ABC's of Summit
As I started to think about Summit's many attractions and heard
in my travels throughout Summit many reasons why we are proud
to call it our home, I decided to organize it in a fun way. Every
few days I will add a Summit "letter" and feature more
of Summit's "gems"!
Please forward your favorite things about Summit to me at sandra@lizzaforcouncil.com
to add to the Summit ABC inventory for all to enjoy!
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Aquatics |
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Summit
Family Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center is an award winning facility recognized for
both design and programming by the New Jersey Recreation and Park
Association! So much more than a pool, it even has its own newsletter
of events called, “The Summit Splash.” Home to the
Summit Sharks Swim Team, you can also learn to swim at Sharkey's
Swim School or play the day away with our Cruise Director, Mr.
Fun. There are special events, concerts, parties and instructional
classes in bridge, yoga and more. The Splash & Learn
Series provides great information and education from local organizations.
There are free Aquacise classes for Senior Citizens. It’s
the City's "hottest place to cool off!"
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Arts
Arts abound in Summit! Since there are so many performing and
visual art venues, the ABC’s will feature them throughout
our list. For an overview, click
here for the City’s Arts page.
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Summit
Public Art
This year marks the 10th anniversary celebration of the Mayor’s
Partnership of the Arts volunteer effort to enhance the beauty of
Summit's downtown area by infusing it with various pieces of contemporary
art, loaned for a short period of time, by many well renowned local
and national artists. Guaranteed to catch your eye throughout town. |
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Discover
Summit Arts
Over 3,000 attendees participated at the first annual "Discover
Summit Arts" Festival involving over 40 events in Performing,
Visual, Culinary & Healing Arts the week of June 23 - 29, 2013.
Looking forward to next year’s festival! |
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Bike
Parade
The main attraction for Summit’s Fourth of July Celebration
at Memorial Field is the Bike Parade! Kids from pre-school to
age 10 show their patriotic spirit by decorating their bikes and
wearing costumes. Everyone receives a certificate with prizes
by age group.
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Briant
Park
One of Summit’s loveliest green spaces, Briant Park’s
51 acres bordering Springfield was originally designed in 1930
by the Olmsted brothers’ landscape architecture firm. The
Briant Park Olmsted Conservancy (BPOC) is a non-profit corporation
dedicated to restore and beautify the park. It has developed a
master plan for the restoration, working with county and professional
landscape architects and volunteers. The park’s one mile
loop is used by people of all ages to run, walk or stroll around
the lake.
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Carter
House
The Carter House, at 90 Butler Parkway, is the current home of
the Summit Historical Society and is believed to be the oldest
existing building in Summit (1741)! In addition to the Victorian-style
library and Colonial-era kitchen, the Society has an archive of
maps and surveys, newspapers, local history books, early phone
directories and so much more to help you research your home. Donation
of materials relating to Summit’s past are welcome. Check
out past Society newsletters highlighting Summit history on their
website, www.summitnjhistory.org. Stop by to become a member and
learn more about their “Save the Fire Truck” effort.
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Car Shows |
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Summit
Antique/Classic Car Show
This annual fall favorite, sponsored by Summit Downtown Inc.,
featured almost 170 cars from all eras this year. A wonderful
event for families and enthusiasts alike. |
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Cars
and Croissants
A new Father’s Day event this year. Attendees were encouraged
to stop at the Farmers’ Market before viewing the many models
of cars in the Bouras building parking lot. |
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Summit Diner
At 1 Union Place, it's a "classic"!! Order their signature
sandwich —Taylor ham, egg and cheese. |
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Dreamcatcher
Repertory Theatre
Located at the Oakes Center on Morris Avenue, this professsional
theatre company performs plays, improv comedy, a holiday special,
new play readings and a summer youth program. |
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Environmental
Commission
The goal of this City Commission is “to provide leadership
and vision in advising the City of Summit on actions and policies
of sustainability including preservation and enhancement of the
quality of Summit's environment and natural resources.Learn more
about their many efforts by visiting the link above. |
