November 2026
New Providence Firefighters Open Their Doors to Families
New Providence firefighters welcomed families to department headquarters on Saturday, October 10, for the annual open house held during Fire Prevention Month.
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November 2026
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November 2026
Scouts Collect Thanksgiving Donations November 21
The New Providence Boy Scouts and Community Service Association are teaming up again to collect food and monetary donations for New Providence families and the Starfish Food Pantry during the Thanksgiving season.
November 2026
Natalie Pereira Opens Library’s Fall Music Program
The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library open their fall music program featuring local singer-songwriters with a performance by Natalie Pereira on November 8 at 3 p.m. in the library’s Conti Room.
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November 2026
A Sweet Start to the Holiday Season
The William Paca Club invites families to its first annual Children’s Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m., at 1 William Paca Place in New Providence.
November 2026
Celebrating 90-Plus Years of Memories at DeCorso Community Center
More than 20 New Providence residents in their 90s were guests of honor at a birthday extravaganza October 7 at the DeCorso Community Center.
November 2026
Imagine Trains Nearly 50 People to Support Neighbors Through Grief
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, trained nearly 50 community members, adult volunteers and local youth this summer to expand grief support resources across New Jersey.
November 2026
Retired Colonel to Explore New Jersey’s Militia in the American Revolution
Retired Colonel John Dwyer will present “The New Jersey Militia in the American Revolution” on Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the Conti Room at New Providence Memorial Library.
November 2026
Spring Grove Earns Quality Award
Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in New Providence has received the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award, a national recognition for its approach to resident care and organizational improvement.
November 2026
Woman’s Club Opens 72nd Season with Safety and Sweet Treats
The Woman’s Club of Berkeley Heights opened its 72nd season with a mix of community safety information, conversation and ice cream at its September 15 Meet and Greet General Meeting.
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November 2026
Young Martial Artists Step Up as Coaches at Chu’s Academy
Students at Chu’s Academy of Martial Arts in Gillette are learning that mastering a skill also means being able to teach it to someone else.
November 2026
Youth Chorus Brings Local Voices to Times Square
One hundred New Jersey Youth Chorus singers took their talents to Times Square October 10, performing alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in a celebration of music, soccer and community.
November 2026
Clyde Paul Agency Volunteers Bring Comfort to Organ Donor Families
Employees of Clyde Paul Agency, Inc. recently gathered at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence to support families of deceased organ and tissue donors through its Wrapped in Love program.
November 2026
Students Create Paterson Anthem
Wharton Arts' Paterson Music Project has premiered *Life in the Silk City*, an original song and music video created by more than 150 young musicians from across Paterson. Wharton Arts, which has locations in Berkeley Heights and New Providence, operates the Paterson Music Project as a music-education program centered on community learning and youth development.
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November 2026
November at New Providence Memorial Library
New Providence Memorial Library’s November calendar offers live music, local history, author conversations, book discussions, games and creative activities.
November 2026
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
November 2026
Santa Claus Shop Marks 60 Years of Holiday Giving
A holiday tradition that began in 1966 continues this December as Summit’s Santa Claus Shop marks its 60th year of providing complimentary holiday shopping for local families in need.
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November 2026
The Women of Congress Bring History to Life at Trailside
An all-female cast will bring the debate over American independence to the stage when Union County presents “The Women of Congress 1776” on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside.
November 2026
Union County Artists Earn State Art Show Honors
Thirteen Union County artists received awards in the 60th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, led by Cranford’s Janet DeMaio, whose drawing, “MLK, Jr.,” earned Best of Show in the non-professional division.
November 2026
Union County Awards Nearly $24,000 for Local History Projects
Historic sites and organizations across Union County are receiving nearly $24,000 in grants to support projects commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
November 2026
OLD GUARD ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SPEAKERS
Artificial intelligence, prehistoric wildlife and New Jersey’s colonial taverns are among the topics on the Summit Area Old Guard’s November schedule.
November 2026
Give Blood This Fall
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.
November 2026
November at DeCorso Community Center
The DeCorso Community Center, 15 East Fourth Street, New Providence, offers programs for residents ages 55 and older. Most are free; some require advance registration or an RSVP. Call 908-665-0046 for participation information, including eligibility for residents of neighboring towns.