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 Message from the Executive Director,
Nancy Gagnier
The end of the year is always an exciting time at the Coalition: we celebrate Coalition Month throughout October, host our annual dinner, the Two Towns Sing-ins and the Pre-school Open House. On October 27th we had the special privilege of being given the Regional Equity Achievement Award by Plansmart NJ, which lauded the Coalition for being "a robust example of how mixed-income, racially diverse communities can thrive, demonstrating regional equity at the community level." For the full article, click here.
Each November we send out our Annual Appeal to raise funds for upcoming programming. And we are working on exciting, new programs for 2011! Look for your letter in the mail or go right to our website to donate now.
Two new Integration Through the Arts programs are coming up in 2011-the first is a theater event for families that combines Dr. Suess stories and opera to present the value of racial inclusiveness and the second is a set of photography workshops that focus on capturing the photographer's experience of integration in our towns, ending in a community-wide photography show. Look for details on all 2011 winter and early spring programs on our website in January.
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Annual Pre-School Open House
is This Wednesday
Wednesday, November 10 from 7-8:30pm
 This annual free Pre-School Open House is an early measure to help close the minority academic achievement gap. Join us at the Columbia High School Cafeteria, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood. There will be representatives from more than 20 pre-school and child-care agencies, along with a Kindergarten Readiness Presentation.
For all the details, click here.
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Two Towns Sing-ins Community
Gathering This Sunday
Sunday, November 14 @ 3pm
This Sunday, November 14 @ 3pm stop by the Congregation Beth El, 222 Irvington Avenue in South Orange. Sing-in participants will share what they have learned and the professional guest composers will showcase their talent at our annual Two-Towns Sing-in Community Gathering. Attendees may even get an opportunity to sing along on a selection or two! Community Sing-in is followed by a reception.
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2010 Annual Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 15 @ 7pm
The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race cordially invites all volunteers and contributors to join together for our 12th annual Coalition Holiday Party. Join us on December 15, 2010, 7:00 pm at Coda Kitchen and Bar, 177 Maplewood Avenue in Maplewood for dinner. The cost is $25 per person. RSVP by December 12th by calling our office at 973-761-6116 or sending an email to info@twotowns.org. |
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"Celebrating Integration" Annual
Dinner a Success
 The Coalition kicked off Coalition Month with Celebrating Integration; Creating Communities of Choice , our annual benefit that brings together residents and civic leaders for an evening of music, dinner, dancing and conversation in support of the Coalition's vision of an integrated community. Attendees enjoyed wonderful food and drinks while listening to the beautiful tone and sound of trumpet man Bruno Lee, guest soloist and Coalition Trustee. This year our Special Guest Speaker was NJ Attorney General Paula Dow. Click here to see a list of all our supporters who helped make this event a success.
For all the details, click here.
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Report to the Community
Brings in New Volunteers
Over 40 residents of South Orange and Maplewood gathered at the South Orange Library last month to hear the Community Coalition's Report to the Community. After a presentation by Program Director Audrey Rowe on the importance of integration to the strength of our towns, each of the Coalition's committees presented what they have worked on and accomplished over the last year and what plans they have for the future.
For all the details, click here. |
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Coalition Trustees Participate in Green Day
 Community Coalition trustees and volunteers hosted an information table at the 4th annual Green Day Fair at Memorial Park on Saturday, October 9th. They talked to community members about our goal to promote racial integration and inclusion in government, civic, and business organizations and about our upcoming community events.
For all the details, click here.
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Volunteer,
Become a Trustee Board Member, and/or
Tell Us About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We have all types of volunteer opportunities, from single, short projects, to occasional office help, to regular committee participation. Are you a professional or talented amateur graphics designer? Do you like to plan events or work on fundraisers? carry a camera around town? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, we want you.
We are also looking for new people to join our established and experienced board. We continue to be a vital voice in intentional integration and we are looking for new Trustees to share in our on-going quest to build a racially integrated community.
Did you personally meet or march with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Do you know anyone in South Orange/Maplewood who did? We would love to hear your/their personal story as part of our 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
Click to visit the Committees page on our website to find out what each of our committees is working on. If you support the Coalition's efforts to create true integration in our Two Towns, please call the office at 973-761-6116 or email us at info@twotowns.org and VOLUNTEER!
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