In the Vicinity

Summit Luminary Fund Reaches a New Record O ver the holiday season, the Summit Luminary Fund reached a new record, raising over $96,000 for nine local charities. Luminaries lined 152 streets in Summit on Christmas Eve. “This was accomplished through the combined efforts of over 170 volunteer captains who handed out fliers, assembled the orders of luminaries and delivered them to their neighbors. Five area leaders, Meg Ahern, John Blomfield, Francie Cho, Pam Kuhn and Linda Massengill organized and directed the assembly process in their garages.” reports Barbara Romano, President of the fund. She is also grateful for the $10,000 donation toward luminary supplies from Karen Schneider and Lois Schneider Realtor.

The money raised was distributed to the following charities: ABC Area Baby Center; Bridges’ Summit School Supply Drive; Christ Child Society Layette Program; Family Promise of Union County; SAGE eldercare Spend A Day; SHIP Summit Helping Its People; Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad; and Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Overlook Hospital.

Millburn’s Opportunity Project Educates About Brain Injury Awareness M arch is Brain Injury Awareness month, and Millburn’s Opportunity Project is holding awareness and prevention programs about brain injury, recovery and prevention all month long.

Did you know?

• Over 1.5 million Americans sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year.

• More than 5 million Americans live with long-term disabilities as a result of brain injury and millions more suffer from the residual effects of less severe TBIs.

• A TBI can have lasting effects. These effects could include impaired memory, coordination, vision, hearing and emotional functioning.

The Opportunity Project reminds everyone that brain injuries do not discriminate; prevention is the only cure. For more information about the month-long events and raffle prizes offered, visit www.opportunityproject.org.

The Opportunity Project Clubhouse 60 East Willow Street, Millburn | 973-921-1000

Artist Lisa Palombo to Debut “Secretariat” Collection L ocal artist Lisa Palombo recently announced a new collection that honors the beloved horse Secretariat. “Secretariat: A Horse of a Different Color” will debut at the Secretariat 50th Birthday Celebration at Meadow Event Park in Virginia on March 28.

The Meadow Event Park, Secretariat’s place of birth, will be the epicenter of the official celebration honoring the immortal champion’s 50th birthday and his enduring legacy. The Secretariat Birthday Celebration has become an honored tradition for Big Red fans who gather together to enjoy many festivities held in the Meadow’s historic and pastoral setting. Lisa will have a special exhibit of her spectacular Secretariat paintings on display.

Night at the Museum: Beer, Bourbon & Blackjack

Our House Foundation, a nonprofit based in New Providence which has services throughout six counties in NJ, will hold their second annual Night at the Museum: Beer, Bourbon and Blackjack event on March 20 from 7-11pm at The Morris Museum in Morristown. Attendees will enjoy food provided by The Food Architects, casino games through WOW Entertainment and great auction and prizes.

According to Cathy Colford, VP of Development for Our House Foundation, the event last year created quite the buzz and raised over $95,000 in support of the Our House programs and services, which are provided to more than 300 individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout the state. “We are so excited to host this event again this year,” states Colford, “the energy and generosity from this event is indescribable. We hope that community members will come out for a fun evening by which they will learn more about our mission while supporting the population we serve.”

Tickets and sponsorships are available through https://OurHouse2020.givesmart.com. For more information or questions please contact Dawn K. Knill, CFRE at 908-464-8008 ext. 172 or dknill@ourhousenj.org.

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