Community Events and Programs
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Monday, March 18 in West Milford
Camp Hope4th Annual Youth Leadership Retreat Application
Are you a high school student in Passaic County? Apply for the Youth Services Commission's Youth Leadership Retreat at Camp Hope! This FREE 3-day/3-night retreat will consist of fun outdoor recreation activities, deep discussions with your fellow students & retreat mentors, & workshops & presentations taught by experts from across the tri-state area.
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Monday, March 18 in Paterson
Oasis: A Haven for Women & ChildrenCarl's Kids Camp Counselor Applications
Oasis is now accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselor and Counselor-in-Training Position (Students Age 16-18).
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Monday, March 18 in Montclair
SMAPA StudioSMAPA Music & Movement
Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA) in partnership with Newark School for the Arts (NSA) is accepting registrations for the “Music and Movement” class for families with children ages 0-2!
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Monday, March 18 @ 12:30 PM in Paterson
Oasis -- rise and Shine Saturday Programs
Oasis: A Haven for Women and ChildrenIntroduction to Graphic Design
Unlock your creative potential in the dynamic world of graphic design with Oasis's 8-week course, Introduction to Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator. This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills needed to navigate Adobe Illustrator, a powerhouse in the graphic design industry.
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Tuesday, March 19 @ 5:30 PM
Alimentación Saludable Virtual
Únase al nuevo Destiny Family Success Center a través de Zoom este mes junto con Crossroads4Hope para obtener más información sobre el cáncer colorrectal.
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Tuesday, March 19 @ 5:30 PM
Healthy Eating Virtual
Join New Destiny Family Success Center via Zoom this month alongside Crossroads4Hope to learn more about Colorectal Cancer.
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Wednesday, March 20 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New JerseyWebinar: Effective Community Reintegration Post Brain Injury Virtual
This webinar will look at the challenges faced by individuals who have sustained a brain injury that may affect one's success in being able to integrate back into the community. We will dive into what encompasses community reintegration and its importance for individuals with brain injuries and their caregivers. Objectives of this webinar include identifying community reintegration activities, identifying challenges post brain injury that can affect one's ability to effectively reintegrate into the community, and identifying strategies for successful community integration activities. Presenter is Melissa Moyer, Health & Wellness Coordinator at the Opportunity Project.
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Wednesday, March 20 @ 5:00 PM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
The HeritageKarate Lesson for Kids
Calling all kids to join New Destiny Family Success Center for a fun afternoon of karate games! Please dress comfortably.
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Wednesday, March 20 @ 5:00 PM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
The HeritageLección de Karate para Niños
¡Llamando a todos los niños a unirse al New Destiny Family Success Center para una tarde divertida de juegos de kárate! Por favor vístase cómodamente.
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Wednesday, March 20 @ 5:30 PM in Hewitt
Highlands Family Success Center
Highlands Family Success CenterEmbrace the Joy of Parenting!
An active parenting group is starting soon! Active parenting will give you skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life and help your children achieve greater happiness and success. Open this to find out more!
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Thursday, March 21 @ 6:00 PM
DBT of South JerseyItalian American Culture: Bridging Tradition and Mental Health Virtual
Join our Italian American scholar, Samantha Pinto, for a 6 week journey exploring the unique intersection of Italian American culture and mental health, with a special focus on DBT Skills. Using the frame of Italian American/Italian Diaspora Studies, each week will integrate cultural values and traditions to explore the 4 DBT skills modules of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. While the content and curriculum of this series is oriented towards Italian American culture, this series is open to anyone interested. Individuals, mental health clinicians, researchers, and students are all encouraged to join!
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Saturday, March 23 @ 11:30 AM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
The HeritageAwakening the Entrepreneur in You!
Calling all women from our community to celebrate, embrace, and overall empower you with new skil sets!
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Saturday, March 23 @ 11:30 AM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
The Heritage¡Despertando al Emprendedor que Llevas Dentro!
¡Llamando a todas las mujeres de nuestra comunidad para celebrarlas, abrazarlas y, en general, empoderarlas con nuevas habilidades!
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Sunday, March 24 @ 3:00 PM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
RTJ Dream Center HubGo F.A.R. Fun, Games, Pizza, & Prizes
An afternoon of playing different games, having fun and winning prizes and pizza. All fathers and children are welcomed!
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Tuesday, March 26 @ 1:30 PM in Paterson
Reversing an Overdose
A training the trainer reversing an overdose class will be instructed by Elvis Rosado of the Department of Public Health. He will also give training on needle pick-up safety and response.
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Tuesday, March 26 @ 5:00 PM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
The HeritageLet's Make Banana Pudding!
Ms. Jennie invites you to kick off this Spring season with a fun in-person Banana Pudding recipe!
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Tuesday, March 26 @ 5:00 PM in Paterson
New Destiny Family Success Center
The Heritage¡Hagamos Pudín de Plátano!
¡La Sra. Jennie te invita a comenzar esta temporada de primavera con una divertida receta de pudín de plátano en persona!
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Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:30 PM
Preferred Behavioral Health GroupCOMPASS Academy Webinar: Navigating the Treatment Space Virtual
Join us for an informative and engaging free webinar for caregivers and educators. This webinar will provide information on how to navigate conversations with kids, boundary-setting, natural consequences, and positive reinforcement. The presenters will discuss when it's time to get help, the importance of family involvement in treatment, and matching treatment type to risk level. Don't miss it! This event is open to all New Jersey caregivers, including educators and mental health professionals.
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Thursday, March 28 @ 12:00 PM
New Destiny Family Success Center401K Planning Presentation Virtual
Join New Destiny Family Success Center to learn about the basics of 401K planning for a secure retirement.
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Thursday, March 28 @ 12:00 PM
New Destiny Family Success CenterPresentación de Planificación 401K Virtual
Únase al New Destiny Family Success Center para conocer los conceptos básicos de la planificación 401K para una jubilación segura.
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Wednesday, April 3 @ 5:30 PM
GentleCare TherapyNavigating Autism Workshop Series Virtual
Led by GentleCare's Senior Clinical Director, Dr. Casey Nottingham BCBA-D, this event series is designed to support parents of individuals with autism and those who work in or have an interest in the field of autism. This event is in-person and virtual.
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Friday, April 12 @ 10:00 AM in Newark
The WaterfrontRestoring Our Joy Retreat
Join Partnership for Maternal & Child Health for an empowering retreat for Black and Brown pregnant and new moms. Experience a supportive space where birthing individuals can gain knowledge, tools, and a sense of validation to advocate for their health and well-being. Let’s celebrate parenthood together!
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Friday, April 12 @ 12:00 PM
Maternal Health Innovation & Reproductive Health: Engaging Support People Virtual
Join Rutgers Project Echo's community chats to share resources, brainstorm solutions, for healthier families and feel empowered with the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for yourself and your loved ones.
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Saturday, April 13 @ 9:30 AM in Paterson
Eastside Park2nd Annual Black Maternal Health Awareness Joyful Walk
Welcoming all members from our community to join the Heathy Women Task Force Team for a joyful walk as we raise awareness on black maternal health disparities.
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Saturday, April 13 @ 9:30 AM in Paterson
Eastside Park2nd Anual "Caminata Alegre" de Concientización Sobre la Salud Materna Afroamericana
Damos la bienvenida a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad para que se unan al equipo del Grupo de Trabajo de Mujeres Saludables; para una caminata alegre mientras creamos conciencia sobre las disparidades maternas afroamericanas.
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Monday, April 15 @ 10:00 AM in Paterson
Calvary Baptist ChurchHealth Resource Fair Family Fun and Health Day
The Historic Calvary Baptist Church in partnership with Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center presents, Health Resource Fair. A day of family fun and health education for all to join!
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Tuesday, April 16 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New JerseyAphasia - A Loss of Language Not Intellect Virtual
Aphasia is a language disorder that can be caused by a brain injury such as a stroke, brain tumor, accident, or brain disease. Although it can affect one's ability to speak, read, and write, aphasia alone does not affect one's intellect. In this webinar, we will provide: An overview of aphasia; Tips for communicating with someone with aphasia; Information on programs and services offered through the Adler Aphasia Center.
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Monday, April 22 @ 5:00 PM
STEAMparkSTEMGirls Weekly Workshops Virtual
April 22-June 22
Afterschool STEM enrichment classes for 3rd to 8th-grade girls, that teach science, financial literacy, and learning to code at all levels. With supply kits mailed to students' homes and Chromebooks to borrow if needed, this is a full-year virtual program that helps students build skills that contribute to academic success while in small group classes with teachers and friends. Small tuition fee, or free to all who income qualify. -
Wednesday, April 24 @ 6:30 PM
Preferred Behavioral Health GroupCOMPASS Academy Webinar: Loneliness & Social Isolation: How to Foster Connection in Schools and the Community Virtual
Join us for an informative and engaging free webinar for caregivers and educators. This webinar will provide information on navigating conversations around loneliness and social isolation with kids. The presenters will discuss the double edged sword of social media and how it keeps people connected but also can increase social isolation, promoting connection to the school community, and fostering belonging in the larger community. Don't miss it! This event is open to all New Jersey caregivers, including educators and mental health professionals.
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Wednesday, May 29 @ 6:30 PM
Preferred Behavioral Health GroupCOMPASS Academy Webinar: Mental Health Awareness Month: Co-Occurring Disorders Virtual
Join us for an informative and engaging free webinar for caregivers and educators. This webinar will provide information on Mental Health Awareness Month and co-occurring disorders. The presenters will discuss the awareness of co-occurring disorders, what they are and why they are important, and treatment options for co-occurring disorders. Don't miss it! This event is open to all New Jersey caregivers, including educators and mental health professionals.
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Friday, June 7 @ 12:00 PM
Maternal Health Innovation & Reproductive Health: Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Virtual
Join Rutgers Project Echo's community chats to share resources, brainstorm solutions, for healthier families and feel empowered with the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for yourself and your loved ones.
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Wednesday, June 12 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New JerseyMild Traumatic Brain Injury - Evaluation and Management Virtual
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) can be a confusing topic for both professionals and survivors. How is it diagnosed, and what can one expect in terms of recovery and treatment? In this webinar, we will xplore the somewhat complicated definition of mTBI; Better understand how diagnosis is established via assessment; and discuss course of recovery and treatment.
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Friday, August 2 @ 12:00 PM
Maternal Health Innovation & Reproductive Health: What is New in the World of Contraceptives? Virtual
Join Rutgers Project Echo's community chats to share resources, brainstorm solutions, for healthier families and feel empowered with the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for yourself and your loved ones.
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Friday, August 16 @ 12:00 PM
Maternal Health Innovation & Reproductive Health: Risks Associated with Stillbirth Virtual
Join Rutgers Project Echo's community chats to share resources, brainstorm solutions, for healthier families and feel empowered with the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for yourself and your loved ones.