OAKLAND, NJ. -- Pet lovers of all ages are invited to Chopper Russo Real Estate Group's 5th Annual Pet Adoption Day in Oakland. Visitors will have the chance to meet the area's cutest cats and dogs that are just waiting to become part of a loving family. The pets will be on display on Saturday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 7 Court House Place ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Doing some spring cleaning? Donate your unused good for a good cause in the Oakland Town-Wide Garage sale next month. Sponsored by the Oakland Newcomers & Neighbors Club, this event helps residents clean their clutter and give back to the community.The garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- rain or shine. To register your house, ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Break out the golf clubs next month with the 22nd annual Oakland Father's Club golf outing at the premier Black Bear Golf Course.The tournament will be held on Friday, May 6 and begins at 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at the beautiful Black Bear Golf Course at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, N.J.The cost to play is $135 per person and includes golf, lunch & dinner. ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Come show your green thumb this Saturday as the Oakland Environmental Commission is hosting a town clean-up for city parks.Volunteers of all ages are welcome, however children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long sleeves/pants, sturdy shoes, gloves and bug spray. All helpers will be assigned and accompanied to a specific park clean up area."This is ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Although the weather has been cold and damp so far this spring, it was still a great day to play 18 thanks to the New Friends of the Oakland Public Library and several local businesses. Earlier this month, the Oakland Public Library was converted into a 18 hole miniature golf course and attracted young golfers from across the area. For those who worked up an appetite ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Over 700 parents and children gathered behind the Oakland Public Library on Saturday afternoon to take part in the town's annual Easter Egg Hunt.Volunteers from Chopper Russo Group, Oakland Public Events and others spent 45 minutes setting up the eggs. Eager to find the golden egg, the entire field was picked clean in three minutes flat.The afternoon also included a ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Education Foundation is hosting its annual ‘Night at the Races’ this weekend in an effort to raise funds for the steam operations at the Valley middle school. The event will be at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne.“The students have consistently come in first or second place in sciences and math; OEF tries to improve on one of the top school systems ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- To kick off the start of spring, Oakland Public Events will host its annual easter egg hunt for children next weekend. Visitors will be able to meet the Easter bunny and take home complementary pictures thanks to Walgreens. The afternoon will also include a balloon magician as well as complementary coffee and hot chocolate from Coffee Roasters and free Dunkin Munchkins ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- As the snow begins to melt and the birds begin to return, so do the masses of homebuyers. Anxious not to miss a listing after spending the winter thumbing potential properties, shoppers are once again taking to the roads in hopes of finding the house of their dreams.For a seller, the spring can be an incredibly hectic time. Winter is often tough on houses and property; ...

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Everyone knows someone with a real estate horror story. Especially for couples and young families looking to purchase their first home, the experience can be exciting and joyous, but without proper planning can become stressful and an endless headache. That's why Jessica Bunone, a sales associate with RE/MAX Traditions' Chopper Russo Group, helps her clients to plan ...