PatrickвЂ™s Day Parade Committee, the Women of Irish Heritage, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div.

Food Drive for West Orange вЂ“ In coordination with the West Orange St.

Luck OвЂ™ the Pup вЂ“ Pet adoption event and fundraiser hosted in support of several local animal rescue shelters.

BaldrickвЂ™s Foundation for childhood cancer research BaldrickвЂ™s Foundation вЂ“ Fundraising event in support of St.

Brendan Tevlin Lacrosse Festival вЂ“ Raises funds for charitable endeavors and promotes вЂњGood Vibes & Easy LivingвЂќ.Back to School Yard Party вЂ“ Aims to supply a fully-stocked backpack to students in need from Thomas A.Irish Sports Expo вЂ“ A celebration of Irish sport and culture welcoming in everyone from the local community to experience hurling, rugby, and Gaelic football, as well as Irish music and dance.Support the Troops Care Package Drive вЂ“ Drive to collect and purchase materials to fill care packages for US servicemen and women serving our country throughout the world.Scholarships вЂ“ In coordination with the Bannon Scholarship Foundation, provides five scholarships totaling $5,500 to support local high school and college/post college students.Annual Essex Shillelagh Dinner Dance вЂ“ To honor brother members and friends of the Shillelagh Club for their outstanding service.

PatrickвЂ™s Day Parade and the parade committee, who put on one of the best St. PatrickвЂ™s Day Parade вЂ“ For as long as we have been in West Orange, the Friendly Sons have been ardent supporters of the West Orange St. Irish Cocktail Party вЂ“ For members of our local Irish heritage organizations.Below is a brief description of some of our hallmark annual undertakings: Detailed information about each event can be found in the вЂњEventsвЂќ section above. Throughout the year, we host and/or support multiple charitable endeavors, cultural events, and community outreach functions. Our Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, continually working to help our community. We are an Irish-American cultural and social organization who work to preserve our Irish traditions and heritage and to share them with the community at large. The Order of the Friendly Sons of the ShillelaghвЂ“Essex Division, has been a pillar of the West Orange community for over 50 years.

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