New Providence Firefighters Open Their Doors to Families

New Providence firefighters welcomed families to department headquarters on Saturday, October 10, for the annual open house held during Fire Prevention Month.

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November 2026

Scouts Collect Thanksgiving Donations November 21

The New Providence Boy Scouts and Community Service Association are teaming up again to collect food and monetary donations for New Providence families and the Starfish Food Pantry during the Thanksgiving season.

Natalie Pereira performs at the New Providence Memorial Library on November 8.

November 2026

Natalie Pereira Opens Library’s Fall Music Program

The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library open their fall music program featuring local singer-songwriters with a performance by Natalie Pereira on November 8 at 3 p.m. in the library’s Conti Room.

The William Paca Club hosts its first annual Children’s Candy Cane Hunt on December 5.

November 2026

A Sweet Start to the Holiday Season

The William Paca Club invites families to its first annual Children’s Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m., at 1 William Paca Place in New Providence.

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Guests celebrate at the DeCorso Community Center’s October 7 birthday extravaganza honoring New Providence residents in their 90s.

November 2026

Celebrating 90-Plus Years of Memories at DeCorso Community Center

More than 20 New Providence residents in their 90s were guests of honor at a birthday extravaganza October 7 at the DeCorso Community Center.

Scan to express interest in adult facilitator training.

November 2026

Imagine Trains Nearly 50 People to Support Neighbors Through Grief

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, trained nearly 50 community members, adult volunteers and local youth this summer to expand grief support resources across New Jersey.

Retired Colonel John Dwyer, in Revolutionary War militia dress, presents a program on New Jersey’s role in the war.

November 2026

Retired Colonel to Explore New Jersey’s Militia in the American Revolution

Retired Colonel John Dwyer will present “The New Jersey Militia in the American Revolution” on Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the Conti Room at New Providence Memorial Library.

Members of Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center’s leadership and care teams.

November 2026

Spring Grove Earns Quality Award

Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in New Providence has received the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award, a national recognition for its approach to resident care and organizational improvement.

The meeting included a presentation on senior scams and the police department’s Lockbox Program.

November 2026

Woman’s Club Opens 72nd Season with Safety and Sweet Treats

The Woman’s Club of Berkeley Heights opened its 72nd season with a mix of community safety information, conversation and ice cream at its September 15 Meet and Greet General Meeting.

Senior students at Chu’s Academy of Martial Arts develop their coaching skills while helping younger classmates prepare for testing.

November 2026

Young Martial Artists Step Up as Coaches at Chu’s Academy

Students at Chu’s Academy of Martial Arts in Gillette are learning that mastering a skill also means being able to teach it to someone else.

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