Family Trivia Night. Question: What’s a fun and engaging family activity where you can help support essential child care programs? Answer: The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y Family Trivia Night!! Enjoy a great evening of fun and prizes and learn some new trivia as well. Wednesday, March 26, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., in Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 & 2. Minimum donation $20 per family. Sign up at: fspymca.as.me/ 2025AnnualCampaignEvents Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains.
Interfaith Panel Discussion, Join us at an interfaith panel discussion to be held at Temple Sholom on Wednesday, March 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program is put together by Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer of Watchung. and Father Anthony Randazzo will moderate. The topic is the role of women in various faith traditions, and questions and comments will be welcome at the end. There is also a Zoom option for those who prefer. Please register in advance if possible on the Mount Saint Mary website www.msmhope.org. When you register, please indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend in person or via Zoom. This will be a great evening of harmony and Spirit. We welcome everyone to join us and hope you will! Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains, 1925 Lake Avenue Scotch Plains.
Spring Concert by Westfield Community Concert Band. Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. Spring Concert, Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
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 McClain and 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.
Family Fun Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fun for your entire crew! Join the walk around the campsite area to find eggs (with prizes) hidden throughout the course. Our Family Fun Egg Hunt includes: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Crafts, 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Egg Hunt, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Family Games. Plus, raffle tickets will be on sale to win a Nintendo Switch! Minimum donation $25 per family. fspymca.as.me/ 2025AnnualCampaignEvents. Open to the community. Adults 18 & over must bring photo ID to check in and sign guest waiver for all family members. Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains.
Book Signing, Town Book Store at 270 East Broad Street, Westfield on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Sailing with Paros: Our Beautiful World” written and illustrated by Westfield former teacher Yaeko Koizumi Knaus.
Mostly Music chamber music concert and commentary. Violinist Arnaud Sussman, violist Paul Neubauer and cellist Paul Watson will be performing a Fugue by W.F. Bach, short trios by Gideon Klein and Jean Francaix, and the Divertimento in Eb Major by Mozart. Sunday, April 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, Westfield. Tickets are $50 (free for students) and can be purchased at the door or online at https://mostlymusic.org.
Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool at the Cranford YMCA, 401 Centennial Avenue, Cranford. Visit the Easter Bunny and swim for Easter eggs in the pool…collect the most in 30 minutes and win a prize! Open to the community and geared toward families with children ages 2-7. There are four time slots between 1:00 and 3:00pm on Sunday, April 13, registration is required visit www.westfieldynj.org/events to register.
Flower Show, Saturday April 26, Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains. The sights and scents of the season will be on full display at the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield’s Flower Show. This prestigious event celebrates the very best in horticulture, showcasing floral arrangements, horticultural displays, botanical arts, and photography competition entries from Rake and Hoe members, all judged by Garden of New Jersey accredited judges. Free admission, door prizes and an invitation to a “Taste of the South” lunch. For more information go to www.rakeandhoegc.org or contact Sharon Shiraga at rakeandhoewix@gmail.com.
Home Tour, Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five distinguished homes representing a range of architectural influences and design sensibilities generously open their doors to benefit the NJ Festival Orchestra. This self-guided tour of Westfield homes will feature live music, door prizes, and refreshments. Tickets are $50 in advance ($55 the day of tour) at www.njfestivalorchestra.org or Baron’s Drug Store.
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