Author: City of Linden

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Morning Star Community Christian Center are pleased to offer a safe alternative to trick or treating at the 2023 Annual Community Harvest Party.

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

• Who: Fun for the entire family.
• What: 2023 Annual Community Harvest Party, a safe alternative to trick or treating. Come and enjoy candy, prizes, contests and games!
• Where: Linden PAL Building, which is located at 400 Maple Avenue.
• When: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm.
• How: Click here to pre-register, or call 908-474-8600 or 908-474-8639. Face masks not required, but appreciated. Candy donations can be dropped at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street) or the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street).

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Department of Parks & Recreation present Pink Thursday Afterwork Dancing for Cancer Awareness.  

• What: Pink Thursday Afterwork Dancing for Cancer Awareness. Free mammogram and prostate information. Tony Touch and Dawn Tallman will be performing. DJ’s Tamir, Soulfingers and Robert Andrew will play Latin dance music and Afro dance music.
• Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
• When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5pm until 9pm.
• How: Free event.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a seven-week STEM program, hosted by Little Ivy Academy.

• Who: For ages 6 through 12 years old.
• What: STEM Program hosted by Little Ivy Academy. The STEM Program is created for elementary and middle school graders of all skill levels! The program opens the door to hands-on digital creation. This generates crafting functional plots and environments for game-play and story-telling.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Monday, September 25 through November 13, from 4pm to 5:30pm.
  • No class on October 9, 2023.
• How: Free program. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 908-474-8639. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Crochet Corner. Hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner.

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

• Who: Linden senior residents.
• What: Crochet Corner hosted by BusyBee Crochet Corner. Each participant will receive step-by-step photo instructions and one-on-one instruction as needed. Crocheting tips will be taught to make this adventure successful and fun.
• Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
• When: Tuesdays. October 3, 2023 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm.
• How: Free program for Linden senior residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call 908-474-8639. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer youth and adult sewing programs.

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

• What: Youth and adult sewing classes. Classes are grouped by age range.
  • Youth Sewing (ages 8 through 13): students will learn all about basic hand-sewing stitches!
  • Adult Sewing (ages 18 and up): students will choose their own sewing pattern! All details regarding fabric and patterns will be discussed during the first class. Sewing machines provided for use!
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Six week program. Every Friday beginning on September 29, 2023 through November 3, 2023.
  • Ages 8 through 13, from 5:15pm until 6:45pm
  • Ages 18 and up, from 7pm until 8:30pm.
• How: $25 for the youth sewing program. $35 for the adult sewing program. 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 the Linden Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street. Online registration is available 24/7.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Line Dancing.

Click here to view and/or download the informational 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, September 14 through December 21, 2023, from 10:30am until 11:30am.
  • No class on November 23, 2023.
• 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.