What’s New in Maplewood Village

SPRINGTIME IN THE VILLAGE

With spring comes the opportunity to take part in beautifying our downtown Village area and attend our outdoor shopping event – Maplewood Village’s Second Annual Spring Open Market. Check our upcoming events page for more details.

BIKE TO THE VILLAGE
Watch for new bike racks to be installed this June on Inwood Place, near the Bank of America. These Bike Racks are part of an ongoing program sponsored by the Maplewood Transportation Committee and the Village Alliance to create a more environmentally friendly Village, increase its accessibility and ease the parking situation. Thanks to the Bank of America for giving us permission to install these racks on their property.

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Thanks for Shopping and Dinning Locally!

Local Relief Efforts for Haiti

Local and National Relief Efforts for Haiti

There are many ways to help on a local level. Below you will find a list of some local and national opportunities for giving.

If you are sponsoring an event, or know of another local opportunity to help, please let us know.

Local Opportunities

• Kings, 159 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood, Kings will be collecting cash donations for the American Red Cross which can be added to your grocery bill upon check out.
• Columbia High School student organizations are banding together to collect donations for Partners In Health (www.PIH.org). Donations can be dropped in the main office or the library.
• Fusha Home Accents, 2 West South Orange Avenue 973.378-3330. Through the Yele Foundation, Wyclef Jean’s foundation, Fusha Home Accents (Claudinette Jean’s store) is collecting supplies and donations to aid victims. Please donate paper plates, cups, plastic utensils, napkins, large cooking pots and spoons, small bottled water (no gallons please), SOS pads, pencils, notebooks, masks, plastic gloves, latex/non-latex gloves, sheets and pillowcases, pillows, flashlights, diapers, sanitary napkins, and other medical supplies. Please make checks payable to: Yele Foundation, or visit the website to donate (www.yele.org).
• Eden Marketplace, 1 South Orange Avenue, 973.762.5900Clothing Drive: Please donate summer clothing and footwear for women, men and children. Also needed are diapers.Where: Collection boxes are located at each store entrance of Eden Marketplace. Collection time: Now through January 31, 2010; bring items anytime during Market hours Collecting for: New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Irvington, NJ
• The South Orange Police Benevolent Association is currently accepting donation items to be used in relief efforts for the earthquake in Haiti. The police station on South Orange Avenue is accepting donations 24/7 of: water, medical supplies, clothing, personal hygiene products and other non-perishables.

Charities

• American Red Cross – (http://american.redcross.org) The ARC is sending tarps, hygiene items and cooking sets for families and is helping the injured who may need blood. Thousands of local Red Cross volunteers are already aiding their fellow Haitians and ARC Disaster management specialists are scheduled to be on the ground soon.
• A list of organizations already based in Haiti and currently delivering service is available through InterAction or you can make a contribution through Global Impact’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and the funds will be given to agencies providing direct assistance.
• Convoy of Hope - (http://www.convoyofhope.org) Setting up an emergency command center just outside Port-au-Prince where food, water and supplies are being distributed.
• Direct Relief International - (http://www.directrelief.org) arranging an emergency airlift containing over $2 million in medicines and medical supplies that will depart on January 15.
• Doctors Without Borders - (http://doctorswithoutborders.org/)Currently treating people on the ground and will be operating an inflatable hospital.
• Save the Children - (http://www.savethechildren.org/)Has worked in Haiti for 25 years with 100 staff on the ground. Will be providing food, water, shelter and child-friendly spaces. Because Save the Children’s offices did not suffer the structural damage of other non-governmental organizations, other aid workers have taken refuge in the agency’s compound, where operations are being run out of offices and tents.
• A list of organizations already based in Haiti and currently delivering service is available through InterAction or you can make a contribution through Global Impact’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and the funds will be given to agencies providing direct assistance.

Dickens Villiage 2009

Dickens Village is back again this year – and better than ever. The festivities began this past Saturday. The houses have been refurbished and repainted. Thanks to the efforts of tireless community volunteers opening day was a success despite the cold and rainy weather. This coming Saturday 12/12 will bring live reindeer, strolling carolers, holiday readings and more. The Menorah Lighting is scheduled for Tuesday 12/15 at 6:15 PM. Additional events will be held on 12/19. Check out the complete schedule of events here:
http://www.maplewooddickensvillage.com/

Don’t miss this special Maplewood Holiday tradition!

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THANKS, WAYNE!

Welcome to Maplewood Village!

The Maplewood Village Alliance is a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing Maplewood Village as a focal point in the community, and as a vital retail and service destination for the area.  The Alliance works to make Maplewood Village an enjoyable shopping and entertainment experience by working with property and business owners and the local community with the goal of providing:

• A diverse mix of valued businesses
• A popular, safe community center
• An accessible, convenient shopping destination
• A unique, attractive place to shop

Maplewood Village in the October New Jersey Life Magazine!

Read about it  here.

Congratulations to the Village merchants on  New Jersey Magazine 2009 A-List!