Please join us on Monday, November 26th for a general meeting of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association.

Valley Community Watch Meeting with the Mayor
Monday, November 26th at 7:30 pm
Hazel Avenue School gym

Mayor Parisi will be attending a special VCW meeting on Monday,  November26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm at Hazel Avenue School. He will be addressing the recent activity in Town over the past several months and what initiatives they are taking to address it.

Please take the time to join us!

In light of the anticipated inclement weather conditions and to ensure the safety of our members, the Valley Community Watch meeting scheduled for Monday, October 29th will be postponed until next week or as soon as the Mayor is available. We will follow-up with a new meeting date as soon as one is available.

Stay safe and look out for your neighbors.

Please join us on Monday, October 29th for a general meeting of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association.

Valley Community Watch Meeting with the Mayor
Monday, October 29th at 7:30 pm
Hazel Avenue School gym

Mayor Parisi will be attending a special VCW meeting on Monday October 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm at Hazel Avenue School. He will be addressing the recent activity in Town over the past several months and what initiatives they are taking to address it.

Please take the time to join us!

The Hazel Avenue School PTA is hosting their annual Plant Sale Event. All plants come directly from the grower. Prices will be comparable to local grocery and garden center prices. Consider supporting the school and beautifying your home.

Thursday, May 3th
3:00 – 5:00PM

Friday, May 4th
8:00 – 9:00AM & 3:00 – 5:00PM

The sale will have the most popular requested plants: flats of flowering annuals (begonia, impatiens, marigolds and petunias), vegetable flats, large geranium patio pots, herb pots, 4.5″ potted plants, gallon tomatoes and hanging baskets.

Proceeds from this year’s Spring Plant will help purchase a secure garden shed. The shed will be the home for a class set of garden tools, adult sized tools, hoses and supplies.

See their website for more details: Hazel Avenue School Rainbow Garden.

Illusionist Scott Drukker is bringing his wonderful magic show to Luna Stage! The show features live animals, lots of audience participation, and guaranteed fun for the whole family. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Two Shows Only!
Saturday May 5th at 11am and 2pm
Tickets: $10

Get tickets by phone (973) 395-5551, at lunastage.org or at the box office.
Luna Stage is located at 555 Valley Road.

THE PRESUMPTION OF GUILT: Race, Class, and Crime In America
Winner of the 2011 New York International Film Festival Award for Best Social Documentary

Directed by award-winning director Hafiz Farid and co-written by Mr. Farid and Shelley Grodner Seidenstein, the film is based on the best-selling book, The Presumption of Guilt by Charles J. Ogeltree. The screening will be followed by a discussion moderated by the film’s director and co-writer, Hafiz Farid.

Monday, April 23 at 7pm
Tickets: $10

Get tickets at lunastage.org, by phone (973) 395-5551 or at the box office.
Luna Stage is located at 555 Valley Road.

Please join us on Monday, April 16th for a general meeting of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association.

Hazel Ave. School gym
7:30PM

On the agenda for the meeting:

• Mayor Parisi will give us an update on what’s been going on in town and in our neighborhood and will answer any questions you may have.
• Parking Changes in the Neighborhood during Luna Stage performances

Get to know The Valley of Orange and West Orange. Join HANDS, Inc. for a free one-hour walking tour of the Valley Arts District. See some hidden gems and get a peek at the growing artist community and discover why we call it Hat City. Tours are led by team members, Pat Morrissy, Molly Rose Kaufman or Andrew Davlouros.

Tours are scheduled for:

Tuesdays: March 27th, April 10th, May 8th
6:00 – 7:00pm

Saturdays: April 7th, April 21st, May 19th
11:00 – 12pm

All tours will begin and end at Hat City Kitchen, 459 Valley Street, Orange, NJ

RSVP by phone (973) 678-3110 ext. 8 or email tour@handsinc.org

More info at www.handsinc.org

SuzyQue’s Barbeque (34 So.Valley Road) will be hosting the first West Orange Chamber of Commerce FREE community networking event.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
5:30-7:00pm

All Chamber of Commerce members, along with all community volunteers are invited to attend this informal-happy-hour-designed-social to stay better informed on the many projects & events happening around town.

The West Orange Chamber will use this first FREE platform style to recognize & honor the many PAL volunteers who have kept the PAL organization strong for 50 YEARS here in West Orange.

A new restaurant is set to open on Valley Rd. with a grand opening celebration Saturday. Mayor Parisi with officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony. Come out, enjoy some food and support business in the Valley.

Heritage Restaurant & Lounge
442 Valley Road
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Ribbon Cutting Celebration with Mayor Parisi @ 2pm

Heritage will be an African and Caribbean restaurant and lounge with food and music that can host special events or parties too.
www.heritagerestaurantusa.com