Crime & Safety

Need to Know: Pets Visit Santa, Fundraiser for Band and Choir, Michelle Le Murder Suspect In Court

This week, NewPark Mall allows families to bring their pets for photos with Santa, a fundraiser will be held for Newark Memorial music programs and suspect in nursing student murder case is scheduled to enter a plea.

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Here are five things you need to know in and around Newark through Dec. 2.

  1. Have your pet take part in the holidays. This Monday marks the first of three dates on which your furry family member can visit Santa Claus at the NewPark Mall. will be held between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The prices for the photo packages vary.
  2. Spare the kitchen on Tuesday and head out to on Jarvis Avenue for dinner as part of the . Bring a flier for your meal and 20 percent of the bill will be donated to the Newark Memorial High School Band and Choir.
  3. If you’ve been trying to stress the importance of health for your aging parents, keep Wednesday at noon free. Senior Care expert Jill Cabeceiras will be hosting a at the Β on how to help aging family members.
  4. Also for the seniors, the Senior Center will hold its weekly on Thursday. Games begin at 1 p.m. and cash prizes are available. Free refreshments.
  5. Union City resident Giselle Esteban charged with the killing of nursing student Michelle Le is scheduled to appear in court and enter a plea on Friday. on suspicion of the killing of Michelle Le, who went missing on May 27. shortly after Esteban’s arrest.

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