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his year marks the 90th anniversary of proud service to our community and beyond by the Summit Lions Club. Lions make a difference in the lives of many, both locally and globally. This collective effort and the satisfaction it brings is what keeps them going.

Since 1926 the Summit Lions club has offered people just like you the opportunity to give something back to their community. Today, with nearly 1.35 million men and women in more than 200 countries and geographic areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever increasing needs of our society.

Here’s a sampling of the projects and organizations that the Lions have been involved with locally ….

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Eye Exams and Glasses For Summit Residents Colonial Crossroads Chapter American Red Cross Blind Athletes of New Jersey Summit Area YMCA - Strong Kids Campaign Summit Junior Baseball – Lions Club Field at Jefferson School Summit Library - Large Print Books & Audio Tapes Summit Municipal Alliance Summit Speech School Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey Lions Eye Research NJ Foundation for the Blind – Camp Marcella Lions Club International Foundation – World Disaster Relief Union County Blind Association

• Summit Helping Its People – SHIP • Summit High School Scholarship Program • New Jersey Food Bank The Lions meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month for lunch at 12:00 noon at Marco Polo Restaurant, 527 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ 07901, you can contact them by mail at Box 597, Summit, NJ 07902 or by email at info@summitlionsclub.org

THE SEARCH IS ON! The Suburban Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2017 Awards program!

There are six categories, and you, as our readers can help the Chamber of Commerce leadership find the right people to recognize next March 22nd at the Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.

Here are the award categories and the criteria that the awards committee uses to choose …. v Business of the Year Award – Seeks to recognize a business or business person who has operated a respected business in our communities for at least 5 years. Considerations should be given for outstanding practices, products and/or services and involvement in our communities by way of contributions to local programs, events and other services. Past winners have included The Summit Medical Group, Investors Bank, and the Alternative Press.com v Beautification Award – Recognizes a person, business, property owner or organization which has made significant improvements to a site that enhances the appearance and general look of the property and the community, as well as enhancing cultural experiences. v Public Service Award – Honors an outstanding, well-rounded citizen who lives or works in our communities and has demonstrated exemplary service by way of volunteerism and community involvement. v Silver Service Award – Recognizes a private citizen or public servant who has served at least 25 years in multiple volunteer organizations and/or on community boards or committees, someone who has demonstrated a long-time dedication to the community. v Public Service Organization – Honors an organization which has consistently performed services within our communities and has achieved or carried out one or more outstanding events or projects during the previous year. v Chairman’s Award – Presented as a special honor by the CEO of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce to a person, business or organization that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in providing services to its surrounding communities.

If you know of a great candidate for any of these awards, please let Chamber Chairperson Kassandra Romas know by emailing the Chamber at info@suburbanchambers.org or by calling the office at 908-522-1700 Thank you! www.suburbanchambers.org

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has announced its 18th Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens will be held at Alnwick Hall located in Morristown. Alnwick Hall, known in recent years as The Abbey and once the residence of Edward Peter Meany and his wife, Rosalie Behr, will open its doors to the public as the Mansion in May for 2017.

The 20,000 square foot, brick mansion, designed for the Meanys by architect, Percy Griffin, and built between 1903 and 1904, was modeled after various fifteenth- and sixteenth-century English prototypes, including Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England.

Stained glass windows were created by the noted artist, Otto Heinigke.

Alnwick Hall – The Abbey is a now-rare and largely unaltered survivor of “Millionaire’s Row,” the stretch of Madison Avenue between Morristown and Madison that, during the area’s Gilded Age, was lined by a nearly unbroken series of large and elegant estate houses. At the time, Madison Avenue was referred to as “the street of

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the 100 millionaires” and “the finest four miles in the world.”

The mansion will once again be brought to life through the design inspirations of some of the metropolitan areas leading interior designers. Mansion in May 2017 will be open to the public from May 1 to May 31, 2017 and will be available for private tours and private events. Advanced tickets will be available online and at select local retail locations in early 2017.

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The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is a 2017 recipient of an NEA Art Works grant award for the

exhibition, Park Wonder, featuring the work of artist Matthew Jensen opening in April 2017. The Art Center also received designation as a Major Impact organization at the Council’s Annual Meeting.

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Residents Encouraged to Volunteer on City Government Boards and Commissions

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he City of Summit is actively seeking volunteers from the community to serve on several of its committees and commissions.

“There’s nothing more fulfilling than realizing how much of an impact being a volunteer can make,” explains Summit Mayor Nora Radest.

“Getting involved in the community allows people to get to know other residents, try new activities or learn new skills while helping to make Summit a better place for us all to live and work.”

Each November, the Mayor and Common Council begin the annual

process of reviewing volunteer applications and appointing new members. Terms vary from one to five years of service with an opportunity for re-appointment. The City keeps applications active for two years.

A complete list of Boards and Commissions is posted on the City of Summit website and can also be found on the back of the volunteer application. Please e-mail completed applications to rlicatese@cityofsummit.org or mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901.

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esides going to the polls for the few minutes it takes to vote during this Presidential Election, you could be significant part of the process. The Union County Board of Elections is looking for board workers to volunteer for the November 8 election. Board workers will receive $200 for working a full day shift.

Individuals interested in working the polls must be a Union County resident and registered voter. To sign up, please contact Diane Barton at 908-527-4120 or dbarton@ucnj.org; or Kelly Houston at 908-527-4236 or lhouston@ucnj.org.

For more information please visit ucnj.org/board-of-elections/.

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Kent Place Breaks Ground On 32,000+ Square Foot Center for Innovation

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his summer the Kent Place community came together to celebrate the ground breaking of the more than 32,000 square foot Center for Innovation.

The Center will house an interactive hub for the study of mathematics, a media and technology center, science and engineering laboratories, a visual arts center and a multidisciplinary space for research and global learning. These areas will be flexible, innovative, integrated and transformative in their arrangement in order to spark the imagination and curiosity of the many and varied kinds of ambitious, scholarly and motivated students at Kent Place.

The school worked closely with City of Summit officials to ensure that the design and construction were neighbor friendly and would make the town proud.

The Center for Innovation is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2017.

(L to R) Head of Kent Place School, Sue Bosland; Upper School Senate President, Babi Oloko; Campaign Steering Committee Chair, Maria Chrin; President of the Kent Place Board of Trustees James H. McGraw IV; Mayor of Summit, Nora Radest

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The Goats Will Be Baaaaaack for CELEBRATE FALL at the RRA

elebrate the bounty of Fall – golden autumn colors, crisp weather, yummy harvest fare – with family and friends, and goats, at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s annual fall festival, CELEBRATE FALL, Sunday, October 23, from 11 am to 4 pm.

The over arching theme for CELEBRATE FALL this year will be the return of their herd of eco-goats. The ‘green goats’ will once again be on hand to clear the Arboretum’s historic Daffodil Bowl, as well as provide comic relief with their antics and gentle good natured frolicking. Sponsor a goat at the Arboretum and get your very own Certificate of Good Goatsmanship!

Along with a visit to the goats, the day’s festivities and happy harvest happenings will also include games and crafts, face painting, a costume parade, apple cidering (with RRA Horticulture Director, Marc Montefusco), seasonal cooking demonstrations (with RRA Environmental Educator, Althea Llewellyn), and an outdoor green market. A special added treat this year will a pumpkin carving contest. All pumpkin entries must arrive at the Arboretum by Saturday, October 22 to be considered. Seasonal snaps

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Admission to CELEBRATE FALL is FREE to Reeves-Reed Arboretum members Non-members, $10 per person/ $25 per family, children under 3 free.

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obinwood Kitchens has been providing the community with beautifully designed and crafted spaces since 1976. Being a family owned and operated business, the friendly faces at Robinwood often form lasting relationships with their (sometimes repeat) customers.

The father/daughter team of Robin and Rebecca offers a collaborative dynamic during all phases of the project from design to project management and completion. Robin is the expert with over 40 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. He has always stood by his words, “you have to be there when you said you were going to be there, you have to do what you said you were going to do, and you have to do it for the price you said you is invaluable. were going to do it.”

The collaborative effort among Rebecca truly enjoys spending one on one time with Robinwood’s clients family members as trusted to create the kitchen or bathroom they have always dreamed of. Whether professionals is what makes the it’s the planning and design, or cabinetry and material selection, Rebecca Robinwood experience so unique and special. The Reinhardts always makes herself available to assist homeowners. believe their experience speaks for itself. Their integrity and character is of Martha offers the best of both worlds. Working side by side with her the utmost importance, which is displayed throughout Robinwood’s decades husband for 40 years, she has learned the ins and outs of the kitchen and of skill and service. bath business. Not only is she the first face you see when you walk into the To learn more about our services and products visit Robinwood showroom, but she provides clients with all support system that www.robinwoodkitchens.com

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Oct 04 Intermediate Bridge Lessona Intermediate Bridge lessons given by experienced instructor, must understand basic bidding and game play. Class format is lesson and supervised play.

Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA 67 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: $75 members $85 nonmembers

INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT (even if you’re nearing retirement Learn what successful investors know, Learn how to invest your money well, so you don’t outlive it. Guided by financial instructor Jon Budish.

Website: www.summitlibrary.org Location: Summit Public Library Lower-Level Meeting room 75

Maple St., in Summit Contact: Rebecca Email: rebeccacohan@summitlibrary.org Fees/Admission: free

Oct 05 Taize Prayer Service Come on the first Wednesday night of each month to the Chapel for a special time of quiet meditation. Could you use a small corner of space to be quiet and still? Do you hunger for the chance to be in prayer with no expectations on you? Are your days full, rushed? do you have a lot on your mind? This is the place for you! On these evenings we will have a prayer service in the Taize tradition ? which involves silence, prayer, and songs that are simple, rhythmic and soothing. Come and let the Spirit peacefully enfold you.

Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Website: umcsummit.org Location: The United Methodist Church of Summit Contact: 908-277-1700 Email: umcofsummit@gmail.com Fees/Admission: Free

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How to Get Your Business on the GSA Contract Schedule

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This is a free program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community. Learn how to get your company listed as a prequalified General Services Administration (GSA) vendor to the hundreds of federal, state and local government agencies that purchase goods and services. This workshop will give you the practical information you need to get on a schedule and start winning contracts. You’ll learn: *How to begin the process of getting a Federal Supply Schedule. *Which schedule is right for you? *How to decipher the terms and conditions of a Federal Supply Schedule.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand into a new market and grow your revenues.

Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Website: ucedc.com/event/get-business-on-gsa-contract-schedule Location: Liberty Hall Corporate Center, 1085 Morris Avenue,

Union, NJ 07083 Contact: Rogers Ramsey Email: rramsey@ucedc.com Fees/Admission: FREE

YMCA Pickleball Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. It combines elements of tennis,ping pong and badminton. A paddle sport created for all skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy to learn., equipment is provided. Previous racket experience is very helpful! Players must have good balance and mobility.

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Summit YMCA 67 Maple Street Summit NJ 07901 Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: Free - YMCA members Nonmembers $25 / for 8 week session. Sessions run 9/5-10/30, 10/31-12/23.

Oct 09 Adult Meditation Start your Sunday morning with a renewing meditation! Easy and helpful relaxation techniques and guided meditation will encourage you to use positive thoughts to reduce stress. Our goal is to have fun, feel recharged and honor our need to take time for ourselves.

Childcare will be arranged if necessary.

Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Website: www.umcsummit.org Location: The United Methodist Church of Summit (chapel) Contact: Church office: 908-277-1700 Email: umcofsummit@gmail.com Fees/Admission: Free Open to the public

Summit Symphony Family Concert For the first time in several years, the Summit Symphony Orchestra will be offering a Family Concert to start off the 2016-17 season. The concert will be performed on Sunday, October 9 at 2pm (earlier than the usual start time) at the Summit Middle School, located on the corner of Summit and Morris Ave. The concert “The Orchestra Grows Up” will be under the direction of Musical Director, Michael Avagliano. “The Orchestra Grows Up” will show both the change in size of the orchestra, from a small “chamber” group with “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, the earliest piece on this concert, written in 1723, through Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Stravinsky and finally a full sized modern orchestra playing the “Hoe Down” from Copland’s Rodeo, written in 1942. The concert, about an hour in length, is free to the public, although supportive donations are very much welcome. For more information and directions, please visit our website, summitsymphonynj.org Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Summit Middle School Morris Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Email: haajj@me.com Fees/Admission: Free

Oct 10 Group Piano Lessons For Adults Adults who never could read music are able to play simple tunes and chords with success piano 2 -more advanced or graduates of piano1-each class is 75 minutes for 7 sessions Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Chatham Middle School 480 Main St. Chatham Contact: Adult School-973 443 9222 Teacher-Gilda Spielberg 908-3472898 Email: spielbergg@aol.com Fees/Admission: $125 + Books

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“Natural Solutions From Your Herb Garden” Caren White known as “The Herb Lady”, will discuss the many ways to use herbs not only in cooking but around the house, in your garden and even for personal grooming.

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Website: www.npgardenclub.weedly.com Location: New Providence DeCorso Center

15 East 4th St. New Providence Contact: jnsperling@yahoo.com Email: npgardenclub@gmail.com Fees/Admission: $10.00/Seniors $5.00

Oct 14 Blood Drive at The Presbyterian Church at New Providence The Presbyterian Church at New Providence is hosting a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross Blood Services on Friday, October 14 2:30pm-7:30pm 1307 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. Please make an appointment by clicking on: www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearchList.jsp?zipSponsor=PCNP. Create a login and password enter sponsor code: PCNP On day of donation eat a healthy breakfast, drink extra fluids, bring picture ID! If you have any questions, please contact: 1-800-RED-Cross Time: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM Website: www.pcnp.org Location: 1307 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 Contact: John Campbell Email: office@pcnp.org Fees/Admission: None

Open Stage at the Minstrel A chance to hear a wide variety of music. Performers please see website for signup instructions.

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

Oct 15 Multiple Personality Disorder MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER is Dreamcatcher’s improv comedy troupe that acts out comedy sketches like those seen on the popular television show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Throughout the evening they use audience suggestions to shape the scenes that the actors instantly create onstage. The show is family-friendly and makes for a fun and affordable night out.

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre

Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $15-$20

Oct 16 A Morning with Jim Axelrod Emmy award winning senior national correspondent for CBS News, Jim Axelrod will share stories of his call to become a newscaster, detailing highlights of his 27 year career covering historic domestic and international events.

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Website: www.calvarysummit.org Location: Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit Contact: 908-277-1814 Email: info@calvarysummit.org Fees/Admission: Free

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Book Celebration: Black Flowers, White Lies

PAL Halloween Parade

Join award-winning author Yvonne Ventresca at the release party for her latest young adult novel, BLACK FLOWERS, WHITE LIES. Yvonne will be reading a passage from her new book and signing copies. BLACK FLOWERS, WHITE LIES Description: Her father died before she was born, but Ella Benton knows they have a special connection. Now, evidence points to his death in a psychiatric hospital, not a car accident as Mom claimed. When strange, supernatural signs appear, Ella wonders if Dad’s trying to tell her something, or if someone’s playing unsettling tricks. As the unexplained events become sinister, she finds herself terrified about who—or what—might harm her. Then the evidence points to Ella herself. What if, like Dad, she’s suffering a mental breakdown? Ella desperately needs to find answers—no matter how disturbing the truth might be.

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Website: wordsbookstore.com Location: WORDS Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ Contact: Words Bookstore 973-763-9500 Fees/Admission: Free

Everyone and their mummy is welcome to march along with the PAL Halloween Parade. Spectators are encouraged to line the parade route as costumed families make their way through downtown Summit, ending on the Village Green. Celebrity judges will be on the lookout for the scariest, funniest, and best overall costumes throughout the event. Any costumed event participant will automatically be entered into the Chilling Costume Contest which will take place once all marchers have reached the Village Green.

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Website: summitcommunityprograms.com/288/Halloween-Parade Location: Village Green Fees/Admission: Free

Oct 17 2016 Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing Join us and ”Do Business” on our Links Suburban Golf Club Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Website: suburbanchambers.org Location: Suburban Golf Club 1730 Morris Ave., Union, NJ Contact: The Chamber Staff Email: info@suburbanchambers.org Details: Registration & Practice Range 11AM Buffet Luncheon 11:00AM-12:30PM

Putting Contest 11:45AM - 12:15PM Shotgun Start 12:30 PM

Cocktail Reception 6PM - 8:00PM

2 Hr Open Bar, Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres Fees/Admission: Individual golfers $250, foursome $1,000 Sponsorships Available

Oct 23 Praying Psalms in Nature The United Methodist Church of Summit invites the public to renew their spiritual energy through reflection and movement at Briant Park in Summit. Psalms will be presented at various points around the park to consider how nature can illustrate the powerful and peaceful work of God. Bring a picnic lunch if you wish to eat with us prior to walking! The walk will start towards the waterfall at 12:30pm. All are welcome!

Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Website: www.umcsummit.org Location: Briant Park, Summit, NJ (Hosted by the United Methodist Church of Summit) Contact: Church office: 908-277-1700 Email: umcofsummit@gmail.com Fees/Admission: Free Open to the public

Oct 25 The Towne Club

Oct 19 Scene Study for Adults and Teens The six-week scene study classes are primarily designed as a collaborative endeavor in which the actors learn to direct themselves. Alex will guide the actors to create a scene that adheres to the story dictated by the writer and incorporates as dynamic a performance as possible. Alex?s philosophy as an acting teacher is: “Attitude monitors Talent”. The attitude of the artist is paramount to their growth and success.

Attitude is like the aperture of a camera. If it is closed, negative, and filled with self-invalidation, then only a fraction of their talent will manifest. If it’s open, giving, and positive, then all their talent, like light, can shine through.

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Level 1: Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ

Level 2: MONDO, 426 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Info: 908-514-9654 Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $315

Oct 21 Christine Lavin at the Minstrel

Towne Club Meeting The Towne Club is a woman’s social organization whose annual fund raiser benefits the rescue squads of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights; monthly luncheons will be held on the fourth Tuesday 12pm. Entertainment will be provided by Lisa Wellenger, AARP, subject “Scams” New members welcome.

Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Water & Wine 141 Stirling Road, Watchung Contact: Call: 908-464-2643 Email: shirley@heritagehomerestoration.com Fees/Admission: cost of luncheon

Oct 27 How to Do Business with the US Department of Transportation This is a free program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community. The DOT’s mission is to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.

The DOT spends over $1 billion annually on products and services provided by small businesses. Learn how you can get started at this free briefing.

Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Website: ucedc.com/event/business-us-department-transportation Location: Liberty Hall Corporate Center, 1085 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 Contact: Rogers Ramsey Email: rramsey@ucedc.com Fees/Admission: FREE

David and Sophie Buskin open. Wheelchair accessible. Free parking.

Time: 7:45 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $9; 12 and under free

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Halloween Concert at the Minstrel

Slam Dunk The Junk - Berkeley Heights Clean Up Day!

Celebrate Halloween with the Folk Project! Special show tonight. Admission includes refreshments. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible.

Time: 7:45 PM - 10:30 PM Website: www.folkproject.org Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: 973-335-9489 Email: minstrel@folkproject.org Fees/Admission: Adults $10; 12 and under free

Scream on the Green Join us for a dance party and and bonfire at 6 p.m. with a viewers choice movie to follow starting at dark.

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: summitcommunityprograms.com/335/Scream-on-the-Green-Halloween Location: Village Green Fees/Admission: Free

Local organizations and residents are invited to help clean up litter in public areas in Berkeley Heights.

Participants are invited back afterwards for hot dogs, drinks and games!

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Website: suburbanchambers.org Location: Meet in the parking lot of the Berkeley Heights Recreation Department Contact: 908-522-1700 Email: info@suburbanchambers.org Fees/Admission: No Fee- each volunteer will be “paid” $10 for their time, to be donated to the charity

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Oct 28 I Believe in Music: Songs of the 70s We’ll revisit classic songs from the 70s, from Simon and Garfunkel and Carly Simon to Barbra Streisand and Elton John. One weekend only!

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Oakes Center 120 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.org 908-514-9654 Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $25

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Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Website: www.dreamcatcherrep.org Location: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Oakes Center 120 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ Contact: info@dreamcatcherrep.org 908-514-9654 Email: info@dreamcatcherrep.org Fees/Admission: $25

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Nov 01 Learn What Successful Investors Know Financial Instructor Jon Budish leads interactive workshop on how to invest your money wisely. From beginners to advanced.

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Website: www.summitlibrary.org Location: Summit Public Library Lower-level Meeting Room 75 Maple St., in Summit Contact: Rebecca Email: rebeccacohan@summitlibrary.org Fees/Admission: free of charge

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Nov 02 Diwali Luncheon Diwali “festival of lights” is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in the Fall. It is arguably the most important festival in Hinduism. Join us to celebrate Diwali and enjoy a buffet lunch at Bombay Bistro in Summit. We will have a native Indian woman who will tell us about the Holiday and its traditions.

Time: 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM Website: www.thesay.org Location: Bombay Bistro 427 Springfield Ave Summit NJ 07901 Contact: Lisa Meyers 908-273-3330 X1186 Email: Lisa.Meyers@thesay.org Fees/Admission: $15 YMCA members $20 non members

Nov 03 Intellectual Property Basics for Small Businesses and Start-ups This is a free program being offered by UCEDC, a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey’s small business community. Do you have a business name or brand?

How about trade secrets such as price lists, customer lists, supplier lists, recipes, etc.? Too often, business owners do nothing to protect these assets and then suffer the consequences when they are lost or stolen.

Equally damaging can be your ignorance of someone else’s intellectual property rights, resulting in the dreaded cease and desist letter (or worse!). This free workshop will review intellectual property assets such as trade secrets, trademarks, patents and copyrights and how they can be protected at a state and federal level. We’ll walk you through the simple steps every business owner can take to register copyrights and trademarks. And we’ll identify the different ways that a business may unknowingly infringe upon the property rights of other businesses.

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Website: https://ucedc.com/event/intellectual-property-basics-small-businesses-start-ups-2/ Location: UCEDC 75 Chestnut Street, Cranford, NJ Contact: Rogers Ramsey 908) 527-1166 Email: rramsey@ucedc.com Fees/Admission: FREE

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Dunkin’ Donuts- Berkeley Heights DW Labs, Inc. East Edible Arrangements of Summit Elements Therapeutic Massage-New Providence Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights eMedical Urgent Care Joseph Episcopo & Son’s Inc. European Wax Center, Berkeley Heights exhale Summit Family Promise Firestone First Energy Fisher & Phillips Fitness Factory, The Five Star Painting Frasco Chiropractic Center Gateway Center for Counseling and Recovery LLC Gearhart Law General Plumbing Supply Genualdi Orthodontic Associates George’s Appliance Service Get In Shape For Women Glassworks, LLC Goodman’s Deli graham relf Design The Grand Summit Hotel Graphic Imagery, Inc. Graver Water Systems, LLC Harbour Bridge Wealth Management Advisors Haven Savings Bank Haven Savings Bank Henry’s Fine Jewelry Hilltop Limo Hoboken Farms Home Again Design Hometown Doc, LLC HomeTowne Television IDB Bank inlingua Language Center Investors Bank Investors Bank Investors Bank Investors Bank Jones Lang LaSalle Junior League of Summit K Primary Care & Medical Nutrition Center Katz, Michael A, Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, LLC KBX2 Media Keller Williams Realty Kirusa, Inc. Kitchen Expressions Klas Electrical Contractors, Inc. Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living Community Lassus Wherley & Associates, P.C. The Lewis-Chester Group Liberty Tax Service Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Liss Pharmacy, Copy and Print, Homecare and Music Center Lois Schneider Realtor Manhattan Bagel ManorCare Health Services- New Providence ManorCare of Mountainside Maplecrest Ford Lincoln

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Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern (908) 277-4492 MarketPlace Interior Designs, Linda Kitson-Pacilio Allied ASID (908) 273-9381 Mary Kay Cosmetics (908) 917-2733 Massage Envy Spa - Berkeley Heights (908) 464-0070 MC Beauty Bar (908) 230-7168 Melissa Lowver, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (973) 635-3274 Mendham Capital Management (973) 543-6670 Merck (908) 298-4000 MICHAELIAN & KOHLBERG (908) 522-1004 Mind Body Wellness Center (908) 522-1861 Momentum (908) 277-1333 Monk’s Home Improvements (973) 635-7900 Morgan Stanley (973) 912-7769 Mosquito Shield (732) 215-4737 Moya Solutions Inc (908) 516-0007 Natale’s Summit Bakery (908) 277-2074 New Jersey Hills Media Group (908) 766-3900 x250 New Providence Board of Education (908) 464-9050 New Providence Chiropractic (908) 665-1818 Borough of New Providence (908) 665-1400 NJ Advance Media (973) 829-5130 Noke and Heard, LLP, CPA’s (908) 277-4145 O’Gorman & Young, Inc G.R. Murray (973) 635-1800 Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (908) 522-8118 Olam Americas, Inc (908) 988-1920 On The Ball Dog Training, LLC (908) 451-5707 Orangetheory Fitness (908) 458-9353 Oratory School of Summit, NJ (908) 273-7563 Our House Inc (908) 464-8008 Overlook Medical Center (908) 522-2000 Paolo’s Kitchen, LLC (908) 219-4166 Paras and Paras (908) 277-2963 Partners Transportation Group (908) 241-9600 Passaic Valley Coaches (973) 635-2374 Passion for Spices (908) 380-0644 Patch (617) 676-7581 Peapack-Gladstone Bank (908) 273-2890 Peppercorn Diner (908) 277-2323 Pet Valu (908) 647-5300 PetAgree Pet Sitter (201) 357-7387 Pfaltz & Woller, PA (908) 273-1974 PlaceCodes, Inc. (908) 581-5284 Point View Wealth Management, Inc. (908) 598-1717 Primrose School of Berkeley Heights (908) 418-6225 Privado Hair Salon (908) 273-2111 Professional Appraisal Associates (908) 273-2412 PuroClean Restoration Services (908) 577-9120 Reeves-Reed Arboretum (908) 273-8787 Regal Bank (908) 275-9450 Renna Media (908) 418-5586 Responsible Computer Solutions (800) 727-1483 Ricciardi Brothers (908) 277-4440 Richard V. Carney Electrical Contractors, Inc. (908) 277-6961 The Richland-Knowles Agency (908) 273-7100 Robinwood Kitchens Inc. (908) 665-5900 Romas, Kassandra (908) 296-1586 Roosters Men’s Grooming Center (908) 516-2974 ROSEN KELLY CONWAY Architecture & Design (908) 273-6565 SAGE Eldercare (908) 273-5550 Salon Capelli (908) 598-9600 Sami’s Land & Sea (908) 464-6644 Schroth and Lorenson Jewelers (908) 273-1676 Silverleaf Consulting, LLC (908) 553-0554 Simplyoga Institute (908) 410-9642 Skin Deep Salon and Spa (908) 508-1800

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F eatures Lions Celebrate 90th Year.......................... page 6 Chamber Awards....................................... page 6 The Abbey.................................................. page 9 In the Community............................... page 10-11 Robinwood Kitchens............................... page 12 Calendar............................................. page 15-17 2016 Business Directory......................... page 19

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Michael Shapiro Vice Chairs: Marcella Gencarelli, Dr. Patrick Smith, Patricia Swan Treasurer: Rick Wolffe Secretary: Joe Steiner Executive Director: Karen Hadley Directors: Glenn Allsopp, John Blasi, Robert Davies, James DiMaio, Gary Kapner, Kassandra Romas, John Rosellini, Jr., Joseph Steffans, Beth Welsh

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