Diversity Committee of New Providence Hosts 1st Annual Dinner

On the cool fall evening of Nov. 12, more than thirty people gathered at the to enjoy the 1st Annual Diversity Dinner, hosted by the Diversity Committee of New Providence.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for the attendees to share different ethnic, cultural and national cuisine, and to develop new friendships with other folks in town. The scrumptious fare brought by those in attendance featured appetizers, entrees, salads and desserts from India, Poland, Italy, Korea, Ireland and the U.S., to name a few.

The event was made extra special by a few students from the band that provided the musical entertainment for the evening.

Harb Nayar, Chairman of the Diversity Committee, delivered a wonderful presentation that described the Committee’s mission and plans for future programs that would embrace and feature the diversity within New Providence.

Numerous people in attendance took the opportunity to speak about their personal journey to the United States from their homeland.  It was interesting to note that while the group was diverse, the journey most had were fairly similar.

The Diversity Committee of New Providence is a volunteer group of New Providence citizens that are appointed by the mayor on an annual basis. The Committee holds monthly meetings that are open to the public at 7:30 p.m., every 3rd Wednesday of the month on the 3rd floor of the New Providence .  New members are encouraged to join at any time and learn about the exciting events planned for this year.

Further information about the Diversity Committee can be obtained by going to its website at www.newprov.org/DiversityHome.cfm