b'offersupportalong withtheorganizing committeeandthe MaplewoodPolice Department.This year 28 porches host-ed 45 performers.M A P L E W O O D Asanonprofit NOW OFFERING organization,the H O L I D AYG I F TCA R DS bands philosophy is to keep concerts and performancesfree, FOR but they can and doThe Maplewood Community Band performed at the Clipper ADULT EVENTS receive donations toPavilion in West Orange in July 2021.& KIDS CLASSES! coverexpenses.WhilethemusiciansSouth Mountain Recreation Complex volunteer their time, the groups incurin West Orange, and Memorial Park, Learn the basics of culinary techniques and knife skillsexpenditures such as purchasing newthe Burgdorff Center, the Gazebo on under the guidance of professional chefs. music, T-shirts with the MCM logo toSpringfieldAvenue,andthepoolin wear during performances, etc. SwingMaplewoodTown receives the bulk of the moneyMany members have left to pursue given(theensembleperformsmoreotherinterestsandthencomeback. frequentlythantheConcertBand),Their children have started out in the henceprovidingthelargershareofaudience,participatedinfundrais-MCMs budget. ing,concertsandevents,andeven GO TO KITCHEN TABLE MAPLEWOOD.COMU The players across the bands varyjoined in making music once theyve in experience and ability, from profes- learned an instrument. A two-decade sionalmusiciansandmusicaleduca- ConcertBandmember,flautistIlena tors, to hobbyists who hadnt playedKasdan,describesthegroupasbe-kitchentable.maplewood Kitchen Table Maplewood since high school or college. They rangeing like an extended family for me.in age from high school kidssomeso much more than just playing mu-of whom are the children of the adultsic. The friendships and relaxed atmo-It is time to make your wishes come true! membersto senior citizens as old assphere surrounded by great music are Join our WISH BOX in time for the gift giving season and receive90.Amongtheircommunityeventsexactly what I need in the middle of an additional 5% discount on purchases from the wish box. aremultipleconcertsandperfor- a busy week. My most special Concert mances each year for children, seniorBand memories, she adds, have been citizens, and veterans, and educationalgettingtoplaywithmy(then)high programming as well as other commu- school-ageddaughter,Lauren,who nity events. Performance venues havejoinedusforthepastseveralyears. includedtheClipperPavilionattheShes now moved away (and is playing CELEBRATING| COME IN| PRICE POINTS TO 55years inEARLYMATCH EVERY BUDGET business to view our large Finest qualityselection of of platinum, gold, silverNEW ARRIVALS and diamond jewelry Wishing all of our friends and customersHappy Holidays and all the best in the New Year!Beacon JewelersSince 1967, Maplewoods most trusted family jewelersTalk to us about our diamond leasing program.185 Maplewood AvenueMaplewood Village973-762-8497 Tuesday ~ Friday 10:305:30 Saturday 10:303 Members of the Maplewood Community Band practice for their upcoming Holiday concert.30/ matters magazine / holiday 2022'