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Tutoring Classes

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Tutoring Classes.

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

  • Who: Youth program for all grade levels.
  • What: Six month tutoring classes. This program is designed to help students who need extra help beyond the classroom. Our one-on-one design will allow personalized help for the students. The intervention that we will apply will be in the form of tutoring and mentoring.
  • When: Beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. The program will be held weekly on Mondays for six months from 4pm until 5:30pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: For more information, call (908) 474-8639.

Complete Fitness Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Complete Fitness.

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

  • Who: Open to all adults 18+ years of age.
  • What: Eight week fitness program. Complete Fitness will develop and reinforce healthy lifestyles and behaviors. The Complete Fitness classes will allow participants to engage in a variety of physical fitness activities that will help to establish lifelong fitness goals.
  • When: Beginning Thursday, January 9, 2025. The program will be held weekly on Thursdays for eight weeks from 6pm until 7pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: Program fee is $50, plus a $6 annual insurance fee. First time registrants must set up and account and pay an annual $6 registration fee. Register online here, or register in person at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) from 9am until 4pm, or at the Linden Multi Purpose Center (1025 John Street) from 9am until 7pm. All locations accept checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and online payment accepted. For more information, call (908) 474-8639.

Toys for Tots

The Linden Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program. Accepting donations through December 13, 2024.

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

  • What: Toys for Tots. The Linden Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program.
  • When: Accepting donations through December 13, 2024.
  • Where & How: All contributions should be unwrapped and can be dropped off at any of our four Firehouses listed below:
    • Fire House #1 – 302 South Wood Avenue (corner of West Mussell or West Stimpson Avenue)
    • Fire House #2 – 302 West St. Georges Avenue (corner of Dewitt Terrace)
    • Fire House #3 – 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue (corner of Chandler Avenue)
    • Fire House #4 – 2400 South Wood Avenue (next to P.A.L. Fields)

Veteran’s Day Services

On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2024, the Linden Veteran’s Council will be honoring “Our Veteran’s”. Residents are encouraged to attend the Veteran’s Grave and Wreath Placement Ceremony. The American Legion Post 102 will be the host post. In attendance will also be the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1397, Marine Corp League, Catholic War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans of America.

  • What: Veteran’s Day Services. The Linden Veteran’s Council will be honoring “Our Veteran’s.” Residents are encouraged to attend the Veteran’s Grave and Wreath Placement Ceremony.
  • When & Where: Assemble at 8:30am at the Linden American Legion Post #112, which is located at 112 West Elizabeth Avenue. Program will conclude at 12pm. Residents are invited to meet the Veterans entourage at a specific Monument listed in the event schedule or to join the Veterans escorted entourage from the American Legion Hall to visit all the City Monuments.
    • Click here to view and/or download the full event schedule (time and locations could vary).

Parks Open Space Conservation Master Plan – Public Meetings

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invites you, our community, to come out and share your ideas on how the City can improve and conserve its 37 parks and 258 acres of open space for residents to enjoy for years to come.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Parks Open Space Conservation Master Plan.

  • What: Parks Open Space Conservation Master Plan. The City of Linden invites you, our community, to come out and share your ideas on how the City can improve and conserve its 37 parks and 258 acres of open space for residents to enjoy for years to come. Ward residents of the scheduled meetings are encouraged to attend. During the months of November and December, we will host public meetings to discuss your ward parks and open spaces. A municipal wide Park Master Plan creates a road map inclusive of community input for city administrators to follow, when short, mid and long term park improvements plans are discussed. Come and be heard. Additional ward discussion will be scheduled at later dates. Hope to see you there, limited light refreshments will be served.
  • When: All meetings will be from 6pm until 7:30pm
    • 6 Ward Councilman Roman – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – School 6 Cafeteria (19 East Morris Avenue).
    • 9 Ward Council Rodriguez – Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – Wilson Park Recreation Center (1108 Summit Terrace).
    • 1 Ward Council Ormon – Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – Linden High School Cafeteria ( 121 West St. Georges Avenue).
    • 5 Ward Council Rivas – Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street).
    • 10 Ward Council Hudak – Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – School 10 Cafeteria (2801 Highland Avenue).
    • 4 Ward Council Muhammad – Thursday, December 19, 2024 – School 5 Cafeteria (1014 Bower Street).
  • How: For more information, call the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600.

Parks Open Space Conservation Master Plan – Public Meetings

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Union County Board of County Commissioners invites you, our community, to come out and share your ideas on how the City can improve and conserve its 27 parks and 258 acres of open space for residents to enjoy for years to come.

  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Parks Open Space Conservation Master Plan.
  • What: Parks Open Space Conservation Master Plan. The City of Linden invites you, our community, to come out and share your ideas on how the City can improve and conserve its 27 parks and 258 acres of open space for residents to enjoy for years to come. Ward residents of the scheduled meetings are encouraged to attend. During the months of October and November, we will host public meetings to discuss your ward parks and open spaces. Additional ward meetings will be scheduled at later dates.
  • When: All meetings will be from 6pm until 7:30pm
  • How: For more information, call the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-474-8600.

America’s 911 Foundation – Disaster Relief

America’s 911 Foundation is partnering with the City of Linden Fire Department collecting supplies for disaster relief in Southwestern Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

  • What: America’s 911 Foundation is partnering with the City of Linden Fire Department collecting supplies for disaster relief in Southwestern Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We are looking specifically for:
    • Bottled water, by case or pallets.
    • Non perishable food and manual can openers.
    • Toiletries like toothbrushes and paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hair brushes, and combs.
    • Diapers, feminine products, depends, baby wipes, first aide items, baby items like bottles, formula and baby food.
    • Pet food and cleaning supplies. Traps, flashlights and batteries. No clothes at this time!
  • Where: Drop off site is located at Linden Fire House #3, 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue.
  • When: Supplies can be dropped off daily from 9am until 7pm through Saturday, October 12, 2024.
  • How: Drop-off supplies at Linden Fire House #3. Click here to donate online. 100% of donation will go directly to relief efforts as Foundation is an all volunteer 501C3 organization. Federal Tax ID is 42 1573312.

Pumpkin Painting Pizza Party

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite you to attend the Pumpkin Painting Pizza Party.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Pumpkin Painting Pizza Party.

  • Who: For children 13 and under.
  • What: Pumpkin Painting Pizza Party. Children will receive a pumpkin to paint and pizza to eat.
  • When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10am until 1pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center (JTG), which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Click here to register. Fee is $5 per person, limited space is available. No money will be accepted at the door.

Linden Wood Avenue Merchant & Business Storefront Halloween Decoration Contest

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Uptown Linden invite you to participate in the Wood Avenue Merchant and Business Storefront Halloween Decoration Contest. Storefronts must be decorated and registered prior to judging on October 19, 2024.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Linden Wood Avenue Merchant and Business Storefront Halloween Decoration Contest.

  • What: Linden Wood Avenue Merchant and Business Storefront Halloween Decoration Contest. The winning store will receive a first place plaque to be hung in the store, and will be invited to ride of a float at the 71st Linden Halloween Parade on October 27, 2024. The winning Business/Merchant will also be acknowledged at the November City Council Meeting.
  • When & How: Storefronts must be decorated and registered prior to judging on October 18, 2024. Judging will take place on October 19, 2024. Complete the form believe to register your business in the Halloween Decoration Contest.

Halloween Decoration Contest – Merchant & Business Storefront

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    Creative Aging Workshop Series

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Creative Aging Workshop Series. The Creative Aging Workshop Series was made possible by the Creative Aging Grant from the State of New Jersey’s Council of the Arts, and the City of the Linden. Learn to share your own stories!

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

    • Who: For Linden residents ages 50 and up.
    • What: Creative Aging Workshop series. Learn to share your own stories! Join seasoned-pros from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with refreshments and an opportunity to win prizes.
    • Where: John T. Gregorio Center (JTG), which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • When: Come when you can! Multi-session from 10:30am until 12pm.
      • October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
        • Free live entertainment on October 9 and 23.
      • Film showing will take place Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
    • How: Free program To sign-up, contact the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8627.