Moving to South Orange in the Spring. What are some good sources to find out local SOMA happenings/events? I am not from NJ, so not familiar with local papers or websites. Stumbled onto this site. Everyone here has been so helpful so far. No wonder I picked this friendly town
This requires a subscription, but they do a great job of reporting on what's happening in the two towns and it's well worth it.You can get a monthly or annual subscription - perhaps get a monthly subscription to try it for a while.
This requires a subscription, but they do a great job of reporting on what's happening in the two towns and it's well worth it.You can get a monthly or annual subscription - perhaps get a monthly subscription to try it for a while.
Moving to South Orange in the Spring. What are some good sources to find out local SOMA happenings/events? I am not from NJ, so not familiar with local papers or websites. Stumbled onto this site. Everyone here has been so helpful so far. No wonder I picked this friendly town
Where are you coming from? Plenty of transplants here, quite a few of us from NYC, even many posters that have moved away and at least 2 fun posters who drop a line from Australia!
Monthly talks at the Maplewood Library, open to non members, but if you want to get your hands dirty, join and volunteer at the plant sale, holiday decorating, working at the herb garden etc. Cool competitions for those who want participate. My friend is very active and makes the most beautiful wreaths ever. If you decide to attend a meeting to get to know a few locals, I'll put you in touch with her.
If you want to cover yourself in pet hair, PM me and I can get you involved with fostering anything from kittens, pregnant felines, nursing moms and kittens, bottle babies, adult cats, or dogs. A couple of us do pet rescue in South Orange and Maplewood.
And if you want to get a taste of local politics there are Board of Trustee meetings open to the public at SOPAC (South Orange Performing Art Center). Residents have an opportunity to speak about issues during the open comment section.
If you are an artist, or just enjoy art, you can join us on the South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour where dozens of us open our home studios to the public for a weekend in the fall. Check this site to get a sampling of our work. https://studiotoursoma.com/
Also fun is the Historic Homes Tour.
Lots to do, lots of cool welcoming people.
And if you just want to rant about politics or discuss any topic under the sun, keep chatting with us here on MOL. Open all night.
Where are you coming from? Plenty of transplants here, quite a few of us from NYC, even many posters that have moved away and at least 2 fun posters who drop a line from Australia!
Moving from Manhattan. Had a house in the Catskills for many years until recently where I fell in love with birdwatching. Your birding thread brought me joy! All of your information was so helpful. We are closing on a house in SO in mid April and moving in at the end of June. I will stay on MOL in the meantime and plan to PM when we land in SO. Your suggestions were so up my alley it would be great to touch base.
SOMA Two Towns For All Ages sends out a monthly event calendar. Entries are geared to Maplewood and South Orange Seniors; but many are of interest to everyone. https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org to sign up and for additional information.
Moving to South Orange in the Spring. What are some good sources to find out local SOMA happenings/events? I am not from NJ, so not familiar with local papers or websites. Stumbled onto this site. Everyone here has been so helpful so far. No wonder I picked this friendly town![oh oh](https://montclair.worldwebs.com/assets/images/smileys/21.gif)