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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.
Healthy Kids Day, The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. located at 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare our community families for a safe, healthy and fun summer. Some featured activities include face painting, fun crafts for preschool and school age children, bird feeder projects, gardening activities, family interactive games, sports court family recreation, healthy snacks and more. And, at 12:45 p.m., we will hold a pillow-case race hosted by our Business Sponsor, Shovlin Mattress Factory, of Fanwood, NJ!
Choral Art Society of NJ presents ‘Carry Me Home’ Concert on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Choral Art Society of NJ welcomes the Westfield High School Concert Choir in a joint celebration of American folk traditions, with a special focus on works by African-American composers, time-honored spirituals, works from famous poets, and classic Americana. The concert will feature ‘Fern Hill’ , a setting of Dylan Thomas’s poem by composer John Corigliano, and ‘Chariot Jubilee’ by R. Nathaniel Dett. Adult tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Senior/Student tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Youth under 18, Families First card holders, and WIC card holders are admitted free. For advance tickets and more information, visit www.casofnj.org.
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.
Fanwood Performance Series presents acclaimed blues-rock guitarist Debra Devi and her band, plus an acoustic set by singer-songwriter Cassidy Rain on Saturday, May 10.. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. Admission $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, cash at the door. Reservations strongly suggested! RSVP to fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. More details at fanwoodperformanceseries.org. Kuran Cultural Arts Center (‘the Carriage House’), 135 Watson Road just west of Martine Ave., next to Fanwood Borough Hall.
Fanwood Performance Series presents Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls, blending folk, rock and soul, along with singer-songwriter Hope Dunbar on Saturday, June 14. Doors open 6:30 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. Admission $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, cash at the door. Reservations strongly suggested! RSVP to fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. More details at fanwoodperformanceseries.org. Kuran Cultural Arts Center (‘the Carriage House’), 135 Watson Road just west of Martine Ave., next to Fanwood Borough Hall.
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