1. New Providence High School was named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School on Sept. 15. Nationwide, 304 schools were selected and just 14 of those schools are in New Jersey. Principal Paul Casarico and Supervisor of Guidance Scott Maciag were presented with a plaque on Monday night by the Board in recognition of the school's accomplishment. 2. Parents will receive a survey electronically asking how a "Pay-to-Participate" policy for extracurricular activities may affect their child’s participation. BOE member Adam Smith noted that putting such a policy in place could lower the tax levy and in …

1. There will be an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at Overlook Hospital, Center for Community Health, at 8:45 a.m. today. Located at 99 Beauvoir Pl. in Summit, meetings are held every Sunday morning and are open to all. 2. There will be an estate sale at 144 Country Club Rd. in Bedminster today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale to include: 2 Kenmore side-by-side Refrigerators, 1 Freezer Washing Machine and Drier, 2 Sit-to-Stand electric recliners by Best Chairs Co., retro bedroom furniture and much more. 3. Tomorrow, the New Providence Memorial Library is hosting play-shops for kids ages 3…

1. There will be a blood drive today at the New Providence Firehouse, located at 175 Floral Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by New Jersey Blood Services, this drive was organized by Krista Delia, 16, in memory of her grandfather, George B. Sloane. 2. Accomplished jazz vocalist Laura Hull returns to Ponte Vecchio, located at 535 Central Ave., tonight with her trio for an evening of American popular songs, jazz standards and obscure gems. The performance will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is no cover charge, but reservations are recommended. To make reservations, please call 908-464-4424…

1. The New Providence Farmers Market will be open today from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Municipal Center parking lot, located at 360 Elkwood Ave., rain or shine. 2. The New Providence Diversity Committee will meet tonight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room in the Municipal Center. All are welcome to attend. 3. The New Providence Senior Citizens Center is hosting a Luau today, noon to 3 p.m., at the center. The Luau will feature a catered lunch and entertainment, with a Hawaiian flare. The cost is $14. For more information, please call the center at 908-665-0046. 4. There will be a …

1. New Providence Memorial Library will screen the movie "An American Rhapsody" at 2 p.m. in the Conti Family Meeting Room. 2. The Summit Old Guard will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Municipal Center, located at 360 Elkwood Ave. 3. The NP Alliance will host its monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Murray Hill Inn, located at 535 Central Ave. The meeting will feature a discussion by John Bullock about the normal irreversible processes that take place as we age. The meeting is open to Summit area men over the age of 50. 4. There will be an Alcoholic Anonymous meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, and …

1. The New Providence Zoning Board will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Visit newprov.org to view the agenda. 2. New Providence Memorial Library will screen the kid's movie, "Rango" (PG), at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today. The screenings are free and open to all. 3. The NP Alliance will host their monthly meeting on tomorrow, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Murray Hill Inn. 4. The Springfield AAA office, located at 135 US Highway 22 in Springfield, will host a blood drive today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a gift from AAA. All are encouraged to donate, as blood supplies…

1. The Summit Farmers Market will be open today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maple Street and Deforest Avenue. All are welcome. 2. There will be an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting today, and every Sunday, at Overlook Hospital, Center for Community Health. The meeting is open to all and will begin at 8:45 a.m. 3. There will be a blood drive today at Holy Trinity Interparochial School, located at 336 1st Street in Westfield. The drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are encouraged to donate, as blood supplies in the area are dwindling. 4. There will be a Memorabilia & Collectibles Show (…

1. The Summit YMCA is hosting Family Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the YMCA facility, located at 67 Maple St. in Summit. The night will feature games, sports and special activities. This event is free and open to the community. For more information, please call 908-273-3330 or email sue.fieseler@thesay@org. 2. The Scotch Plains Library Summer Film Fest 2011 continues today at 11 a.m. with a screening of "The Secret in Their Eyes", Argentina, rated R. The film is set to run for 129 minutes.  All films shown in this series are from the library's collection and all have English sub-titles.  For more…

1. Today, there will be an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the Christ Church of Summit, located at 561 Springfield Avenue in Summit, beginning at 7:15 a.m. Meetings are held every Sunday morning for free, are non-smoking and handicap accessible. 2. There is a blood drive today at the Corpus Christi Parish, located at 234 Southern Blvd. in Chatham, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are encouraged to donate, as blood supplies in the area are limited. 3. The Union County Peace Council is holding it's 8th Annual Peace Arts Fair today from noon until 6 p.m. at Eastman Plaza Clock Park, located on North …

1. There will be a garage sale at 184 Passaic Street in New Providence today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items for sale to include kids toys, books, games, furniture and more. All are welcome. 2. Today, there is a moving sale at 159 Rutgers Avenue in Berkeley Heights from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items for sale to include furniture (couch, tables, lamps, chairs, TV stand, desk, Ethan Allen cabinet), wall art (prints, oil paintings, misc.), tools (mostly garden), garden decor, concrete garden animals and more. Please, no early birds. This sale is open to all. 3. Today, there is another moving sale at 962 …

1. If you're looking to venture out of the borough today, the Woodbridge Community Youth Players will present "Curtains" at the Hungarian American Club, located at 95 Port Reading Avenue in Woodbridge. This final performance will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, please call 732-602-8916 or visit www.woodbridgecommunityyouthplayers.org. 2. The Summit Playhouse presents "The Wizard of Oz" tonight, as well as August 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th, at 7:30 p.m. There are also matinee shows on July 31 and August 8 at 3 p.m. This theater is kid friendly, …

1. There will be a large moving sale today at 830 Long Hill Rd in Gillette from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale to include furniture (sleeper sofa and chair, TV cabinet, coffee tables, side tables, lamps, desks, mirrors, hope chest, trundle bed, bathroom vanity/storage), baseball cards, 15' trampoline and small trampoline (both with enclosures), CDs and much more. 2. Blood supplies continue to dwindle in our area. Help out by donating blood today at the Scotch Plains Donor Center, 2279 South Avenue in Scotch Plains. The drive, hosted by New Jersey Blood Services, will be open from 7:30 a.m. …

1. The final concert in "A Night Under The Stars" summer concert series will begin tonight in Centennial Park at 7:30 p.m., featuring the Tim Gillis Band. The series is presented by the New Providence Business and Professional Association and sponsored by Lassus Wherley Wealth Management, Creative Wallcoverings and Interiors, Prudential New Jersey Realtors, Braunschweiger Jewelers, Prestige Diner, and the New Providence Downtown Improvement District. 2. Before the concert begins at Centennial Park, a program for children will kick off the festivities at 6:30 p.m., featuring Rizzo's Reptiles. …

1. The New Providence Senior Citizens Center Club will meet from 11 to 12 p.m. today at the center. The topic will be announced at the meeting, with a free craft project to follow at 2 p.m. 2. The New Providence Farmers Market, presented by the New Providence Business and Professional Association, will be open today from 1 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, in the Municipal Center parking lot. 3. Summit Medical Group, located at 1 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights, is hosting a lecture entitled "Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children, Teens and Young Adults" at 7 p.m. tonight. This event is …

1. Contact information for the Borough's Public Health Nurse has recently changed. To reach the nurse, call 908-665-1400 and dial extension 241 once the automated message begins. Or, press 0 and ask to be connected to the nurse. 2. The borough council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Center. 3. United Methodist Church of New Providence will host a Re-Employment Seminar at 7:30 p.m. Topics vary each week. 4. The New Providence Memorial Library is screening the movie "Despicable Me," rated PG, at 2 p.m. today. 5. The Scotch Plains Library, located at 1927 Bartle Ave, is hosting a …

1. The Summit Farmers Market will be open today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maple Street and Deforest Avenue. 2. The Summit Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts will take place in Summit Downtown from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. The upscale event will be outdoors along Union Place, Bank Street and Beechwood Road. Participating exhibitors will include fine artists, photographers, glassmakers, woodworkers, jewelers, fiber artists, potters, and more. A variety of classical, jazz and contemporary music will also be performed in front of the train station on Union Place. This event is free and open to the …

1. There will be a large multi-family garage sale at 3 Warren Place in Murray Hill today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale to include tools, clothing, gadgets, books, CDs, DVDs, furniture, toys, home decor, household items, and much more. No early birds, please. 2. There will be a large garage sale at 39 Wedgewood Drive in Basking Ridge today from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Items for sale to include couches, kitchen items, furniture, double stroller and much more. 3. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will host a Union County Housing Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 40 W Jersey St. in …

1. There will be a large multi-family garage sale at 3 Warren Place in Murray Hill today and tomorrow, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale to include tools, clothing, gadgets, books, CDs, DVDs, furniture, toys, home decor, household items, and much more. No early birds, please. 2. All borough offices will close at 1 p.m. today, and every Friday through Labor Day. 3. There will be a large garage sale at 39 Wedgewood Drive in Basking Ridge today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Items for sale to include couches, kitchen items, furniture, double stroller and much more. 4. New Jersey Blood …

1. The New Providence Farmers Market will be open today from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Municipal Center, located 360 Elkwood Avenue. 2. The New Providence Memorial Library is hosting an Ebay Program at 7 p.m. tonight, where you can learn how to buy and sell items on Ebay. No registration is necessary and all are welcome. 3. The Diversity Committee will hold their monthly meeting tonight 7:30 - 9 p.m., in the third floor conference room in the Municipal Center. 4. The library will also screen "Gnomeo and Juliet," rated G., at 2 p.m. today. 5. Tomorrow, the Berkeley Heights and New Providence Shared …

1. New Providence Memorial Library is hosting "Wallaby Tales, Live Animal Show" today at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children age 5 and older are invited to attend and meet a variety of exotic animals. 2. The Board of Adjustment will meet at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Visit newprov.org to view the agenda. 3. United Methodist Church of New Providence will host a Re-Employment Seminar at 7:30 p.m. Topics vary each week. 4. Memorabilia celebrating the American Legion will be on display today at the New Providence Memorial Library, and every day through September 30. All are welcome. 5. Tomorrow, the…