CLARK — Carl H. Kumpf is one of six middle-grade schools in New Jersey that have been recognized as New Jersey Schools To Watch (NJSTW) as part of a recognition program developed by The National Forum Advancing Excellence in the Middle Grades. The NJSTW program is sponsored by the New Jersey Associa...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library will celebrate 10 years of New Jersey Makers Day on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16.On March 15, adults can pick up supplies to make a paper four-leaf clover, while supplies last. On March 16, there will be a linoleum block printing workshop for ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Society invites visitors to its open-house event at the Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center this Sunday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Popularly known as the Reeve House, the nationally-recognized landmark is located at 314 Mountain Avenue, Westfield.Ongoing ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library will once again participate in New Jersey Makers Day, a statewide event that celebrates and promotes making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-based learning.On Saturday, March 16, the library wil...

SCOTCH PLAINS — In partnership with the Scotch Plains Garden Club, the Scotch Plains Public Library will present a talk with Master Gardener Caren White on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m.Known as “The Herb Lady,” Ms. White will give a presentation about designing and planting an herb garden that will ...

WESTFIELD — The Garden Club of Westfield will present “Native Gardening 101” at the Westfield Memorial Library on Thursday, March 21, beginning at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Deb Ellis will discuss why native plants matter, why people should include them on their property, and which shrubs and flowers are ...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Village Shop, located in the Mountainside Restoration Committee’s Levi Cory House, has announced new opening hours. Beginning this month, the shop will be open on most Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., throughout the Spring.The circa 1818 Levi Cory House, which was moved to Const...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Jessica Arkel, development officer for the Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation, will be the guest speaker. She will discuss the history of Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) in New Jersey, from its ear...

WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory House Museum will present “An Afternoon of Colonial Music” this Sunday, March 10, between 2 and 4 p.m.Music and dance played an integral role in colonial-era life. Ballads relayed stories of love, bravery and ordinary life. Dance was a way to socialize. Drum calls and fif...

WESTFIELD — A Westfield resident and former FBI agent whose work has been featured in a Netflix documentary will be the kickoff speaker in this year’s Hale Speaker Series at the Westfield Memorial Library.Jim Kossler was the coordinating supervisor for the FBI’s Manhattan office and directed its Org...