Tai Chi, December 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. at The Westfield Memorial Library. Dr. Gang Huang will begin teaching another session of The Fundamentals of Tai Chi. Tai Chi, an ancient practice that originated in China, is proven to boost both mental and physical health. Register for each session separately on the library’s website wmlnj.org. Each session builds upon skills learned the previous week.
Holiday Food Drive, Westfield Fire Department’s FMBA Local 30 is running their annual holiday food drive. They will be working with local religious and civic organizations in the community to provide meal bags for over 140 families in need this year. They will be collecting non-perishable food donations and food store gift cards from now until Friday, December 6 at Fire Headquarters (405 North Avenue W.) and Fire Station #2 (1029 Central Avenue) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Holiday Concert, Friday, December 13, 7: 30 p.m. The Westfield Community Concert Band presents its 35th Annual Holiday Concert at Edison Intermediate School Auditorium, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. Free admission to the public.
Santa swim. Sunday, December 15. Dive into the holiday spirit with a reserved 30-minute session of splashing around in the festive North Pole Pool! Santa will keep an eye on the fun from his throne, ready to meet swimmers after their session ends. Three sessions will be offered at the Main Y Rooke Pool: 2:00-2:30pm, 2:30-3:00pm, and 3:00-3:30pm. The cost is $25 per child, benefiting the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign. Parent/guardian must accompany children under age 6 or those unable to swim independently. Register online or at the Westfield Area YMCA Main Facility.
Chanukah Lego Night, Temple Sholom’s annual Chanukah Lego Night showcases one of the largest collections of Legos in Scotch Plains. Participants are welcome to build as many Lego creations as their hearts desire, while reveling in dreidel games, Chanukah music, lighting the menorah, and getting to know the Sholom family. The event, Thursday, December 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., is free and open to all. Space is limited. If you are interested in attending please RSVP by Wednesday, December 11 https://www.sholomnj.org/ form/lego-night-20241.html? Temple Sholom is located at 1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains.
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