Fanwood Ladies Night Out at Fanwood Crossing II, 246 South Avenue, Fanwood, Thursday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come to the Plaza between Fanwood Crossing I and Fanwood Crossing II Buildings on South Avenue in Fanwood and enjoy music, mingling and shopping to support our local merchants. First 250 ladies to register will get a free goody bag. www.gwaccnj.com/ events/
Plant Swap and Shop event, on Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Scout Camping Area of the Watchung Reservation. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees, pre-registration for the event is required, with a maximum of 100 registrants accepted. Residents can register by visiting www.ucnj.org/plant-swap.
Fanwood Performance Series, Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Singer songwriters Nicola Vazquez and Ryan Harris Brown will perform at the Kuran Cultural Arts Center (‘The Carriage House’), 135 Watson Road. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors – cash at the door. Reservations are strongly recommended: RSVP by email to fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. More information at fanwoodperformanceseries.org
Study Hall for Finals in the Westfield Memorial Library Meeting Room, June 10 to June 13 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
The Banned Book Discussion Group will meet at the Westfield Memorial Library on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m., to discuss “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson. This young adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. While praise has been heaped on Johnson’s collection of essays for young adults, it also received a reported 82 challenges in 2023 for ‘LGBTQIA+ content’ and ‘claimed to be sexually explicit’ making it the #2 most challenged book of 2023. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and register. https:/ /events.wmlnj.org/event/11363530
Real Estate Summit at The Westwood, 438 North Avenue, Garwood, Wednesday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for Real Estate Professionals to connect with their colleagues, their community of shared service partners, and participate in professional development including CEC! Learn from leaders in their industries! Seize this exceptional chance to further your professional development, expand your network, and exchange ideas to cultivate new business and professional connections. Be an Exhibitor, limited to 20 exhibitors in a variety of real estate services. www.gwaccnj.com/events/
“Pop Go the Butterflies,” Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A special workshop for children will be presented by the library’s inaugural artist-in-residence, Westfield resident Jenn Wilner. For children K-5 and special needs friendly. Adult supervision and registration at wmlnj.org are required.
MLK Westfield’s Juneteenth Trolley Tours, Saturday, June 15. For the fourth consecutive year, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Westfield is celebrating Juneteenth with an African American History Trolley Tour through Westfield. Take a ride on a vintage trolley as you visit select sites from the 300-year history of African Americans in Westfield. These narrated history tours are made possible in part by a 2024 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant. The African American History Trolley Tour will run at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. . This year’s 90-minute tour is revitalized by hop-on-board live presentations. African American community leaders and actors representing historic figures will join the tour at significant sites to bring to life the characters who were seminal figures in Westfield’s history. The trolley tours, which will run rain or shine, begin at the Westfield High School parking lot. Seats are limited and registration is required. Register by June 13 at: https://bit.ly/ 3wNUKZG
JUNETEENTH 1stAnnual Celebration/ Block party, Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for food, fun and heritage. Bethel Baptist Church, 539 Trinity Place, Westfield.
Coaster Making, June 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Make a cute watermelon coaster at the Westfield Library. They make the perfect summery addition to your decor for use with all your favorite summer drinks. They make a great hostess gift too! You must register at https://events.wmlnj.org/event/ 12520831?hs=a or visit wmlnj.org.
Virtual Author Series continues through the Westfield Library on Thursday, June 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. with “Unpacking a History of Systematic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell. ” Register at wmlnj.org to receive the Zoom link.
112th Summer Concert Series by Westfield Community Concert Band, Thursdays, June 20, 27, July 4 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street, Westfield. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for this free concert series. ***
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