| Nutley, New Jersey | Community Calendar | September 2, 2010 |
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September 2, 2010 - Thursday
| 7:00am | LeTip of Nutley - Breakfast Meetings |
| At this hour, breakfast of course. Businessmen and professionals meet at 7 at the Park West Diner (Rt. 46-westbound) in Little Falls. |
| 12:15pm | Rotary Club Luncheon |
| thru 1:00pm | The Nutley Rotary Club otherwise meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:15 in the Stockton Room of the Nutley Public Library. Luncheons are catered and meetings conclude at 1 p.m. Potential new members may contact Walt Smith at 973-661-2783.(See Club Listings for more information on the Nutley Rotary Club.) |
| 6:00pm | Singles Walking Group |
| Singles 3-Mile Walk, for ages 40-55, hosted by Nutley Singles Walking Group, bring money for optional dinner after walk, use Centre Street entrance, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Yanticaw Park, Centre Street and Park Drive. (973) 667-0379. |
| 7:00pm | Nutley Lions Women`s Auxiliary |
| Monthly dinner meetings held at the Washington Park Restaurant. Dinner meetings held on the first Thursday of the month from September to June. New members are always welcome! Contact Louise at 661-2906. |
| 7:00pm | American Legion, Post 70 |
| Meets the first Thursday of every month. Sessions held at the Nutley American Legion Post 70 Home located at 45 Franklin Avenue. |
| 7:30pm | Nutley Women`s Club |
| Meets monthly at the historic Vreeland House, 216 Chestnut Street. Refreshments served. Meetings held on the first Thursday of the month. Prospective members always welcomed. For information: (973) 667-3117. |
September 3, 2010 - Friday
| 9:00am | Nutley Old Guard |
| thru 10:00am | The Old Guard meets weekly on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Frank A. Cocchiola Parks Building, 44 Park Ave. New members always welcomed. Stop in at any Friday meeting and say hello. |
| 12:30pm | Golden Age Club |
| Nutley's Golden Age Club meets weekly at 12:30 pm in the Frank A. Cocchiola Parks Building, 44 Park Avenue. |
| 8:30pm | Alcoholics Anoymous- Mondays - Tuesdays - Fridays |
| Alcoholics Anonymous- Weekly meetings in Nutley are Mondays - Tuesdays - Fridays Fridays - 8:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 200 Highfield Lane. Mondays - 5:30 and 6:45 pm at St. Mary's Church (in basement) Msgr. Owens Place. Tuesdays - 8:30 pm at Vincent Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place. |
September 5, 2010 - Sunday
| Nutley Listing of Religious Services and Related News Items | |
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 17 Msgr. Owens Place. 235-1100 - Masses Sunday (5:30 pm Sat. evening); Sunday AM 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00. Weekday (Mon.-Fri.) Masses 6:30, 8:30, 12:10. Saturday Mass at 8 a.m. Holy Day Masses at 7 p.m. (on the eve) and at 6:30, 8:00 a.m. and 12:10 and 7:00 p.m. HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, 28 Brookline Ave. (973-667-0026) Rev. Msgr. Paul L. Bochicchio, Pastor Masses: Saturday 5:30 pm (English) and 7 pm (Italian.) Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12 noon. Daily Mass (Mon.-Fri. a.m.) at 7 and 8:45 am) 9 am on national holidays). Also Saturday 8:45 a.m. Mass. Filipino Mass 5 p.m. on second Sunday of every month. Novena: Miraculous Medal Novena every Monday at 7 pm. On national holidays, Novena is celebrated immediately following the 9 a.m.Mass. Visit Holy Family on the web: www.holyfamilynutleynj.net OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH - 120 Prospect Street Masses: Saturdays 5 pm and on Sundays at 7, 8, 9:15,10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m, Weekday Masses at 7 and 8 a.m. Devotions: Infant of Prague Novena Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Mt. Carmel celebrates "Misang Pilipino" (Filipino Mass) at 3 p.m on the first Sunday of every month. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 200 Highfield Lane (235-1177) Rev. Pamela Bakal, Rector. 10 am Sunday School & Nursery; Sunday services 8 & 10 a.m.: Wednesdays 7:30 pm Holy Eucharist and 8 pm. Bible Study. Children's Service 9 a.m. on last Sunday of each month. Used Cell Phone Drive Grace Church is collecting used cell phones including chargers and accessories if available. The phones will be recycled into emergency 911 phones. The drive benefits outreach work of the parish including the recipients. The environment benefits by keeping toxic materials out of landfills. Phones can be dropped off anytime at the church office. ST. PAUL'S CONGREGATIONAL (United Church of Christ), 10 St. Paul's Place, (Corner of Franklin Ave. and St. Paul's Place. Rev. Heather A. Cherrey, Pastor. Sunday services 10 a.m. - Children attend the first part of the service with their families, participate in a children's sermon and then leave for Sunday School. Bible-based classes are offered for ages 3 and up. New families are always welcome. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 1st Sunday of the month. James Sorrell, Director of Music, directs the Chancel Choir and "The Bells of St. Paul's." VINCENT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 100 Vincent Place. "The Church in the Heart of Nutley." (across from the library) Sunday Worship Service Vincent United Methodist Church gathers for worship on Sunday mornings, at 10 a.m. Music is provided by the Chancel Choir, the Wesley Ringers handbell choir, the Children's Choir, and members and friends of the congregation. Rev. LeDuc shares a children sermon, leads a time of prayer, and gives encouraging, challenging, and inspiring sermons. Every Sunday, nursery care for the children is available during the worship hour and a time of fellowship and refreshments follows the service. Church SchoolVincent United Methodist Church's Church School has classes for children from age 4 through grade 12 and meets during the 10:00 a.m. worship hour each Sunday from mid-September through early June. The teachers use the "Live B.I.G" curriculum using a weekly DVD clip, Bible stories, and activities to help children "see, hear, and live their Belief In God...Live B.I.G." Children and their families are invited to come or to call the Church Office for more information. Boy Scout Troop 142 Vincent United Methodist Church is proud to sponsor Boy Scout Troop 142. Camping, canoeing, rock climbing along with life and survival skills are just a few of the things the Scouts do and learn about. They meet at the church on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:00. The program is open to boys in grades 6-12. Contact the Church Office for more information or visit the Troop website at www.eteamz.com/Troop142. Care Pantry Vincent United Methodist Church provides a Care Pantry for those in need in our community. Distribution is on the first Monday of every month from 4-7 p.m., with recipients arranged through Nutley Family Services. At this time, the Care Pantry is very low or out of the following items: dish detergent, household cleaners, razors, shave cream, and shampoo and conditioners. Anyone who would like to donate items or make a monetary contribution may do so Tuesday to Friday mornings at the Church Office. The church is handicapped accessible from the north parking lot. Rev. David LeDuc, pastor; Tricia Blanchard, organist
For more information, contact the Church Office at 973-667-5440 or visit the church website at Vincent United Methodist.com. All are welcome. HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Corner of Vreeland & Hillside Avenue All are welcome to our Sunday Service starting at 10 a.m. with worship and Holy Communion. First-time guests will receive a special gift. Every Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m. we will be hosting a soup supper followed by a Bible Study at 7:00p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND! Vacation Bible School Children and adults of all ages are welcome to come to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for a week of vacation bible school. We will have a week of fun with crafts, games, music, stories and bible reading. Our program runs from August 16-21 from 6 p.m. - 8:30p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE WORSHIP CENTER, 390 Washington Ave. (667-4329) 9 am Bible School (all ages); 10 am Worship service; (Children's church at same time) Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Special Prayer gathering. Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Revelation Knowledge Seminar with Bishop Peter Bruno teaching. Abundant Life Academy: schooling for grades Kindergarten-8th grade.. Call for enrollment information (973 - 667-9700) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NUTLEY, 13 Harrison Street No current information has been provided. LIVING HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Chestnut St. (Red Cross Bldg.) 973-477-3106 Rev. Patrick W. Malone, pastor. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Worship.. SKYLINE COMMUNITY CHURCH, AMC Theater, Clifton Commons.Sundays 10 a.m. [Information: Christopher High 570-510-1543 chigh15@yahoo.com JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES CONGREGATION OF NUTLEY, 23 Hunt Place, Nutley 667-8754 No additional information provided. |
| 11:00am | VanRiper Street Fair |
| thru 5:00pm | The Van Riper Trust will hold its fifteenth annual Street Fair on Sunday, September 5 from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. The Street Fair will take place along Franklin Avenue between Centre Street and Harrison Street. |
September 6, 2010 - Monday
| 6:30pm | Nutley Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Meeting |
| Ladies Auxiliary meeting held at AMVETS Post Hall, 184 Park Avenue (corner Walnut Street) Meeting first Monday of the month. |
| 7:00pm | Nutley Masonic Lodge, 175 Chestnut St., Nutley |
| Nutley Masonic Lodge #25, Free and Accepted Masons. Regular meeting on 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month. For more information send request via email to info@nutleylodge25.org |
September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
| 7:00pm | Board of Commissioners Meeting |
| Regular Meetings generally open with a 7 pm conference session. Business session usually begins about 10-15 minutes later. The public is invited to address the business portion of Commission meetings. Sessions held on third floor of Township Hall. An elevator is available in southeast corner of building. |
| 8:00pm | Stuart D. Edgar VFW Post 493 |
| This active group of veterans meets for formal sessions on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Post Home is located at 271 Washington Avenue. For membership information call 973-235-9661. |
| 8:00pm | Tri-County Camera Club |
| Tri-County Camera Club Meeting, pictorial and creative competitions, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nutley High School, 300 Franklin Ave. (908) 310-8829. Bring your cameras and photos to this active and interesting group. Meetings are held on the first three Tuesdays of the month at Nutley High School. All are welcome. |
| 8:00pm | Tri-County Camera Club |
| Camera Club meets on the first three Tuesdays of the the month. Meetings held a the Nutley Museum on Church Street. |
| 8:30pm | Alcoholics Anoymous Meeting - Tuesday 8:30 PM |
| Tuesdays - 8:30 pm at Vincent Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place. Fridays - 8:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 200 Highfield Lane. Mondays - 5:30 and 6:45 pm at St. Mary's Church (in basement) Msgr. Owens Place. |
September 8, 2010 - Wednesday
| Nutley Public Schools Reopen for the 2010-11 Year | |
| Vacations have ended. Today, Wednesday, Sept. 8 all public school reopen in Nutley. (Teachers however had to report on Tuesday. Sept. 7). If you are going into the kindergarten, good for you. If you can read this you'll do just fine. But remember, kindergarten begins a all-day sessions this year. |
| 7:30pm | Walker School PTO Meeting |
| thru 9:00pm | Monthly meeting tonight. Parent-Teacher Organization meets monthly a the John H. Walker Middle School, 325 Franklin Avenue. |
| 8:00pm | Nutley Amateur Radio Society |
| Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8 p.m, at the Red Cross Building, 169 Chestnut St. |
September 9, 2010 - Thursday
| 7:30pm | Nutley Academic Booster Club |
| Meetings are normally held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Spring Garden School library. |
| 8:00pm | VFW Ladies Auxiliay - Monthly Meeting |
| Meetings held at the Stuart D. Edgar VFW Post located at 271 Washington Avenue. Membership is now open. |
September 10, 2010 - Friday
| 1:00pm | Roche Retiree Club Monthly Meeting |
| Roche Retiree Club meets on the second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. in Building 77 on the Roche Campus in Nutley. Parking is available adjacent to the building. |
September 11, 2010 - Saturday
| 10:00am | Nutley Rembrance of 911 Attacks |
| thru 10:45am | Nutley Township Remembrance of 911 attacks. Ceremonies at monument in front of Town Hall at 10 a.m. Residents are invited to join Township officials, victim's families, friends and clergy in remembering those who perished that day. |
| 2:00pm | "Roosters & Roots" Library Artists' Reception |
| thru 4:00pm | An opening reception for the "Roosters & Roots" dual art exhibition featuring the works of Ann Margaret Pinkman and Anne Marie Carnese is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, between 2 and 4 p.m. in the Stockton Room of the Nutley Library. The exhibition will continue though October 28. |
September 13, 2010 - Monday
| 7:00pm | Monday Night Book Club |
| Bring your favorite books to this casual, friendly discussion and meet fellow book lovers. |
September 14, 2010 - Tuesday
| 12:20am | Gift of Life Motorcycle Run |
| thru 12:21am | Rotary's Gift-of-Life Motor Cycle Run leaders and supporters' next meetingis scheduled for 8 p.m. (later than usual) at the VFW Post 493 on Washington Avenue. |
| 7:30pm | Community Preservation Partnership |
| Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank A. Cocchiola Parks Building, 44 Park Avenue. Group meets monthly. |
| 8:00pm | Nutley Elks Lodge Member Meeting |
| Sessions at 8 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For membership information: 973-235-1844. Elks Lodge Chestnut Street (just east of Franklin Ave.) |
| 8:00pm | AMVET Post 30 Monthly Meeting-- Second Tuesday of the Month |
| Amvets regular meeting on second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Amvets Hall located at 184 Park Ave. Information at 973-235-9626. |
September 15, 2010 - Wednesday
| 6:00pm | Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Course |
| thru 8:00pm | Certification is mandated for coaches in Nutley Parks and Recreation programs Finger;printing also reaquired. Register in advance with Parks and Recreation at 973-284-4966. |
| 7:30pm | Nutley Veterans' Council |
| Veterans of all ages participate in meetings of this organization that meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Sessions begin at 7:30 pm in the AMVETS Hall at 184 Park Avenue (corner of Walnut St.) Interested new members are always welcome. |
| 8:30pm | Radcliffe PTO Meeting |
| thru 9:30pm | Sessions held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. Radcliffe School is located at 379 Bloomfield Avenue. |
September 16, 2010 - Thursday
| 12:00pm | Chamber of Commerce Networking Meeting |
| thru 1:15pm | General Membership Networking Luncheon - first meeting after summer "recess" will be held at the Pancake Palace, 547 Franklin Ave., Nutley. Guest speaker is Craig Lombardi, Essex County Economics Development Commission. He will discuss the availability of loans for small businesses. Luncheon cost: $15. |
| 7:00pm | Nutley Lion's Women's Auxiliaryn - Third Monday of the Month |
| Meets monthly for dinner at Michael's Pastaria, 433 Kingsland Street. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month from September thru June. Information: Louise at 973-661-2906. |
| 8:00pm | Nutley Irish-American Alliance |
| Meetings held the third Thursday of the month at the VFW Post, 271 Washington Avenue at 8 p.m. New members always welcome. Tom McEnery is the Association's president. - Contact group at PO Box 22, Nutley, NJ 07110. |
September 17, 2010 - Friday
| 7:30pm | Rent Leveling Board Meeting |
| Monthly session 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Chaired by attorney Sally Boland, this board mediates landlord-tenant disputes and concerns. Meetings held 3rd Friday of each month. Special note: If there are no disputes before the board, this monthly meeting is sometimes canceled. |
September 19, 2010 - Sunday
| 4:30pm | Nutley Family Picnic Open to All |
| thru 6:30pm | Democrat leaders have rescheduled the annual Nicols Park picnic to Sunday, Sept. 19, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This is the event that was rained out earlier last month. Assemblyman Fred Scalera isn't sure of the guest lineup but has extended an invitation for all to attend. There is no admission charge.m |
September 20, 2010 - Monday
| 11:00am | Nutley Invitational Golf Tournament |
| thru 9:00pm | Nutley Invitational Golf Tournament - the oldest continuous running golf tournament in the United States. All proceeds for Nutley charitable groups including the Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Family Service Bureau. Event held at Forest Hill Field Club. |
September 22, 2010 - Wednesday
| 3:30pm | Teen Advisory Group |
| thru 4:40pm | The Teen Advisory Group will meet once a month for an hour to help with the planning and implementation of teen and volunteer programs, recommend and review books, music, DVDs , magazines, and music for the library to purchase, and try to make your library experience more enjoyable. |
| 3:30pm | VFW Blood Drive |
| thru 7:30pm | Held the 4th Thursday of the month at VFW Post 493 at 271 Washington Avenue. |
| 7:30pm | High School PTO Meeting |
| thru 9:00pm | Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 p.m. at Nutley High School, 300 Franklin Avenue. |
October 2, 2010 - Saturday
| 50th Year Reunion - Class of 1960 | |
| Nutley High School's Class of 1960 has scheduled its 50th-year reunion on Oct. 1-3, with dinner-dance Saturday, Oct. 2, at Peter the Great, 238 Franklin Ave., Nutley. Reservations required. Contact www.nutleyhigh-60.nutleyhigh-65.com or BarbSicoli@aol.com. |
| Nutley Irish "Taste of the Towns" | |
| Taste of the Towns, October 2, 2010 at the Frank A. Cocchiola Parks Building, 44 Park building. Irish music, tons of food, dance presentations and introduction of dignitaries for the 2011 parade. |
October 3, 2010 - Sunday
| 8:30am | Gift of Life Motorcycle Run |
| thru 5:00pm | Gift of Life Charity Motorcycle Run - Ride departs 11 a.m. sharp from Park Drive, Nutley, Check-in 8:30-10:30a.m. Ride ends at picnic celebration - Nutley VFW, 271 Washinton Ave. Information JoAnn 973-418-5015 jarmy8@aol.com. Nutley Motorcycle Club@nutleymc.com. Rain date: Oct.24, 2010. |
October 4, 2010 - Monday
| American Legion Ladies Auxiliary | |
| Meets on first Monday of the month at the American Legion Post 70 on Franklin Avenue. Meetings sometimes canceled for July and August. |
October 19, 2010 - Tuesday
| 1:00pm | Play Bridge at the Library |
| Weekly bridge games at the library begin at 1 p.m. |
November 10, 2010 - Wednesday
| 6:30pm | John V. Kelley Foundation Dinner |
| First in a planned series of Annual Dinners for the John V. Kelly Memorial Foundation -- Nanina's in the Park, 540 Mill St., Belleville. Steve Adubato will be master of ceremonies. |
February 5, 2011 - Saturday
| Irish Parade Grand Marshal's Dinner | |
| The Grand Marshal of the 2011 Nutley Irish Parade and other parade dignitaries will be honored at the annual Grand Marshal dinner Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Landmark on Rt.17, East Rutherford. |
