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Spring Into Nature

New Jersey Audubon is hosting public programs for all ages at Hawk Rise Sanctuary. Spring is in the air. Come out to Hawk Rise to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring.

  • Who: Appropriate for all ages.
  • What: New Jersey Audubon public program. Plants and animals will be found and discussed throughout our walk through the sanctuary. Come dressed for the weather. Iced tea or hot tea will be served afterwards, depending on the weather. This program will be led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist.
  • Where: Hawk Rise Sanctuary, which is located on Range Road.
  • When: Saturday, April 1, from 1pm until 2pm.
  • How: Free program. Come dressed for the weather. To register, click here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, JTG Center, and the Linden Board of Health, in partnership with St. Georges Pharmacy are providing a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome.

  • What: COVID-19 vaccinations and updated boosters.
  • When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. With questions or concerns, please contact the Linden Health Department at 908-4740-8409.
  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Ramadan Kareem

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

  • What: Ramadan Lantern Lighting.
  • When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4pm.
  • Where: In front of City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
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Senior Citizen Line Dancing

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

  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: Senior line dancing classes. Line dancing for seniors is a fun, healthy and rewarding activity and exercise. Dancing styles incorporated into the class include salsa, ballroom and country western.
  • When: Thursdays, April 13 through June 15, 2023, from 10:30am until 11:30am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Kids Canvas Paint Class

Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month to register your child for the class. Please choose one or the other. There are 15 slots per class and the classes fill quickly. Don’t be left out, register today!

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

  • Who: For kids ages 5 through 12.
  • What: Kids canvas paint classes. All supplies included. The painting classes are guided with the instructor showing every step. Small color copies of the painting will be handed out to the children for reference. Background music will be available to create a more creative and tranquil atmosphere for the young artists.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month to register your child for the class. Please choose one or the other. Each class is from 6pm until 7:30pm.
    • April 11 or April 25 – Easter Bunny
    • May 9 or May 23 – Hot Air Balloon
    • June 13 or June 27 – Summer Picture
  • How: $15 fee per class. To view full class description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.

Rent and Utilities Assistance Enrollment Event

The Union County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a Rent and Utility Assistance Enrollment Event.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Rent and Utilities Assistance Enrollment Event.

  • Who: Must reside within Union County, be an adult listed on your signed lease agreement, reside in a rental property, and have had your household experience income/financial hardship directly or indirectly due to COVID-19.
  • What: Rent and utility assistance enrollment event.
  • Where: Room K517 in the Union College Kellogg Building, which is located at 40 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.
  • When:
    • March 24, 2023 from 12pm until 6pm.
    • March 25, 2023 from 9am until 2pm.
  • How: Registration required. No walk-ins! Click here to register, or call 888-998-2432. Click here to visit the Union County Emergency Rental Assistance Program website.

Bilingual Poll Workers Needed in Union County

The Union County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual poll workers for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and General Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023. In addition to receiving a stipend of $300.00 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote on Election Day.

“Bilingual poll workers are especially helpful in our diverse community, so we encourage everyone with a second language, specifically Spanish, to participate in this very important civic service,” said Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado.

  • Any Union County resident who is 18 years or older, and registered to vote in Union County, can qualify to become a poll worker.
  • No experience is needed. Before Election Day, each new poll worker must attend an in-person training course.
  • Persons interested in becoming a poll worker are advised to apply now in order to reserve a spot.
  • For more information and to obtain an application form, visit the Poll Worker Resources page at the Board of Elections website. To request an application form by mail, call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4236 or email here. 
  • For all Union County Board of Elections information, click here.

Linden Police Department Youth Police Academy 2023

Click here to view and/or download the flyer for the Linden Police Department Youth Academy.

  • Who: The Linden Police Department Youth Police Academy is available to Linden students graduating 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
  • What: Linden Police Department Youth Academy. As part of the Academy, you’ll learn about the Linden Police Department and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, you’ll receive basic training in police procedures/operations, criminal investigations, drill and ceremony and first aid! You will also benefit from K‐9, SWAT, Bomb Squad and other demonstrations! And most of all, you’ll have a lot of fun!
  • When: July 17 through July 21st, 2023.
  • How: Application deadline is April 7, 2023 at 3pm. Space is limited! Click here to download the application for the Linden Police Department Youth Academy. Applications must be dropped off in-person to the front desk of the Linden Police Department, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. No late applications will be accepted. With questions, email here.