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ith multiple matches set to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, Berkeley Heights is planning what local organizers – under the leadership of Karen Cassells -- are touting as the most extensive World Cup celebration of any municipality in New Jersey. A month of watch parties, community events and business promotions is in the works, and all are invited to take part.

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The kickoff is Saturday, June 13, at Veterans Park and on the newly renamed Santore Field, rebranded for the day as “World Cup Village,” with an international food court, soccer activities for children, a Trap Rock beer garden and a disc jockey. An event on June 19 at the VFW will feature food trucks, outdoor viewing and "Kick It with a Cop," during which children will try to score on members of the Berkeley Heights Police Department.

The finale is July 19 at The Park, where a large-scale celebration is in the planning stages.

In addition to public events, township restaurants and venues are being asked to host their own watch parties, with the goal of drawing visitors from across New Jersey.

Patria Station Café, with its strong Argentine following, has announced plans for multiple watch parties centered on Argentina matches. The restaurant will also unveil a street mural of Lionel Messi by an Argentine artist and a temporary renaming of a section of Sherman Avenue as "Leo Messi Way." A month-long 50/50 benefiting the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation runs through the tournament, with the winner announced at the July 19 finale.

For details and updates, visit berkeleyheights.gov – which features a to-the-second countdown to the kickoff of the World Cup.

The annual Summit College Club Book Sale will take place Wednesday, April 15, through Sunday, April 19, at American Legion Post #433, 357 Elkwood Ave., New Providence. Donations in good condition are being accepted at the site Friday, April 10, through Monday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“We accept books of all kinds -- fiction, non-fiction, children's books, foreign language, hard- and soft-cover, plus DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, audiobooks and jigsaw puzzles,” organizers said. “We cannot accept magazines, encyclopedias, manuals, textbooks or VHS tapes, or books that are missing covers or have pages that are water-stained, mildewed or otherwise damaged.”

Preview Day is Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a $25 admission fee, shoppers receive early access.

Admission is free April 16 to 19. Hours will be Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19 (Bag Day), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Book Sale is the primary fundraiser for the Summit College Club, with proceeds used to provide scholarships to young women from local high schools who will be attending four-year colleges, and to women returning to a local community college after a break in their education. Since its inception, the group has awarded hundreds of scholarships totaling more than $1 million.

For details, email summitcollegeclub@gmail.com.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON: James Kwan, Ace Pension Solutions VICE CHAIR BERKELEY HEIGHTS: Jim Ramentol, GRA Architect, Inc VICE CHAIR NEW PROVIDENCE: Joseph Eberle, Weichert Realtors VICE CHAIR SUMMIT: May Abraham Fridel, Passion for Spices TREASURER: Kim Ryan, Provident Bank - Summit FOUNDATION CHAIR: David Dietze, Dietze Wealth Management Group NOMINATING CHAIR: Kerry Mowry, Overlook Medical Center FIRST FRIDAY CHAIR: Adam Brown Esq. The Adam M. Brown Law Group LLC WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY CHAIR: Evelyn Simmons Davis Suburban Chamber of Commerce YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHAIR: Samantha Alfonso Esq. Alfonso & Webber, LLC DIRECTORS: Kelly Bonventre, NJ Sharing Network Anjali Rao McCormick, Summit Area YMCA Lisa Gingeleskie Esq., Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Gordon Kline, First Bank

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n Sunday, April 12, the Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 265 Hobart Ave., Summit, welcomes all to its annual Daffodil Day Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With one of N.J.’s largest collections, the arboretum’s Daffodil Bowl boasts more than 50,000 of the flowers at peak bloom..

The afternoon features hands-on activities, entertainment, local artisans, vendors and seasonal treats. A woodland story walk and history trail, and access to the current Wisner House art exhibit, are also included.

For tickets or 908-273-8787.

details,

visit

reeves-reedarboretum.org

or

call

Those unable to attend the festival on April 12 are invited to participate in Daffodil Days from April 1 to 15 (excluding the 12th) daily from 9 to 5. An entry fee of $10 per person (free for members) includes access to the Daffodil Bowl, arboretum grounds and the art exhibit. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

According to the arboretum’s executive director, Jackie Kondel, “The Daffodil Bowl is a treasured part of our history, and it’s incredibly special to see thousands of visitors experience it in full bloom.”

The Suburban Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a number of new members have joined. When you reach out to them, please be sure to offer congratulations! To learn how Chamber membership can benefit you, your business or your organization, call Evelyn Davis, the executive director, at 908-522-1700 or reach her via email at edavis@suburbanchambers.org.

Welcomes are extended to: A.P. ROOFING & SIDING 908-879-4729, with headquarters on Main Street in Chester. Founder Adelino Perin and president Bud Shaw, his son-in-law, handle both residential and commercial jobs, and build and repair shingles, tiles, slate and metal roofs. “Your home is more than four walls, a floor and a roof,” the men said. “It’s where you keep your family safe and where your children play. Make sure your roof is built to last and your siding shields you from wind and weather for many years to come.” Free estimates are available.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS EYE GROUP 571 Central Ave., Suite 101, New Providence, in the Murray Hill Office Center, 908-464-4600. In addition to comprehensive eye exams and routine prescriptions for glasses and contacts, the team, under the leadership of Todd Leventhal, MD, provides expert care for a range of conditions

including dry eye, floaters, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Dr. Leventhal is also a surgeon who performs procedures that include LASIK, laser eye surgery and specialty lens implants.

KAREN BIGOS The Bigos Group of Compass, based out of the firm’s Short Hills office, 201-4171600 (call or text). Ms. Bigos, a graduate of Millburn High School, describes herself as “your 4-1-1 for information about Millburn, Short Hills, Summit and Chatham.

You don’t hire me and then get handed over to a team of new agents who know nothing about how to sell a house. You get me.” Her specialties include negotiation, social media (more than 20,000 followers across various platforms), home staging, photography and marketing.

DEFABIO CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS REHAB, 308 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-771-0220. Practice founder Dr. Donald DeFabio said the goal for him and his staff is to assist patients in harnessing their true power so they can get better, feel better and stay better. They offer services that include manual adjustments, spinal decompression and cold laser therapy for patients who have been injured in an automobile, sports or work-related incident, or who are living in chronic pain.

GRAY PARROT PAINTING Based in East Hanover, 973-386-5941.

This owner-operated company offers free

With the historic Wisner House in the background, 50,000 daffodils will be in bloom for April 12's Daffodil Festival at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit.

estimates, and boasts staff who are experts in kitchen cabinet, exterior and interior painting services. Owner Mike Cincotta said, “We pride ourselves in offering significant value, at reasonable prices, using premium paint products, and our painters deliver quality that exceeds your expectations.” The firm is fully licensed and insured, handles both residential and commercial projects, and also offers garage floor epoxy coatings.

MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT 1 DeForest Ave., Summit, 908-522-3357.

The staff offers strategies that come from years of combined wealth management, knowledge and expertise. They said, “We also stress that our role goes beyond wealth planning advice and guidance.

Employing the broad resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, advisors can assist with retirement income planning, guidance on concentrated stock positions and traditional investments, as well as providing access to Bank of America’s estate planning services, while working with your outside professionals, such as accountants and tax attorneys.”

NEW PROVIDENCE FAMILY PRACTICE 139 South St., New Providence, 908-771-9311. Berkeley Heights native Lorenzo G. Martinetti, MD’s practice is part of MDVIP. Through a subscription, patients are able to schedule same- and next-day appointments, and Dr. Martinetti is available by phone after hours and on

weekends. He said, “I have been trained to see the many different factors that can affect health. I believe that many aspects of a person’s life are important with respect to health, and I find that health care can be enhanced when it is personalized.”

SANPHY GROUP OF KELLER WILLIAMS 908-451-5831. Founder Craig Sanphy said he prides himself in delivering expert real estate guidance rooted in care, strategy and results. With a focus on Essex and Union counties, he specializes in helping clients achieve their lifestyle goals while navigating a competitive market. Mr. Sanphy said his motto is, “Creating community…one home at a time,” which reflects his commitment to making every client experience both personal and memorable.

SINGH AND SMILE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 180 South St., New Providence, 908-312-7300. Dr. Anupreet Singh is among less than one percent of U.S. dentists who is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She said she and her staff believe in providing high quality care for children in a fun, nurturing and compassionate environment, with the goal of giving her patients a proper foundation for excellent oral health. The practice is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Bargoud comes to Berkeley Heights Eye Group with expertise in both general ophthalmology and glaucoma. After completing his residency at Rutgers, he went on to pursue an advanced subspecialty fellowship at NYU. Dr. Bargoud offers comprehensive care with a specific focus on the latest medical and surgical treatments for cataracts and glaucoma.

Whether you are due for an annual exam or require specialized surgical care, Dr. Bargoud is dedicated to providing personalized, high- quality care to all his patients.

Appointments are now available by calling (908)464-4600 or visit our website berkeleyheightseye.md.

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erner and Loewe’s classic “My Fair Lady” will be staged at The Summit Playhouse, 10 New England Ave., from April 25 through May 10, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. For details or tickets, visit thesummitplayhouse.org or call 908-273-2192.

Admission is $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students.

The story is based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play “Pygmalion,” and tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, who is convinced she will be able to pass as a lady.

At The Summit Playhouse, the production will be directed

by Sharon Garry, with musical direction by Emily Bengels and choreography by Donna Bialkin. The cast includes Missy Renwick (Eliza Doolittle), Tait Ruppert (Henry Higgins), David Simon (Alfred P. Doolittle), Faisal Sheikh (Freddy EynesfordHill), Jonathan Richards (Colonel Pickering), Lauri MacMillan (Mrs. Pearce), Jodi Maloy (Mrs. Higgins), Ed Faver (Zoltan Karpathy) and Lisa Barnett (Mrs. Eynesford-Hill).

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Featured in the ensemble are Rebecca Iacovitti, Maura Spillane, Natalya Cespedes, Nicole Pepe, Kaitlin Obien, Maria Varela, Patrick Carty, Rich Maloy, Andrew Blais, Peter Kane, Anusha Kohli, Ken Webb and Lisa Wolper.

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Baseball: Varsity DATE

TIME

LOCATION

OPPONENT

05-09

10:00am

Home

Delaware Valley

04-07 3:15PM Match Ash Brook GC

Jonathan Dayton HS

03-28

11:00am

Home

New Providence

05-15

4:00pm

Home

Villa Walsh

04-08 3:15PM Match Shackamaxon GC

Multiple Schools

03-30

4:00pm

Home

Oratory

05-22

4:00pm

Away

Johnson

04-09 3:15PM Match Ash Brook GC

Cranford

03-28

11:00am

Home

New Providence

03-30

4:00pm

Away

Oratory Prep

03-31

4:00pm

Home

Oratory Prep

Softball: Varsity

04-02

4:00pm

Away

Oratory Prep

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

OPPONENT

04-16 3:15PM Match Ash Brook GC

Home

Lyndhurst

04-02

10:00am

Away

Dayton

04-21 TBD

Tri Scrimmage Hyatt HIlls Golf Complex

04-14 3:45PM Match Ash Brook GC

New Providence

04-15 3:15PM Match Shadyrest, Scotch Plains Roselle Park Summit

UCC Championship

04-04

11.00pm

04-07

4:00pm

Away

Plains-Fanwood

04-06

4:00pm

Away

Mount St. Dominic Academy

Girls' Tournament

04-09

4:00pm

Home

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

04-09

4:00pm

Away

Cranford

04-21 6:30AM UCIAC Suburban Country Club

04-11

12:00pm

Away

Johnson

04-10

4:00pm

Home

Roselle Park

04-22 3:15PM Match Shackamaxon GC

04-14

4:00pm

Home

Cranford

04-14

4:00pm

Away

Johnson

04-23 TBD

04-16

4:00pm

Away

Cranford

04-16

6:30pm

Home

Hightstown

04-27 3:15PM Match Ash Brook GC

Elizabeth

04-17

4:00pm

Home

Red Bank Catholic

04-28 12:00PM UCIAC Echo Lake GC

Union Catholic Regional

Triangular Hyatt HIlls Golf Complex Jonathan Dayton HS

04-17

4:00pm

Home

04-19

1:00pm

Home

Gloucester Catholic

04-18

10:00am

Home

Morris Catholic

Boys' Tournament

04/21

4:00pm

Away

Summit

04-20

7:00pm

Home

Oak Knoll

04-30 3:15PM Match Ash Brook GC

04/23

4:00pm

Home

Summit

04-21

4:00pm

Away

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

05-04 NJSIAA

04-25

12.00pm

Home

North Pocono

04-23

4:00pm

Home

Dayton

05-05 3:15PM Match Galloping Hill GC

05-02

10:00am

Away

St. Mary

04-28

4:00pm

Home

Cranford

05-06 3:15PM Match VA Hospital - Basking Ridge Madison

05-04

4:00pm

Away

Watchung Hills Regional

04-30

4:00pm

Away

Roselle Park

05-12 3:15PM Event

05-06

6:00pm

Home

Union

05-01

4:00pm

Home

Johnson

05-12

4:00pm

Home

Union Catholic

05-05

4:00pm

Away

Columbia

05-14

4:00pm

Away

Union Catholic

05-16

10:00am

Home

Union Catholic

Track and Field: Boys & Girls Varsity

05-20

6:00pm

Home

Bridgewater-Raritan

05-21

4:00pm

Home

North Hunterdon

DATE TIME

05-21

4:00pm

Home

Morristown

03-27 4:00PM Meet

Home Jonathan Dayton

05-21

6:00pm

Home

Hudson Catholic

04-02 4:00PM Novice Meet

Away Rahway HS

04-04 TBD

Summit Relays

Away Summit HS

Relays

Away Madison

DATE TIME

LOCATION

Tennis: Boys Varsity

Scotch Plains-Fanwood David Brearley

Ash Brook GC

TYPE

LOCATION OPPONENT

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

OPPONENT

04-11 TBD

03-25

4:00PM

Away

Watchung Hills

04-14 4:00PM Union County Relays

Away Westfield HS

OPPONENT

03-31

4:00PM

Home

Union Catholic Regional

04-15 4:00PM Union County Relays

Away Westfield HS

04-17 4:00PM Novice Meet

Away Rahway

4:00PM Meet

Away Ridge HS

Lacrosse: Boys Varsity 03-31

4:00pm

Away

New Providence

04-02

4:00PM

Home

Westfield

04-01

4:00pm

Home

Park Hanover Park

04-06

4:00PM

Away

Arthur L Johnson

04-08

4:30pm

Away

Cranford

04-09

4:00PM

Away

New Providence

04-18 TBD

04-10

4:30pm

Away

Morristown-Beard

04-13

4:00PM

Home

Jonathan Dayton

04-21 4:00PM Meet

Away New Providence HS

04-15

4:00pm

Away

Millburn

04-14

4:00PM

Home

Summit

04-23 TBD

Penn Relays

Away University of Pennsylvania

04-17

4:00pm

Home

Old Bridge

04-16

4:00PM

Away

Hillside Avenue Courts

Girls' Team

04-18

10:00am

Home

Verona

04-20

4:00PM

Away

Fanwood

04-24 TBD

Penn Relays

Away University of Pennsylvania

04-25

12:00pm

Home

Johnson

04-21

4:00PM

Away

Union Catholic Regional

Boys' Team

05-07

4:00pm

Away

Newark Academy

04-23

4:00PM

Home

Arthur L Johnson

04-25 TBD

Paul Beck Relays

Away Millburn HS

05-09

10:00am

Away

Delaware Valley

04-27

4:00PM

Home

Oratory Prep

04-30 TBD

UCC Championship

Home

05-13

4:00pm

Home

Dayton

04-29

TBA

Away

UCT

05-01 TBD

UCC Championship

Home

04-30

TBA

Away

UCT

05-02 TBD

UCC Championship

Home

05-01

TBA

Away

UCT

05-04 4:00PM Union County JV Meet

Away Westfield HS

05-05

4:00PM

Away

Jonathan Dayton

05-07 4:00PM Union County Championships

Away Hub Stine Track

Lacrosse: Girls Varsity

Invitational

Away Colts Neck HS

OPPONENT

05-07

4:00PM

Home

Cranford

05-08 4:00PM Union County Championships

Away Hub Stine Track

03-31

10:00am

Away

Millburn

05-15

TBA

Away

NJSIAA

05-15 TBD

NJSIAA

Away Middletown North HS

04-06

4:00pm

Home

Verona

05-16 TBD

NJSIAA

Away Middletown North HS

04-11

11:00am

Away

Cranford

04-20

4:30pm

Home

Fair Lawn

Golf: Boys & Girls Varsity

05-20 4:00PM Highlander Twilight Invitational

04-22

4:15pm

Home

Cedar Grove

DATE TIME

04-30

4:00pm

Away

Sparta

05-06

4:00pm

Home

Johnson

DATE TIME

8

04-13 TBD

LOCATION

05-29 TBD

NJSIAA Group Championship

OPPONENT

05-30 TBD

NJSIAA Group Championships

03-24 3:15PM Match Ash Brook GC

Summit

06-03 TBD

Meet Of Champions

03-25 3:15PM Match Canoe Brook

Summit

TYPE LOCATION

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Baseball: Varsity DATE 03-04 03-30 04-01 04-02 04-10 04-14 04-16 04-17 04-21 04-23 04-25 04-28 04-30 05-04 05-05 05-07 05-09 05-12 05-14 05-19 05-20 05-22

TIME 10:00am 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm TBD 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 6:30pm 4:00pm

Softball: Varsity LOCATION Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away

OPPONENT Brearley Bernards Gill St. Bernard's The Pingry School West Morris Mendham Union Catholic Union Catholic Union Governor Livingston Governor Livingston DaytonDayton Cranford Cranford Scotch Plains-Fanwood Princeton Day Scotch Plains-Fanwood UCT Oratory Prep Oratory Prep Madison New Providence Watchung Hills Regional

Lacrosse: Boys Varsity DATE 03-28 03 -31 04-02 04-04 04-07 04-11 04-14 04-18 04-22 04-25 04-29 05-03 05-13 05-16 05-20

TIME 4:00pm 4:30pm TBA 11:00am 4:30pm 11:00am 4:30pm 11:00am 4:30pm 11:00am 4:30pm 11:00am 4:30pm 11:00am 4:15pm

LOCATION Away Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Away

OPPONENT Radnor (PA) Pope John Ocean City West Essex Seton Hall Prep Scotch Plains-Fanwood Montclair Moorestown Westfield Rumson-Fair Haven Delbarton Lincoln Sudbury (MA) Immaculata Ridgewood Bergen Catholic

Lacrosse: Girls Varsity DATE 03-31 04-04 04-08 04-11 04-14 04-16 04-20 04-23 04-25 04-28 05-02 05-11 05-14 05-20 05-23

TIME 4:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 11:00am 4:00pm 10:00am 4:30pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 10:00am

LOCATION Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Away Home Home Away Home

OPPONENT Morristown Bridgewater-Raritan Morris Knolls Chatham Mendham Ridgewood Montclair Oak Knoll Episcopal (PA) Westfield Glen Ridge Mountain Lakes Kent Place Pingry Northern Highlands

DATE 03-30 03-31 04-02 04-06 04-07 04-09 04-10 04-13 04-14 04-16 04-20 04-25 04-30 05-05 05-08 05-11

TIME LOCATION 4:00pm Home 4:00pm Home 4:00pm Home 4:00pm Away 4:00pm Home 4:00pm Away 4:00pm Home 4:00pm Away 4:00pm Away 4:00pm Home 4:00pm Home TBA Home In-Season Tournament 4:00pm Away 4:00pm Away 4:00pm Away 4:30pm Home

OPPONENT Bridgewater-Raritan Pingry Kent Place Watchung Hills New Providence Union Oak Knoll Mount St. Dominic Union Catholic Brearley Dayton Montclair Oak Knoll Brearley West Essex Morris Catholic

Tennis: Boys Varsity DATE 03-31 04-02 04-06 04-07 04-09 04-13 04-14 04-16 04-17 04-20 04-21 04-23 04-27 05-01 05-04 05-05 05-07 05-08 05-11 05-12

TIME 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM

LOCATION Away Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home

OPPONENT New Providence Cranford Bridgewater-Raritan Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jonathan Dayton Oratory Prep Governor Livingston Westfield Livingston Arthur L. Johnson New Providence Watchung Hills Union Catholic Regional Millburn Scotch Plains-Fanwood Oratory Prep Westfield Madison Somerville Delbarton

Golf: Varsity/Jr Varsity DATE 03-24 03-26 03-30 04-01 04-06 04-07 04-08 04-09 04-13 04-14 04-15 04-16 04-20 04-21 04-22 04-27 04-28 04-29 05-04 05-05

TIME LOCATION OPPONENT 3:15PM Match Ash Brook Golf Course Governor Livingston 3:15pm Match Union Catholic Regional Ash Brook Golf Course 3:30pm Match Scotch Plains-Fanwood Canoe Brook 3:30pm Match Multiple Schools Canoe Brook 3:30pm Match Watchung Hills Canoe Brook 3:15pm Match Cranford Echo Lake Golf Course 3:30pm Match Cranford Canoe Brook 3:15pm Match Chatham Fairmount Country Club 8:00am Bombers Tournament The Meadows at Middlesex GC 3:30pm Match Oratory Prep Canoe Brook 3:15PM Match Arthur L. Johnson Canoe Brook 3:15pm Match Governor Livingston Ash Brook Golf Course 11:00am Blue Devil Tournament Echo Lake Golf Course 8:00pm Conference Tournament Galloping Hill Golf Course 3:30pm Match Westfield Canoe Brook 3:30pm Match Multiple Schools Echo Lake Golf Course 11:00am UCT Multiple Teams Echo Lake Golf Course 3:30pm Match Oratory Prep Canoe Brook 8:00am NJSIAA Sectional Flanders Valley Golf Course 3:30pm Match Chatham Canoe Brook

05-06 3:30pm Match Dayton 05-11 TBD NJSIAA

Canoe Brook Raritan Valley Country Club

Track and Field: Boys & Girls Varsity DATE 03-25 04-02 04-04 04-11 04-14 04-15 04-23 04-24 04-25 04-27 04-30 05-01 04-04 05-07 05-08 05-15 05-16 05-20 05-27 05-29 05-30 06-03

TIME 4:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am 9:00am 4:00pm 4:00pm TBD TBD 9:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 3:30pm 9:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 3:00pm 10:00am 10:00am

LOCATION OPPONENT Meet Home Multiple Schools Meet Away Cherokee HS Relays Home Multiple Teams Relays Away Madison HS Relays Away Westfield - Kehler Field Relays Away Westfield - Kehler Field Penn Relays (Girls) Away University of Pennsylvania Penn Relays (Boys) Away University of Pennsylvania Penn Relays (Boys) Away University of Pennsylvania Meet Away Holmdel HS UCC Championship Away Governor Livingston HS UCC Championship Away Governor Livingston HS Novice Meet Away Westfield - Kehler Field Union County Championships Away Plainfield HS Union County Championships Away Plainfield HS NJSIAA Sectional Away Warren Hills Reg. HS NJSIAA Sectional Away Warren Hills Reg. HS Meet Away Holmdel HS Meet Away Holmdel HS NJSIAA Group Relays Away TBA NJSIAA Group Relays Away TBA Meet Of Champions Away Pennsauken HS

Volleyball: Boys Varsity DATE 04-01 04-06 04-08 04-09 04-10 04-13 04-14 04-15 04-16 04-17 04-20 04-22 04-23 04-24 04-27 04-29 04-30 05-01 05-04 05-05 05-06 05-08 05-18 05-19

TIME 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:15pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

LOCATION Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Home Away Home Away Away

OPPONENT Roselle Scotch Plains-Fanwood Elizabeth Delbarton Hillside Westfield Jefferson Union Bergen Catholic Linden Old Bridge Scotch Plains-Fanwood College Achieve Central Elizabeth Westfield Oratory Chatham Union Plainfield Edison Catholic Teaneck Ridge West Caldwell Tech

Girls Flag Football DATE 003-26 04-01 04-09 04-22 04-30 05-07 05-13

TIME 4:00pm 6:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

LOCATION Home Away Away Home Home Home Away

OPPONENT Sayreville Scotch Plains-Fanwood Union Roselle Catholic Roselle Ridge Franklin

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LOCATION Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Away

OPPONENT Watchung Hills Regional Verona Middlesex Governor Livingston Union Union Brearley Union Catholic Union Catholic Ridge Elizabeth Elizabeth Dayton Dayton Cedar Grove Bernards Madison Madison Hoboken Johnson Johnson Johnson North Plainfield Delaware Valley Summit

Lacrosse: Boys Varsity DATE TIME LOCATION 03-24 6:00PM Away 03-28 10:00AM Home 03-31 4:00PM Home 04-04 TBA Away 04-07 4:00PM Away 04-09 4:30PM Away 04-13 4:00PM Home 04-16 4:30PM Away 04-20 4:00PM Home 04-23 4:00PM Home 04-27 4:00PM Away 04-29 4:00PM Home 05-16 10:00AM Home 05-19 4:00PM Away

OPPONENT Morristown Cranford Gov. Livingston West Morris Montclair Kimberley Glen Ridge Columbia St. Peter's Prep Madison Livingston Johnson West Essex Delaware Valley Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Lacrosse: Girls Varsity DATE TIME LOCATION 03-31 4:30PM Away 04-07 10:00AM Home 04-10 4:00PM Home 04-13 4:00PM Away 04-16 4:30PM Home 04-18 10:00AM Home 04-20 4:30PM Away 04-22 5:00PM Away 04-24 4:30PM Away 04-27 4:30PM Away 04-30 4:30PM Away 05-11 4:00PM Home

OPPONENT Cranford Pequannock Verona Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mahwah Columbia Kinnelon Ridge West Morris West Essex Mount Olive Jefferson

05-13 05-15 05-18 05-20 05-22

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Home Away Home Home Away

Softball: Varsity DATE TIME LOCATION 04-01 4:00PM Home 04-02 4:00PM Home 04-07 4:00PM Away 04-08 4:00PM Home 04-09 4:00PM Away 04-13 4:30PM Away 04-13 4:00PM Away 04-15 4:00PM Home 04-16 4:00PM Home 04-18 11:00AM Home 04-20 4:00PM Away 04-21 4:00PM Away 04-23 4:00PM Away 04-24 4:00PM Home 04-25 11:00AM Home 04-28 4:00PM Home 04-30 4:00PM Away 05-05 4:00PM Away 05-07 4:00PM Away 05-08 4:00PM Home 05-09 10:00AM Away 05-12 4:00PM Away 05-14 4:00PM Away 05-18 4:00PM Home 05-19 4:00PM Away 05-20 4:00PM Home 05-26 4:00PM Away

Morristown-Beard Pascack Valley Livingston Voorhees Roxbury

OPPONENT David Brearley Elizabeth Summit Union High School Kent Place Chatham Oak Knoll Rahway Union Catholic Regional Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood David Brearley Elizabeth Summit Hoboken Kent Place Union High School Union Catholic Regional UCIAC 1st Round Oak Knoll UCIAC 2nd Round.

UCIAC Quarterfinal Round UCIAC Semifinal Round Whippany Park UCIAC Team Finals Glen Ridge NJSIAA Sectionals

Tennis: Boys Varsity DATE TIME TYPE LOCATION OPPONENT 03-31 4:00PM Match Home Summit 04-02 4:00PM Match Away Jonathan Dayton 04-06 4:00PM Match Away Scotch Plains-Fanwood 04-07 4:00PM Match Home Oratory Prep 04-09 4:00PM Match Home Governor Livingston 04-13 4:00PM Match Away Westfield 04-14 4:00PM Match Away Arthur L. Johnson 04-16 4:00PM Match Home Madison 04-20 4:00PM Match Home Union Catholic Regional 04-21 4:00PM Match Away Summit 04-23 4:00PM Match Home Scotch Plains-Fanwood 04-24 4:00PM Match Home Elizabeth 04-27 4:00PM Match Away Cranford 04-29 4:00PM Union County Tournament 04-30 4:00PM Union County Tournament 05-01 4:00PM Union County Tournament 05-04 4:00PM Match Away Oratory Prep 05-05 4:00PM Match Home Westfield 05-07 4:00PM Match Away Seton Hall Preparatory 05-08 4:00PM Match Home Roselle Park 05-11 4:00PM Match Away Watchung Hills 05-13 4:00PM Match Away Bridgewater-Raritan 05-21 9:00AM NJSIAA Sectional First Round

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Golf: Boys Varsity DATE TIME TYPE LOCATION 04-01 3:45PM Match Canoe Brook 04-08 TBD Match Roselle Park 04-13 3:45PM Match Hyatt Hills Golf Course 04-15 3:45PM Match Ashbrook 04-16 3:50PM Match Ashbrook 04-20 TBD Blue Devil Invitational 04-21 7:00AM UCC Championship 04-22 3:50PM Match Ashbrook 04-27 3:50PM Match Ashbrook 04-28 TBD UCIAC Echo Lake Golf Course 05-04 TBD NJSIAA TBD 05-05 TBD NJSIAA TBD 05-06 3:50PM Match Ashbrook 05-07 3:15PM Match Ashbrook 05-11 4:15PM Match Shady Rest, Scotch Plains 05-12 3:15PM Match Shady Rest, Scotch Plains 05-13 3:15PM Match Galloping Hill Golf Course 05-14 3:15PM Match Ashbrook 05-19 3:45PM Match Ashbrook

OPPONENT Multiple Schools TBA Multiple Schools Governor Livingston Plains-Fanwood TBA Roselle Park L. Johnson TBA

Cranford Oratory Prep Union Catholic Reg. Summit Jonathan Dayto Scotch Plains-Fanwood Roselle Park

Golf: Girls Varsity DATE TIME TYPE LOCATION OPPONENT 03-24 4:00PM Match Francis Byrne Golf Course West Essex 03-25 3:45PM Match Plainfield Country Club Westfield 03-30 3:45PM Match Galloping Hill Golf Course Mt St Dominic Academy 04-13 3:45PM Match Plainfield Country Club Cranford 04-16 3:30PM Match Fiddler's Elbow GC Kent Place 04-20 8:30AM Tournament Meadows at Middlesex GC 04-21 TBD Union County Tournament Suburban Golf Course 04-22 3:45PM Match Essex Fells Fields Complex Newark Academy 04-23 3:45PM Match Shackamaxon Golf Course West Essex 04-28 TBD Tournament Essex/UC Championship 04-29 3:45PM Match Fiddler's Elbow Golf Course Somerville 05-04 TBD NJSIAA Sectional Rutgers University 05-06 3:45PM Match Shady Rest, Scotch Plains Sayreville War Mem. 05-07 3:45PM Match Shady Rest, Scotch Plains Irvington Track & Field: Boys & Girls Varsity DATE TIME TYPE LOCATION 04-14 4:00PM Union County Relays Away 04-15 4:00PM Meet Away 04-18 9:00AM Invitational Away 04-21 4:00PM Meet Home 04-23 9:00AM Penn Relays Away 04-24 9:00AM Penn Relays Away 04-25 9:00AM Penn Relays Away 04-30 4:00PM Union County Championships Away 05-01 4:00PM Union County Championships Away 05-07 4:00PM Union County Championships Away 05-08 4:00PM Union County Championships Away 05-15 4:00PM NJSIAA Sectional Championship Away 05-16 9:00AM NJSIAA Sectional Championship Away 05-29 4:00PM NJSIAA Group Championship Away 05-30 9:00AM NJSIAA Group Championship Away 06-03 3:00PM Meet Of Champions Away

OPPONENT Westfield HS Westfield HS Colts Neck HS David Brearley University of Penn University of Penn University of Penn Governor Livingston HS Governor Livingston HS Plainfield HS Plainfield HS Hillsborough HS Hillsborough HS Franklin HS Franklin HS Pennsauken HS

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The mission of the members of the New Providence Garden Club is to promote an interest in gardening, landscape design and flower arranging, while encouraging the study of horticulture.

To that end, the members have created and maintained the gardens at the historical society’s Salt Box Museum and at the New Providence Memorial Library, have taken part in the annual New Providence Fall Street Fair and host regular meetings that are open to the public.

On Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the library, speaker Carol Demanski will share knowledge about creating a native garden. A Master Gardener, she is also a member of the local chapter of the Native Plant Society.

On Saturday, May 9, in conjunction with the historical society’s Annual Craft Fair at the Salt Box Museum, 1350 Springfield Ave., garden club members will host their plant sale. Along with donated plant material from local garden centers, transplants from members’ gardens will be offered. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free.

For details about the New Providence Garden Club, reach out to npgardenclub@gmail.com.

The New Providence Memorial Library has been selected as one of 40 libraries nation-wide to participate in the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program on the theme “Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature.”

The center provides grants, resources and training to public libraries to host reading groups and related programming that explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful conversations about religion, assimilation, identity and immigration.

Ellen Zander, the reference librarian at the NPML, attended a three-day workshop at the Yiddish Book Center campus in Amherst, Mass. She said she plans to organize reading groups to discuss three books in translation in 2026. The Yiddish titles in the book discussion group include: Tevye the Dairyman

by Sholem Aleichem (translated

into English by Aliza Shevrin); The Zelmenyaners: A Family Saga by Moyshe Kulbak (translated by Hillel Halkin); and A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodowsky (translated by Anita Norich).

The library book group will also read Hula by Jasmine Iolani Hakes.

“The training at the Yiddish Book Center was a wonderful opportunity…We can’t wait to host meaningful discussions around the three Yiddish texts as well as our chosen book,” Ms. Zander said.

“Along with book discussions, we look forward to offering cultural programs for the community to enjoy in 2026 including a klezmer performance, speakers and a virtual live tour of the Yiddish Book Center.”

For information and a calendar of upcoming events, or to receive e-mail announcements and reminders about the reading groups and related programs, visit newprovlibrary.org.

To mark Local Government Week, residents are invited to the second annual City of Summit Showcase on Wednesday, April 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at fire headquarters, 281 Broad St. The event is an opportunity to connect with the people who work every day to keep Summit running smoothly. Residents of all ages are invited to get an inside look at the firehouse, explore a fire truck, check out police gear and DPW equipment, and meet city officials from departments including trash collection, parking, finance and community programs.

Highlights of the afternoon include the chance to: • See a fire truck up close and meet Summit firefighters • Learn about police equipment and talk to police officers • Check out Division of Public Works equipment • Learn about key city services and meet city staff and officials • Explore volunteer opportunities with city boards, committees and commissions • Take home Summit swag and prizes

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“I encourage everyone to attend and get to know the many faces of our local government,” said Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD. “Summit would not be the wonderful place we know and love without the dedication and service of our city staff and volunteers. This event is an opportunity to connect with those individuals and learn about the many ways the city works for you.”

It’s trout time. Summit anglers of all ages are invited to spend a spring weekend enjoying the PAL Fishing Derby set for Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Summit Municipal Golf Course, located at 189 River Road. No golf membership is required to take part.

All are welcome to gather around the Muni pond from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The pond will be stocked with rainbow trout. Eventgoers will have the chance to catch one of the 10 21-inch prize fish, which will be swimming among an additional 1,000 13-inch trout.

Free hot dogs and sodas will be served from the PAL food cart.

The derby will take place rain or shine. Admission is free. Participants are asked to bring their own rods and reels. Bait and tackle will be for sale. Free parking will be available on-site.

This annual event is sponsored by the Summit PAL along with Summit Community Programs.

(from left to right), Amanda Marano, school board president; Superintendent Dr. Lauren Zirpoli; Michael Criscitello, NPMS principal; Brian Cooper, NPMS Teacher of the Year; Jennifer Minich, Salt Brook Teacher of the Year; Jay Richter, AWR principal; Dan Barletta, NPHS Teacher of the Year; and Brian Henry, NPHS principal. (Photo by Katie Mangel)

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It’s the date we’ve been waiting so patiently for – April 19, kickoff of this year’s Farmers Market. In the largest shopper lot on DeForest Avenue each Sunday, rain or shine from 8 to 1, local vendors, fresh produce and a great crowd make it the place to be. Don’t forget to stop by the table hosted by volunteers from GRACE, where you can drop off donations of produce or cash to benefit neighbors in need.

While it was certainly a rough winter weather-wise, there are so many upcoming outdoor activities to put on your calendars that the cold and snow will quickly fade from memory.

Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m., the city will come alive with games, entertainment, food, music and activities for all ages during Summit Downtown, Inc.’s annual Family Fun Night. Street Sounds in the business district will start up again Thursday and Friday evenings in June and July, and before you know it, we will be gathering on the Village Green for concerts and movies, too.

Summit Downtown Welcomes the World is the theme for local events celebrating the World Cup. On Thursday, June 11, the Bank Street lot will host a watch party for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, with food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and a giant TV screen. Festivities will be repeated on Sunday, July 19, for a championship watch party.

In Berkeley Heights, spring cleaning is something we take seriously! Our town-wide chipping collection begins April 6, with details available at berkeleyheights. gov. Sticks and branches only, please, and materials must be out for pickup by 7 a.m. on the first scheduled day for your section and be in appropriate cans.

Bulk pickup begins May 4 through May 19. The contractor will cover each street only once, so be sure to have items out on the correct date. Acceptable materials include appliances, couches, doors, mattresses, rugs, screens, toys and rolled wire fencing. Our website has a complete list of both acceptable and items not permitted, which include grass, paint, propane tanks, auto parts and concrete blocks.

As most of you probably know by now after my announcement a few weeks ago, I have made the decision not to run for reelection.

My time as your mayor has been incredibly worthwhile and fulfilling, and I thank you for your support and friendship. One of the programs I am most proud of is creation of the Mayors Wellness Committee, and I hope all of you have had a chance to take part in some of our activities. Coming up is our local commemoration of World Tai Chi Day on April 25, and our May 1 kickoff of Mental Health Awareness Month.

I hope you will mark your calendars and join us as we begin with hosting Berkeley Heights Green Ribbon Day at Town Hall. As we get closer, check the township website for details on all of these events.

I hope to bump into you at lots of events in coming months

Looking forward to seeing all of you soon around town.

Mayor Elizabeth Fagan Summit

Mayor Angie Devanney Berkeley Heights

After a winter we sometimes felt might never end, it is finally spring, and you know what that means – the lights are on for evening tennis and pickleball on our borough courts. Reservations -- for New Providence residents only – can be made via CommunityPass through the borough website, newprov.us. Get out there and enjoy the great weather!

Also check the website for details on this year’s Fishing Derby, which is May 2. We stock the pond at Oakwood Park for this favorite annual event co-sponsored by PBA Local 132 and New Providence Recreation, and it’s always a good time. The kids always enjoy catching trout, winning prizes and the refreshments.

On May 3 from 9 to 2 we’ll have a newer event that’s already a favorite, the Freecycle Fest, in the parking lot at the New Providence Pool. Donations will be accepted until noon. Hosted by the borough and the Sustainable New Providence Committee, this is a “free garage sale” featuring donated, workable/usable items that others can take home and re-use – at no cost.

April 8 is the deadline for those who wish to change their party affiliation for the June 2 Primary Election. To confirm your affiliation, call the Union County Board of Elections at 908-527-4123, and to change your registration, visit voter.svrs.nj.gov/register.

Last, but definitely not least, please mark your calendars for our annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25 at 10 a.m. It’s a great morning and a chance for all of us to honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to our nation.

Mayor Al Morgan New Providence

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Alan J. Kennedy, director of the Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant, has received the Leroy Forman Award from the N.J. Water Environment Association, which honors professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical knowledge, dedication to environmental stewardship and commitment to advancing the water environment profession.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Leroy Forman Award from NJWEA,” said Mr. Kennedy. “This recognition affirms the progress we’ve made over the past several years in building a science-based, data-driven approach to wastewater treatment. It’s a testament not just to individual effort, but to the collective commitment of our team to Mr. Kennedy, a licensed wastewater treatment ensure safe, efficient and environmentally operator, has been a leader in Berkeley Heights’ responsible service to the residents of environmental and infrastructure initiatives since Berkeley Heights.” joining the township’s Water Pollution Control Plant Mr. Kennedy, a Navy veteran, holds a in 2017. Starting as an entry-level operator, he rose B.S. in Environmental Science from through the ranks before being named director in 2023. Southern New Hampshire University, as Upon stepping into the director role, Mr. Kennedy well as a B.A. and M.A. in English from was tasked with overseeing the Wastewater Rutgers University.

Treatment Plant Modernization Program, a long-term “Alan’s leadership, vision and technical project aimed at making critical upgrades to the expertise have helped us turn this vast plant’s aging infrastructure while transforming its treatment plant around,” said Mayor operational structure.

Angie Devanney.

As part of the city’s Revolutionary Trail Day on Saturday, April 18, Pat Wells will present a free slide talk at the Summit Free Public Library, co-sponsored by the Summit Historical Society.

“General George Washington spent more time in New Jersey than any other state during the Revolutionary War,” said Ms. Wells, explaining why she titled her talk “Washington Slept Here – A Lot.” Some of the documented Washington-related sites are still standing, some that are gone are memorialized with plaques and quite a few are close by.

The armchair tour will be offered both in person at the library, 75 Maple St., at 2:30 p.m., and also via Zoom. Register at summitlibrary.org.

Ms. Wells is a long-time local resident, vice president of the Chatham Township Historical Society and the creative force behind History is Speaking. Her talks are informative, humorous and filled with illustrations and maps.

Summit’s Revolutionary Trail Day is part of the city’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, and runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The day, for all ages, will include a variety of events taking place at the library, Twin Maples (214 Springfield Ave.) and on the Village Green, including a “Women and the Revolution” presentation, musical performances, crafts and plays staged by Summit students. For details, visit cityofsummit.org.

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