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Let’s meet up after work for a Summertime “Walk and Talk” around the perimeter of Nomahegan Park. The idea will be to meet other Young Professionals who live locally while spending some time outside, breathing in the summer air. Who Can Join Us: Th…

Meet up with other YPs for a digital photography lesson that will be geared toward beginners. Dave Blinder (professional photographer for NJYP) will work to show you how to get the most out of your camera (regardless of price or make). For this less…

For our premier NJYP Foodie event we are going to check out Elevation Burger in downtown Montclair. EB is an entire step above your regular burger joint. They serve up organic, grass-fed, free-range hamburgers as well as vegetarian burgers, vegan bu…

For the first time NJYP is taking Happy Hour to Newark! Meet us at MiSaVi, a beautiful bar and lounge located just off of Market Street. There will be drink specials, friendly young professionals, and no cover charge! Let’s pack the bar at this succ…

Come to sing or come to watch. Either way you will have a great time hanging out with your fellow Union County Members (and those willing to make the trip to the UC). The DJ starts at around 9pm so we are going to start with a “Meet and Greet”. Cos…

Once again we are going to participate in the Jimmy D 5k Walk/Run! This is one of our most favorite charitable events because at the end of the race we are greeted by an awesome free BBQ and free beer. Traditionally the NJYP group sticks around for…

Do you want so spend a beautiful day outside with other Young Professionals? This is NJYP's 4th year running this hugely popular Tubing Trip! Expect tons of fun, tons of sun, splashing, swimming, beautiful scenery, and just an overall relaxing and e…

New Jersey Young Professionals and Team Charity have joined up with the American Red Cross to bring you the BIGGEST “Young Professionals” Blood Drive in the state’s history (we may even be breaking some country records as well). Come “Out for Blood”…

For the 4th year in a row NJYP is going to be making wine! Find out more at this Open House event where all will get to taste wine while learning about the process. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the ’09-’10 NJYP Wineoes and…

Celebrate the warm air at our Sundress and Tie Party. The concept is simple: Women wear dresses and men wear ties and we all mix and mingle under the stars while sipping cocktails in the beautiful courtyard at Evelyn's. It will be a fabulously fun n…