Garage Sale Extravaganza

Do you have treasures you no longer need? Would you like to discover great deals without leaving the neighborhood? The Midland Park NA is encouraging its members and non members to join us for a neighborhood garage sale.

Details
Date : Saturday October 10th
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
Maplewood requires a permit for $10
Forms are due by Friday October 9th

We would also like to make a donation to the Children's Room at Hilton Library. If you would like to donate a portion of your proceeds to this cause, please let me know.

Lastly, let me know if you would like to participate so that we can better market the event.

Save the Date - Candidates Forum October 15th

Come participate at the next Candidates Forum on October 15th at 7:30pm. Details to follow. This event is sponsored by the Hilton NA.

Hilton Neighborhood Association September Meeting

The Hilton Neighborhood Association's September 17th meeting in DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Avenue will feature Township Committee members Fred Profeta and Kathy Leventhal who will explain the Township's recent Sustainability Grant and how it might benefit residents. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM. Also, Dr. Barbara Velazquez will provide information about the exciting Visions of a Better World Conference to be held at Jubilee Hall, Seton Hall University on Sat., Oct. 10 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The HNA's annual garden award winners will be announced. The meeting is open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Refreshments will be served. For further information, contact 973-761-4672 or cabms@aol.com.

What a fantastic BBQ

Thank you for all who attended our summer BBQ today. It was so nice to relax and get to know our neighbors a little bit better. If anyone has ideas for our next event, please let me know.

Jennifer

Hilton Library celebrates 50 years on Springfield Avenue

Bring the entire family out to the Hilton Library at 1688 Springfield Avenue this Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 4 pm. Events include storytelling, crafts, dance and a hula hoop contest. Food and beverage will be available!

Midland Boulevard Arch Fixed!

Our lovely arch at the end of Midland Boulevard (at Summit Avenue) has been repaired. A huge thank you to the town of Maplewood. Once we plant flowers, it will be even more lovely.

Gardening Event at the Maplewood Library so informative

A huge thank you to the Maplewood Garden Club for hosting a beginner's gardening seminar last evening at the Maplewood Library. The presenters brought their knowledge and love of gardening to the event and it showed!

I encourage everyone to consider a Garden Club membership which only costs $15, but gets you a years worth of meetings, good eats and contact with local gardeners with expertise in all areas.

The Garden Club will be hosting it's annual plant sale Mother's Day weekend. It is held at the Maplewood Pool and is a fantastic opportunity to support this organization which in turn pours the money back to the community.

Topics included how to approach landscaping your yard, composting, container gardening and creating raised beds. The gardeners had multiple handouts, free plant clippings, magazines and more.

Also, if you are considering composting in your yard and would like an enclosed composter, the Department of Public Works in Maplewood is selling units for $50. This is a great price.