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What's up South Orange! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Pirate legends are entering Seton Hall’s Hall of Fame in 2026?
• How South Orange-backed grants keep Seth Boyden’s beloved stepping legacy alive

Also on today's calendar: 🎄 Family Friendly Christmas Experience & Show 🎄 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of sun; windy, colder, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 26.
• Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seton Hall Athletics Tabs Six for Induction into Hall of Fame in 2026 - Seton Hall University Athletics (shupirates.com) — Seton Hall University in South Orange has named six standout Pirates for induction into its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame, spanning basketball, soccer, softball, and swimming. The honorees will be celebrated at a Feb. 21 enshrinement luncheon on campus, then recognized that evening at the men’s basketball game vs. Georgetown at Prudential Center.
   

• 6th Triumphant Stepping Residency at Seth Boyden Prompts ‘Tears of Pure Joy & Hope' (villagegreennj.com) — Seth Boyden School’s acclaimed stepping residency is thriving thanks in part to support from the Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood, the PTA, and local families. Fourth- and fifth-graders wowed a packed November audience with powerful, culturally rooted performances, joined by Columbia High School’s Infinite Step Team. Teachers say the program is transforming school culture, confidence, and community connections.
   

📸 Around South Orange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Orange

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• 🎄 Family Friendly Christmas Experience & Show 🎄
  The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 🎁 Family Friendly Christmas Experience & Show 🎁
  The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• ❄️ Family Friendly Christmas Experience & Show ❄️
  The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winter Registration: Majorettes, Cheer & Sorority
  Virtual Information Provided,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• JR De Guzman
  Bergen Performing Arts Center , 30 N Van Brunt St , Englewood
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Santa at The Co-Lab!
  The Co-Lab at South Orange , 57 S Orange Ave , South Orange Village
  9:00 am
• Free Family Christmas Concert
  South Orange-Vailsburg United Methodist Church, 150 So. Orange Ave., So. Orange Orange
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Auburn Tigers at Seton Hall Pirates Women's Basketball
  Walsh Gymnasium , 400 S Orange Ave , South Orange Village
  1:00 pm
• Maplewood Glee Club presents The Merriest! Songs of Comfort and Joy
  St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church , 767 Prospect St , Maplewood
  3:00 pm
• SO Jewish Comedy Night
  South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) , One SOPAC Way , South Orange Village
  7:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Community Relations Committee Meeting
  South Orange Village, NJ Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Walk, Bike, Ride South Orange Committee Meeting
  South Orange Village, NJ Calendar
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ✨ Looking ahead to 2026?
  Start the new semester on the right foot! Our Learning Built to Last program helps your child determine what type of learner they are and helps them… (Nextdoor Academy Heights)

• GDI Integrated SV J posted a job opening for Janitorial & Custodian in South Orange. Apply here.
• Seton Hall University posted a job opening for Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology in South Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

• Four Scouts From Troop 5 Maplewood Earn Eagle Scout Award (villagegreennj.com)

Irvington

• Irvington Daily Buzz: Dec. 9, 2025 (jerseybee.org)
• Santa makes grand appearance in Irvington (essexnewsdaily.com)
• N.J. wrestling tournament tracker: Schedule & results for every major event, 2025-26 (nj.com)

East Orange

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-- The Patch AM Team

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