Politics & Government
South Orange's Busy Saturday
Saturday, 9/11, offers residents opportunities to mingle, learn

Saturday, September 11, offers South Orange residents several opportunties to come together. The Village is sponsoring both a free Health Fair and a Newcomers Day, which are open to all residents. Events take place at Baird Center. In addition, the South Orange Public Library invites residents to remember the events of 9/11 with a program of events.
Health Fair, 10-2, Events include:
- Screenings
- Blood Pressure - Hearing - Vision - Blood Glucose (fasting required)
Spinal - Prostate - Skin Cancer - Oral Cancer - Education
- Cancer - Dental
- For Homes
- Free Smoke Alarms - Free Radon Test Kits (limited supply)
Free Electrical Safety Table - For Kids
- Coloring Books - Face Painting
Educational Handouts - Children's Identification Kits - Participants Include: Total Hearing Screening Care - NJ Eye Institute - Blood Center of NJ - S Orange Rescue Squad - S Orange Chiropractic Center - PSE&G - Seton Hall University School of Nursing and Division of Volunteer Efforts - Spa Lady of South Orange - Lions Club - East Orange WIC - Saint Michael's Medical Center - Essex County Rape Care Center - Masons of New Jersey - Pediatrician - Dentist - Nutritionist - Dermatologist
- Newcomer Activities, 1 – 3, include:
- Live music and kite flying
- Meet Village Officials and Staff, as well as representatives from Civic Organizations, Committee, Board, and Program Representatives who will supply information about Village Services.
- For more information, call the Baird Community Center at 973-378-7754, ext. 1
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September 11th Commemoration
Words & Images - 9 am – 5 pm
Commemorative Readings: 9-10 am (coffee/rolls served) and 4-5 pm
Bring something to read aloud, choose from library selections, or come to listen.
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