COUNTY -- In honor of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade TreeAdvisory Board, unveils the distinguished winners of the annual Union CountyArbor Day Poetry Contest. Each year, the contest aims to inspire students in grades 4-8 to emb...

SCOTCH PLAINS – Did your ancestors support the Revolution—or remain loyal to the Crown?Join us via the Scotch Plains Public Library on May 6th for this online event about delving into your family’s genealogy. Whether you’re just getting started or digging deeper into your family history, this introd...

WESTFIELD -- In keeping with its longtime traditions, the Hale Speaker Series will return soon for the 17th year with talks by four individuals with strong ties to Westfield.The series begins on Wednesday, May 13, with a speech titled “Westfield…The Old Days,” by one of the town’s most noted residen...

At the heart of the Westfield Foundation’s mission is the belief that every member of our community deserves a safe, comfortable, and dignified place to call home. This commitment is best reflected in our enduring partnership with Our House Foundation, an organization we have proudly supported since...

WESTFIELD –The WestfieldArea YMCA has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.To achi...

SCOTCH PLAINS -- Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00pm via the ScotchPlainsPublicLibraryforanonline conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, P...

WESTFIELD – Westfield STEAM Camp is back this summer with a fully revamped program designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and handson learning for students of all ages. Reimagined for 2026, the camp features brand-new course offerings alongside a flexible schedule to meet family needs.Campers ca...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Plains Public Library is excited to celebrate National Library Week, taking place from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25, with a variety of programs and activities for all ages.National Library Week highlights the important role libraries play in everyday life. A...

WESTFIELD— On Friday, May 8, 2026 the Westfield Historical Society will have its 58thAnnual Dinner Event at the Echo Lake Country Club. The annual general membership meeting will start at 5:30 pm, and social/cocktail hour will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by dining, presentations, and activities. All...

SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, in partnership with Fanwood Memorial Library, the Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University, and Westfield Public Schools, will present Community Observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of Resilience with Fred Polak on Wednesday, April...