Barely Heirs, Comedic Play Reading – Enjoy a fun afternoon at Westfield Community Players for a play reading of this full-length comedy directed and narrated by Dave McGrath along with The Wayward Band of Theatre Rogues. Free admission and no tickets required! (Donations welcome). Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m., Westfield Community Players, 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield.
Senior Tech Buddies, Monday, February 17, 10:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Whether you have questions about your cell phone, laptop, iPad or other device, the tech-savvy members of Westfield High School’s Senior Tech Buddies Club are here to help! Just bring your device and questions. Free and open to the community at the YMCA, 220 Clark Street, Westfield. Visit westfieldynj.org/events for more details.
College Admissions. In collaboration with The College Woman’s Club, the Westfield Library will present independent education consultant Susana MacLean discussing, “College Admissions 101: What do Selective Colleges Want?” Westfield Memorial Library on Thursday, February 19 at 7 p.m.
Gut Health: Demystified Presentation, Wednesday, February 19, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This informative session focuses on the root causes of common GI issues such as IBS, bloating, reflux, SIBO, food sensitivities, and osteoporosis. Learn how addressing the body from a holistic approach can lead to significant improvements. Presented by Cheryl Schmid, AFMC-SLP of The Well Chat. Free and open to the community at Westfield Area YMCA, 220 Clark Street, Westfield. Visit westfieldynj.org/events for more details.
Make a Passive Solar Greenhouse. The Green Team of the Town of Westfield, the Friends of the Library and the Westfield Memorial Library have teamed up to present “How to Make a Cold Stratification Tray and Passive Solar Greenhouse” on Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m. Participants will learn how to prepare seeds for planting. Sign up at wmlnj.org. Westfield Memorial Library 550 East Broad Street
Invitation to Vienna. Join the New Jersey Festival Orchestra for a fanciful mix of Viennese waltzes, polkas, gallops and more followed by Vienna’s own Gustav Mahler’s deeply emotional Symphony No. 4 featuring soprano Marcelina Román. Saturday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield or Sunday, February 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. https:/ /www.njfestivalorchestra.org/ concerts
Fanwood Performance Series. Saturday, April 5, folk trio Lara Herscovitch & The Highway Philosophers and The Honey Badgers. Saturday, May 10, Debra Devi. Saturday, June 14, Michaela McClainand Vanishing Shores. All shows start at 7 p.m. at the Kuran Cultural Arts Center (a.k.a. the Carriage House), on Watson Road just west of Martine Avenue, next to Fanwood Borough Hall. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors – cash at the door. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by emailing fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. Learn more at fanwoodperformanceseries.org.
Volunteers Needed. New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of Covid Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at (732) 8508906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, please go to: https:// www.volgistics.com/appform/ 2127944197 ***
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