Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Chatham Borough

04/25/2026

The City of Summit's annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 3PM until 6PM on the Village Green (356 Broad Street). This event is free and open to the public.
The event will feature dance and musical performances, cultural demonstrations such as the Purple Swans, Korean Drums, Bhangra, Chinese Changing Face and more! Wear a white shirt and bring a change of clothes as the event ends with a Holi ceremony, and more. Community organizations will set up displays highlighting different aspects of AAPI culture, with heritage showcases, outdoor games, and other activities for attendees to enjoy.
To set up a display, contact David Guida at [email protected]. More information is available at summitcommunityprograms.com.

The City of Summit's annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 3PM until 6PM on the Village Green (356 Broad Street). This event is free and open to the public.

The event will feature dance and musical performances, cultural demonstrations such as the Purple Swans, Korean Drums, Bhangra, Chinese Changing Face and more! Wear a white shirt and bring a change of clothes as the event ends with a Holi ceremony, and more. Community organizations will set up displays highlighting different aspects of AAPI culture, with heritage showcases, outdoor games, and other activities for attendees to enjoy.

To set up a display, contact David Guida at [email protected]. More information is available at summitcommunityprograms.com.

04/16/2026

Chatham Indian Community is hosting its Annual Holi family potluck event on Saturday, April 18th from 12:30pm onwards and event is open to all.
Please find below registration link and make payment. Please make sure you bring a dish to share with the community. DJ cost is $15 per family. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the beautiful weather, food, music, dance and colors. Organic Colors will be sold at the event but you can bring your own too. Please bring cash for colors. DJ Jagz.

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03/17/2026

Celebrate Women's History Month at this Thursday's Pioneers in Dance: Celebrating Black Women Who Have Made History, which will feature and honor Sheila Rohan, founding member of The Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Jennifer Jones, the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette.

https://ow.ly/8G7m50YuJWj

03/16/2026

The National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WATCH for the Chatham Borough area until [7:00pm]. Weather conditions are favorable for a tornado in the Chatham Borough area. If a tornado warning is issued, or a tornado strikes, be prepared to immediately take cover in a storm shelter, or as indicated below:

Immediate Actions if No Storm Shelter:
Go to the Lowest Floor: Move to the lowest level of your home, such as a basement if available. If you don't have a basement, go to the ground floor.

Choose an Interior Room: Select a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest floor, such as a bathroom, closet, or central hallway.

Protect Yourself: Get under a sturdy piece of furniture like a heavy table or desk. Use mattresses, blankets, or pillows to cover yourself and shield from debris. Wearing a helmet or other head protection can be beneficial.

Stay Away from Windows and Doors: These areas are most vulnerable to flying debris and glass breakage.

Crouch Low and Cover Your Head: Crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down, and cover your head with your hands and arms to protect against falling debris.

For Those Without a Basement
Bathtub Safety: If you have a bathtub, lie in it and cover yourself with a mattress or heavy blankets. The bathtub can provide some protection against flying debris.

Under Heavy Furniture: If a bathtub is not available, get under a sturdy piece of furniture like a heavy table or desk. Use cushions or pillows to protect yourself.

In Mobile Homes or Vehicles: If you are in a mobile home or vehicle, leave immediately and move to the nearest sturdy building. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat in a low-lying area like a ditch, covering your head with your hands and arms. Be aware of potential flooding in such areas.

Additional Tips
Emergency Kit: Keep an emergency kit with essential supplies like water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, flashlights, batteries, and a weather radio in your designated safe area.

Stay Informed: Keep a battery-powered weather radio or mobile device handy to receive updates and instructions from local authorities.

Practice Your Plan: Conduct regular tornado drills with your family so everyone knows where to go and what to do in case of an emergency.

Thank you and stay safe!

03/15/2026

Tea set exhibit is up at the Library of the Chathams!
Come by to explore the beautiful teapots and learn about Asian tea culture. Thank you to all the friends and neighbors who helped make this possible!

03/10/2026

03/02/2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill has officially declared March to be in NJ!
This month seeks to raise awareness and celebrate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers, throughout New Jersey.

The Arc of New Jersey

02/17/2026

Hello Chatham Community! The Chatham Mayors Wellness Committee is planning to host a health fair at the Stanley Center here in town on Sunday March 22nd. We have a few spots left for local health related businesses who would like to join us. If you are a health and wellness related business in the Chatham and local area and are interested in having a space from 12-4 Sunday March 22nd, we would love to chat with you. Please send an email to lwilliams @ chatham-borough.org and we will follow up with you about details! Thank you and looking forward to a great event!!!!! For those attending, here is a pic of some of the businesses who have already signed up to be at the event!
Also, anyone seeing this message please feel free to share with others to spread the word!

02/17/2026

Today, Tuesday, February 17th, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year! This year, the element is fire, making this not only the year of the horse, but the year of the fire horse. The year of the fire horse is a combination that occurs once every 60 years and last happened in 1966.

02/12/2026

The countdown is on... The Masters of Hawaiian Music concert is just 2½ weeks away!

If you’re still looking for a meaningful (and memorable) Valentine’s Day gift, this is a beautiful experience to share. An evening of music, aloha, and island spirit right here in Chatham.
This year’s lineup features three extraordinary artists:
🌺 George Kahumoku Jr. – 4-Time Grammy Winner
🎶 Led Kaapana – National Heritage Fellow & Slack Key Legend
🌴 Sonny Lim – Award-Winning Slack Key & Steel Guitar Master
We’re especially excited to welcome Led Kaapana back to Chatham. His last appearance here was all the way back in 2016!

Event Details
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)
📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chatham
Seats are filling. Reserve yours today and make it a Valentine’s gift to remember.
👉 Buy Tickets Now

And as always, proceeds support St. Paul’s outreach programs, making a meaningful difference for local families in need.

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