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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.

Youth Swim Lessons

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Gateway Family YMCA are pleased to offer Youth Swim Lessons, due to a grant received by Phillips 66 and in partnership with the City of Linden.

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

  • Who: Youth. Linden residents.
  • What: Free youth swim lessons. Classes will be held in the Fall at either our Union or Rahway branches.
  • Where: Classes will be held in either of the following branches:
    1. The Gateway Family YMCA Rahway Branch, which is located at 1564 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065.
    2. The Gateway Family YMCA Five Points Branch, which is located at 201 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
  • When: Fall, 2024.
  • How: Free program. Slots are limited and this program is on a first come, first served basis. Click here to fill out the interest form. Please note that submitting this interest form does not guarantee placement in the program. You will be contacted the week of October 14, 2024 if you are selected.

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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      Please upload photo of your decorated storefront to be considered for the Linden Wood Avenue Merchant & Business Halloween Decorating Contest

    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.

    Union County Gun Surrender Program

    The Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Union County Board of County Commissioners, Union County Police Chiefs Association, Union County Sheriff’s Department, and Union County Police Department along with the local police departments from Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield, and Winfield present the Union County Gun Surrender Program.

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Union County Gun Surrender Program.

    • What: Union County Gun Surrender Program. Accepting firearms, ammo and/or prescription drugs. Amnesty program: no questions asked. Surrendered items can be received at any location.
    • When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9am until 4pm.
    • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • How: For more information, contact your local police department.

    CPR Training

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Police Department and Linden Fire Department are pleased to offer free CPR training to Linden residents. Two opportunities to attend. Space is limited, register today!

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the CPR Training.

    • Who: Linden residents.
    • What: CPR training. Earn your CPR Certification in this American Heart Association Training Course presented by Certified First Responders from the Linden Police and Fire Departments.
    • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
    • When: 5:30pm
      • Wednesday, October 9, 2024
      • Thursday, October 17, 2024
    • How: Free training. Click here to register. For more information, email here.

    2024 Ward-Wide Garage Sales

    The City of Linden is hosting 2024 Ward-Wide Garage Sales, with no permit required, for the following Wards and dates:

    • 7th and 9th Wards on September 28 and September 29, 2024.
    • 10th Ward on October 5 and October 6, 2024.
    • 3rd Ward on October 12 and October 13, 2024.
    • 4th Ward on October 12 and October 13, 2024.
      • Click here to view and/or download Resolution 2024-399 waiving fees for the Fourth Ward Community Wide Garage Sale.
    • 1st, 5th and 8th Wards on October 19 and October 20, 2024.