b'tion;PerryandEvents That Matter FFaallllEshelman felt safe inGraffscapableMaplewood Memorial Library hands,givingher carteblanchetoOct 126:30PM Books Now & ThenThe October title put her design tal- is The Fraud by Zadie Smithents and keen eyeOct 1410AM Yarn & Fiber Art GroupA monthly towork.Andsogathering on Saturdays for those who do creative things fornearlyayear,with yarn and fabric, all skill levels welcomewhilethePerry- Nov 166:30PM Books Now & ThenThe November Eshelmansfoundtitle is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerera temporary living DETAILS Hilton Branch Library, 1688 Springfield Avenue, spaceinSummit,Maplewood, 973-762-1688; maplewoodlibrary.orgGraffworkedher magic.OpeningSouth Orange Maplewood Adult thefloorplanofSchoolthe very traditional colonialhomebyOct 207:30PM Decades Dance Party, Dance the night bringingtogetheraway at the Adult Schools 90 thAnniversary fundraiserthekitchenand DETAILS The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, 973-dining room, Graff378-7620, somadultschool.orgcreatedaspaceNov 17PM The Eva Samo Lecture: Alexander that was conduciveMotyls Ukraine Update, will focus on the causes and to both day-to-dayconsequences of the Russian invasion of Ukrainefamilylifeaswell as entertaining.DETAILS Columbia High School Black Box Theater, 17 Parker Instead of custom cabinets, Graff found pre-used cabinetsGraffsawthisAvenue, Maplewood, 973-378-7620, somadultschool.orgthat felt authentic to the home. project as a chanceMaplewood Village Allianceto really do some-know her clients by asking a host ofthing differently. Usually her kitchenOct 1511AM Maplewood Art Walk & Music Fest, a questions about how they live and userenovationscallforcustomcabinetsfull day of art, music, and fun as professional artists their space. She then translates thesedesignedandbuiltfromscratchtoset up on the streets, alongside musicians and bands, conversations to achieve the best pos- meettheexactspecificationsofthemerchants, and childrens activitiessible aesthetic. So at the onset of herspace. This time, Graff took a trip to DETAILS Maplewood Village, 973-762-4556, maplewoodvillagenj.work with Perry and Eshelman, GraffRenovationAngelinParamusandcom/art-walkgot the sense that the current blueprintfound pre-used kitchen cabinets that wasnt ideal for the family. Graff im- feltauthentictotheWesternDriveFounders Park Conservancymediately recognized that this tragedyNorth home. It was kind of a one-off was an opportunity to put the houseand something Ive never done before,Oct 282PM Pumpkin Day, Founders Park Garden will back together, but better.notes Graff. But I had a lot of funbe filled with mini pumpkins to decorate and take home; Therewasanimmediateconnec- configuring the pieces. Once the cabi- free games and fun for the whole familyDETAILS Founders Park South Orange, 265 Valley Street South, South Orange; facebook.com/foundersparkconservancyThe Maplewood StrollersNov 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 188PM&Nov 5,12,19 2PM The Strollers Present: Children of Eden, Stephen Schwartzs epic journey exploring the triumphs and trials of family and the beauty of the human spiritDETAILS The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, 973-761-8453; TheStrollers.orgSOMA Artists StudioTourNov 4 & 5 11AM Visit more than 70 studios as artists open their doors during this beloved community eventDETAILS South Orange and Maplewood; studiotoursoma.orgGraff brought together the kitchen and dining room to create a space conducive to family life and entertaining.feature story /47'