b'police. I said to myself,continued from p. 10 forastory-me, police?author of The History of White People.time,music AlothaschangedAfterDr.intheGa-since1972.WhenIPainterstalk,zebowith first joined, all the paidattendeeswillAmish Inter- The Maplewood Hilton policeofficerslivedinparticipatenet,anex- Branch Library will hold a 60th Anniversary Celebra-town. But its not thatinfacilitatedhibitofarttion June 1. wayanymore.TheresmallgroupbyCathleen wasnt a lot of trainingNell Irvin Painter willconversations.McCoy Bristol, raffles, cake and a spe-lead a discussion about when I first started, herace May 15 at SetonFordetails,cial maker project in the Create Space. says.AndourpoliceHall University; thevisit communi- For details call 973-762-1622 or visit cars.theequipmentevent is sponsored bytycoalitionon- maplewoodlibrary.org.the Community Coali-andcamerasthatwetion on Race. race.org. South Oranges Under Cover Mu-havenow,itshardtoM a p l e - sic Fest returns to Sloan Street June believe.Backthenthewood Green Team will hold a Green1 from 4 - 10 p.m. with tunes from carslookedliketheyTeam Meeting May 16 at 7:30 p.m. atBillWithers, had two lollipops with aMaplewood Memorial Library. ArethaFrank-cherry on top. Springfield Avenue Maplewood haslin,Prince, Chief Kelly has pro- some exciting events this spring. May- Radiohead, videdadvicetocount- Fest 2019 will take place May 19 fromtheMeters South Oranges lessauxiliaryofficers11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and feature vendors,andtheDaveUnder Cover Music overtheyears.Itellactivities, food, live music,a DJ andM a t t h e w sFest returns to Sloan my guys that its goingmore. The second annual Wine TastingBand.RainStreet June 1. Photo credit: Steve George Curtis has been a member of the MaplewoodtobehoursandhoursFundraiser will be June 6 from 6:30- date is June 2. VaccarielloPolice Auxiliary for the past six years. ofridingaroundbored9:30p.m.intheparkinglotofTheTheMaple-interrupted by momentsWine Barrel. Tickets go on sale mid- wood TownshipPoliceDepartmentis then see you mowing your lawn on theof terror, he says. Ive made a lot ofMay and proceeds support beautifica- seeking Maplewood residents in grades weekend, says Curtis. friends. Ive trained a lot of guys whotionefforts.SAMwillco-hostGFest5 through 8 to participate in the Junior Thehierarchicalstructureofthehave gone on to be police officers and19,oneofthelargestgatheringsofPolice Academy during the week of Au-auxiliary is similar to the Maplewoodhave already retired. vintage and specialty cars on the Eastgust 26-30. The application deadline is PoliceDepartment.AuxiliaryChiefBut according to Chief Kelly, theCoast, June 23 starting at 9 a.m. ForJune 1. For details and an application, JosephKellybeganvolunteeringinauxiliarywillbeleftingoodhands.details, visit springfieldavenue.com. visit maplewoodpd.org.1972. On May 22, 2019, he will retireCaptain Joseph Yacenda, who has beenThe Embroiderers Guild of Amer- TheThirdAnnualMaplewood after nearly 47 years of service. I dontvolunteering for almost 30 years, cur- ica-MonmouthChapterwillmeetSouth Orange Book Festival will take want to leave, but I have to leave, herently serves as the acting chief of theMay 19 and June 9 from 1 - 4 p.m.place June 7 and 8 at The Woodland, says. But at age 75, Chief Kelly willattheDeHartCommunityCenter.opening with a fundraiser for the Ma-leave behind a powerful legacy. The Guild is dedicated to teaching andplewoodandSouthOrangelibraries Chief Kelly grew up down the shoresharing the joys of needlework and wel- at 6 p.m. June 7, featuring Eve Ensler, in Leonardo, New Jersey. When I wascomes stitchers of all levels. For details,author of The Vagina Monologues. The 18 years old, I joined the volunteer firecall 732-462-5540 or visit mcega.orgFestivalonJune department. I got married and we hadNorth Jersey Pride will hold a Pride8runsfrom10 achildandmovedtoMaplewood,5K and Kids Races June 1 at 9 a.m. ata.m.-5p.m. he says. But Maplewood didnt haveGroveParkinSouthOrange.Regis- andfeatures volunteer fire department opportuni- tration is open now. The North Jerseyiconicchildrens ties. I found out there were volunteerPride Festival takes place June 9 fromauthorsR.L. 12 - 6 p.m. at the Memorial Park in Ma- StineandDan plewood.Afreefamily-friendlycom- Gutman,local munity celebration, there are live acts,R.L. Stine will be aYAauthorIbi vendors and a food court. The Rainbowfeatured speakerZoboi, New York Kids Zone includes a kids stage. For de- at the MaplewoodTimes columnist South Orange Book tails visit northjerseypride.org. Festival June 8 atTylerKepner The public is invited to celebrateThe Woodland. andformerma-theMaplewoodHiltonBranchLi- jor league player brarys 60th Anniversary CelebrationDaleBerra(sonofYogi).Fordetails June 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Hil- visit mapsobookfest.org.ton Library will celebrate 60 years ofTheMetropolitanOrchestraof buildingcommunityandenrichingNew Jersey will present its spring con-the quality of life throughout Maple- cert June 9 at Chatham High School. Auxiliary Police Chief Joseph Kelly is retir- woodbybringingtogetherdiverseTheconcertwillfeatureShostakov-These auxiliary police officers have beening on May 22 after nearly 47 years of with the force for more than 20 years. service. people, information and ideas. ComeichsSymphonyNo.9,DvoraksSi-feature story /25'