b'ORGANIZATION HOW YOUR DONATION IS USEDSouth Orange/MaplewoodThe South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race works to build Community Coalition on Race a community that is racially, culturally, and socially integrated and truly in-Nancy Gagnier, clusive, where there is equity and equality for all.Executive Director Donate at communitycoalitiononrace.orgValerie FundThe Valerie Fund provides individualized care to children at medical centers Barry Kirschner, Executive Director close to home, to heal children emotionally, socially, developmentally, and medically. Donate at thevaleriefund.orgYouthNet YouthNet serves the children of Maplewood and South Orange by develop-Diane Malloy, Executive Director ing and incubating programs to meet their identified needs, including en-richment, clubs, mentoring, and community programs.Donate at somayouthnet.orgMAPLEWOODDICKENS VILLAGE EVENTS2022S aturday , d ecember31p.m. Santa arrives, escorted by the Maplewood Fire De-partment 1 - 4 p.m. Visit with Santa Dickens Village houses open for viewing 2 p.m. Maplewoods own Swing Town Holiday Concert Burgdorff Community Center4:30 p.m. Tree Lighting ProgramThe Christmas Carol read by Mayor Dean DafisTraditional Holiday Reading by Deputy Mayor Vic DelucaDocents: Brownie Troop 20498S aturday , d ecember10 & 171 - 4 p.m. Visit with Santa Dickens Village houses open for viewing Horse & Wagon Rides1:30 - 3:30Jacks Petting Farmp.m. Docents: Girl Scout Troops 20048, 20349,20509,22856 (12/10); Girl Scout Troop 20039, Junior Troop 20635 W edneSday , d ecember216:15 p.m. Menorah Lighting, Ricalton SquareSponsored by the Maplewood Village Alliance and supported by generous businesses and benefactors in our wonderful community.Some events are dependent upon the weather.Visit maplewooddickensvillage.com for updatesdoing good /45'