"So, you think you know the spilled McDonald's Hot Coffee story?" asks the Scotch Plains Public Library's "Our World" discussion group. Well, find out for sure at 3:30 p.m. To learn more, click here. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200, and head directly to Little Shop of Comics in Scotch Plains for Board Game Night, running from 6 to 11 p.m. Family, friends and singles are all invited. For details, click here. If the great outdoors is more your thing, check out "Star Parties," a free night-sky observation session hosted by Amateur Astronomers, Inc., at the Sperry Observatory of Union County …

Candidates' Night for Fanwood's mayor and council candidates takes place at Borough Hall at 7 p.m.  The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education holds its monthly regular meeting at 8 p.m.  Finance expert Eve Kaplan delivers a free lecture titled "Tips for Creating a Smart Investment Portfolio." The program starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Library. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Willow Grove Church in Scotch Plains at 8 p.m. Registration for the 2012 spring season of FYO baseball is now open. For details, click here.

Parents, educators and youth-service professionals are invited to a free lecture titled, "Cyberbullying: Welcome to the World of Texting, Sexting, Facebook and More." The program, sponsored by the Rahway Municipal Alliance, the Rahway Police Department, and Prevention Links, starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Rahway Middle School auditorium at 1138 Kline Place. For more information, click here. The JCC of Central New Jersey's seventh annual Jewish Film Festival continues with a screening of the 2011 film, "An Article of Hope." The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. at the AMC Loews on Route 22 in Mountainside…

Take a break from cooking tonight, and head to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Music Booster Association's pasta dinner, taking place from 5 to 8 p.m. in the high school's cafeteria, according to a flyer distributed by the group's publicist. Admission costs $6 per person, and families of three or more will be admitted for $5 each. The ticket price includes a pasta dinner, beverage and dessert, plus entertainment from the music department's choral groups. For more, click here. Learn about the ghosts that roam Central Jersey's historic sites and buildings during "an evening of spine-tingling …

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education holds its open agenda meeting at 8 p.m., according to the school district's website. Learn about women's experience during the Civil War at a lecture hosted by Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. The program costs $8 and begins at 7:30 p.m. For details, click here. A representative of the Disney College Program visits Union County College's Cranford campus to discuss internship opportunities with Disney. To learn more, click here. The Scotch Plains Public Library's Board of Trustees meets at 7:30 p.m., according to the library's …

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite bedtime buddy or blanket, and head to the Scotch Plains Public Library for "Pajama Story Time," featuring soothing stories and songs, according to the library's website. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome, and registration is not required.  Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School hosts a lecture titled "Steb-by-Step College Prep" in the school's auditorium at 7:30 p.m., according to the district's website. [Update: Taking place Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.] Local college students are invited to learn about internships with the …

Fanwood's Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center hosts the Westfield Poetry Workshop at 8 p.m. Workshop members Nancy Lubarsky, Linda Radice, Wendy Rosenberg and Basil Rouskas will read from their works. For more, click here. The JCC of Central New Jersey's seventh annual "Jewish Film Festival" screens the film, "Brothers," at AMC Loews Theatre on Route 22 in Mountainside. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information and more, click here. The Scotch Plains Mayor and Township Council hold their monthly business meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building courtroom. Click the PDF …

Learn about confidence and career-building at a free workshop hosted by The Career Networking Group, taking place at 6:30 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Library. To register, visit www.scotlib.org and click "Events," all 908-322-5007, ext. 204, or email library@scotlib.org. Also visit the Career Networking Group's LinkedIn page clicking here. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools PTA Council holds its fall education forum at 7:30 p.m. in the high school's second-floor media center, according to the district website. The Fanwood Planning Board meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled, …

Take in live blues and barbecue at Sorrento Restaurant in Westfield. Dinner is BYOB and tickets cost $29.95. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and the show runs from 7 to 9 p.m. For details, click here. The CHILD Organization presents a panel discussion titled, "Successfully Educating Pre-Schoolers With and Without Special Needs" at 7:15 p.m. at the Board of Education Building. The panel will include Thomas Beese, director of student serves, as well as pre-k educators, teachers and specialists. To learn more, click here. Moms looking for tips on balancing work and family life are invited to a panel …

Fanwood's Mayor and Borough Council hold their monthly regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Athletic Boosters meet at 7:30 p.m. in the school's multi-purpose room, according to the school district's website. Members of Union Catholic High School's National Honor Society are inducted at 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Registration is open for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA's men's basketball league. To learn more, click here.  Registration is also underway for fall classes for adults, teenagers and children at the Arts Guild of New Jersey in …

Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools, Union Catholic High School and government offices are closed for Columbus Day. Scotch Plains Public Library's Career Networking Group meets at 7 p.m. For details or to join the group's LinkedIn page, click here. Parker Gardens in Scotch Plains is selling "All-You-Can- Carry Pumpkins" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the Patch events page. For more, click here. While picking pumpkins, take a hayride through Parker Gardens' haunted forest. Hours vary by day. For more information, click here. Fanwood seniors can obtain free blood-pressure screenings at 10…

All Scotch Plains-Fanwood elementary schools have a half-day for back-to-school night. Fanwood residents can obtain flu shots for $10 at the Forest Road Park recreation building from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here. The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building courtroom. The Watchung Arts Center hosts "Connection XIII," a photography exhibition featuring the works of 17 photographers. For details, click here. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders holds its agenda-setting meeting at 7 p.m. at the Union County Administration …

The Rialto Theater in Westfield hosts a 25th-anniversary screening of a live performance of "Phantom of the Opera," which is being performed in London's Royal Albert Hall. Tickets cost $18, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students have a half-day due to Back to School Night, which starts at 7 p.m., according to the school district's website. School One, Evergreen Elementary School and McGinn Elementary School have "Walk to School Day' this morning. Fanwood residents can obtain flu shots for $10 at the Sarah Bailey Civic …

Fanwood residents can obtain flu shots for $10 in New Providence today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., courtesy of the Westfield Regional Health Department. The inoculation program is being held at the New Providence Senior Citizens Health Center at 15 East Fourth Street. For details, click here. The JCC of Central New Jersey hosts a free parenting workshop featuring psychologist Mark Lowenthal, co-author of "Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child's True Potential." The program, ideal for parents with children ages 4 through 12, starts at 7 p.m. To learn more, click here. Registration …

Did you go to Scotch Plains Day or Fanny Wood Day on Sunday? We want your photos! Send them to AlanN@patch.com.  WIlliam Rogers, associate dean of the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies at Drew University, presents the first installment of his five-part series on the Civil War, "From Jamestown to Fort Sumter." The program starts at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA kicks off Y Arts Week today with artwork displays and a photography lesson. For details, click here. Total Hearing Care on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains hosts a five-day open house this week, …

Get a free medium-size coffee, cappuccino or latte from 7-Eleven between 7 and 11 a.m., according to a press release distributed by the convenience store chain. Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools are closed for Rosh Hashanah. For information on High Holy Day services in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, visit the websites for Temple Sholom (www.sholomnj.org) and Congregation Beth Israel (www.cbinj.org) Registration for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association's 2012 spring season is now open. To learn more, click here. Registration is ongoing for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA's Mini-…

The Scotch Plains Health Department hosts a free rabies clinic tonight at the Northside Firehouse, located on Senger Place behind the Municipal Building, according to the township's website. Cats will be vaccinated from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and dogs will be vaccinated from 7 to 8 p.m. To learn more, click here or call 908-322-6700, ext. 309 or 310. Health expert Elizabeth Miller will discuss "nutrient timing for sports performance" at RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center in Scotch Plains at 6 p.m. For additional information, click here. Rosh Hashanah begins tonight. For information on services in …

Park and Terrill middle schools have single-session days today, according to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District website. The schools will each hold Back to School Night, which starts at 7 p.m. Each school's PTA will hold a general membership meeting at 6:45 p.m.  Today is the final day to register for Fanwood's science exploration workshops. For program information, click here. John Mellencamp fans are invited to a tribute show at 7:30 p.m. at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade in Linden. In the event of rain, the show will be held at Linden High School. For additional information, click…

The Fanwood Democratic Committee hosts United States Senator Frank Lautenberg at 6 p.m. RSVPs were required by Sept. 19, but stay tuned for photos from the event. Financial advisor Eve Kaplan delivers a free lecture titled, "Top 10 Blunders You Must Avoid" at the Scotch Plains Public Library, starting a 7:15 p.m. To learn more, click here. Tomorrow is the final day to register for Fanwood's "Science Exploration Workshops." For program information, click here. The Scotch Plains Planning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building courtroom. The Scotch Plains Recreation Building meets at…