Mayor & Council of New Providence, NJ

Mayor's Message - Spring/Summer 2008

Dear Residents:

Welcome to Spring and Summer 2008 in New Providence! We have put together a number of programs and activities to keep families busy. Our programs are designed to enrich and enhance the lives of New Providence residents from toddlers to seniors via Recreation, Senior Center, Municipal Alliance, and community events.

For Spring 2008, the Community Activities Department is offering programs, such as:

 New Providence 5K Race: This family event will take place on May 10 and raise funds for the New Providence Rescue Squad. In addition to a 5K Run/Walk course, there will also be Sprout Sprints and a One Mile Fun Run. There will be prizes awarded for all races. Local businesses will be on site to provide food and other goodies. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and fitness.

 Performing Arts Productions: On May 9 & 10, “Dear Edwina, Jr” will be performed by the Musical Theatre Workshop class. Recreation dance and acting classes will showcase their talents on May 17 in the Municipal Gym. Their performances were the culmination of a year of classes, and several of the numbers went on the road to the Senior Center in June to perform for local seniors.

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For Summer 2008, the action does not stop:

 The New Providence Business and Professional Association (NPBPA) is proud to sponsor the very popular Farmer’s Market, which takes place on Wednesdays and will begin on June 18 and run through October 29. The Farmers Market offers Jersey Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and seafood to area residents. This market was extremely well received and well attended by the community last year. We anticipate another successful season this year.

 For the entire community, there is the return of the Summer Concert Series “A Night Under the Starts” at Centennial Park. Every Thursday night starting on July 12, the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. rain or shine. And back by popular demand, each concert is preceded by a kids program at 6:30 p.m. Check our website for more information as the summer approaches.

 The Recreation Department is offering a number of fun summer programs for kids:

o Summer Playgrounds

o Swimming Instruction

o Tennis Camp

o Camp Lincoln

o Music & Art Program

o Summer Enrichment Academy

o Art, Computer and Sports Camps

For more information and registration forms on the Summer Recreation programs log onto www.newprov.org/recreation.

 The Senior Center is offering NEW classes that are FREE to seniors. No experience required. Classes include:

o Acting Class

o Learn to Draw Portraits

o Introduction to Watercolors

o Introduction of Painting with Acrylics

 Lastly, more exciting news for New Providence is the addition of lights to the tennis courts! Adults and kids may enjoy exercise and fun in the cooler evenings by playing tennis under the lights from 6:00-10:00 p.m. through October. Membership information may be found at www.newprov.org/recreation.

I hope to see many of you out and about town enjoying a concert at Centennial Park, playing a game of tennis, taking a walk through downtown, or splashing about in the Community Pool. We are striving to improve the quality of life for every member of the community!

Sincerely,

Mayor John Thoms