The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills – Helping Kids Get Healthy

The township of Millburn/Short Hills is very attractive to potential new home owners. The public high school is rated to be the number one high school in the state of New Jersey, sending 99% of its graduates to colleges and universities around the country. The alumni of Millburn/Short Hills public schools are always looking for opportunities to go above and beyond. Community youth groups do a lot of good for the township and people in need. One such community youth group is the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills. The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills has new members who have recently participated in their first of many future volunteer projects. Gail Davis, Loren Balady, Liz Harter, Michele Shapard, Katherine Eklund, Lynnn Rothenberg, Kara Lawler, Mary Grossman and Melissa Sheehy, Legh Garrett, Sock Wang and Adriana Johnson, Lynda Bradley and Kathryn Wile all enjoyed teaching children about the importance of healthy foods and fitness during their first project. The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills organized two special events with games, quizzes, activities and giveaways for more than 100 children during Healthy Kids Day. The special events took place at the East Orange YMCA. The two free events were part of the Junior League’s initiative "Kids in the Kitchen." The “Kids in the Kitchen” initiative’s goal is to help to reverse the growth of childhood obesity and the health issues associated with it by encouraging eating healthy foods and exercising. Opportunities for children, like participating in the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills attract many potential new home owners to the township of Millburn/Short Hills. These potential new home owners want to invest in real estate in a place where there children can grow and flourish while learning about the importance of helping others.