Event was at Morrow Methodist Church.
Saturday was the annual February Have a Heart Blood Drive hosted by The Maplewood Lions Club, in conjunction with the Maplewood Civic Association. The drive was at Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church.
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Community Coalition on Race co-hosted event at Morrow Church.
The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race, along with First Baptist Church of South Orange and Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church, co-hosted an interfaith observance and Volunteer Fair on Jan. 21 at Morrow Church in Maplewood. The event featured guest speaker Junius Williams, Director of the Abbott Leadership Institute at Rutgers, Newark and music from a jazz ensemble and the combined choirs of local churches. A Volunteer Fair and reception followed the observance.
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Power still out for much of town, clean up efforts will take weeks, Halloween is postponed.
Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca, along with the police, fire and DPW, provided an update to residents at a press conference on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Here are the highlights: Safety: Police Chief Robert Cimino said: “We don’t want people driving or walking around. Stay in the house.” Maplewood Police responded to 840 emergency calls in the last 24 hours; 443 of which were 911 calls. “Officer responded to over 240 locations requiring assistance,” Cimino said. “They worked in very challenging conditions, something I was very proud of.” There were numerous evacuations, and as of last night roughly 50 people were staying in the shelter at DeHart Community Center. The message: Do not go outside. Stay in your houses. “We are still …
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5:04 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I think Halloween festivities should move to the weekend or next week or until the power/downed wires are restored. It's too dangerous for our children! more ›
Nancy Gagnier
4:16 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Thanks for these wonderful photos that capture the day's event. And thanks to all the individuals and groups that made service to our community over the MLK weekend possible. Each year we hope to expand the volunteering/community service component of the Coalition on Race's MLK Celebration. If you or a group you participate in have an 'instant impact' project that residents can help with, or if … more ›