CHS Gathers for Support, Voter Registration, Sewing and Astrology for Kids

Patch has put together some things you need to know for Wednesday.

Columbia High School students are invited to come together as a community to talk about the vehicle accident that led to the deaths of Tamir Harry and Kevin Noel and the injuries of Rodney Lovius and Tashir Harry. A message on the South Orange-Maplewood School District website from Superintendent Brian G. Osborne says people will gather in the CHS cafeteria from 5-6:30 p.m. to talk and explore ways to support each other and the victims' families. For further details, contact the district at 973-762-5600.

Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Steve Lonegan were declared the unofficial victors of Tuesday's special Senate primary election—which means it's time to look toward the Oct. 16 special general election. If you weren't able to register for the primary and want to help choose which man will replace the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg on Capitol Hill, now's a good day to register. The deadline to do so is Wednesday, Sept. 25. If you wish to apply by mail for a mail-in ballot for the special polling, you must do so by Wednesday, Oct. 9. If you opt to apply in person for a mail-in ballot, the deadline is Oct. 15 at 3 p.m., and you must register at the Essex County Clerk’s office, 465 MLK Blvd in Newark. For more information, contact the clerk at 973-621-4921.

We're getting to the end of summer, which means parents have a bigger challenge of finding things for the kids to do. (Trust us, they want to get back to school as much as you want them to go!) You are in luck this Wednesday, because there are a number of activities to occupy the young ones. At 10:30 a.m., the Maplewood Public Library presents Sewing for Kids. Children between ages eight and 11 are invited to experience the creative approach to sewing taught by Crafty Katie from It's SEW Crafty. Word of warning: No sandals allowed—participants must wear closed-toe shoes to the sewing class. 

Now, if your kids aren't particularly crafty, no worries: At 7 p.m., the Maplewood Library offers Astrology for Kids. Children ages seven and up are invited to learn about themselves through exploring the 12 sun signs. Both the sewing and astrology classes are free. You must register for each in advance, but that's easily handled online. The library is located at 51 Baker St.