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If you value our community's culture of integration, support the Coalition's work with a tax-deductible gift. Go to Donate Now on line or send a check to the address below.
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516 Prospect St.
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-761-6116
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Message from the Executive Director, Nancy Gagnier
I write to you in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and on the morning after the Nor'easter. It's hard to fathom that we had four inches of snow when we've barely recovered from the storm. The trustees and the staff of the Coalition hope that you have come through this time safe and sound. For those who have experienced loss and damage, we wish you a swift recovery.
So many people and so many local groups came together throughout our towns to offer help and to support those without power, or worse, with damaged homes. If you have a story to share about neighbors helping neighbors, a special volunteer who really stepped up during this trying time, or a local group (church, synagogue, service organization, etc.) that offered aid, please share it with us. We will post some of those special accounts on our website and in a future Enewsletter. Send us an email at info@twotowns.org -we would love to hear from you.
Now that we're back on the power grid, we have a few Coalition updates for November and December. We hope you will join us in one of our upcoming events!
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Pre-school Open House
The Annual Pre-School Open House-sponsored by the Schools Committee-will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00 pm in the CHS Cafeteria. This is a perfect opportunity for parents to learn about area preschools and child-care options. The evening opens with a brief presentation by South Mountain Elementary School Principal, Tina Lehn, on the importance of kindergarten readiness and how to choose the best preschool experience for your individual child. Free and open to the public. Click here for some online resources about choosing a quality preschool collected by the Coalition's Schools Committee. |
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Holiday Party 
We invite all volunteers, contributors, and anyone interested in learning more about the Coalition to join together for our thirteenth annual Coalition Holiday Party. Join us for the good food and warm atmosphere of Giorgio's (52 Vose Avenue, South Orange) and for conversation with fellow residents who love our towns! Date: December 13, 2012, 7:00 pm. The cost for dinner, dessert and drinks is $25. Please email us at info@twotowns.org by Monday, December 10th to reserve your place. |
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Fall Forum Postponed
Sandy sidetracked our Fall Forum, Sustainable Integration Solutions, which was to be held the day after the storm. Stay tuned...we are working on a new date for this important community conversation.
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Annual Appeal
It's that time of year when we ask all of our supporters to make a contribution so that we can continue to grow as one of the most successfully integrated communities in the nation-a place where families of all backgrounds can feel welcomed and included. Your contribution today will help ensure that our towns remain communities of choice, where people of all races feel at home and are working together toward common goals. Click here to donate on line or mail a check to our office at the address to the left in Contact Us. THANKS! |
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Annual Dinner: A Testament to integration in SOMA
It's hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago over 110 people were dining and dancing at the SOPAC Loft on a crisp autumn evening to celebrate integration in our towns and to honor two wonderful community volunteers, Charlie Bibbins and Rev. Terry Richardson. Read more about the event and take a look at the pictures. |
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Two Towns Sing-Along
Local residents gathered at the Burgdorff Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 28 to sing their personal favorites ranging from "Bye Bye Miss American Pie" to "R-E-S-P-E-C-T", and they also played a round of Community Coalition Bingo as a fun way to get to know neighbors from different backgrounds including race, religious affiliation and childhood origins. Thanks to the Puffin Foundation for supporting this event and all our 2012 Integration through the Arts programming! |
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Volunteer Options Tailored to Your Life Style! Are you a working parent? Student? Retiree? No matter what your circumstance, we have opportunities that can work for you, including one-time events. No matter what talents or little time you have, we could really use your help. We have a pressing need right now for a WordPress web page designer to change our home page slide show and expand our calendar function. If you can help or know someone who can, please contact us. If you would like to learn more about our committees, Click here to visit our committee pages and find out what each of our committees is working on. You can complete a Contact Form, call us at 973-761-6116 or email us at info@twotowns.org to let us know how you would like to help. Contact us today!
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