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Hometown Heroes 2023

Linden High School Navy Junior Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (NJROTC) students had the opportunity to celebrate the Veterans at the City of Linden’s Hometown Heroes Program held on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The Linden High School NJROTC unit was established in 1986 and originally had approximately 90 cadets in the first years of its establishment. Currently, the Linden High School NJROTC has an impressive number of about 480 cadets enrolled in the program.

  • Click here to view the event photo gallery.
  • Click here for a detailed description of the November 12, 2023 Hometown Heroes event.

Hometown Heroes 2023

Linden High School Navy Junior Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (NJROTC) students had the opportunity to celebrate the Veterans at the City of Linden’s Hometown Heroes Program held on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The Linden High School NJROTC unit was established in 1986 and originally had approximately 90 cadets in the first years of its establishment. Currently, the Linden High School NJROTC has an impressive number of about 480 cadets enrolled in the program.

  • View the event photos in the gallery above.
  • Click here for a detailed description of the November 12, 2023 Hometown Heroes event.

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Board of Health and the Linden Public Library, in partnership with Super Health Pharmacy are providing a Covid-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinic.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations.
  • When: Monday, November 27, 2023 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm.
  • Where: Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
  • How: No appointment neccessary. Walk-ins welcome. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Linden Health Department at 908-474-8409.

Double Dutch

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite third through eighth graders to join Double Dutch.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

  • Who: Third through eighth grade.
  • What: Double Dutch is a creative and challenging sport. It’s a great source of exercise using 2-4 ropes. Jumping can improve heart health, balance and rhythm. Individuals will learn basics turning techniques, fancy trick movements and speed jumping. We invite you to have fun and challenge your skill level in competitive competitions. Practice as needed on Saturdays, field trips, and competitions will be notified in advance.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Mondays, 5:30pm until 7pm, December 4, 2023 through January 29, 2024.
    • No class on December 25, 2023
    • No class on January 1 and 15, 2024
  • How: $35, plus a $6 insurance fee (includes t-shirt and shorts). Click here to register online, or call (908) 474-8600. Practice as needed on Saturdays, field trips, and competitions will be notified in advance. No jewelry! Please bring your own water bottle

Third Annual Rec’s-Giving

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the third annual Rec’s-Giving! Meals will be grab-and-go.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Rec’s-Giving. Providing dinner on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. One dinner per person. Meals will be grab-and-go.
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2022 at 1pm.
  • How: First-come, first-served while supplies last. One dinner per person. Meals will be grab-and-go. For more information, please call (908) 474-8639.

Fire Drill at the John T. Gregorio Center

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite the JTG seniors to participate in a Fire Drill to be fully knowledgeable of best practices in the event of a fire in the building.

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  • Who: For JTG seniors.
  • What: Fire Drill.
  • Where: The multi-purpose room at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 12:30pm

Linden Recreation Tiger Cubs Basketball

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend tryouts for the Linden Recreation Tiger Cubs Basketball.

  • Who: Fourth through eighth grade girls and boys.
  • What: Linden Recreation Tiger Cubs Basketball tryouts.
  • When & Where: Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3, 2023.
    • Click here for full tryout schedule for different grades; time slots and locations.
  • How: To sign up for any tryout please click here to register, or call 908-474-8600

2023 NJ Statewide Reentry Conference

Communities In Cooperation Inc. and Interfaith Action Movement present the 2023 NJ Statewide Reentry Conference. Empowering service provider collaboratives. We are stronger together.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: New Jersey Statewide Reentry Conference. Empowering service provider collaboratives. We are stronger together. Hear from the top leaders of NJDOC, NJDCA, NJDOL, NJSP and more special guests! Lunch provided.
  • When: November 9, 2023 from 10:30am until 2:30pm.
  • Where: Trenton War Memorial, which is located 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ 08608.
  • How: Click here to register.

9th Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden City Council and Mark Mannuzza invite you to attend the 9th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show – a scholarship/fundraiser in memory of Officer Frank Viggiano and Joseph Rodriguez.

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  • Who: All welcome.
  • What: Ninth Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show hosted by Mark Mannuzza. A scholarship/fundraiser in memory of Officer Frank Viggiano and Joseph Rodriguez. All proceeds will go to benefit the Linden BPA Scholarship Fund, the Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission, Linden Team Sports and the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities. Music by DJ Hot Rod Mike and special guest Bill Spadea from 101.5.
  • Where: Aviation Plaza, which is located at 601 West Edgar Road.
  • When: Sunday, October 22, from 11am until 4pm.
    • Rain Date: October 29, 2023
  • How:
    • For Car Show information, contact Mark Mannuzza at 908-494-7644.
    • First 200 cars get event T-shirts! Registration by 9am, $20 registration per car. Cars being judged must be in by 12pm.