localmatters / 37 including a family-friendly concert in February. String players are always welcome; limited availability for brass and winds. For details call 973-376- 6349 or visit sosymphony.org. On September 8, the fifth annual Rent Party Family Picnic takes place from 12-8 p.m. in Maplecrest Park. In addition to free, all-day music, there will be food trucks and 20 arts and crafts vendors curated by the Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market. There will also be a food drive accepting non-perishable food items. Once every month, Rent Party hosts live music at The Woodland and uses the proceeds to support three local food pantries. For details about the family picnic and Rent Party events and programs please visit rentpartylive.com. Maplewood Library will host The Next Big Thing: How Podcasting is 7 Habits Habit 1: Be Proactive We are responsible people. We take initiative. We choose our actions, at- titudes and moods. We do not blame others for our wrong actions. We do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind We plan ahead and set goals. We do things that have meaning and make a difference. We are an im- portant part of our classroom and contribute to our school’s mission and vision. We look for ways to be good citizens. Habit 3: Put First Things First We spend our time on things that are most important. This means we say no to things we know we should not do. We set priorities, make a schedule, and follow our plan. We are disciplined and organized. Habit 4: Think Win-Win We balance courage for getting what we want with consideration for what others want. When con- flicts arise, we look for a win-win solution. Habit 5: Seek First to Under- stand, Then to Be Understood We listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. We try to see things from their viewpoint. We listen to others without interrupting. We lis- ten with our ears, our eyes, and our heart. We are confident in voicing our ideas. Habit 6: Synergize We value other people’s strengths and learn from them. We get along well with others, even people who are different than we are. We work well in groups. We seek out other people’s ideas because we know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than any one of us could do alone. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw We eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep (body). We learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain). We spend time with family and friends (heart). We take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul). Changing Radio at 7 p.m. Septem- ber 13. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon will moderate a panel of producers discussing the state of the podcasting industry, its future and its impact on radio. Panelists include: Julie Snyder, producer of This American Life and Serial; Lee Hernandez, producer of Au- dible podcasting; Tony Phillips, VP of On-Demand Content for WNYC Stu- dio; and Erik Diehn, CEO of Midroll and Stitcher. For details call 973-762- 1622 or visit maplewoodlibrary.org. More than 650 runners and walk- ers of all ages are expected to par- ticipate in the Achieve Foundation’s 2018 Newstead 5K Race September 15. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the South Mountain School Annex, 112 Glenview Road, South Orange. Pre- senting sponsor D&I Fitness will lead runners in warm-up exercises prior to the start. The race route is a rolling 5K course in the quiet residential News- tead neighborhood alongside South Mountain Reservation. Every year, the race raises more than $25,000 to support Achieve programs through- out the district, including its signa- ture volunteer tutor program, teacher grants, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education and more. The Newstead 5K course features chip timing by Compuscore and includes a 2-mile walk and a ½-mile fun run for children sponsored by The Able Baker. For details and reg- istration, visit achievefoundation.org. Get Naked in the ‘Wood...for Mela- noma Awareness! The 4th Annual Rob- ert J. Miller Oysterfest will take place September 15 at The Woodland in Maplewood from 1-9 p.m., with bands, food and beverage trucks and fun activi- ties. Dermatologists will be on site for complimentary melanoma screenings from 1-5 p.m. This event raises funds for cancer research and awareness and provides financial support to local fami- lies facing crises. For details, tickets and donations, visit bobmilleroysterfest.com. Maplewood Garden Club kicks off its new season September 17 with Lee Reich, farmdener (more than a gardener, less than a farmer), author, nationally syndicated columnist, lec- turer and garden and orchard con- sultant, who will discuss a variety of topics from his new book The Ever Curious Gardener, including how to help plants thrive during drought, outwitting weeds, making the best use of compost and why Latin can make you a better gardener. His pre- sentation is a must for gardeners new and experienced. On October 1, Jana Milbocker, landscape designer and author of The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Garden’s and Nurseries in the Northeast, will guide participants on a virtual tour of some of the best public gardens and specialty nurseries in the Northeast. She will discuss each garden’s highlights, history and ame- nities as well as the best time to visit. Each event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Memorial Library. For details, visit maplewoodgarden- club.org, leereich.com and enchanted- gardensdesign.com. The Rent Party Family Picnic, a free all-day live music event, will be held in Maple- wood’s Maplecrest Park September 8. The 4th Annual Robert J. Miller Oyster- fest will take place September 15 at The Woodland in Maplewood. Jana Milbocker, author of Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast, will guide Maplewood Gar- den Club participants on a virtual garden tour October 1 at the Maplewood Library. Achieve Foundation’s 2018 Newstead 5K race steps off at 9 a.m. September 15 at the South Mountain School Annex. Local Matters continued from p. 10 The South Orange Symphony will hold an open rehearsal/social at the South Orange Middle School auditorium Sep- tember 4. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon will moderate a panel of top producers discussing the state of the podcasting industry at the Maplewood Library September 13.