New Providence Centennial Park

Thursdays at 7:00pm

July 13 th – 1910 Fruitgum Comapny

July 20 th – Kinderhook

July 27 th – Asbury Fever

The free concerts will include magician Simon Mandal to entertain the kids, along with free hot dogs from Prestige Diner cooked & served by the NP Lions Club. Free ice cream from Zita’s Homemade Ice Cream for all to enjoy.

June 21 st – Twilight Disciples Veteran’s Memorial Park ( Current Pop & Rock Dance Cover Band)

June 28 th – Lost in Place Veteran’s Memorial Park (NJ's Premier Classic Rock Experience)

July 12 th – The Benjamins Veteran’s Memorial Park (Classical, Modern, Edgy Music)

July 19 th – The Nines The Park (7-Piece Dance Cover Band)

July 26 th – Super Trans Am The Park (The Super 70s Concert Experience)

The Summit – New Providence Rotary has awarded scholarships to five students – four from Summit and one from New Providence High School – based on academic achievement, community service and financial need.

In addition, the Berkeley Heights Rotary has also awarded its annual scholarships.

RECIPIENTS FOR 2023 ARE:

• From Summit High School, German Aguie Berrantes (Seton Hall University), Yenni Gonzalez-Chacon (Drew University) and Melissa Jiang (Washington University – St. Louis). In addition, Emma Vatoci (Boston College) was presented with the club’s Wilbur Nelson Scholarship.

• From New Providence High School, the Chan Coddington

Scholarship has been awarded to Kanya Srithong (Drexel University).

The Nelson and Coddington scholarships are given each year in honor of two late Rotarians who contributed significantly to their communities. Michael Katz is chairman of the local Rotary scholarship committee.

• From Governor Livingston High School, Rotary scholarship recipients this year are Kate Curren (West Point), Landry Lorne (Sacred Heart University) and Sean Gleason (NJIT).

Each of the Rotary Club scholarship recipients was presented with a certificate of merit along with a tuition check made out to their respective college or university.

Union College of Union County is offering high school students the chance to earn college credits this summer – at no charge. The Summer College Program begins July 5 and runs through Aug. 15, with students eligible to earn up to six college credits.

Students will take a STEM course and an English class. The goal is to accelerate academic momentum, work towards retention and completion goals, and participate in college readiness workshops and career exploration. Participants will have access to tutoring in the Academic Learning Center as well as advisement sessions.

In order to qualify, a student must be a rising junior or senior residing in Union County. Further eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture 2022-23 Income Eligibility Guidelines.

In addition to courses, students will have the opportunity to take part in workshops and engagement events. W.I.S.E. Owl Sessions will focus on activities to enhance the student’s ability to win, innovate, succeed and excel. Wellness sessions will teach students habits that can promote physical, mental and emotional well-being. Club Kick-Back, led by Union’s College Life team, will provide opportunities to network with other students and learn about student clubs on campus.

Space is limited. Contact Tawn Walker at dualenrollment@ucc. edu or by calling 732-347-6467.

Union College of Union County, established in 1933, offers more than 65 programs of study including Communications, eSports Management, Engineering and Health Information Technology. Students participate in clubs, honor societies and an array of NJCAA athletics. For details, visit ucc.edu.

Last month, the Summit YMCA began a $5 million renovation plan.

The first phase of the work is scheduled to last through September. Renewal of the Y’s first and second floors is set to include an expanded wellness floor footprint featuring new fitness equipment, open multi-purpose community spaces, a large new teen center, expansion and relocation of the Kid Zone, and upgraded group exercise studio spaces.

A press release from Summit Y staff described the creation of “bright, energetic space (that) reflects Summit’s vibrant culture…a design that not only welcomes diversity but actively promotes it.”

Staff members noted they are committed to minimizing disruptions for visitors, and advised checking thesay.org for details and updates. The updated, open facility plans have been designed to give the Y the ability to significantly increase the impact of its youth, health and wellness programs for decades to come, while eliminating inefficient or unusable spaces.

Public support remains critical for the completion of the renovations and the associated costs, and there are still naming, furniture and equipment purchasing opportunities available. Visit the Y’s website for information.

The New Providence Lions Club is collecting eyeglasses to be reused by people in need.

After they are collected, the glasses are sorted and sterilized, and then donated to charities and/or medical organizations that provide free eye exams and eyeglasses to people in the countries they serve.

To date, the New Providence Lions have collected and donated 1,315 pairs of glasses to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in West Trenton.

“These donated eyeglasses will bring sight to many people,” said Peter DeSarno, a Lions Club member and the collection coordinator.

The local Lions Eyeglass drop off box, a repurposed mail box that has been painted yellow, is located in front of the New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave., one block off of Springfield Avenue.

Members of Lions Clubs are empowered to help others in a way that no one person could alone. The Lions are dedicated to helping others and make a difference not only in their communities but throughout the world. For information about the New Providence Lions, visit nplions.org.

The Summit Police Department is offering free self-defense instruction for women ages 16 to 60.

The class will be taught by Summit Police Department officers on Wednesday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium, 272 Morris Ave.

Designed for women of all fitness levels, the class will provide information to attendees on how to stay safe and protect themselves in dangerous situations. Participants will learn practical self-defense techniques that can be used in real-life scenarios.

"We believe that it is important for women to have the skills and knowledge to protect themselves," said Summit Police Chief Steven Zagorski. "This self-defense class is an opportunity to learn practical techniques that could potentially save lives."

To sign up, use the QR code featured within this story. There is no cost for the program, but space is limited. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

For details, contact the Summit Police Department at 90 8-273-0051 or visit cityofsummit.org/police.