Section: Events
Verona Inn Opens
Whether you’re a first- or third-generation Verona resident, chances are you’ve either been to or heard of the Verona Inn. A landmark in town since 1947, and originally owned by Verona residents Al and Jean Sandin, it’s familiar to residents in Verona and the surrounding towns. The Verona Inn of 2012 though is quite different [...]
Historical Society Show & Tell
Do you have a hidden treasure in your attic? On Tuesday, April 3, the Verona Historical Society is hosting its annual “Show and Tell” program where you get to show off–and learn more–about your antiques and collectibles. It can be an item from Verona’s past, an old favorite, or newly acquired antique or collectable. Stories [...]
County Sets Cherry Blossom Events
Mother Nature has caused many trees to bloom early this year, but Essex County will hold the 36th Annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Brook Park next month. The festival begins Saturday, April 7, with the Cherry Blossom Challenge Bicycle Race and runs through on Sunday, April 22, with Bloomfest, a day-long event of [...]
Lobby For Art
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. is inviting local artists and arts organizations to attend a free workshop on arts advocacy on Wednesday, March 28. The “Art Matters” workshop will be led by Anne Marie Miller, executive director of ArtPride New Jersey. It will be held at the South Orange Performing Arts Center at [...]
Prout To Speak On Green Burials
Bob Prout, the owner of the solar-powered Prout Funeral Home in Verona, is going to be speaking on natural burials at the Garden State Greenfest this Friday and Saturday. Prout will give a short history of the natural burial movement in the U.S. and talk about ways to achieve a greener funeral, from choosing a [...]
Leukemia Fundraiser Next Tuesday
O’Neil’s Restaurant & Pub will host an event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s TEAM in Training on Tuesday, March 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is being organized by the Drost-Walshe family of Verona and will be open to the public and friends of the Drost-Walshe family. O’Neil’s will generously donate [...]
Presbyterian Church Fish & Chips Dinner
The First Presbyterian Church of Verona, located at 10 Fairview Avenue, is hosting its annual Fish and Chips dinner on Friday, April 13. The cost of this popular event is $15. for a full portion or $10 for a half portion dinner with a choice entrée of fish or chicken. The food is once again [...]
Watercolor Pouring Workshop
Verona teacher and president of the NJ Water Color Society, Ann C. Taylor, will lead an all-day workshop on March 31 on the techniques of watercolor pouring to add a more luminous, spontaneous and fluid effect to paintings. The class is for intermediate to advanced watercolorists and will be held at the Village Studio Workshop [...]
Poker Fundraiser For Junior Wrestling
The Verona Junior Wrestling program will be holding its annual poker fundraiser on Saturday, March 31, at the St. George Church Hall in Little Falls. The event will run from 6 p.m. to midnight, and it costs $75 per person to play, which includes poker chips, a buffet dinner, dessert, beer and soft drinks. Or [...]
T-Shirts To Support Swanstrom Fundraiser
This Sunday March 11, Pam Garcia will be hosting a “cut-a-thon” at her business, Portray Salon, in memory of Kellie Swanstrom, who died in February. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Haircuts will be $20, and red extensions will be $15. But even if you don’t need a cut or a [...]