Enjoy an easy walk or bike ride at your own pace with your children through the Hilltop Reservation on Saturday, May 19 at 10 am. The route is
approximately 1.5 miles long on pavement and gravel roadways. Families with small children should allow about 1 hour for a leisurely ride and exploring.
Bikes with training wheels are welcome. Start riding any time after 9:45 am. Read more …
Clay in the hands of true artists takes on unique form in the work of exhibitors attending this year’s Fine Art and Crafts at Verona Park show in Essex County’s lovely Verona Park on May 19-20. Rain or shine, from 10 am to 5 pm each day, the show brings to Verona, NJ the creations of 140 fine artists, fine crafters and photographers. Read more …
Overlooking Verona Lake and Park, the Cook Homestead has been a steadfast sentinel marking the passage of time since 1884. The Verona Historical Society invites you to join them on Saturday, May 12 from 2-5 p.m. as they host a very special open house in the Carpenter Gothic-style residence. Robert Williams will be on hand to give tours and there will be historical displays. Read more …
As home gardeners gear up to begin their outdoor planting season in the next week, United Way of Northern New Jersey is asking them to Plant-A-Row of vegetables and herbs to help area families experiencing food insecurity.
During the summer months when food pantries and soup kitchens traditionally experience a drop in food donations, United Way Pantry Partners is seeking help from home gardeners to bolster access to healthy, fresh foods at area food pantries and soup kitchens. Read more …
The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona installed and welcomed its newest
members and the 2012-13 executive board on April 11. Read more …
For the first time the Verona Municipal Alliance Committee (VMAC) is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior at Verona High School to be used towards the cost of education at an accredited two or four year college or university. VMAC provides educational programming and prevention outreach to the citizens of Verona. It’s mission is to provide information on alcohol tobacco and other drug abuse prevention, as well as health lifestyle choices to all members of the Verona community. Read more …
