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By Warren Westura

Who Inﬂuenced You the Most as a Child?

APRIL 2015

VOL. 23 NO. 3

DAVID J. BLACK FOUNDER & CEO

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It would have to be my Grandpa. He was a man of many words, many traits and guided me the right way.

My father due to the fact that he always treated me like an equal. —Eleanor Ferrara, Essex Fells

—Luke Povkanowicz, Clifton

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My stay-at-home mom. She made everything look effortless, even with six kids.

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My dad was a doctor. I valued his work ethic. —Sofia Haramis, Roseland

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My history teacher, Mr. Fenstermacher was so interesting. I became a teacher because of him.

My older brother, George would be the one who most inﬂuenced me. —Jerry Hughes, Verona

—Karen Potutek, Pompton Plains

My grandfather who was smart and a hard worker.

My mother and my cousin’s mother. —Isabel Alfano, Bloomfield

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On The Spot

Who Influenced You Most as a Child?

Inside Essex

Exciting News and Happenings in the Area

Calendar of Events

Home & Garden Resource Directory

Embracing Change the Old-Fashioned Way

Suburban Essex’s Most Wanted Specialty Burger Contest

This Just In…

Tips That Add Design Appeal to Your Home

48 T he Health Benefits of Gardening

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INSIDE ESSEX Beautiful Garden Designs, Now Indoors

Wild Bird Expert Teaches 4-H Club about Spring Migration

nne Fahey Garden Design and Consulting has been providing professional landscape design and installation services to area residents since 1997. Now, the Design and Consulting ﬁrm offers the installation of indoor plants in homes. “We aim to create a fun experience for our clients as we transform their home into a space they can relax and enjoy for many years,” says Fahey. Her designs have been featured on The Van Vleck Garden Tour and at the Brookwood Show House. “When selling a home, a few perfectly placed plants will enhance the atmosphere and entice potential buyers,” says Anne of the new indoor services that includes home staging for clients putting their homes on the market. Fahey is a horticulturist with a degree from Rutgers University and continues to takes classes at the New York Botanical Garden to stay current. Fahey works with each customer to create outdoor living spaces that reﬂect the taste of the homeowner and are consistent with the architecture of the home, no matter the style and preference. Services include complete outdoor landscaping consultations, designs, and installations of trees, shrubs and perennials, paths, patios and planters. Fahey Garden Design and Consulting can be reached at 973-226-7326 or visit www.annefaheygardens.com.

heobe Epstein of the Wild Bird Center recently spoke to the 4-H Environmental Kids Club at the Roseland Environmental Center about what to look for during spring migration. The participants were kindergarten and elementary school students. The Environmental Center is located at 621A Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland and Wild Bird Center is located at 895 Bloomﬁeld Avenue in West Caldwell.

Running 4 Answers A Race Against Alzheimer’s

he sixth annual 5K race and 2-mile fun run/fitness walk will once again take place on the beautiful tree-lined, rolling hill streets of historic Essex Fells on Saturday, April 25 (rain or shine). The race course is USATF-NJ certified and sanctioned and it is also part of the GRAND PRIX series (500 points). The race is chip-timed and scheduled begin at 8:30am at the Roseland Municipal Building, 19 Harrison Avenue in Roseland. All proceeds benefit Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (www.curealz.org). This organization was chosen for their concentration on research. The organization has contributed 8.5 million dollars toward research and has identified more than 70 genes linked to the disease…and they’re not stopping until there’s an end to Alzheimer’s. For more information visit www.running4answers.org. You may also contact Carolyn at 973-896-9263 or Barbara at 973-477-4774 or email info@running 4answers.com.

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Corrections for March 2015 Suburban Essex Magazine: The In the Marketplace article on page 37 was credited incorrectly. The article was written by Deborah Shapiro The Diamond Minds article on page 62 was not run with the proper edits: the "d" in Andy Macdonald's name should have been lower case; and in the second paragraph the last two sentences should have read: "When I asked the public relations manager at the publisher why Andy wasn't getting any signings they told me the stores were too busy with Harry Potter promotions and it would be better to wait."

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CALENDAR of EVENTS APRIL 2015 Wednesday, April 1 Women’s Workshops April programs are: perfect your banking skills; college admissions 101; and the medicare adviser: helping you to manage your healthcare expenses in retirement. Call for dates and times. NCJW/Essex Center for Women, 70 South Orange Ave., Suite 120, Livingston. 973-994-4994. www.centerforwomenNJ.org

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Musical An intimate retelling of the famous love story, with a lush, emotionally rich score and a production that will leave you inspired. Recommended for children age 12 & up. Runs thru April 5. Call for dates and times. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. 973-376-434. www.papermill.org

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Accepting donations of gently-used hardcover, paperback and audio books for tis Annual Used Book Sale. Drop off books thru April 26 on the covered porch at the front doors of Lacordaire Hall. No magazines or encyclopedias. Sale will take place on campus May 14-17 with over 30,000 books—all new and sorted by subject. Lacordaire Academy, 155 Lorraine Ave, Upper Montclair. 973-744-1156 x27.

Gaelen Gallery East Exhibts JCC Employees Art Show-the first time talented employees from all JCC departments come together to exhibit their art work. Runs thru April 26. JCC Metrowest, Cooperman JCC, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. www.jccmetrowest.org

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A safe place to discuss your feelings with other women in similar life circumstances. April groups are Women Coping with Separation and Divorce; Widows (day and evening classes available) and Young Widows. Please call for dates and times. NCJW/Essex Center for Women, 70 South Orange Ave., Suite 120, Livingston. 973-994-4994. www.centerforwomenNJ.org

Computer training is available to all women at all levels. April classes are: Intermediate WORD; PowerPoint, and Outlook. Please call for dates and times. NCJW/Essex Center for Women, 70 South Orange Ave., Suite 120, Livingston. 973-994-4994. www.centerforwomenNJ.org

Every Wednesday Matinee Henry V—Starring Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton and Leslie Banks. Adaptation of Shakespeare’s history play in which the young Henry V seeks to conquer France. 22pm. Montclair Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500. www.montclairlibrary.org

Free Yoga Class Don’t feel like paying for basic yoga instruction? You don’t have to. Join us every Wednesday at 9am for a free yoga class. Bring a mat if you have one, or you can borrow ours. 9-10am. Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove. 973-239-1447. www.cedargrovenj.org/library

Think Spring Workshop Led by noted landscape designer Lisa Mierop and landscaper Frank J. Contey. Designing/preparing outdoor space for planting: What to think about before getting your landscape ready for spring planting, finding light, the right place for a patio, optimizing small spaces, disguising unwanted views and organizing for kids, cars and pets. 7-8:30pm. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St. Montclair. 973-744-4752 x2. www.vanvleck.org

Toddler Time Two-year-olds and the adults in their lives explore language and numbers through stories and songs. Picture books, flannel board stories, and nursery rhymes are used to introduce the wonder of books. Children of all abilities welcome. Wednesdays 10:30 & 11:30 am. Montclair Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500. www.montclairlibrary.org

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Preschool Story Time Must be a Nutley resident. Registration is required. 9:30 & 10:45am. Also April 8 & 29. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley. 973-667-0405. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

AARP Tax Assistance 10am-2pm. West Orange Library, Meeting Room, 46 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange.973-736-0198. www.wopl.org

Career Services Ongoing program assisting women in becoming “job ready” and successfully find employment. Meet with a professional and receive guidance in goal setting, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies. NCJW/Essex Center for Women, 70 South Orange Ave., Suite 120, Livingston. 973-994-4994. www.centerforwomenNJ.org

Saving Face Exhibit New exhibit: Saving Face: The Evolution of the Catcher and Goalie Mask. A unique display of some of baseball and hockey’s most iconic game masks. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair. 973-655-2378. www.yogiberramuseum.org

Garden Discoveries - Seed Starters Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities and specimens. Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and a story. Instructor: Michelle Wiessner Age: 3-5 year olds (accompanied by parent/caregiver). 1-2pm. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org (continued on page 12)

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Chi Kung Classes Wednesdays 8:15 -9:15pm thru April 29. (parking lot in back of church) Call to register. First Lutheran Church, 153 Park St., Montclair. 973-744-0500 x 2224.

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The Restoration Fair Returns! Meet the craftsman who can make your restoration project come to life. The restoration fair is part of our annual herb sale fundraising event. Fair includes free workshops and activities for kids. Free. For vendors interested in having a table at the fair, please call. 10am-4pm. Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Rd., Montclair. 973-744-1796. www.montclairhistorical.org

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Share books, stories, finger-plays, rhymes, and music with your children. Enjoy a story session that encourages a love of reading and fosters the development of early literacy skills. Newborn to age 5. Children of all abilities welcome. Also April 16, 11am. Kids Place @ Bellevue Ave., Branch Library, 185 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair. 973-744-0500 ext. 2236. www.montclairlibrary.org

Maundy Thursday Dinner and Communion Gather for dinner and finish with communion as we consider the deep meaning of the “Last Supper.” Kids will meet separately after dinner for Kids’ Club. 6:30pm. Trinity Covenant Church, 343 East Cedar St., Livingston. 973-992-4044. www.TrinityCovenantChurch.com

Pre-K Story Time Stories, songs, and an awesome craft. Children should be old enough to sit still through the story and follow simple directions with help. All ages welcome. No registration required. 10-11am. Cedar Grove Library,1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove. 973-239-1447. www.cedargrovenj.org/library

American Sign Language Classes Now registering kids ages 10–16. Certified, dynamic teacher works with kids in a small group setting. Interactive, effective and fun. Thursdays, 5:30pm for ten weeks. The Language Institute, 175 Fairfield Ave., 2C, W. Caldwell. 973-228-1843. information@thelanguageinstitute.com

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Based on Modern Dance training techniques--primarily from a modified version of Horton Technique infused with elements of Pilates and balletthis is a unique fitness program that addresses strength, flexibility, core, balance/coordination, moving with proper alignment, and expression in movement. 7pm. Must RSVP email: kika@powerstretchstudios. com to attend. Power Stretch Studios, 255 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair. 973-692-8670.

Susan Marx Exhibit New Jersey Abstract Impressionist Painter, Susan Marx will be one of ten artists included in a group show entitled ‘The Montclair Ten’. There is an opening reception planned from 6-9pm that is free and open to the public. Runs thru April 30th. Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties at 695 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. 973-714-7290.

Join Intuitive Counselor and Psychotherapist, Sue Waldman to experience how she uses guided visualization, reiki and Himalayan singing bowls to help you move deeply into a peaceful and relaxed state of mind. Meditation helps relieve anxiety, obsessive thinking and improve your well being. Registration required. 8:30-9:30pm. Sue Waldman’s satelite office, Calvary Lutheran Church, 23 S Prospect St., Verona. 973-857-HELP. www.Sue Waldman.com

Midday Artist Series Violinist Joel Lipton and Pianist Gary Kirkpatrick. 12:30pm. William Paterson University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne. 973-720-2371. www.wp-presents.org (continued on page 14)

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Friday, April 3 Musical Theatre Auditions

Musical Theatre Conservatory will be holding auditions for their 2015 Summer Camp and Showcase (June 29-July18). Classes and N.Y. Cabaret are taught by industry professionals. Final Show will be in N.Y. at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Auditions will be on April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24. Contact Randy at for an appointment. Musical Theatre Conservatory, St. Mary’s Church, 200 W Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston. 973-868-6259.

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The Budgeting Process Workshop In this workshop, Gwen Battle, Housing and Credit Counselor for HomeCorp, will cover budgeting, how to set up a budget, the importance of tracking expenses, differentiating between needs and wants, how to cut costs, and simple ways to save without hardship. 10am-12:30pm. Register and receive venue information on web. S.O.F.I.A., (Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates), 11 Pine St., Montclair. www.supportsofia.org

“ 2015 Spring Awakenings” Exhibit The award winning artists all hail from northern New Jersey and have artistic styles that range from surrealist and realist to impressionistic and modern. “Meet the artists” at the Opening Reception, 2–5pm, refreshments served. Runs thru April 28. Mon–Thur 10am8pm. Fri & Sat 10am-6pm and Sunday 1-6pm. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. 973-433-7244.

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Good Friday “Service of Darkness” We will observe the love of God displayed for us in the cross of Christ, as we imagine the world losing its Light. 7:30pm. Trinity Covenant Church, 343 East Cedar St., Livingston. 973-992-4044. www.TrinityCovenantChurch.com

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Through four decades, The Moody Blues have lit up the hearts and minds of millions of rock fans with inspiring anthems such as “Nights in White Satin” and “Tuesday Afternoon”. 8pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, One Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

Celebrate the return of Spring and the Museum’s 50th Anniversary. Enjoy a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip excursion from Whippany to Roseland with the Easter Bunny onboard. The Easter Bunny Express is a fundraising effort to benefit the Whippany Railway Museum. Departures: 1, 2, 3 & 4pm rain, snow or shine. Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Route 10 West & Whippany Rd., Whippany. 973-887-8177. www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net

Sunday, April 5 Guided Tours of the Crane House and Historic YWCA Step back through over 200 years of American history and visit the newly reinterpreted Crane House to reflect the YWCA period from 1920-1965, check out the farm and meet the chickens. Food historian Carolina Capehart will demonstrate on the hearth 1st and 3rd Sundays in April. Free. Sundays 1-4pm thru June. Montclair Historical Society, The Crane House, 108 Orange Rd., Montclair. 973744-1796. www.montclairhistorical.org

Cat/Kitten Adoption Event Cameron Animal Hospital has been located in Montclair since 1936. The family-owned hospital provides services to cats, dogs, and other small animals. Cameron Animal Hospital is not a shelter, but works extensively with the rescue community in Essex County. For a quick view of some of the animals that will be available for adoption, check out Cameron’s pet list on Petfinder. Noon -4pm. Cameron Animal Hospital, 417 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 973-744-2052.

Monday, April 6 Monday Morning Yoga Begin your week with mindful Vinyasa yoga in the living room of the Van Vleck House overlooking the courtyard garden. Taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around you, flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat. 9:30-10:45am. Runs thru May 11. Instructor: Jennifer HondruCelestin. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org

French, Italian, Spanish Classes Now registering for spring session. Weekday or Saturday classes. Age-appropriate curriculum, materials, approach. Certified teachers. For children age 4 and older. Call or e-mail for scheduling. The Language Institute, 175 Fairfield Ave., 2C, W. Caldwell. 973-228-1843. information@thelanguageinstitute.com

Legends Baseball Instruction Spring Break Baseball Camp This 4 day “Spring Break Baseball Camp” is geared to recreation and travel baseball players ages 5-12 years old. Camp gives players, of all levels, the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. April 6-9 9am-Noon, 5-8 year olds. 9am-2pm, 8-12 yearr olds. Register early. O’Bierne Field, 18 Harrison Ave., Roseland. 973-396-2100. www.legendsbaseballinstruction.com

P.J. Story Time Children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy a cozy evening at the library. Make yourself comfortable, put on your pajamas and meet us in the Children’s Room. Also April 20 & 27. 7pm. Registration is not required. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive in Nutley. 973-667-0405. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

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Creature Comforts Kids practice reading to a trained therapy dog. 4:30-5:15pm. West Orange Library, Meeting Room, 46 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange. 973-736-0198. www.wopl.org

Tuesday, April 7 The Jazz Knights of West Point Bringing over three decades of musical excellence to their audiences, the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights present the best in big band favorites, popular music, and original compositions and arrangements for jazz ensemble. Free. 7:30pm. Reservations suggested. SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

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Project H.O.P.E Lecture Series Spring Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series entitled “Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patients Excel). Lecture: Navigating Your Care After Cancer Treatment-The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Survivors. Free, registration required. 6:30pm. Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute at Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. 973-322-2671.

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Tai Chi is a centuries-old internal Chinese martial art practiced in a meditative, slow, gentle, and graceful sequence of movements that has been shown to enhance health, relaxation, and self cultivation and is practiced by millions worldwide. 9:30-10:30am. Runs thru April 28. Instructor: Miriam Moran Shankman. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org

Lego Club Come build with Legos and make new friends. Grades K-5. 4-5pm. West Orange Library, Meeting Room, 46 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange.973-736-0198. www.wopl.org

Healing Meditation Classes Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm. Call to register. The Wae Center, 270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange (entrance on Woodland, See JSDD sign). 973-272-7150.

Wednesday, April 8 Italian Chat Bi-monthly daytime and evening groups. Practice your conversational skills, pick up new words and phrases and meet others with a passion for la bella lingua. Call or email for schedule and to reserve. The Language Institute, 175 Fairfield Ave., 2C, W. Caldwell. 973-228-1843. information@thelanguageinstitute.com

Books & Bites: Beginner Reading Club We will read and discuss “Miss Daisy is Crazy!” by Dan Gutman followed by a themed-craft and a tasty snack. For students in Grades 1-3, books are available to check out on your library card when you register. Registration required. Grades 1-3 4:30-5:30pm Montclair Library, 3rd floor, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-7440500. www.montclairlibrary.org

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This month’s Sacred Ceremony circle will be celebrating the transition Spring. Sue Waldman (Psychotherapist & Intuitive Counselor) will facilitate an exploration of spirituality as a practical tool for coping with loss, celebrating new beginnings, adapting to life’s transition and find healing and guidance by connecting to the sacred every day. Registration required. 8-9:30pm. Sue Waldman’s satelite office, Calvary Lutheran Church, 23 S Prospect St., Verona. 973-857-HELP. www.Sue Waldman.com

Talk on Alleviating Anxiety and Depression The Library and the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a national non-profit organization, will host Dr. JoAnn Giesenhaus, Wellness Consultant for a Lunch & Learn entitled “Calming an Overactive Brain.” Bring your lunch and refreshments will be served.11:30am. Free. RSVP to docjoanng@gmail. com. Walk-ins welcome. Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove. 973-239-1447.

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Friday, April 10 Dead on Live “All the Years Combine” The biggest touring act in history turns 50 this year. Dead On Live pays tribute to this milestone by performing the music of the Grateful Dead’s rich and stylistically diverse heritage in full production. 8pm. SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

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Based on the Academy Awardwinning animated feature film, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. 7pm. April 11, 1 & 7pm. April 12, 11am-& 4:30pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Dining Out in the Greek Isles Cooking Class Join chef Robyn Moore and participate in cooking these Greek treats. Menu includes: savory spinach pies (spanakopitas), shrimp baked with tomatoes and feta (garides saganaki), tiny greek meatballs (keftedakia), stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), greek yogurt and cucumber dip (tzatziki), vanilla bean ice cream and caramelized honey pecans. 6:309:30pm. Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpke., Short Hills. 973-258-4009. www.kingsfoodmarkets.com

“Art of Murder” Production Written by Joe DiPietro. Directed by Linda Ribaudo. DiPietro’s blend of comedy with his acute appreciation of the mystery genre will keep you guessing and laughing at every turn. Runs thru April 25. Call for dates and times. Nutley Little Theatre, NLT Barn, 47 Erie Place, Nutley. 877-238-5596. www.nutleylittletheatre.com

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Amy Helm and The Handsome Strangers Amy Helm’s deep musical roots were enriched by a lifetime of exposure to the finest expressions of American musical tradition. The daughter of music legend Levon Helm, she wields a powerful voice that can both stir and soothe, whether she is singing traditional gospel, blues standards or her own heartfelt compositions. The Grammy-nominated roots band, Yarn, will open the evening. 8pm. William Paterson University, Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne. 973-720-2371. www. tickets.wpunj.edu (continued on page 20)

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“Body Contouring Options” Open House The LoVerme Center for Plastic Surgery can help you with those stubborn areas that keep you from having the body you want. Attend the free open house featuring demonstrations of the latest Body Contouring techniques. 10am-Noon. RSVP. LoVerme Center for Plastic Surgery, 825 Bloomfield Ave., Verona. 973-559-5231.www.LoVermeCenter.com

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Embark on an extraordinary journey across 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Experience the wonder of classical Chinese dance. 8pm. April 11, 2:30 & 8pm. April 12, 1:30pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

Garden Tales Children will learn about gardening and nature through literature with Master Gardener and Kids Gardening Expert Denise Barth. Fridays 4:15pm. K-2nd grade. Registration required. Van Vleck House & Gardens. 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org

Race through the Park in the Cherry Blossom Challenge, an official NJBA event. Various races occur throughout the morning. Cash prizes. Come cheer on the cyclists while enjoying a day in the park. Free to enter the Park. 7am-1pm. Essex County Branch Brook Park, Northern Division Oval, Heller Parkway, Newark. www.essexcherryblossom.com

A Slaying in the Stacks: A Murder Mystery for Teens The librarian has been silenced. Calling all sleuths to investigate the crime scene, analyze the clues, interrogate the witnesses and solve the baffling mystery of… the slain librarian. Grades 6-12. 3pm. Registration required. Montclair Public Library, Auditorium, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500 ext. 2236. www.montclairlibrary.org

Author Anthony Buccino will sign and discuss his new book, “Nutley Notables: The Men and Women Who Made a Memorable Impact on Our Home Town, Nutley, New Jersey.” Be on the lookout for some Nutley notables in attendance. 2pm. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley. 973-667-0405. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

Write On Sports Workshop for Middle School Students A tuition-free sportswriting workshop in collaboration with Write On Sports, designed for middle-school students interested in journalism and sports media. Seminar includes tour of the Museum, meeting professional sportswriters and guidance in crafting one’s writing. Limited number of students will be accepted. 10am2pm. RSVP requested. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, Campus of Montclair State University, 1Normal Ave., Montclair. 973-655-2378.

Complete Blood Profile Screening Testing for over 20 values including: Calcium, Cholesterol, Iron, Glucose, Sodium, Potassium, Triglycerides, many more. 8am. Appointments required. Registration deadline is April 4. Montclair Municipal Building, 205 Claremont Ave., Montclair. 973-509-4969.

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Join chef Hideyo Yamada and participate in making sushi rolls. Menu includes: perfect white rice; perfect brown rice using a pressure cooker; sushi vinegar; colorful sushi rice; how to cut fillet of fish, salmon and tuna for sushi; nigiri sushi with sliced fish; regular roll; colorful inside out vegan roll; tuna roll; dragon roll (avocado on top of the roll); grapefruit sorbet. 6:30-9:30pm. Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpke., Short Hills. 973-258-4009. www.kingsfoodmarkets.com

An exciting workshop led by Jessica Namit, yoga instructor, and Marisol Vazquez, registered dietician, about how to naturally activate the digestive system using different yoga twists and other fun poses. Learn how to further detox the body in a holistic way by incorporating foods into your diet that are loaded with fiber and antioxidants.11:45-12:45pm, parking available on site. Please reserve your spot. Fusion Health & Wellness Center, Hillside Square Building, 8 Hillside Avenue, Suite 207, Montclair. 973-744-2332. www.fusionmontclair.com

Alice in Wonderland The zany, fantastical tale of Alice in Wonderland is brought to life onstage by the Pushcart Players for audiences to savor and enjoy. Immediately following the performance, jump down the rabbit hole and join us in the SOPAC Loft (3rd Floor) for a wondrous and magical tea party. 2pm. SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

Big Band Bash Fundraiser Guests can dance to the sounds of the 18-piece Reeds, Rhythm and All That Brass, a jazz-swing dance band directed by Lou Iozzi of Caldwell, past president of the New Jersey Jazz Society. The band is comprised of both professional and semi-professional players. There will be appetizers, dessert, coffee and tea. Feel free to bring your own bottle. 7-11:30pm. Montclair Women’s Club, 82 Union St., Montclair. 973-744-9552. www.montclairwomensclub.org

STEAM Program Theme Clay Animation. The philosophy of STEAM revolves around the concept that: STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements. STEAM-style education can be enjoyably and meaningfully delivered in more engaging and deeply embedding ways within the already well-established realm of education. Registration required. 3-4pm. Ages 8-12. West Orange Library, Meeting Room, 46 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange. 973-736-0198. www.wopl.org

David Bromberg & Larry Campbell Perform Bromberg and Campbell return with a benefit concert for Outpost in the Burbs. 8-10:30pm. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St., Montclair. 973-744-6560. www.outpostintheburbs.org (continued on page 34)

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38 East Northfield Road, Livingston 973-535-5860 • www.windowworks-nj.com email: callwindowworks@comcast.net Window Works, family owned since 1982, creates custom window treatments and awnings. “Our work is entirely custom and we do not subcontract the installation,” says LuAnn Nigara, co-owner with her husband Vincent Nigara and cousin Bill Campesi. Window Works offers free shop at home consultations. “We take pride in every project and work hard to ensure a positive outcome for our customer,” says Nigara.

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973-744-6201 • www.KBElectricNJ.com KB Electric is the delta force of electrical contracting. They specialize in green service upgrades. They will work directly with you or your general contractor. Their project and services include interior and exterior lighting, electrical service for additions, cabling for cable TV and telephones, dedicated lines and appliances. KB Electric provides trouble shooting and expert solutions for all your electrical needs.

FABRIC AND TRIM Fabric Factory Outlet 390 Fairfield Road, Gallo Mall, Fairfield 973-439-0333 • www.fabricfactoryoutlet.net Thousands of in-stock decorative home furnishing fabrics and trims. Additionally we offer an extensive library of fabric books. Our custom services include upholstery, slipcovers, window treatments, bedding, tabletop and headboards.

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GARAGE DOORS Skillman Doors, LLC 973-748-1110 • 908-879-2223 www.SkillmanDoors.com Skillman Doors is the leading Garage Door Dealer and Repair/Service Company in the Essex, Union, Morris and Somerset County area. A family-owned business established in 1945, Skillman Doors is widely known for the high quality of its products, expert technicians, outstanding service, and its honest and straightforward business approach.

GARDEN CENTER Condurso’s 96 River Road, Montville • 973-263-8814 www.Condursos.com Condurso’s, an award-winning garden center in Montville, is able to meet all your gardening and landscaping needs – fresh nursery stock, hardscape materials, tools, fertilizers, weed-killers, deer repellents, and much, much, more.

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CBL Fine Art 459 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973-736-7776 • www.cblfineart.com email: cblfineart@aol.com Named “Top Gift Store” by Suburban Essex, NJ Monthly and The NJ Jewish News, CBL offers a wonderful collection of fine blown glass, ceramics, kaleidoscopes, perfume bottles, artisan jackets, furniture, hand-crafted jewelry, original and limited edition art, Judaica and custom framing. In business for over 28 years and open seven days a week, CBL is also the proud winner of the NICHE AWARD as a Top 100 Retailer of American Craft.

Smith & Co. 343 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell 973-228-1167 email: lisashopsmith@comcast.net website: like us on Facebook @ SmithCoGifts A one of a kind store which has the feeling of an old fashioned gift shop with all the trends of today. We are built around the art of giving, where gift giving is simplified. With all price points, you’re sure to find something special for all your gift giving needs. Gifts

Silver Winner—Thank you for all your votes & support Interior Decorator Paula Markman provides a complete in-home or in-office interior decorating service by bringing thousands of samples directly to her clients. “I think that your home should really say something about you and reflect your personality—your personal interests—the area in which you live—your culture—your loves. I have the talent, experience and specialized knowledge to help you pull it all together.” “I pride myself on my ability to work within my clients’ budgets to create a custom room for function, comfort and beauty. We handle all the details so you don’t have to.” “Clients working with our small business have the buying power of the large established company that’s behind us. Unlike a store, we have no loyalties to any particular manufacturer and, in fact, work with almost limitless vendors in order to make the right choices for our clients’ taste and price range.” Paula is ready to help clients with any size project. “No project is too small or too big.” Call 973-803-2126 today for a complimentary in-home consultation.

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1103 Bloomfield Ave, West Caldwell • 973-575-8910 www.SammSound.com For over 40 years, SAMM Sound has specialized in designing and custom installing audio/video and home theater systems for any room and budget. You can experience Samm Sound’s seamless integration of style and technology with the best selections of TV’s, indoor/ outdoor speakers, and energy saving Lutron Lighting Control Systems. SAMM Sound provides theater seating and audio/video furniture, automotive audio/ video systems, radar detectors, parking sensors, back up cameras, security systems, remote starters, iPod integration for car and home and cell phone hands free car kits. Quality products, value prices, knowledgeable experienced staff and professional installations are all part of their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

HOME FURNISHINGS Rabbit Rabbit 244 Lorraine Ave, Upper Montclair 973-246-2040 www.rabbitrabbitdecor.com Rabbit Rabbit is a home accessories and decor store that offers a fine array of gifts, decor, window treatments, lighting, furniture, fabrics, pillows, reupholstery services, wallpapers, rugs, bedding…Everything from a small treasure or gift to anything for the home. They are known for their great personal service and creative solutions.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Carolan Contractors 80 Linden Ave, Verona 973-857-1555 email: carolancontractors@verizon.net www.Carolancontractors.com Carolan Contractors have completed thousands of home improvements in the area since 1978. Specializing in Vinyl Siding by “CertainTeed”,Windows by “Anderson,” and Roofing by “GAF.” They have also received the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service award the past four years along with being a GAF Certified contractor. Let us help you with your next Home Improvement project.

R&G Custom Carpentry 973-324-9461 R&G provides custom carpentry, roofing and siding. Offering a 50-year guarantee on all work with a System Plus Warranty. 0% financing available, free estimates and fully insured.

HOME RECREATION The Game Room Store Crown Plaza, 461 Rt 46, Fairfield 973-227-2245 www.thegameroomstore.net email: jrmasters22@gmail.com The Game Room Store, family owned and operated since 1974. Selling and servicing Brunswick pool tables, bars and stools, air hockey, foozball, table tennis, darts, gambling supplies, poker and card tables. Complete pool table service work: move, re-cloth, assemble and dismantle. Showrooms in Freehold & Point Pleasant.

INSURANCE Rand, Feuer & Klein 165 Passaic Ave, Fairfield 973-582-6200 www.randfeuerklein.com After more than 25 years in the insurance industry, managing one of New Jersey’s leading agencies, Rand, Feuer & Klein understands insurance buyers—what they want, what they need and what they expect— solid coverage, affordable prices and expert advice from an actual person.

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Kitchen Expressions 396 Springfield Ave, Summit 908-273-4442 www.kitchenexpressions.com Kitchen Expressions features a complete one-stop solution for your renovation and new construction projects. Kitchens, baths, built-ins, wall units, mud and laundry rooms, home offices, closets and more. Featuring intelligent, cost-effective and creative design, with outstanding service and superior craftsmanship.

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Buddy’s Big Adventure takes preschoolers on a fun-filled and interactive trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth… and rode in trains. 1 & 4pm. NJPAC, Victoria Theater, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

Family Fun Day Bring your kids for tours and activities designed for the family. Free. Monthly activities will be posted on the website. Second Sunday of the month thru June. Montclair Historical Society, The Crane House, 108 Orange Rd., Montclair. 973744-1796. www.montclairhistorical.org

Auditions For ‘Tintypes’ Reminiscent of Ragtime, historical figures mingle with common folk to tell the story of a young upstart country about to take the center of a world stage. Scheduled auditions on April 12 & 13, 7:30pm. See web site for character descriptions and more details. NLT Barn, 47 Erie Place, Nutley. www.nutleylittletheatre.com

“An Afternoon of Jazz” The Bob Wylde Quartet will perform jazz standards by Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Jimmy Van Heusen as well as original compositions. Free. Registration required. 2pm. West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell. 973-226-5441. www.westcaldwell.bccls.org

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A portion of the race proceeds benefit the Special Olympics. Same day registration begins at 8am.Registration recommended. 10am-Noon. Disabled Run starts at 10:10am. Free to enter the Park. Essex County Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center, Mill Street Entrance, Belleville. www.essexcherryblossom.com

Shredding Day Returns to West Orange Shred general items, financial documents, receipts & expenditures. Free for all town residents. ID required. 4 box limit. 11am-3pm. Environmental Recycling Center, 590 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange. 973-325-4165.

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At Temple Sholom of West Essex take time once a month to explore the rich tapestry of Jewish Life with your toddler through song, dance, crafts, holiday foods, games and Hebrew language. Each one hour session will focus on a different Jewish Holiday and will be led by Emily Walsh, who is educated in theatre, storytelling and pre-k education. 10am. Free. RSVP. Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove. 973-239-1321.

Monday, April 13 Dancing Pros Live For the first time together on stage, audiences across the country will see professional dancers from “Dancing with the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and dance champions from around the world compete with one another. Be dazzled by amazing singers from “American Idol” or “The Voice.” 8pm. bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Engelwood. 201-227-1030. www.bergenpac.org

Know the Skin You’re In Franz O. Smith, MD, a surgical oncologist and melanoma specialist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, will speak about skin cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection, and advances in treatment options. Free, registration required. 9:30am. YMCA of Montclair, 25 Park St., Montclair. 973-322-5767. www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents

Spring Book/Audio Visual Material Sale There will be great deal on books, DVDs, Cds and audio-books on Cd, don’t miss this one day sale. 10am-8pm. Montclair Public Library Auditorium, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500 ext. 2235. www.montclairlibrary.org

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Garden Club of Montclair Meeting and Tea “Designing your Garden with Peonies”: Kathleen Gagan shares her passion for this beautiful flowering plant through photography and commentary. A selection of plants will be available for purchase. 1-3pm. The United Way Building, Auditorium, 60 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair.

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Nourish your body, Calm your mind, Feed your soul Deb Cerruti, RYT (registered yoga teacher) will be the speaker, sharing her hands on approach to teaching yoga and meditation. No mat needed. She will loosen you up and prepare you for a short meditation session from the comfort of your own chair. Reservations required. Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, 219 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 973-748-5459. www.womensclubglenridge.com (continued on page 40)

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Spring Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series entitled “Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patients Excel). Lecture: Evidence Based Tools to Quit Smoking. 6:3 0pm. Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute at Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. 973-322-2671.

‘Safe Shredding’ is a safe way to discard those personal or financial papers you want to get rid of. Call to arrange a drop off or inquire about our other dates. Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove. 973-239-1321.

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Franz O. Smith, MD, a surgical oncologist and melanoma specialist at Saint Barnabas, will speak about skin cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection, and advances in treatment options. Free, registration required. Call or e-mail bdavey@lsmnj.org.1pm. Crane’s Mill, 345 Passaic Ave., West Caldwell. 973-276-3004.

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Harmonium is dedicated to performing a diverse repertoire at a high artistic level, and increasing community appreciation of choral music through concerts, education and outreach. This program, “Heart and Hand” includes works from John Dunstable to Eleanor Daley, Orlando di Lasso to Nils Lindberg, and from the sublime to silly. 8pm. Caldwell Univesity,120 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. 973-618-3000. www.caldwell.edu

Tuesday Night Graphic Novel Club Enjoy a casual evening among graphic novel aficionados. Sample food from local eateries while discussing the latest book. This month’s book is “Batman: The Killing Joke” by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Copies of each book are available at the Library. Please register online or by phone. 7pm. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley. 973-667-0405 x 2604. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

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Wednesday, April 15 Free Lecture on Stem Cells and PRP Suffering from arthritis or a tendon injury? Come join a free educational lecture about how Stem Cells and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapies can help you heal. Specializing in non-surgical solutions for sports, spine and orthopedic injuries. 7pm. Advanced Medical Center at Cedar Knolls, 197 Ridgedale Ave., 4th floor, Cedar Knolls. 973-998-8309. www.njregenerativeinstitute.com

Dizziness and Falls Program This informative program, led by Rosann Kravetz Toma, PT, DPT, a physical therapist with The Balance Center at Saint Barnabas, is designed to help those who experience lightheadedness and dizziness learn how to reduce their risk of falls through home safety, exercise and testing. Free, registration required. 7pm. Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute at Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. 973-322-5620. www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents

Landscape by the Yard Noted landscape designer Lisa Mierop and landscaper Frank J. Contey, present designing/preparing outdoor space for planting: Registration required. 7-8:30pm. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org

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“Plastic Surgery Gone Right “ Meet the team behind Dr. Spiro’s success stories and have your questions answered.” Learn about all cosmetic procedures, non-surgical rejuvenation with botox and fillers, skin care, and CoolSculpting. Call to RSVP. 9am-6pm. Scott A. Spiro, M.D., F.A.C.S., 101 Old Short Hills Rd., Suite 510, West Orange. 973-736-5907. www.drspiro.com

Cherry Blossom Feastival Guided Historic Park Tours Take a 45-minute journey, which points out 119-years of history hidden within Branch Brook Park’s structure and design, under a canopy of cherry blossoms. Daily at 11am, 12noon, and 1pm. Thru April 18. Transportation around the park is provided. Tours leave from the Essex County Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. Park Avenue and Lake St., Newark. 973-268-3500. www.essexcherryblossom.com

Every Wednesday Matinee “Othello”—Starring Laurence Olivier, Frank Finlay and Maggie Smith. A general’s marriage is destroyed when a vengeful lieutenant convinces him that his new wife has been unfaithful. (1965, 134 minutes, B&W). 2pm. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500. www.montclairlibrary.org

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This presentation will discuss what a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder entails and some of the most commonly used interventions. Participants will be directed to resources that assess the credibility of various interventions, learn how to objectively measure their effectiveness, and understand what current research indicates about the most popular options. 9am-1pm. Family Support Organization of Essex County, 60 Evergreen Place, Suite 410, East Orange. 973-395.144 ext. 18. www.fsoec.org

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Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

This esteemed Russian company brings to the stage one of the most magical and well-known works from the classical ballet repertoire. With choreography by Petipa and an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, it is easy to see why Swan Lake continues to earn the adoration of classical ballet enthusiasts. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Down Spot! Dog Training Join Linda Jovic of Dogs by Linda as she presents tips on how to get your dog to stop jumping. Other topics will include how reward based training works, body language and how it works and much more. There will also be a question and answer period. Open to all, no registration required. 2pm. Cedar Grove Free Public Library, 1 Municipal Plz., Cedar Grove. 973-239-1447.

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Enjoy a full dinner while trying your luck for prize baskets from local restaurants, shops and specialty beauty salons. Prizes include tickets to the “Live with Kelly and Michael” show, a mini spa package, and gift cards for flowers, specialty foods and many selective gift items. All funds raised go to defray cost of Senior Events and Project Graduation event. For information on purchasing tickets, please contact Ruth Ward at my2girlscnsw@aol.com Hanover Manor in East Hanover, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover. 973-228-6981. www.cwcboe.org

Thyroid Cancer & Carotid Artery Screening Using ultrasound, the thyroid is imaged, looking for structural problems as the size and texture of the thyroid which can point to a potential problem. An ultrasound screening of the carotid arteries is conducted also. This screening can detect the buildup of plaque in the carotid artery, even when no other warnings are present. Appointments required. 9am-12pm. Montclair Municipal Building, 205 Claremont Ave., Montclair. 973-509-4969.

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The Four Agreements Based on Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, “The Four Agreements,” join Intuitive Counselor, Sue Waldman for an enlightening discussion of totec wisdom. Review the main tenets of The Four Agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Words; Don’t Take Anything Personally; Don’t Make Assumptions; and Always Do Your Best. Registration required. 8-9:15pm. Sue Waldman’s satelite office, Calvary Lutheran Church, 23 S Prospect St., Verona. 973-857-HELP. www.Sue Waldman.com

The “King of Romance” celebrates over 40 years of breaking hearts with such favorites as “Release Me” and “After the Lovin’” that have made him one of the most beloved vocalists of his era. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Tot Shabbat Members and non-members can experience a brief, song-filled service led by Rabbi Groffman and Cantor Epstein for children in grade one and below and their families. A great way to meet others with young children and to celebrate Shabbat together. Tot Shabbat is held monthly at 5:30pm. After the service, join us for dinner. Free. RSVP. Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove. 973-239-1321.

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Guffaws for PAWS - An Evening of Comedy Come out for an evening of laughs to support a good cause, plus a chance to win $100+ prizes. Comics Mark Riccadonna, Harris Bloom, and Brian Jian perform. Proceeds support PAWS of Montclair, a rescue and sheltering organization that has been serving Montclair and the surrounding communities for 37 years. First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-746-5212. www.guffaws-for-paws.eventbrite.com

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Learn to Write A Memoir Did you ever consider writing the story of your life? A personal narrative can be a wonderful legacy to leave your family or friends. Louis Alexander, author of “Echoes From a Small country Town,” will explain how to write a memoir at the April Dinner Meeting of the Women’s Club of Caldwell. Registration required. RSVP by April 14. 6pm. The Women’s Club of Caldwell, St. Aloysius Parish Center, 219 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. 973-403-1162.

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Essex County Family Day Visit the recently renovated and landscaped concert grove to enjoy an afternoon outdoors with your family. Test out your hula hooping, work out in paddle boats, construct a craft, get your face painted, our grab food from one of many food vendors. Fishing derby that runs from Noon-2pm with the award ceremony at 2:30pm. The main stage entertainment will be the Chris Clark BMX Stunt Show at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Free. 11am-3pm. Essex County Branch Brook Park, Concert Grove, Southern Division, Park St., Entrance, Newark. www.essexcountyparks.org

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Bridget Walker will begin each class with breathing and grounding techniques designed to relax and prepare participants for the poses. 2-3:30pm. Also Aril 25, 2-3:30pm. To register: email your name to info@supportsofia.org. S.O.F.I.A., (Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates), 11 Pine St., Montclair. www.supportsofia.org

Family Concert: The Music of Willie Devargas 2pm. All ages welcome. Kids Place @ Bellevue Ave. Branch Library, 185 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair. 973-744-0500 ext. 2236. www.montclairlibrary.org

Getting More for Less—The Beginner’s Guide to Couponing In this workshop, Tia Harris, owner of Tia Marie Beading studio in Montclair, and a couponing enthusiast, will show you how and where to find coupons, how to organize them, how to know your store’s policy for redeeming coupons and how to shop wisely and cheaply using coupons. 10am12:30pm. Register and receive venue information on web. S.O.F.I.A., (Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates), 11 Pine St., Montclair. www.supportsofia.org

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Jane and her band pay tribute to gifted women of Jazz, Rock & Roll, R&B and Popular music with songs by musical artists such as Carole King, Annie Lennox, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Bonnie Raitt. Free and open to the public. 2pm. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley. 973-667-0405 x 2604. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

Concert Heavy metal bands, In This Moment, Upon A Burning Body, & Butcher Babies perform. 7pm. Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St., Montclair. 973-783-9500. www.wellmonttheater.com/events

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Thrift Shop Sale Fabulous Finds Thrift Shop will have a special “Spring Saturday Sale” where you can that perfect chunky necklace, an attractive watch, an eye-catching vintage pin, new designer sunglasses and beautiful silver or china, at bargain prices. 100% of the proceeds of sales go to fund eyeglasses for the needy in the U.S. 10am-1pm. Also open Thurs. thru April, 1-3pm. New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills. 973-376-4903. www.new-eyes.org

Adapted from the book by Rick Riordan—Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. 10am. Ages 7 & Up. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. 973-376-4343. www.papermill.org

Sunday, April 19 Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure When Koko finds herself in trouble at Rocky Ridge Mine, do her friends and fellow trainees have what it takes to put their newly learned skills of courage, speed and determination into practice to rescue her? This delightful theatrical production is based on the popular Disney Junior TV show. 2 & 5pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Relax and Rejuvenate Free chair massage & blood pressure screenings sponsored by Davis integrated medicine. 4-7pm. BCB Community Bank, 165 Passiac Ave., Fairfield. 201-823-0700. www.BCBCommunityBank.com

Richard Reiter, a nationally acclaimed jazz musician who has studied drumming in Dakar, Senegal, invites adults and mature teenagers to join him for a “joyous feeling of unity and power.” 3-5pm. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St., Montclair. 973-744-6560. www.outpostintheburbs.org

Glen Ridge Choral Society Spring Concert Under the direction of Thomas Mustachio, the Glen Ridge Choral Society and orchestra will present Missa “O Pulchritudo” by Gian Carlo Menotti and various other vocal and instrumental works by Samuel Barber. 3pm. Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge. www.brownpapertickets.com. www.glenridgecong.org/Music/music.html (continued on page 46)

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Alice Paul: New Jersey’s Heroine for Equality Kristina Myers from the Alice Paul Institute will present this slide lecture. This program is sponsored by the West Essex Woman’s Club and funded by the Horizon Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Free. Registration required. 2pm. West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell. 973-226-5441. www.westcaldwell.bccls.org

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Jazz Brunch: Junior Mance Trio This luminous soprano, one of today’s most highly regarded performers and winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammys, returns to NJPAC in an evening of songs from Broadway and beyond. 3pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

Enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park. A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food, and more. Free. 11am-5pm Essex County Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center, Mill St., Entrance, Belleville. www.essexcherryblossom.com

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Jazz in the Loft: Charlie Apicella & Iron City Perform Guitarist Charlie Apicella is the leader of Iron City. His third CD, Big Boss, is his first on ZOHO Music and his debut as producer. He has been mentored in improvisation and composition by Yusef Lateef and Dave Stryker. 7pm. SOPAC, SOPAC Loft, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

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Pianist and composer Junior Mance is joined by bassist Hide Tanaka and violinist Michi Fuji in an afternoon of blues, bebop and more. 11am & 1pm. NJPAC, Dorthaan’s Place, NICO Kitchen + Bar, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

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Book Sale NJ Ballet fills the stage with familiar characters: Princess Aurora, the Handsome Prince, the wicked fairy Carabosse, Red Riding Hood, and the Enchanted Princess. With its colorful costumes and scenery, Sleeping Beauty is a splendid introduction to dance theatre for young children and grand entertainment for the whole family. 1& 4pm. bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Engelwood. 201-227-1030. www.bergenpac.org

Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Musical Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical, featuring book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book. Discover along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Ages 6 & up.10am. Paper Mill Playhouse, 2 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. 973-376-4343. www.papermill.org

Shop fiction and nonfiction hardcovers and paperbacks, CDs/DVDs and children’s books. Profits are used to buy materials and sponsor programs for the library. April 18, 9:30am-5:15pm and April 19, 1-4pm. Millburn Public Library, 200 Glen Ave., Millburn. 73-376-1006.

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The Josephsen’s office at 31 Harrison Avenue has been a pillar in West Caldwell since 1965 and the days of Dr. Roger Post, for whom Dr. Al took over in 1984 upon completing his residencies. Born and raised in town, it was a very natural transition for both Dr. Josephsens to practice locally. “Our West Essex area offers so many opportunities to give back to our community”, says Dr. Greg. “My dad served as the School Dentist here in town for decades and outside of the office, he has been coaching youth sports at a high level since the days that I played. Even today, he continues to coach travel basketball and American Legion Baseball programs. I look forward to continuing that tradition, too”, he added.

“There are so many changes coming at all of us so fast within health care and dentistry, from restorative materials and techniques to third party reimbursement and just about everything in between. One thing that I know will never change for my dad and me is the importance of preventive and interceptive care. Prevention is at the root of our philosophy and practice.” “This is a very exciting time to be practicing the art and science of dentistry,” Dr. Al continued, “but it can also be a confusing time for some folks, flooded by advertising and perhaps pressured by changes in their dental plans, or no insurance at all.” “We are very humbled by the generations of patients who entrust us with their care. The word ‘doctor’ comes from the word ‘educator.’ That’s what we do. We like to make friends and it is our privilege to help our patients decide the best care for each individual in order to maintain their teeth, health and smiles for a lifetime,” says Dr. Al. And that’s a goal they’ll never change.

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Special program for parents, youth sports coaches and trainers examining safety and health issues in youth sports. Panelists are Roman Oben, retired 12-year NFL veteran and current NFL Director of Youth and High School Football; John Gallucci, founder and president of JAG Therapy and medical coordinator for Major League Soccer; and Robb Rehberg, co-founder and executive director of Sport Safety International. 7-8:30pm. RSVP requested. Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, Campus of Montclair State University, 1Normal Ave., Montclair. 973-655-2378.

Culinary Club Interested in cooking, swapping recipies, and sharing food and fun with like minded individuals? Stop at 6:30pm and join the Culinary Club. Call for more information. Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove. 973-239-1447. www.cedargrovenj.org/library

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An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt

Two legendary singer-songwriters, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt share the stage, trading off songs and stories that have made them two of the most innovative voices in music over the past three decades. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Social Security Seminar Representatives from Cornerstone Financial Services will present a seminar where you will learn about savvy social security planning and how to maximize retirement income. Free. Registration required. 6:30pm. West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell. 973-226-5441. www.westcaldwell.bccls.org

Wednesday, April 22 Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis Supportive Services Speak with Lauryn Weinshank, LSW, from The Barnabas Health Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Comprehensive Care Center -- the only facility in the region offering a fullservice approach to MS under one roof. Free, register required. 2:45pm. Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute at Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. 973-322-5620. www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents

Every Wednesday Matinee “Hamlet”—Starring Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons and John Laurie. Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king. (1948, 155 minutes, B&W). 2pm. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500. www.montclairlibrary.org

Party for a Purpose to Benefit the Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas

Book Discussion Author Bernadette Elliott will read, sign and sell her debut novel Blunder Babe. Blunder Babe is a story about Bella Tumuche who decides now is the time to follow her dreams, so she starts with a simple goal: becoming a contestant on her favorite television show, Priced Wrong. Hilarity and chaos ensues. 6:30pm. Dr. JoAnn Giesenhaus, Core Chiropractic Wellness Center, 27 East Main St., Little Falls. 973-837-6677. www.chiropractictothecore.com

Party for a Purpose was created in memory of Vincent Tedesco, by his loving wife Janet Tedesco. This year’s event will honor Richard A. Michaelson, M.D., who is retiring having served as chief medical officer for oncology for Saint Barnabas Medical Center for two decades. The evening will celebrate his compassionate care, medical expertise and dedication to the Cancer Center and to all of his patients. 7pm. Valley Regency, 1129 Valley Rd., Clifton. 973-322-4331. www.tinyurl.com/PartyforPurpose

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The New Jersey Speakers Series, presented by Fairleigh Dickinson University, invites you to experience the ultimate in cultural engagement: diverse ideas and thought-provoking perspectives on a broad range of issues, from some of the best and brightest minds of our time. 8pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

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Little Women, The Broadway Musical This timeless captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love. Based on Louisa May Allcott’s life, Little Women, follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Thru April 25, 8pm. April26, 2pm. SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

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Luke Kempner’s one-man parody of America’s favorite British TV import features over 30 characters, blending celebrity visitors with well-known Downton Abbey favorites, as cultures clash and eras hilariously collide to help the cast save the estate from financial ruin - again. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

40th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala This year’s event pays tribute to The Honorable Thomas P. Giblin, New Jersey State Assemblyman for Legislative District 34, and Anthony Calandra, co-owner of Calandra Enterprises, Inc. Proceeds from the Presidential Scholarship Gala support student scholarships at Caldwell University. The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing immediately follow; black tie attire is optional. 6pm. Mayfair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange. 973-618-3204. E-mailbgorab@caldwell.edu

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Friday, April 24 Montclair Womens Club Lecture Jane Eliasof, the Administrative Director of the Montclair Historical Society, will describe some of the society’s recent changes and the role historical societies play in our modern world. Refreshments served. Montclair Womens Club, 82 Union St., Montclair. 73-783-6226.

Poetry Readings Caldwell University students will host readings by acclaimed poets. Held in conjunction with a service project in English Professor Mary Ann B. Miller’s Introduction to Poetry course in which students work approximately eight hours with published poets. Marcia Ivans 6:30-8pm.: April 24, Gerry LaFemina 3-5pm.; April 29, David Vincenti 6:30-8pm. Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. 973-226-2837. www.caldwellpl.org

Swinging with Simone’s Jersey Bounce Swing dancing to the hot sounds of the metro’s favorite swing band: Swingadelic. No partner needed and friendly for first timers. Complimentary swing dance lesson at 8:30 with Simone. Refreshments. 8:30-11:15pm. The Downtown Montclair Women’s Club, 82 Union St., Montclair. 973-7466631. www.swingingwithsimone.com

Composer, musician, author, satirist—Peter Schickele is internationally recognized as one of the most versatile artists in the field of music. It’s been 50 years since Professor Schickele unleashed P.D.Q. Bach on an unsuspecting musical public. Now, Professor Schickele reaches back across the decades to feature the crème de la crème of history’s most justifiably neglected composer. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Stop Kiss Production Written by Diana Son directed by Mark Liebert. The story begins in a New York apartment, with Callie running hopelessly late for an appointment. Sara, friend of a friend from out-of-town, stops by to drop off her cat. At their first meeting, the two women form a bond that neither expects. Their connection leads to unexpected joy and tragedy. Adult language and content. Runs thru May 9. Call for dates and times. Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Pl., Upper Montclair. 973-744-9752. www.studioplayhouse.org

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Cook-with-a-Book For students in the 4th, 5th & 6th grades. Each month we will discuss a selected book and “cook-up” something fun to eat. Selected books can be picked-up and borrowed at the Circulation Desk. Please read book prior to meeting. Registration is required. 3:30pm. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley. 973-667-0405. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

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Rising conductor Christoph König leads the NJSO in scores by Czech master Dvorák: his engaging Fifth Symphony—composed in a five-week burst of inspiration—and songful Romance, featuring young violinist Stefan Jackiw. 8pm. April 26, 3pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

Stone Temple Pilots is an American rock band from San Diego, California who’s hits include “Sex Type Thing,” “Plush” and “Creep.” 8pm. Wellmont Theater, 5Seymour St., Montclair. 973-783-9500. www.wellmonttheater.com/events

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Thrill to the bravura dancing of the comedic classic Don Quixote in celebration of NJ Ballet’s 56th year. 7pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

Miriam Shankman, instructor and certified Tai Chi therapist, will lead a free session of Tai Chi on World Tai Chi and Chi Kung Day. 10-11am. All are welcome. Verona Park, Bloomfield & Lakeside Aves., Verona. www.mir-yam.com

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Jackie Mason Performs Jackie Mason has been leaving sold-out crowds rolling in the aisles since the ‘60s. Audiences will love this “as Jewish as a Matzah Ball and salami” legend. 8pm. bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Engelwood. 201-227-1030. www.bergenpac.org

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The history of Caldwell’s business district comes to Bloomfield Avenue “the Big Road” in Caldwell in a fascinating outdoor historical photo exhibit. The public is invited to stroll the Avenue and view over 60 photos from the 1890’s -2000, of how downtown Caldwell looked over the last 125 years. A tour brochure will be available at shops along the Avenue. Runs through May 10. Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. www.caldwellmerchants.com

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Explore the rich cultural history of Nigeria and its vibrant present through portraits and magnificent textiles in the exhibition, “Royals & Regalia: Inside the Palaces of Nigeria’s Monarchs.” Enjoy traditional drumming, praise poems and dance performances throughout the day. Noon– 4:30pm. Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. 973-596-6550. www.newarkmuseum.org

Running 4 Answers sixth annual 5K race and 2-mile fun run/fitness walk will once again take place on the beautiful tree-lined, rolling hill streets of historic Essex Fells. The course is USATF-NJ certified and sanctioned. Also part of the GRAND PRIX series (500 points). The race is CHIP-TIMED. All proceeds benefit Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (www.curealz.org). 8:30am (rain or shine). For information, call Carolyn (973896-9263) or Barbara (973-477-4774) or email: info@running4answers.com Roseland Municipal Building, 19 Harrison Avenue, Roseland, www.running4answers.org

Dining Out Seaside Cooking Class Join chef Robyn Moore and participate in cooking a seaside spread. Menu includes: crab and brie bisque, roasted garlic crostini, shrimp and scallops en papillote with fresh oranges, baby spinach with spicy pine nuts and warm pancetta vinaigrette, chocolate cherry fondue with fruit and cream cheese pound cake dippers. 6:309:30pm. Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpke., Short Hills. 973-258-4009. www.kingsfoodmarkets.com

Look Great This SPRING!! Tommy James & the Shondells and Felix Cavaliere Perform A double bill of classic rock, featuring Tommy James ”Crimson and Clover” and “I Think We’re Alone Now” and Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals “Good Lovin’” and “People Got To Be Free”. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

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Lucinda’s Magical Yoga Adventure Children’s Author Betty Larrea will take you on a magical yoga adventure with Lucinda, as they pretend to ‘be’ the animals and characters they meet in the story. All they need is a little imagination and yoga to discover their connection to themselves, their bodies and the world around them. Join an interactive book-reading with Yoga poses, music, breathing and relaxation. Ages 2-9. 3pm. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500. www.montclairlibrary.org

Showers of Love Bridal Show As the front man of the Byrds, Roger McGuinn and his trademark 12-string Rickenbacker guitar pioneered folk-rock and, by extension, country-rock, influencing everyone from contemporaries like the Beatles to acolytes like Tom Petty and R.E.M. in the process. 7-10:30pm. Mt. Hebron Middle School Auditorium, 173 Bellevue Ave., Montclair. 973-7446560. www.outpostintheburbs.org

Doors open to the public at 1pm. Fashion Show beings at 2:30pm. Show concludes at 3:30pm. Bride’s with no venue arrive at 12:30pm for a more intimate meeting with The Women’s Club. The Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, 219 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge. www.rocktheaislebridal.com

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The Arc of Essex County provides educational and social services to nearly 1,500 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in more than 44 distinct programs. 5K race 9am, 2-mile walk,11:30am, Family Fun Fest. 12pm. Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave., Bloomfield. 973-535-1181 ext. 1224. www.runorwalk.org

Sunday, April 26 Berenstain Bears Live in “Family Matters: The Musical” A fun-filled musical based on Stan and Jan Berenstain’s popular book series that follows the hilarious misadventures of everyone’s favorite bear family. Ages 3-8. 1:30 & 4pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Join family teams, company teams and people walking with friends for a great cause: making a difference for real families right here in our community. Sign up and raise money to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. Registration: 8am. March: 9am. Brookdale Park, Watchung Ave & Broad St., Bloomfield. 973-882-0700. www. marchofdimes.org/newjersey/events

La Cinémathèque Film Club: Renowned Japanese Film Makers “The Ballad of Narayama” (1983) Shohei Imamura. Cinémathèque Film Club screenings feature classic films by renowned foreign filmmakers. The events are led by educator, artist, and filmmaker Gerard Amsellem who provides introductions and commentary in addition to leading post-screening discussions. SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

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In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the publication of Einstein’s “Theory of Relativity” and the Library’s 100th Anniversary, learn about the fascinating and complex life of this scientific genius and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Acted by Mark Simmons. Free. 2pm. West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell. 973-226-5441. www.westcaldwell.bccls.org

Summer Enrichment Program Open House Tour the facilities and get your questions answered. Fun activities including racing robots, playing Minecraft, seeing examples of work by students from last year and speaking with our teachers and counselors. Free admission. RSVP requested but not required. International Ivy Open House, 1345 Easton Ave., Somerset. www.iisummer.com/Events.html

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The Montclair Health Department holds free blood pressure screening. The screenings include a review of medication, diet and a referral to a physician if need be. 10am-Noon. PineRidge, 60 Glen Ridge Ave., Montclair. 973-509-4974.

Barbara Mccarthy Performance Dreams are only limited by the imagination so “Anything Goes”. This show will take you through shared experiences where you will surely find your dream. These songs, a dreamy tango and dreams of paradise are found in songs by Gershwin, Berlin, Brel and others. 7pm. Fairfield Library, 261 Holloywood Ave., Fairfield. 973-2273575.

Teen Crafting Club Teen crafters are invited to come share their crafting skills and stories. Bring a project with you to work on or use our supplies to start something new. No registration required. 3:15pm. Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley. 973-667-0405. www.nutleypubliclibrary.org

Miami String Quartet Performs This fabulous Miami String Quartet has established its place among the most widely respected quartets in America. Enjoy this program featuring gems of the string quartet repertoire by Haydn and Mendelssohn. 7:30pm. SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org

Wednesday, April 29 Women’s Awareness Day Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ presents Laura Schroff, best-selling author of “An Invisible Thread.” Schroff, a #1 New York Times best-selling author and keynote speaker. She encourages her audience to look for their own invisible thread connections and highlights the importance of opening up their eyes and hearts to opportunities where they can make a difference in the lives of others. 9:30am. Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus, 901 Route 10, Whippany. 973-929-3174. www.jfedgmw.org/wad

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Join chef Suzanne Lowery and participate in cooking this Caribbean inspired meal. Menu includes: grilled coconut shrimp with mango salsa, jerk chicken with lime crema, black beans and rice, jalapeno cucumber salad, grilled pineapple with macadamia crunch and vanilla ice cream. 6:30-9:30pm. Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Tpke., Short Hills. 973-258-4009. www.kingsfoodmarkets.com

Every Wednesday Matinee “MacBeth”—Starring Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan and Dan O’Herlihy. Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, this play tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. (1948, 89 minutes, B&W). 2pm. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. 973-744-0500. www.montclairlibrary.org

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Piano Concert Hirschhorn entertainer Carolyn Enger, lauded for sensitive, nuanced, and expressive piano technique will present a concert of classical music, e.g. Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms & Jewish-American & Israeli composers. Programs begin with lunch at 12:30 and program at 1pm. Call with your lunch order. Congregation B’nai Israel, 160 Millburn Ave., Millburn. 973-533-1809.

Outreach Services Representatives from the County Clerk’s Office will assist those interested in applying for passports and will also be on hand to administer notary oaths. Photos taken on site are $10.00. No senior cards will be issued. Passport renewals if eligible. 1-7pm. Cedar Grove Free Public Library, 1 Municipal Plz., Cedar Grove. 973-239-1447.

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NJSO: Zhang Conducts Mozart & Brahms Audience favorite Xian Zhang returns to the podium to lead the NJSO in a delectable program. Brahms’ heartfelt Double Concerto puts Concertmaster Eric Wyrick and Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz in the starring roles, while the NJSO winds shine in Strauss’ charming Serenade. Mozart’s 39th is one of his last and greatest symphonies; it gives voice to the composer’s deepest thoughts and emotions. 1:30pm. May 2, 8pm. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. 973-297-5828. www.njpac.org

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2Cellos Perform

Young cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser take their instruments to a new level by breaking the boundaries between vastly different genres of music. 2Cellos have no limits when it comes to performing live and are equally as impressive when playing Bach and Vivaldi as they are when rocking out AC/DC. 8pm. MAYO Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 971-539-8008. www.mayoarts.org

Open Meditation Night Join Inspirational Life Coach and Psychotherapist, Sue Waldman and experience how she uses guided visualization, reiki and Himalayan singing bowls to help you move deeply into a peaceful and relaxed state of mind. Meditation can help you relieve anxiety, obsessive thinking and improve your well being. This class is open for Men and Women. Registration required. 8:30-9-30pm. Sue Waldman’s satelite office, Calvary Lutheran Church, 23 S Prospect St., Verona. 973-857-HELP. www.Sue Waldman.com

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Garden Party Luncheon The VanVleck House & Gardens Plant Sale will kick off with the Garden Party Luncheon featuring Matthew Franklin, potted container designer extraordinaire. Guests will enjoy lunch amid the magnificent gardens and be first to shop our wonderful selection of plants. Featuring edible garden plants this year. 11:30 am. The Plant Sale will open to the public on May 1, 10 am-3pm, May 2, 9am-4pm, May 3, 11am-3pm, May 4, and May 7, 10am-2pm. 973-744-4752. Van Vleck House & Gardens. 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. 973-744-4752. www.vanvleck.org

A Rite of Spring Annual Herb Sale Visit the Montclair Historical Society’s site during the first weekend in May and see the unique herbs we have to offer for your garden. This year they are introducing a selection of heirloom vegetables in addition to herbs. Visit their website for the 2015 pre-order form and a list of new vegetables offered. Herb Sale Hours: 9am- 8pm; May 1, 9 am – 5pm; May 2, 9am– 3pm. 108 Orange Road, Montclair. Montclair Historical Society, The Crane House, 108 Orange Rd., Montclair. 973-744-1796. www.montclairhistorical.org The submission deadline for the next issue is April 9. E-mail submissions to: Calendar@VicinityMail.com

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Raising Fitness IQs by Training Smart and weight management in a safe and embracing atmosphere—they welcome you to your home away from home. “We are thrilled to accommodate everyone from dedicated athletes to those who are at all uncomfortable or intimidated by walking into a typical gym,” Hargrave explains. “We are a very friendly, family-oriented environment and offer a non-competitive, comfortable arena. We teach with expert technique with the goal to help everyone be the best they can be.” In addition to the group fitness classes, clients who are seeking a one-on-one approach can sign up for personal training sessions. Whether in a group setting or with a personal trainer, AthleticGenius provides the least stressful method to achieving lifetime fitness goals to clients in a very broad age range and fitness level. “We welcome beginners and our highly knowledgeable staff and state of the art equipment enable us to accommodate individuals who have not been training,” Hargrave says. “Perhaps they are out of shape, overweight or have injuries. Our experts are trained in proper techniques to guide this category of clientele to improved exercise ability. We also welcome all ages, from eight to over 80 years old. Our staff is qualified in training children and the elderly.” With such a wide range of clients, AthleticGenius realizes the importance of safe training. A client cannot reach personal lifetime fitness goals if he or she becomes injured during exercising. Hargrave strives to offer clients their best fitness experience without any pain. Holly Hargave

ell phones, computers, tablets. Everything you want or need right at your fingertips. The ability to access anything instantly has become the standard expectation and has permeated most aspects of our lives. Long-range goals: dedication, planning and execution to obtain are being rapidly replaced by instant gratification and short term promises. Holly Hargrave, CEO and founder of AthleticGenius in Montclair, however, realizes this approach in life does not correlate to wellness and fitness. “I was inspired to begin AthleticGenius due to my desire to help others achieve a healthy lifestyle,” she explains. “AthleticGenius is a lifestyle-driven fitness organization, not a quick fix or fast diet. At AthleticGenius we strive to offer a ‘way of life’ to our clientele for long-term results.” The new AthleticGenius Studio located in the former Luna Stage building on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, is staffed with certified fitness experts. AthleticGenius is not a gym…rather it is a “Studio” where they focus on providing their clientele with the ultimate “experience” in exercise. Strength conditioning, nutrition

“I have seen so many people get injured from inappropriate training that I wanted to offer a ‘safe’ and effective workout,” she says. “I wanted to teach people to train smart and to understand that pain does not equal results and clients do not have to risk injury to get an efficient workout. AthleticGenius is based on providing our clientele with the safest and most effective workout/training/ exercise session possible.” While enjoying the new location in a section of Montclair that includes restaurants, juice bars and shops, Hargrave will also be thinking about the future of AthleticGenius. It offers its vision of training smart and long-range lifestyle changes to the young, old and everyone in between who live beyond the town’s borders. “My goal is to expand AthleticGenius to other locations in the country to reach and help more communities achieve their fitness goal in a safe, efficient, welcoming and fun way.”

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Cooking with… Bill Hedge, Executive Chef, Kings Food Markets

By Teresa Akersten, Photos by Dan Epstein

ill Hedge, executive chef at Kings Food Markets, has just returned from a foodfocused trip to Cuba, where he visited many of the finest privately owned restaurants on the island country. The culinary and cultural tour included preparing an authentic Cuban pig roast with all the trimmings. Hedge admits he loves to travel and has driven across the country numerous times, sampling cuisine from the Carolinas, Texas, Florida and other states. He also “ate his way” through Paris with his wife on their honeymoon a few years back, and daydreams about future trips to Italy and Spain. But what Hedge looks forward to most is summer, when the avid fisherman rakes for clams in the bays and on the shores of Long Island every weekend through the fall. “I absolutely love shellfish,” says Hedge, who in part oversees all facets of research and development for the catering and food program at Kings. (He shares a Linguine with Grilled Clams & Pancetta recipe here.) “This recipe is a slightly different use of a backyard grill, allowing you to prepare a simple, yet delicious, seafood dish to use as a pasta side with a summer salad, or as the main event,” he says. Those who lack confidence when it comes to purchasing seafood should talk to their market’s seafood manager and tell him or her exactly what they are looking for, Hedge says. At Kings Food Markets Seafood Department, for example, home cooks are guided through the selection process with such simple, useful tips: “When selecting fresh fish and shellfish, always be sure to first look at the overall appearance of the fish,” Hedge explains. “Whole fish should appear firm with bright color, clear crisp eyes and have a clean, ocean-like aroma. When choosing shellfish, whether clams, oysters or mussels, always be sure the shells are closed tightly and smell fresh. Avoid any damaged or cracked shells.” The most important advice Hedge can give? Relax. “Cooking shellfish really is simple as long as you keep it simple, use ultra-fresh fish and keep yourself organized,” he says. As with all recipes, preparation is the key to success. Have the clams cleaned and prepped in aluminum ahead of time. You can also prepare the pancetta, garlic, red pepper flakes and herb sauce ahead of your guests’ arrival. Be sure to stage all other needs, such as a pot of salted preheated water, serving platters, utensils, etc., before you begin to cook and assemble the dish. The secret to the great flavor in this recipe, Hedge said, is the pancetta. “Everything tastes better with bacon on it, or in it.”

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Linguine with Grilled Clams & Pancetta, featuring Kings Stewed Tomatoes INGREDIENTS: 8 oz pancetta cut into ¼” dice ¼ cup + 2 T Kings organic extravirgin olive oil 1 cup Kings Stewed Tomatoes 2 cloves Kings organic garlic, minced 1-2 tsp hot red-pepper ﬂakes ¼ cup Kings organic fresh lemon juice with 1 tsp zest 1 sprig fresh Kings organic thyme 2 dozen Kings organic Little Neck Clams, scrubbed well to remove any excess sand 1 lb Kings organic dry linguine ½ cup chopped ﬂat-leaf Kings organic parsley One 13x9x2-inch disposable foil pan

DIRECTIONS: Pre-heat gas grill to high on one side and on the other side keep on low. Cook pancetta in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer cooked pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserving 2 T pancetta drippings, discarding the balance. Stir together ¼ cup olive oil, Kings Stewed Tomatoes, pancetta drippings, garlic, red-pepper ﬂakes, lemon juice and thyme sprig in foil pan and put on grill over low heat. Wrap clean clams in a foil packet by wrapping clams in a heavy duty foil and seal well, grill clams over high heat, until they open, 5-8 minutes.

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Carefully open foil packet (watch steam) transferring clams and juice to foil pan containing the olive oil, pancetta mix and being careful not to spill their juices. (Discard any clams that remain unopened after 8 minutes and thyme sprig.) Cook linguine in a pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving half cup of the pasta water. Transfer cooked linguine to a large serving bowl and toss cooked linguine with cooked pancetta, Stewed Tomatoes, parsley, lemon zest and contents of foil pan, add salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with 2 T olive oil. Add in pasta water if needed to help moisten pasta.

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624 Bloomfield Ave, Verona 973-239-0544 www.VeronaInn.com

CEDAR GROVE

LITTLE FALLS

Chengdu 1

Rare, The Steakhouse

89 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove 973-239-7726 www.chengdu1.com

Fine Mediterranean Cuisine

A traditional Chinese food restaurant that offers delivery, take out, and a large eat-in area.

LuNello

182 Stevens Ave, Cedar Grove • 973-8371660 www.LuNello.com Since LuNello opened in 1990, Chef Seger’s modern Italian flair mixed with traditional culinary skills has created a whirlwind of praise. Enticing presentation and courteous staff are integral to LuNello’s success. The elegant setting is the perfect compliment to the menu. Whether dining in the Dining Room or enjoying a cocktail in the handsome bar, LuNello works to create the ultimate experience. MCC, $EXP, LP

440 Main St, Little Falls • 973-256-6699 www.RareSTK.com Serving award winning steaks cooked to customers’ liking. Rare also serves an array of seafood, lamb, veal, poultry, fish, and pasta. Relax at the spacious bar before or after dinner. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7 with Tapas bar menu. Two rooms are available for private parties. RR, VP, MCC, $IN-$EXP, MN

Sefarat Mediterranean Cuisine

Private Party Room Available Call for Details

460 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange

973-669-3582

www.Sefarat.com Hours: Sunday -Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm Free Delivery • Free Parking

LIVINGSTON Anthony Marra’s Restaurant

FAIRFIELD

18 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston 973-992-8911

Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill

A good variety of old school Italian dishes with an atmosphere that is unique

118-124 Route 46 E, Fairfield 973-575-6500 www.CalandrasMedGrill.com

Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill is a family friendly restaurant offering Northern Italian dishes with a Mediterranean flair. The restaurant features an open kitchen, Tuscan themed dining room, lobby bar, outdoor seating in the spring and summer months, and fireside lobby dining in the winter months. Guests of the establishment will enjoy fresh homemade pasta, seafood, Mediterranean specialties, and authentic pizza from the stone deck wood-burning oven. Their enticing dessert tray is full of delicious pastries and desserts from Calandra’s Bakery. They offer live piano entertainment in the lobby on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Reservations are gladly taken for parties of two or more for lunch and dinner. ENT, OD, MCC, $MOD, LP, H, TO

Baumgart’s Café

4175 Town Center Way, Livingston 973-422-0955 www.baumgartscafe.com Offering a variety of delicacy from a multi-national menu, from sesame chicken, to pastrami, and homemade ice cream.

Eppes Essen of Livingston

105 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston 973-994-1120 A New York, Jewish-Style Deli & Restaurant offering home-style cooking.

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Il Vicolo Ristorante

Pizzetta Enoteca

62 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston • 973-740-2264 www.pizzetaUSA.com

Thavma Mediterranean Grill

Acasual, cool, hip place for young families seeking authentic thin crust pizza and fresh Italian dishes.

Strip House

113 S. Livingston Ave, Livingston • 973-740-0016 www.IlVicoloRestaurant.com Owners Jimmy and Benny take pride in using only the freshest ingredients in the preparation of innovative Italian cuisine. Combining the finest Old World recipes with nouvelle cooking techniques results in a cuisine that is fresh and exciting. The setting looks and feels like a home away from home with its beautifully appointed, yet still intimate dining room. Party available. LP, MCC, RR, $IN-$MOD, BYO

Lithos Estiatorio

405 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston • 973-758-1111 www.lithotsgreekrestaurant.com Offering fresh whole fish from the Mediterranean as well as many meat and poultry Greek dishes that will entice the palette of all culinary preferences.

6230 Town Center Way, 2nd Fl., Livingston 973-992-8999 • www.ThavmaGrill.com

550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, The Westminster Hotel, Livingston • 973-548-0050 www.StripHouseNewJersey.com With menu items including truffle creamed spinach, prime cuts of steak and Grade A beef, an extensive wine list and decadent desserts, the Strip House is the quintessential steak house.

Ritz Diner

72 East Mt. Pleasant Ave, Livingston 973-533-1213 • 973-533-6949

Nero’s Grille

618 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-994-1410 • www.neros.com An American steakhouse with an Italian accent. Fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere.

The “go to” diner in Essex County cited it’s consistency and fresh food as the main reason for their devoted fan base. There is something on the menu for everyone. Winning Best Diner in the 2011 and 2012 Best of Essex reader’s choice awards is a testament to their quality and popularity with local residents. MCC, $MOD, LP, H, TO

Thavma offers the very best of the Mediterranean by combining Greek and Middle Eastern specialties to create an unforgettable dining experience. All preparations and cooking are done fresh daily on the premises to give you the freshest seafood and grilled meat dishes. Lunch and dinner are served daily with takeout and limited delivery service for dinner only. Call for details. BYO, $MOD, ENT, OD, LP, NR, H, MCC, TO

MILLBURN Ms. Lin Chinese Cuisine

59 Main Street, Millburn• 973-912-8838 www.MsLinMillburn.com Ms. Lin Chinese Cuisine focus’s on delivering the best taste while providing the lowest cholesterol and trans fat and only using fresh ingredients. Open kitchen with a warm, friendly dining room. Convenient take-out and delivery for lunch and dinner and specializing in off-premise catering. BYO, $MOD, LP, NR, H, MCC, TO, D

MONTCLAIR Aozora

407 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair • 973-233-9400 www.aozorafusion.com Offering fresh, creative, high-quality sushi and European cuisine.

Bistro 18

18 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair • 973-233-0800 www.bistro18nj.com Featuring a new American cuisine with European & Asian influences.

Fricassee French Bistro

6 Park Street, Montclair • 973-744-2191 www.fricasseebistro.com An intimate French Bistro that embodies the essence of French cuisine and gives their own tasty interpretation of classic dishes.

Leone’s

19 S. Park Street, Montclair • 973-509-9077 www.leonesmontclair.com Offering distinctive Italian cuisine inspired by the every day family cooking.

Osteria Giotto

21-23 Midland Avenue, Montclair • 973-746-0111 www.Osteria-Giotto.com Osteria Giotto’s traditional Italian cuisine has delighted patrons’ palates with a menu that includes an array of delicious and authentic Italian soups, salads, entrees and desserts. Fresh pasta made daily and bread is baked daily on the premises.

Palazzo

11 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair • 973-746-6778 www.PalazzoNJ.com Enjoy classic Italian food prepared by proprieter/chef John Giglio in a their newly redesigned dining room. The atmosphere is fresh

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and modern in earth tones of terra cotta and wheat. Open 7 days a week and features live Jazz every Friday and Saturday nights. Wine bar/ BYO,ENT, H, LP, MCC, $MOD, SF, RR

Toast

UPPER MONTCLAIR

700 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair • 973-509-8099 www.toastmontclair.com

TS Ma Chinese Cuisine

Ruthies BBQ & Pizza

Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch staples with a twist, Toast is the perfect place to try new and exciting varieties of old favorites in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Try the Crab Cake Benedict or the Crab and Asparagus Omelet.

Serving American classics, their barbeque is seasoned with custom dry rub, then cooked low and slow over hickory or mesquite. On the weekends, they have live blues bands.

Uncle Moustache

Tiny Elephant

An intimate French Bistro that embodies the essence of French cuisine and gives their own tasty interpretation of classic dishes.

64 ½ Chestnut Street, Montclair • 973-509-1134 www.ruthiesbbq.com

701 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair • 973-233-9500 www.unclemomo.com

This restaurant adds a southern barbecue flavor to fine gourmet food, specializing in wood smoked ribs, chicken beef and other smoked meats.

T.S. Ma presents a menu that features top-notch Chinese fare that focuses on serving the freshest, healthiest, and most authentic Chinese cuisine available. They only cook with fresh vegetables and cholesterol and trans fat free canola oil. Three-time winner of Best Chinese Restaurant and Best Chinese Take-Out. They feature a warm dining room, as well as a website with online ordering and delivery. They specialize in catering for special occasions. BYO, MCC, $MOD, LP, H, TO

ORANGE

Upstairs Restaurant & Bar

The Wood Pit BBQ

108-110 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair • 973-954-4679 www.thewoodpit.com

54 Fairfield St, Montclair • 973-774-7252 www.tinyelephantmontclair.com This cozy café shares space with Watchung Booksellers. Tiny Elephant offers healthy and fresh breakfast, brunch and lunch menus and is now open weeknights for an early dinner. They are well known for their wonderful boutique bakery items and also offer complete catering services. Check their website for information about cooking classes and birthday parties. BYO, OD, SP, TO, MN,

199 Bellevue Ave, Upper Montclair • 973-509-8878 www.TSMAChineseCuisine.com

608 Valley Rd, Upper Montclair • 973-744-4144 www.upstairsmontclair.com

Star Tavern

400 High St., Orange • 973-675-3336 www.StarTavern.net

A restaurant offering modern American cuisine, a full bar, and an extensive liquor and wine list.

A traditional family favorite for delicious, thin crust pizza served in a lively and inviting atmosphere. TO, $IN-$MOD

Uptown 596

596 Valley Road, Upper Montclair • 973-744-0915 www.uptown596.com A restaurant offering brunch and dinner focuses on a fresh, local approach to cooking.

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Make your next dinner an experience worth remembering.

Scallion Pancake

Fresh, Healthy & Authentic DINE-IN

Pork Dumplings

DELIVERY • CATERING

Best Chinese Restaurant for 6 Consecutive Years

À LA CARTE DINING & FINE BRUNCH, LUNCH & LOBSTER DINNER BUFFETS 111 Prospect Avenue | West Orange, NJ 07052 | 973-731-2360 www.TheManorRestaurant.com

199 Bellevue Avenue • Upper Montclair • 973.509.8878 Order Online: www.TSMACC.com Open Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-10:30pm

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Heated Outdoor Dining

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Veggie Heaven

Pre-ordered meals packaged and ready to eat!

WEST CALDWELL

631 Valley Road, Upper Montclair • 973783-1088

A New Menu Every Week— 3 entrees and 3 sides to choose from. Check our website for this week’s menu.

Citrus

A restaurant specializing in Asian vegetarian dishes.

Authentic blends of Indian and Thai cuisine in a warmly adorned restaurant

VERONA Bella Gente Trattoria Ristorante

Ichiban

633 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona • 973239-4416 www.bellagentenj.com

Sharing space with Watchung Booksellers Hours: Tues-Fri 8-7, Sat & Sun 9-4

54 Fairfield St, Montclair • 973-774-7252 • tinyelephantmontclair.com

776 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell 973-808-7178

Provide a casual dining experience as well as a formal dining experience with a beautiful Mediterranean décor.

40 Clinton Rd, West Caldwell 973-287-6307 www.GennarosCucina.com

COMING SOON

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SINCE 1996

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B BYO Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30am-3pm

OPEN EASTER SUNDAY 1:00pm

Dinner: Tue-Sat 4pm-10pm, Sun: 3pm-9pm

113 South Livingston Ave, Livingston

973-740-0016

www.ilvicolorestaurant.com

Original Pancake House

817 Bloomfield Ave, West Caldwell 973-575-9161

624 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona • 973239-0544 www.VeronaInn.com

WEST ORANGE

Simply the best in bistro and pub fare including a selection of specialty burgers, tacos and potatoes (tots and fries) as well as more than 40 craft beers. Check the website for details of their daily specials—Football Sundays, Double Happy Hour & Kids Night on Monday, Monster Mug and Taco Night on Tuesdays, Half-Off Craft Beer on Wednesdays, Ladies Night on Thursday, Really Happy Fridays and Supersize Saturdays—to name a few. Their Facebook page will showcase what sports are being shown on their big screens. $IN-$MOD, ENT, SP

China Gourmet

468 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange 973-731-6411 www.chinagourmetwestorange.com A wonderful friendly atmosphere serving delicious authentic Chinese cuisine.

Due Amici Ristorante

450 Main Street, West Orange 973-669-0027 www.dueamicirestaurant.com A family owned Italian restaurant & catering serves authentic Italian dishes.

VERONA’S ORIGINAL #1 BAGEL SHOP 5 Time Gold Medal Winner!

Thank You to our customers for voting for us Best Bagels.

Rosanne & Frank Oldewurtel

Home of the Handmade Bagel

atters We’re So Much More than Bagels! Availa ble for Whether you’re planning a corporate event or Easter and family gathering let us cater your holiday party. Passover Party platters, bagel trays with all the toppings, and party subs available for delivery or pick-up.

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Chef Gennaro Romeo combines thirty years of experience with a passion for food to prepare authentic Italian family recipes daily. With exceptional cuisine at a great value, Gennaro’s Cucina provides the perfect casual atmosphere in a dining room reminiscent of an outdoor Italian bistro. BYO, D, LP, $IN-$EXP

652 Bloomfield Ave (Corner of Grove Ave) • Verona 973-857-9408 • www.VeronaBagels.com

(across from Livingston Cleaners)

This Japanese grill and Sushi bar uses only the freshest and highest quality seafood to prepare your meal.

Gennaro’s Cucina

Verona Inn

Bistro 23

555 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell 973-808-2288

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673 Bloomfield Ave • West Caldwell • 973-228-0848

SHRIMP & SCALLOPS

Pan-seared Jumbo sea scallops & Shrimp, Baby Organic Kale; Lemon Scented Orzo

Restaurant Guide Symbols BYO: Bring your own ENT: Entertainment as noted H: Handicapped accessible OD: Outdoor dining (in season) NR: No reservations accepted RR: R eservation required/suggested LP: Lot parking SP: Street parking

VP: Valet parking available MCC: Most credit cards accepted $IN: Inexpensive-$10 and under $MOD: Moderate $11 to $16 $EXP: Expensive-$17 and up TO: Take-out available D: Delivery available

Prices based on average entree price excluding beverages & gratuity.

Highlawn Pavilion

Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange 973-731-3463 • www.highlawn.com

Sefarat Mediterranean Cuisine 6230 Town Center Way Livingston, 2nd Floor

Characterized by panoramic views of the New York City skyline, Highlawn Pavilion on Eagle Rock Reservation offers scenic dining at its finest. The exceptional French-infused American fare is equally matched by the restaurant’s world-class service. Highlawn is increasingly becoming the venue of choice for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions. Live music is offered every Friday and Saturday in the Piano Room. $EXP, OD, RR, ENT, VP, MN

460 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange 973-669-3582 • www.safarat.com

The Manor

111 Prospect Ave, West Orange 973-731-2360 www.themanorrestaurant.com The Manor combines distinctive gourmet cuisine, superior service and a fabulous environment both inside and out to provide an exceptional experience for your special event or simply dinner with friends or family. H, RR, VP, MCC, $EXP,

• Local Delivery Service • Daily Lunch Specials • Weekly Dinner Special

Offering casual yet elegant dining featuring unsurpassed Mediterranean cuisine. The dishes are all made with the finest and freshest vegetables and meats; and the exotic Mediterranean desserts are made fresh daily on site. The perfect place to host large celebrations. BYO, LP, SP, MCC, TO

There’s Something for Everyone at CLOVERLEAF! BEER APPRECIATION NIGHT 1st Tuesday of every month—6pm to close

SuzyQue’s BBQ & Bar

34 South Valley Road, West Orange 973-736-7899 • www.suzyques.com

McLoone’s Boathouse

9 Cherry Lane, West Orange 862-252-7108 • www.mcloones.com Located within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, on the banks of the reservoir, showcasing spectacular views, they offer American cuisine that appeals to the entire family.

Wednesday is

This full service restaurant and bar uses a unique blend of southern BBQ that creates their own special delicacies. Using only the finest premium meats, slow smoked in state-of-the art smokers, with their own exclusive house blend of rubs made from scratch.

FAMILY NIGHT

Live Children’s Entertainment 6-8pm – 2014

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$3 Draft of the Week A different draft beer every Mon.-Thurs.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Señorita’s! Margarita & Food Specials All Day Long

“One of the TOP OVERALL for a combination of food, service, drinks, and ambiance.”

“Their Dos Amigos Margarita rocks anytime.”

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“Where Good Friends Meet” Since 1933 395 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell

973-226-9812 www.cloverleaftavern.com

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DIAMOND MINDS By Barry Farber

The CONFIDENCE Factor

f you want to accomplish great things, break into new business, get the attention of key people, and take yourself to greater levels of success, you’ll need unshakable confidence. This kind of confidence cannot be faked. So how do you create core confidence, no matter what obstacles you encounter? These two strategies will make a difference:

Are you comfortable with yourself? Think about whether you are operating from your core belief system. Are you following your true instincts, taking the actions your gut tells you are correct?

Barry Farber

You need to be well prepared to meet the challenges that will inevitably come our way when we begin any new project. And each action you take will contribute to your likely success—or failure. So it’s worth asking yourself some questions as you go along.

When you know who you are and what you believe in, you are in a powerful position. Most people don’t realize how powerful that makes them. For one thing, it means you’ll never have to stop in the middle of an important presentation, wondering what to say next or how to address a question. You say what you mean—and mean what you say.

How focused is your follow-up? Do you stop several times during the day and ask yourself, “What is the most productive use of your time right now?” Do you put your hearts and minds into everything you do? Do you take care of the details or fritter away your time and energy on senseless activities?

Where does hesitation come from? Why are we sometimes unsure? Because we don’t prepare enough, read enough, study enough, and work enough. Our strength comes more from knowing that we have put in the work and prepared for success than from what we learn from the actual preparation.

Think about it. Confidence is built by planting seeds for future opportunities and not becoming complacent when success comes along. As soon as we stop and coast for too long, our skills decay, and atrophy sets in.

Our hard work allows us to believe that we have earned the right to “core confidence.” And when I say “core confidence,” I am referring to the belief system and strength that lay deep within each of us. That core confidence will be tested as difficult situations arise. But it will prevail. Why?

1. Create confidence by continuous, thoughtful action.

People say that “success breeds success.” The reason? Success it the culmination of all the hard work that went before… and we’ve reached a high point. That inspires us and gives us the energy to keep building, keep working… and keep succeeding.

2. Make sure that your belief in who you are and the value of what you do is solid to the core. Don’t second-guess who you are and what you believe in. The goal is to improve who you are—not to try to be like someone else.

The English philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill once wrote, “One person with a belief is equal to a force of 99 who have only interest. One of the differences between people with interests and people with beliefs is that the people with deep-seated beliefs set goals and act on them.” Remember that the foundation of your character is built on preparation and action, coupled with the belief and passion for what you do. These are the building blocks of unshakable confidence.

Barry Farber consults with corporations, professional athletes and entertainers helping them market their products and gain access to new business. He’s the best-selling author of 12 books translated into 25 foreign languages with over one million copies sold. Barry is a monthly columnist for Inc magazine and the coinventor of the FoldzFlat® Pen. You can see him on QVC selling out unique and innovative inventions. He’s a featured guest on CNN, Fox, CNBC and hosted over 400 Radio and Television shows in New York City, Washington and on the Comcast Television Network. He currently hosts “Breakthrough with Barry Farber” with over 1.5 million listeners. Visit him at: www.barryfarber.com or email him at: barry@barryfarber.com

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“There are some materials that should be removed from our regular waste stream because of their hazardous nature. Our collection days provide our residents a place to properly and safely dispose of contaminants, protecting our precious environment for future generations. I encourage residents of all our communities to come out and participate.” – JOSEPH N. DIVINCENZO, JR.

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive, the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Essex County Utilities Authority Invite you to:

Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Essex County Computer & Electronics Recycling Day

Saturday, May 2—8:30am to 4pm 125 Fairview Ave, Cedar Grove (next to the Old Hospital Center)

Saturday, May 16—9am to 3pm 125 Fairview Ave, Cedar Grove (next to the Old Hospital Center)

Materials being collected at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day include pesticides and herbicides, automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, steering fluids, etc.), gasoline and kerosene, paint thinners and solvents, household cleaning fluids, oil based paints and stains, darkroom and photographic chemicals, car batteries, chemistry sets, driveway sealer, home fire extinguishers, barbecue type propane tanks, aerosol spray paints, pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts, Nicad and rechargeable batteries, and mercury and products containing mercury. We will not be accepting latex paint, unlabeled or unidentified materials, asbestos, regulated medical waste or infectious waste, commercial or industrial waste, empty containers, explosives, munitions, ordnance or reactive materials, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, and household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V).

Items being accepted at the Computer and Electronics Recycling Day are computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, telecom equipment, speakers, televisions, keyboards, main frames, VCRs, stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and cellular telephones. We will not be accepting smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.

Commercial and large quantity users may not drop off items. Essex County residents must provide proof of residency at the site. These programs are free and open to all Essex County residents. For more information, call the Essex County Utilities Authority at 973-792-9060 or visit www.ecuanj.com.

See a complete list of events at: www.essexcountynj.org

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