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Ability Beyond to host annual gala, other Danbury area highlights Greg Marku FacebookTwitterEmail 2of3 The Rev. Whitney Altopp (c) of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is flanked by Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray and Rabbi David Reiner of Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties. The three form the leadership of the Ridgefield Clergy Assocation./Show MoreShow Less 3of3 Ability Beyond announces ‘Gala & Beyond’ Ability Beyond, a nonprofit headquartered in Bethel and Chappaqu...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for April 14) The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp (AECDC) Central Jersey Diaper Bank is collecting baby clothing sizes newborn-2T, diapers and books. Donations can be picked up if within Middlesex County. Volunteers from the Rutgers School of Nursing will arrive between 10 a.m. and noon on the day indicated.   At this time, no shoes, equipment, toys, etc. can be collected.     With local gardeners getting ready to start their spring plantings, ...

To honor Earth Month and localize the climate crisis, Evanston Public Library is hosting several community climate activism events in April, according to a Tuesday news release.  EPL is partnering with the city’s Office of Sustainability, Citizens’ Greener Evanston and several other organizations as part of its Climate Resilient Communities Series.  On Earth Day, April 22, the library will host a community discussion on waste prevention and a “Lunch-and-Learn” event centered on sustai...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 17) The Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse team will hold a clothing drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at Bicentennial Park near the baseball diamond, 176 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. New or gently used clean men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; shoes; purses; belts; bed and bath linens’ cleaned stuffed animals; bicycles; and baby strollers will be accepted. No pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliances or household items will be a...

BU Libraries talks sustainable living in panel discussion "Simply Sustainable: Resources and Strategies for Living a More Sustainable Life, One Step at a Time" discussed importance of practicing sustainable living for the betterment of the environment March 15, 2021 It’s hard not to worry about climate change when the weather jumps from warm and sunny, to cold and snowy, every other day here in Binghamton. If you want to start taking individual actions to help the environment, it can feel ove...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 10) Pet licenses are required by March 31 to avoid late fee. Helmetta will hold a rabies clinic from 6-8 p.m. March 23 at 51 Main St., Helmetta.   The Monroe Township Police Department created a new Facebook page and Instagram account in 2020. In an effort to reach more residents, the department created a new Twitter account at www.twitter.com/MonroePoliceNJ The department’s Instagram account is www.instagram.com/MonroePoliceNJ/ For more info...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   ROCKINGHAM — An introduction to Grace Farm and its new CSA program will be the focus of a special Zoom program by the Rockingham Library on Thursday at 7 p.m. In early 2019, Grace Mooney purchased her home and four acres of land in Athens. In 2020, she tilled up about half an acre of her back yard and installed a 50x14 caterpillar tunnel to help with season extension and summer tomatoes and peppers. She’s currently building the infr...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 3)   The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 9 via Zoom. Current club projects and activities will be discussed as they relate to helping the community and opportunities for future gatherings. Anyone interested in learning more about the club’s activities or to participate in the virtual meeting should contact Laura at 732-254- 5742 or Joyce at 732-822-8989.     The East Brunswick Public School Dis...

K-State Libraries receives grant to support programs about climate change K-State librarians Carol Sevin and Ellen R. Urton have received a $1,000 grant from Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change, an initiative of the American Library Association that will help libraries engage their communities in programs and conversations on the climate crisis. Resilient Communities strives to raise awareness and provide accurate information about the climate change crisis to the public ...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for Feb. 3)   New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will hold blood drives during American Heart Month. Blood donations are needed for many types of patients including heart patients, cancer patients, trauma victims and many others. The Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold blood drives from 1-7 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 16 at the post hall, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Appointments are strongly suggested. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allo...