your wedding day and take the ceremony and reception from good to great.

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Nutley flu clinic

The Nutley Health Department will conduct a flu vaccination clinic for individuals ages 19 and older on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department, 149 Chestnut St. in Nutley. No appointments are necessary.

Flu shots are free for those with traditional Medicare Part B. Uninsured and underinsured residents may also be eligible for free vaccines. Attendees should bring their insurance card. All others will be charged $20. If you are not feeling well, even with minor symptoms, stay home.

For more information, contact the health department at 973-284-4976.

Food Truck Festival

The annual Belleville Food Truck Festival will have a new home this fall. Unlike previous years, the free, family-friendly event will be held at the Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 10 p.m. The Belleville Food Truck Festival will be serving up everything from empanadas to egg rolls, lobster rolls to lomo sliders, Cubanos to cupcakes.

Residents can also enjoy garlic knot sliders, falafel and desserts.

There will be music and much more. If the promise of heaping hot fudge sundaes isn’t enough to excite the kiddies, there will also be face painting, sand art, a bouncy house, pony rides, a petting zoo and perhaps a surprise or two.

There will also be a classic car show; motorcycles from Bergen County HarleyDavidson on display; and a beer, margarita and sangria garden.

“With an international palate of foods and activities for kids of all ages, this event truly brings the community together,” Mayor Michael Melham said. “Come hungry for the food, stay for the fun.”

Columbus Day Parade

The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade committee will host the largest Italian American event in Essex County with the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 1:30 p.m. The parade route starts at Belleville High School, proceeds north on Franklin Avenue and ends at Nutley High School.

The Belleville Chapter of UNICO and the Federation of Italian American Societies of New Jersey will hold their annual Columbus Day flag raising on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m. at Belleville Town Hall, 152 Washington Ave. The Nutley Chapter of UNICO will hold its annual Columbus Day flag raising at 11 a.m. at Nutley Town Hall, 1 Kennedy Drive.

The parade reviewing stand will be at Franklin Avenue at the Oval in Nutley. To participate in the parade, contact Bill Freda at 973-632-4367.

Nutley FD open house

The Nutley Fire Department will hold an open house on Friday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the front ramp of the

Nutley Fire Department, 228 Chestnut St. There will be activities for children and refreshments. This event is open to all Nutley residents.

Nutley Irish Shamrockfest

Come out and meet the 2023 Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries. The Nutley Irish American Association will hold Shamrockfest on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Nutley Parks & Recreation, 44 Park Ave. in Nutley. A buffet dinner will be catered by the Brownstone; attendees may bring their own refreshments. Admission is charged. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact nutleyirish@gmail.com.

CROP Hunger Walk

The Nutley CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 16, starting at Vincent Church, 100 Vincent Place. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m.; the walk begins at 1 p.m. with a welcome and an interfaith prayer.

Walkers will walk south through Yanticaw Park to Centre Street, over to Franklin Avenue, up to Vreeland Avenue and then south through Memorial Park back to the church, aiming for 2 p.m. Shorter and longer routes are welcome according to each person’s ability. As walkers return to the church, they will be appreciated for their effort to end hunger and enjoy fellowship and refreshments. To remain COVID-19 safe, this will be a completely outdoor activity, with masks optional.

To register, join a team and review walk information, visit events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/event/nutleynj. Visit crophungerwalk.org to find fundraising tips along with activities for children, youths and adults to make it a fun and educational experience. The walk is sponsored by the Nutley Clergy Fellowship.

For local information and sponsor forms, contact Rick DeKovessey at jdekovessey@aol.com or Lisa Feraco at teemof8@aol.com.

The walk will help support those facing food insecurity around the world, with 25 percent of the proceeds providing food for local people through the Nutley Family Service Bureau food pantry and the Vincent Church Care Kitchen.

Library dedication

The township of Nutley is set to honor Anthony J. Iannarone by dedicating the Nutley Public Library’s Children’s Room in his name. Iannarone has served as a library trustee for 50 years and is currently in his 36th year as library board president. The event will take place Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 pm. at the Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive.

NIAA grand marshal dinner

Nutley Irish American Association will hold its Grand Marshal Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Brownstone, 351 W. Broadway in Paterson. For more information as the date approaches, visit nutleyirish.com.

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Communion breakfast

The Confraternity of the Holy Rosary at St. Peter’s Church in Belleville will be holding its annual Communion breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Chandelier restaurant, 340 Franklin Ave. in Belleville. The keynote speaker this year is Monsignor William J. Reilly.

Since his ordination to the priesthood in 1965, Reilly has served the Archdiocese of Newark in various positions, most recently as pastor at Most Holy Name Parish in Garfield. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Hispanic Apostolate in the archdiocese.

Tickets for the event can be purchased from the rectory office, located at 155 William St. in Belleville, or by contacting Lori MacDonald at 973-751-4087.

Vincent Church events

Vincent United Methodist Church, located at 100 Vincent Place in Nutley, is open for worship on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The services are also broadcast live on the church’s Facebook page and are available by call-in. There are health screenings for all in-person attendees. Inperson attendees must wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Children are required to stay with their parents throughout their time in the building. Sunday School and nursery care are not currently available. There is socially distanced seating in the sanctuary. Capacity is limited to 70 people, with

overflow seating using the Facebook livestream in Philhower Chapel.

The church also presents “Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom,” an online study group based on a book by Dominick S. Hernandez. It is being held via Zoom on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The study will help participants make a deeper connection to the wisdom of Proverbs. To participate, contact the church office for more information.

The “Reflection” small group meets after church every week by video conference. The purpose is to reflect on the sermon and discuss how to live out the message, and to be in fellowship with and pray for one another. The meeting is led by pastoral assistant Win Shin on Sundays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the church office for more information.

For more information about Vincent Church, visit vincentumc.org.

Join the choir

Now is an excellent time to join one of Vincent United Methodist Church’s choirs as they begin a new church year. The Chancel Choir for youths and adults practices on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The Wesley Ringers handbell choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, contact the church office at 973-667-5440. The church is located at 100 Vincent Place in Nutley.

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 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. Anyone who would like to make a contribution can visit vincentumc.org/ for more information.

Monsignor William J. Reilly

Under the direction of Nutley Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Deputy Chief Paul Cafone, the Nutley Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 915. This year’s campaign — “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” — works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes — or even less time — to escape safely from a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning, according to the NFPA.

“It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” Petracco said. “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them.”

The Nutley Fire Department wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:

• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleep-

ing room, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected, so when one sounds, they all sound.

• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

• Have an assigned outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.

• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and once at night.

The Nutley Fire Department will hold an open house on Friday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the front ramp of the Nutley Fire Department, 228 Chestnut St. There will be activities for children and refreshments. This event is open to all Nutley residents. safety for Fire Prevention Week

A SONG OF REMEMBRANCE —

The Nutley Choir turned out Sunday, Sept. 11, to participate in Nutley’s annual Sept. 11, 2001, memorial ceremony. The community came together to remember the victims and first responders who lost their lives, and to recognize everyone still suffering the effects of the attacks today.

Photo Courtesy of Alphonse Petracco

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McClean graduates

James McClean, of Nutley, graduated magna cum laude from St. Peter’s Preparatory School on May 19. An AP Scholar, he was a member of the National Honor Society, the French Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society. McClean is now attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, N.Y., where he is majoring in engineering.

Hartford acclaim

Kayla D’Auria, of Nutley, was named to the dean’s list at the University of Hartford, located in West Hartford, Conn., for the spring 2022 semester.

Each school at the university sets its own dean’s list requirements.

Dean’s list at RIT

The following Nutley residents have been named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology, located in Rochester, N.Y., for the spring 2022 semester: Dennis Kirby Jr., who is in the civil engineering technology program, and Amanda McCullough, who is in the applied mathematics program.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or better.

NYIT matriculation

Johana Nyakairu, of Nutley, has enrolled as a freshman at the New York Institute of Technology, located in Old Westbury, N.Y., for the fall 2022 semester. Nyakairu plans to study computer science.

Perez on dean’s list

Krystal Perez, of Belleville, has been named to the dean’s list at Albright College, located in Reading, Pa., for the spring 2022 semester. A graduate of Belleville High School, Perez studied fashion and music industry studies during the spring semester.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, Albright students must earn a grade-point average of 3.75 or better while taking a minimum of three letter-graded courses during a semester.

MSU dean’s list

The following students were named to the dean’s list at Montclair State University for the spring 2022 semester:

• From Belleville, Charles Abouzied, Noelia Amador, Matthew Baker, Manel Boualdja, Melany Caimayo, Gabriella Castillo, Angie Cosme, Jehann Dabon, Chandra David, Michael Del Plato, Kiel Delasalas, Tenia Edghill, Jenisa EsterasSantana, Xavier Flores, Emily Fontana, Kevin Galarraga, Lara Gazaneo, Mario Gencarelli, Alana Gonzalez, Chris Hernandez, Madison Hernandez, Nia Holder, Sophia Ibrahim, Philann Idrovo, Christopher Jackowski, Denise Jugo, Ayrah Dominique Kimpo, Brandon Lee, Kristine Lopez, Madeline Lucas, Eli Maldonado,

“There are some materials that should be removed from our regular because of their hazardous nature. This collection day provides our residents a place to properly and safely dispose of contaminants, protecting our precious environment for future generations. I encourage residents of all of our communities to come out and participate.” Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive, The Essex County Board of Commissioners and the Essex County Utilities Authority

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Russell Maloney, Kimberly Martinez, Janelle McCann, Sophia Montano, Tracy Napolitano, Anthony Nogueira, Samarah Nunez, Douglas Orellana, Corina Ortez, Gabriel Pagador, Arnett Pena, Nicole Pichardo Chevalier, Stefano Pizapio, Ben Polk, Limuele Recio, Makayla Reddington, Angelina Rodriguez, Anavelis Sanchez, Alicia Sawh, Chavika Singh, Erika Solis, Elsa Soto, Melany Tapia, Erika TapiaGaguancela, Kevin Templonuevo, Jessica Vadi, Maria Fernanda Valdivia, Zachary Vaporis, Joseph Visco, Lourdes VoltaireEtienne and Anasia Wilmore.

• From Nutley, Cara Abaya Campos, Lissbelle Abreu-Valenzuela, Alexandra Acosta, Michael Al-Zouibi, Noor Alalwan, Sardor Alamov, Shereen Alqaysee, Michael Alvarez, Grace Aristy, Danielle Arlotta, Hailey Auriemma, Olivia Barylski,

STUDENT

Alex Bongo, Jess Brush, Peter Burbank, Gabriella Capalbo, Robert Carlucci, Devin Castillo, Vincent Cofone, Adrianna Cordaro, Rocco Della Luna, Nicholas Desimone, Dominic Dinorscio, Henry Encarnacion, Emily Englich, Monica Faltas, Samantha Gabriele, Ashley Gialloreto, Kimberly Gil, Alexis Gomez, Bernadine Guimary, Rachel Hamilton, Luis Hordista, Jenna Hughes, Michael Ingrassia, Isabella Iodice, Meagan Kane, Ava Lekic, Austin Lotito, Greta Lyden, Donato Marucci, Elizabeth Minera, Samuel Minera, Veronica Monetti, Michael Nocerino, Alec Nole, Mark Notarmaso, Julianne O’Halloran, Ifeanyi Oti Oji, Sonia Parikh, Arya Patel, Olga Pendleton, Madison Peters, Ally Ponton, Grace Pula, Irish Ramsthaler, Jenessa Reed, Gabriel Remache, Enia Rios, Jessenia Rouette, Erica Rupp, Nick Saporito, Brianna Sarmiento, Eric Sebek, Christian

Shimabukuro, Marjorie Siwa, Anais St. Amant, Melissa Torres, Rebecca Vigna, David Villa and Elmer Zamora.

The dean’s list recognizes students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and who earn a minimum of 12 credits for that semester.

Kean dean’s list

The following students, with their spring 2022 class and major, were named to the dean’s list at Kean University, located in Union, for the spring 2022 semester:

• From Belleville, Joseph Abramson, a sophomore majoring in graphic design; Kristopher Calderon, a senior majoring in mathematical sciences for K-12 teacher

certification; Anthony Cecere, a freshman majoring in criminal justice; Tiffany Coronel, a junior majoring in biology and health professions; Angelyn Gonzalez Pena, a junior majoring in psychology; Jessica Guinto, a senior majoring in recreational therapy; Estela Izeppi, a senior majoring in early childhood education with a teacher-of-students-with-disabilities endorsement; Melissa Jimenez, a junior majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences; Myranda Laabes, a senior majoring in psychology; Frank Marra, a junior majoring in architectural studies; Ana Ochoa, a freshman majoring in architectural studies; Isaac Reyes, a junior

IN MEMORIAM

• DAVIES – Marie Bernadette, of Roseland, formerly of Belleville and West Orange; Sept. 16. Business owner, widow, mother, great-grandmother, 85.

• DI EDWARDO – Bruno Edmont, of Nutley; Nov. 6. World War II Naval veteran. Father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, 95.

• KENNEDY – Cheryl Ann, of Linden, formerly of Belleville, Kearny; Sept. 9. Retired from trucking company safety department. Mother, sister, aunt, 60.

• SCHEIBNER – Kenneth, of Hunterville, formerly of Nutley; Aug. 25. Worked in industrial water treatment. Husband, father, brother, grandfather, 73.

In Memoriam is a feature compiled by the news staff from various sources. We also provide the opportunity for families and funeral directors to publish a more extensive, special notice about their loved one called an obituary. These notices are published on our website immediately and then in the next edition of this newspaper. To place a paid obituary send an email to obits@thelocalsource.com or fax to 908-688-0401. Family and friends’ submissions must include sender’s name, address, phone and the name of the funeral home. Call 908-686-7850 for assistance.

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B R O O K D A L E C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H , 1350 Broad Street, Bloomfield, 973-338-8536. We are a church that preaches and teaches the Bible. We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays at 10:30 am. Children’s Bible activities for ages 4 through 5th grade (called BCC Kids Church) are provided Worship services can also be seen live online on YouTube and Facebook and via our website at www . brookdale c hristian .c om . In addition, we offer Bible Studies on Sunday mornings at 9:00 and on Thursday evenings at 7:00. You can participate in either one of these classes -or both- through Zoom by calling the church to get placed on the Zoom call list

There are several other opportunities throughout the week involving prayer, study, and community for all age levels. Brookdale is a loving and caring congregation under the leadership of Pastor Love Saquing and Pastor Jim Treffinger. Our mission is to be a Family Growing Together in God.

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majoring in computer science, information systems; Andrei Siron, a sophomore majoring in biology and health professions; Anthony Tamay, a junior majoring in criminal justice; Yumari Then-Matos, a sophomore majoring in forensic psychology; Olivia Velez, a senior majoring in forensic psychology; Keyla Villacreces, a sophomore majoring in global business; and Kaya Whitehead, a junior majoring in science and technology, and biomedicine.

• From Nutley, Mariam Botros, a senior majoring in management, business analytics; Quincy Gaillard, a senior majoring in public health; Phillip Pezo, a senior majoring in industrial design; Eric Ponte, a junior majoring in computer science; and Devin White, a sophomore majoring in management, general business.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.45 or better, and successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Degree for Bartomeo

Lleana Bartomeo, of Nutley, was among more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students who were recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University, located in Garden City, New York. Bartomeo earned a Master of Social Work on May 23.

First honors at Clark

Ed Henry Greig, of Nutley, was named to the dean’s list with first honors at Clark University, located in Worcester, Mass., for the spring 2022 semester.

Students must have a grade-point average of 3.8 or better for first honors.

MSU graduates

The following students graduated from Montclair State University in May:

• From Belleville, Elsa Soto, Zachary Vaporis, Ruby Machado, Ana Andino, Will Caimayo, Christine Castillo, Katherine Solis, Alyssa Welter, Matthew Baker, Andrea Celin, Michael Del Plato, Sam Mauri Mallari, Anthony Nogueira, Kristen Vitale, Jenisa Esteras-Santana, Nia Holder, Noelia Munoz, Kristine Lopez, Denise Jugo, Tenia Edghill and Samantha Navarrete.

• From Nutley, Alexa Capalbo, Jake Lombardozzi, Peter Burbank, Monica Faltas, Marjorie Siwa, Evan Cirminiello, Jack Hickey, Valerie Arroyo, Cara Abaya Campos, Dante Bevere, Michael Ingrassia, Taylor Waddleton, Dylan Grabkowksi, William Reyes, Thomas O’Mara, Enia Rios, Jess Brush, Maggie Redstone, Rafael Rodriguez, Maggie Spector-Williams, Emily Slane, Elizabeth Minera, Austin Lotito, Brianna Sarmiento, Jerry Gibbons, Christian Rovito, Elmer Zamora, Arianna Pena and Lissbelle Abreu-Valenzuela.

A Golden Bear

Paul Poplawski, of Nutley, enrolled at Kutztown University, located in Kutztown, Pa., as a freshman for the fall 2022 semester.

“Recycling and devices helps remove lead and other dangerous chemicals from our waste stream, which is important for us and our children. With your participation, we can do our part to protect the environment.” N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

To place your free listing, send information to Editor Yael Katzwer, at essexcty@thelocalsource.com or at 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083. Faxes may be sent to 908-686-0401.

COMEDY

EMMY- AND SAG-NOMINATED COMEDIAN KEVIN NEALON, ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING CAST MEMBERS ON NBC’S “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE,” will perform at SOPAC on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. In addition to his standup comedy, he is a critically acclaimed actor known for his roles in the Showtime series “Weeds” and several Adam Sandler movies. SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. To purchase tickets, visit sopacnow.org.

PAUL REISER WILL HAVE SOPAC IN STITCHES ON SUNDAY, OCT. 9, AT 7:30 P.M. This comedian, actor and television writer can currently be seen in “Stranger Things” and “The Kominsky Method,” for which he received an Emmy nomination. He also recently revived one of his most iconic roles in the return of “Mad About You,” which he co-created and co-starred in. SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. To purchase tickets, visit sopacnow.org.

COMEDIAN FORTUNE FEIMSTER COMES TO NJPAC AS PART OF FALL PROGRAMMING on Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. Feimster is known for embarrassing and hilarious true stories of growing up in North Carolina. Her unique southern drawl delivery has been featured on many late night TV shows and sitcoms, and her stand-up special, “Sweet and Salty,” is on Netflix. Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org, calling 888-4665722 or visiting the NJPAC box office at 1 Center St. in Newark.

EXHIBITS

THE WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS “FESTIVALS, FIESTAS AND FEASTS” IN OBSERVANCE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH to celebrate Hispanic culture and Essex County’s multicultural community. The show

The above art by Judyann Affronti is on display in ‘Festivals, Fiestas and Feasts’ at the West Orange Arts Center.

opened on Saturday, Sept. 17, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 22, at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road in West Orange. An artist’s reception is planned for Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring Hispanic and Latin American music. Exhibit gallery hours are Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. The exhibit is an eclectic mix and a festival of color.

THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY GALLERIES HAS ANNOUNCED “CASE STUDIES,” A NEW SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS IN THE ALEXANDER KASSER THEATER CASES. This exhibit, ‘Case Studies 1,’ which runs Sept. 1 through Dec. 9, brings together never before seen and recent works by Damien Davis on loan from Uprise Art that explore blackness through symbols, shapes, colors and digital technology. For more information on gallery hours, visit montclair.edu/galleries. All exhibitions and programs are free and open to the public.

STUDIO MONTCLAIR PRESENTS “PAGES,” AN EXHIBIT OF CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS’ BOOKS on display from Sept. 9 through Oct. 15 at Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Ave. in

Montclair. Artists’ books are publications that have been conceived as artworks in their own right and can be created in formats ranging from traditional letterpress or illustrations on bound paper to scrolls or even elaborate sculptures. Materials may include paper, leather, fabric, metal, plant matter, feathers, string, wood — the list goes on. For more information about Studio Montclair, visit studiomontclair.org, call or text 862-500-1447, or email smi@studiomontclair.org.

STUDIO MONTCLAIR PRESENTS “LIFE AND LANDSCAPE: INSPIRED BY GEORGE INNESS,” A DUAL EXHIBITION on display from Sept. 9 through Nov. 6 at Studio Montclair’s Leach Gallery, 641 Bloomfield Ave., and Montclair Museum of Art, 3 South Mountain Ave., both in Montclair. The two venues are a convenient five-minute walk apart. Inspired by George Inness, this show takes its cues from the upcoming exhibition of MAM’s renowned Inness collection. This exhibit showcases the work of Inness, Studio Montclair members, and MAM instructors and staff. For more information about Studio Montclair, visit studiomontclair.org, call or text 862-500-1447, or email smi@studiomontclair.org.

THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY GALLERIES WILL PRESENT THE EXHIBITION “NOTHING UNDER HEAVEN,” by Joseph Liatela, from Sept. 13 through Dec. 9 at the George Segal Gallery, 1 Normal Ave. in Montclair. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition brings together new commissions and recent works that explore the need for connection, pleasure and agency within oppressive systems. Exhibited alongside photography by Andy Warhol and religious art by Carlo Dolci from the University Galleries’ collection, Liatela invokes a range of stories to assess what it means to move together, remember together and repair together. On Thursday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m., Firestone will lead a curator’s tour of the exhibit. For more information, visit montclair.edu/galleries/.

THE HERB + MILLY IRIS GALLERY AT SOPAC KICKS OFF A NEW SEASON OF EXHIBITIONS WITH “RHAPSODY IN COLOR: AIDA JONES ABSTRACT PAINTINGS,” a series of vivid, energetic abstract paintings from the Maplewood-based artist. The exhibition is on display from Sept. 15

through Nov. 6. The collection consists of bold, bright, modern colors mixing straight-edged, smooth surfaces with curved, textured shapes and scribbled lines resulting in wonderful opposing tensions. View all the works in the exhibition at tinyurl.com/5depxztm. If visitors are interested in making a purchase, they can contact Linda Beard at 973-382-1035 or lindab@sopacnow.org. The gallery is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

THE ALL-DAY 2022 MORRISTOWN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS, INCLUDING POPULAR KIDFEST EVENTS, TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCT. 8. More than 60 award-winning and bestselling authors will speak and answer questions at five locales, all within walking distance of each other along South Street in Morristown, including St. Peter’s Church Sanctuary and Parish House, The Presbyterian Church Parish House, the Church of the Redeemer, and the Morristown/Morris Township Library. Book sales and signings will occur at a tent on the grounds of the historic Vail Mansion. For more information, visit morristownbooks.org.

FILM

ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL IS MOVING! AFTER 25 YEARS AT AMC MOUNTAINSIDE, THE FESTIVAL WILL UNSPOOL FOR 10 WEEKS, having begun Sept. 19, at The Village at SOPAC, located in the South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. For more information or to register, call 732-870-6012 or visit ArthouseFilmFestival.com. The festival is open to anyone, but seating is limited, so early enrollment is advised. Admission is charged.

LECTURES

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MOVEMENT TO ENSURE CIVIL RIGHTS FOR

ALL, on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., NJPAC will present a virtual workshop, “Archeology of the Self With Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz: Sustaining Racial Literacy in the Arts.” Sharon Stroye, of Rutgers University–Newark, will facilitate this racial healing circle. Attendees can reserve their spot at tinyurl.com/yc586mev. There are 1.5 hours of professional development certification available upon request. This workshop requires a donation.

NJPAC FALL SHOWS CONTINUE WITH MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER DANIEL HABIF on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. Habif, a well-known writer and philanthropist, is a Spanish-speaking lecturer whose presentations and writings have resonated around the world. He has appeared in more than 170 cities as part of his tour and given talks in each. Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org, calling 888-466-5722 or visiting the NJPAC box office at 1 Center St. in Newark.

FRANK BRUNI, A LONGTIME NEW YORK TIMES COLUMNIST, BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND DUKE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WILL HEADLINE THE 2022 MORRISTOWN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS. Bruni’s most recent bestseller is “The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found,” a memoir about aging, affliction and optimism after partially losing his eyesight. Bruni will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. in Morristown, in conversation with MSNBC news anchor Katy Tur. For more information, visit morristownbooks.org.

MUSIC

GLEN RIDGE RECREATION WILL PRESENT ED SEIFERT AND LORETTA HAGEN AS PART OF THE GLEN RIDGE SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES, taking place at the Glen Ridge Train Station, 228 Ridgewood Ave., on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. Glen Ridge Recreation presents a monthly event from September to June at the Glen Ridge Train Station called the Glen Ridge Singer Songwriter Series that features solo and group acoustic and electric acts from northern New Jersey and surrounding areas, performing original music.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for this family-friendly event. There is a suggested donation to enter. BYOB and snacks. Masks are welcomed and encouraged.

ACCLAIMED TROMBONIST, COMPOSER AND PRODUCER DELFEAYO MARSALIS WILL PERFORM AT SOPAC ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, at 8 p.m. Marsalis has also dedicated his career to music theater and education. He is known for his “technical excellence, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor,” according to the Los Angeles Times. A New Orleans native, he is the brother of renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. To purchase tickets, visit sopacnow.org.

BETTYE LAVETTE AND RAUL MIDÓN WILL PERFORM AT SOPAC FRIDAY, OCT. 7, AT 8 P.M. Soul singer-songwriter LaVette has been called the High Priestess of R&B. Her blues growl and commanding presence have earned this Grammy Award–nominated performer comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. Blind since birth, Midón lives in a world of sound. His easy tropical groove, lyrical sophistication, silky voice and flowing electric guitar are his signatures. SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. To purchase tickets, visit sopacnow.org. CHRIS SMITHER AND TIM O’BRIEN WILL PER-

FORM WITH JAN FABRICIUS AT SOPAC on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. A master of acoustic folk and blues, Smither creates a singular guitar sound while O’Brien, a lifelong devotee of blueglass, is skilled on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo. O’Brien often performs with his vocalist wife, Fabricius. SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. To purchase tickets, visit sopacnow.org. MARY J. BLIGE IS COMING TO THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER ON SUNDAY, OCT. 23, at 7 p.m. The recipient of the 2022 Billboard ICON Award, Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous” tour continues her pedigree of hip-hop soul and will feature songs from her 2022 album of the same name. The concert will also feature rising stars in the industry Queen Naija and Ella Mai. Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette St. in Newark. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/2jhrtyvn. BÉLA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN WILL TAKE THE SOPAC STAGE ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26, at 7:30 p.m. This duo, “the king and queen of the banjo” according to Paste magazine, have a musical partnership like no other. Fleck is a 15-time Grammy winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Washburn is a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player. SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. To purchase tickets, visit sopacnow.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY

ESSEX PHOTO CLUB WILL HOLD ITS FIRST MEETING OF THE MONTH ON THURSDAY, OCT. 6, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom for members and the public. Photographer David H. Wells will present “Light Studies, Exploring the Light Atmosphere of a Place.” Wells has worked on assignments for Fortune, Life, National Geographic, Newsweek and Time magazines. With his 30 years of experience, he has become a master of the use of light, exposure, tonality, framing and composition. For more information or to attend the meetings, visit essexphotoclub.org or call Catherine Kuzik-Fernandez at 862-485-7474.

THE ESSEX PHOTO CLUB WILL HOLD ITS SECOND MEETING OF THE MONTH ON THURSDAY, OCT. 20, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting will feature the club’s monthly competition, this time of projected images for both nature and pictorial categories on beginner, advanced and salon levels. It will be judged by Al Brown, past New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs cCompetition chairperson and past president of the Cranford-Millburn Camera Club. He received the NJFCC citation in 2021 for outstanding contributions to photography in New Jersey. For more information, visit essexphotoclub.org.

FAMOUS MUSIC GROUP LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE PERFORMS AT NJPAC on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. The “kings of norteño” are well known for their music, which combines Latin beats with an honest social conscience. Many of their songs explore the Mexican-American experience, speaking to the struggle that immigrants face in the United States. Their inspirational music has sold more than 30 million albums. Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org, calling 888-466-5722 or visiting the NJPAC box office at 1 Center St. in Newark.

GERMAN MUSICIAN OTTMAR LIEBERT BRINGS LATIN-SPANISH FUSION TO NJPAC on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Along with his band, Luna Negra, Liebert plays a mix of Spanish flamenco and Southwest new age, creating a mix of culture and music that has earned him five Grammy nominations. Tickets can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org, calling 888-466-5722 or visiting the NJPAC box office at 1 Center St. in Newark.

THEATER

THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY CONTINUES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH ONE OF HAROLD PINTER’S GREATEST WORKS, “THE CARETAKER.” This taut, riveting tale of a homeless man and two brothers who give him shelter, makes for a gripping night of provocative theater. It draws the audience into a compelling and mysterious world, where an unsettling and ever-shifting power struggle plays out amid a strange, domestic scenario within the walls of a “home” that is as threatening as it is fragile. “The Caretaker” will be on the main stage now through Oct. 9. Patrons can purchase tickets by calling the box office at 973-408-5600 or by visiting ShakespeareNJ.org. perform Friday,

NHS GIRLS SOCCER — The Nutley High School girls soccer team hosts Belleville on Sept. 19 at Father Glotzbach Field. Above, Nutley junior Bryanna Martins, No. 19, controls the ball. Nutley won, 3-1, for its first win of the season.

Senior Marcella Blancato, at left, heads the ball and senior Mia DiPiano, at right, dribbles ahead.

Above, sophomore Brooke Yero, No. 17, dribbles the ball while senior Emma Chimento, middle, watches. Below left, Mia DiPiano, No. 20, tangles with the Belleville goalie. Below right is junior Lindsey Guzman, No. 25.

Brooke Yero, right, battles a Belleville player for possession.

At left, junior Abby Ruffino controls the ball, and, at right, senior Cameron Coffaro, No. 12, and Emma Chimento, No. 9, look to make a play.

Photos by Steve Ellmore

NHS girls tennis team nets positive results

By Joe Ragozzino Sports Editor

The Nutley High School girls tennis team is enjoying a great season so far.

Nutley had a 6-3 record through Sept. 21. The team defeated Bloomfield, 4-1, in the season opener on the road on Sept. 7; defeated Irvington, 5-0, on Sept. 8 at home; and defeated Cedar Grove, 3-2, on Sept.12 at home. After losing at Caldwell, 5-0, on Sept. 14, Nutley defeated Bayonne, 5-0, on Sept. 15 at home and Belleville, 5-0, on Sept. 16, in Belleville. Nutley lost to West Essex, 5-0, in the first round of the Essex County Tournament and lost to West Orange, 3-2, in the consolation match on Sept. 20 at the Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Branch Brook Park in Newark, then defeated Bloomfield again, 3-2, on Sept. 21.

“We have a really nice, solid lineup,” NHS head coach Valerie Martin said.

Nutley has three strong singles players, said Martin. At the first singles spot, freshman Hazel Tat is physically strong and mentally tough, Martin said.

Alexis Fontanilla, a sophomore at second singles, has a great game, strong topspin shots and improved consistency from last year, said the coach.

Rebecca Caporaso, a junior, is the

third singles player. “She is still playing well and has a strong singles game,” Martin said.

The first doubles team consists of

sophomore Sindi Gjonbocari and junior Marina Calleo. They are a solid doubles team, said Martin.

“Sindi is fearless at the net and has a

tough serve while Marina is very steady with her ground strokes, which gives the team a nice balance,” Martin said.

Freshmen Lara Hindistan and Mae Zeik make up the second doubles team.

“They are a good, solid second doubles team,” Martin said.

The other seven varsity players are seniors Maria Mathew, Marina Costanza and Amanda Bordei, juniors Maria Velikanova and Olivia Song and freshman Viha Kothakanda. They all earned the spots on the varsity team and will rotate in matches, Martin said.

“This was a very tough year for earning positions on the team,” Martin said. “There were 28 girls trying out, which is a good problem to have. However, with only seven starters on varsity, it was very long practices and challenges to get to those top spots, with many deserving girls. We are looking forward to practicing hard and playing tough. We are playing some solid competitive teams this season. We have our goals set for this season, and we are positively looking forward to reaching those goals.”

The head coach of the JV team is Valerie Martin’s son, Joe Martin. The JV team has a large group of returning and new players.

Raiders are off to a good start to the season

By Joe Ragozzino Sports Editor

The Nutley High School football team has enjoyed a good start to the season.

The Raiders won two of their first three games.

In the season opener on Sept. 1, NHS defeated Bloomfield, 20-7, under the lights at Tangorra Field/Park Oval. It marked the first football game under the permanent lighting system at the field.

Senior running back Mitchell Mainiero scored on a 6-yard run, and sophomore quarterback Clark Mohrbutter added the 2-point conversion run in the first quarter. Senior quarterback Nick Bello connected on a 30-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Vincenzo Rizzuto in the third quarter, and senior wide receiver Brandon Lucia had a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Mainiero finished with 105 yards on 22 carries, and Lucia had 30 yards on nine carries.

After losing to Montclair, 38-6, on Sept. 9 at the Oval, the Raiders defeated Millburn, 14-7, on Sept. 16, at Millburn.

Nutley scored both touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Mainiero had a 2-yard touchdown run, followed by Bello’s 2-point conversion pass to Rizzuto, and Lucia ran 38 yards for a score. Lucia rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries, and Mainiero had 45 yards on seven carries.

Nutley will visit West Essex on Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in North Caldwell and will visit Belleville on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.

Photo Courtesy of Valerie Martin

The Nutley girls tennis team gathers for a group pose. Head coach Valerie Martin is shown in the middle row, second from right.

Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon

At left, Brandon Lucia runs for yardage, and, at right, Nick Bello throws a pass over a Bloomfield defender in the Raiders’ 20-7 victory in the season opener on Sept. 1 at Tangorra Field/Park Oval.