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Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."

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January 29, 2020

Kobe: Why It Hit This Non-Sports Fan Hard

The death of Kobe Bryant hit all of us hard this weekend but what hit the hardest for me was discovering what he was doing when he died. Something so average and mundane. Something I do every day—and often complain about. He was carpooling (via helicopter) his child and her friend to a travel basketball game when the […]

January 28, 2020

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Through Feb 1, 2020 Take a ride on one of twelve illuminated seesaws line the street on Broadway, between 37th and 38th streets. The playground-inspired pieces are the latest installation in the Garment District Alliance’s yearlong public art program. The seesaws were installed on Jan. 6 and will stay up until Feb. 1. As you ride them, the seesaws glow from their […]

January 28, 2020

Summit’s 5th Annual Trivia Night

Enjoy a beer while testing your knowledge at the 5th Annual Junior League of Summit’s Trivia Night Saturday, February 29, 2020 Doors Open at 7 @ Chatham Fish & Game, 41 Fairmount Ave., Chatham Tables are $600 and seat up to 10 people. Tables will go on sale Wednesday, January 29th. For more info and tickets, click here. Proceeds benefit the […]

January 28, 2020

Got Old Sneakers? Recycle Them Here.

Do you have old sneakers that you’re ready to give away? Summit’s UPS Store is holding a sneaker drive to help keep them out of landfills! Drop off your old sneakers at 55 Union Place, Summit until Febraury 28, 2020. Any funds raised from the sneaker collection will go to The Walk to Cure Arthritis that is being […]

January 28, 2020

A Morning of Summer Camp in the Winter

Saturday February 29, 10am – 12pm Looking for something free fun to keep the kids busy this weekend? Leap into 2020 at Camp Riverbend’s “Leap Day” Open House. While camp counselors entertain the kids with games, get creative with crafts and cook up something special in the kids kitchen, parents can take a tour of the camp site with our directors. The […]

January 28, 2020

Dodgeball Tournemant at RHS!

Friday, March 6 Register a team to play, buy tickets to watch! Middle School through Adult welcome to compete! Ask your sports team, school club, friend group, family, teachers, neighbors to form a team with you! To eign uop, email stacykliesch@gmail.com When Snapchat is Your Kids’ Main Form of Communication 20+ of Our Staff’s […]

January 27, 2020

Camp Riverbend’s Leap Day Open House

January 26, 2020

Early-Bird Special for Summer Art Camp

Summer Art Camp is back at the Visual Art Center and is going to be better than ever. Each week, talented teaching artists help campers make both 2D- and 3D-projects that utilize a variety of media, which can include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed-media. Art Camp for Kids is for children ages 5–9. On Fridays, young artists’ […]

January 26, 2020

5 Ways Art Classes Can Expand Your Child’s Mind

Being a visual artist, maybe I am a bit bias and consider art more important for kids than some other parents. Today, it seems that sports seem to take precedence over everything else. I understand the importance of children being active and physically healthy, but someties I think that the arts get the short end of the stick. With art, there are no rules, […]

January 23, 2020

Hops And Props Craft Beer Festival

Saturday, Feb 8, 2020 at 7:00pm Calling all beer lovers for the Hops And Props Craft Beer Festival! Here’s your chance to sample new brews and share your love of beer with fellow Beer Enthusiasts while listening to a dj spin your favorite tunes! Fill your cup with samples of old and new favorites! Sample […]