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Every morning, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch presents the top events or issues for the day. Don't leave home without it.Union County Freeholder and Fanwood resident Al Mirabella hosts a wine-tasting fundraiser for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Enrichment Foundation, which supports leadership development in the school system. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mirabella's home, located at 11 Tillotson Road. The works of three local blood donors who are also artists will be exhibited at an opening titled "Visionary Volunteers" at New Jersey Blood Services' Donor Center at 2279 South Avenue in Scotch Plains. The exhibit will run from 5 to 7 p.m. and feature both photography and painting. Mary Courtney and…
The Fanwood Memorial Library hosts a free performance by Mary Courtney and Morningstar, a New York-based band that performs Irish traditional music and songs. The event takes place tomorrow at 7 p.m. Union Catholic High School's Student Movement Against Cancer holds a "Quarters for Cancer Dinner" fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school's cafeteria. The dinner will be followed by the Mr. UC Pageant. Proceeds from the evening will go toward the school's Relay for Life teams. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School honors its student athletes at the Winter Sports Awards program, which starts at 7…
The Scotch Plains Public Library's Career Networking Group hosts "Journey to Reemployment," a free lecture led by group alumna Rosaria Carr. The event starts at 7 p.m. To register, visit www.scotlib.org and click "Events," call 908-322-5007, ext. 204 or email library@scotlib.org. You can also connect with the networking group via LinkedIn. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA's Chemical Dependency Committee hosts a free lecture at the high school from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on alcohol, drugs and other destructive behaviors. The program is open to high school students and middle school students accompanied …
Park Middle School holds its "Talentorium" talent show tonight at the high school from 6 to 11 p.m. The Union County Vocational Technical Schools prepare to host close to 900 people for the academies' fifth annual Relay for Life. To donate or to learn about upcoming Relays, click here. To read the story on Patch, click here. Acclaimed singer/songwriter Willie Nile performs at the JCC of Central New Jersey on Saturday. Learn more by clicking here. Stay off the grass at Evergreen Elementary School, Park Middle School and the high school this weekend – the fields and lawns will be sprayed with …
Careful out there on the morning commute. Patch's Weather Bug predicts that snow or, everybody's favorite, a "wintry mix" will continue falling through 9 a.m. Be sure to check the school websites for any delays or closings. The Scotch Plains Public Library hosts a free college workshop for high school students and parents titled, "The Angular Student." Starting at 7:30 p.m., Lisa Bleich, the president of College Bound Mentor, LLC, will deliver a lecture on how to find colleges with the best fit during the admissions process, according to the event listing on Patch. For more information, …
The Scotch Plains Mayor and Township Council hold a special meeting on shared services in follow-up to the public forum that was held March 10. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building courtroom, go into closed, executive session, then reopen for the discussion on shared services. Grillestone Bar and Grill hosts a networking event for women from 6 to 9 p.m. titled "Share Your Stuff." Tickets cost $40, and include a buffet dinner, "mini educational presentations" and a goodie bag, according to the event listing on Patch. Attendees are asked bring enough of their "stuff" to …
Chef and dietitian Diane Weeks leads a free workshop titled "Cooking Allergen Free" at RWJ Rahway Fitness and Wellness Center in Scotch Plains. The class, which starts at 7 p.m., will explore how to prepare easy, allergen-free meals, with a focus on allergies to egg, gluten and dairy. Samples and recipes will be available. The Scotch Plains Public Library's "Next Chapter" book club meets at 7 p.m. at Panera. The Fanwood Recreation Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. in the LaGrande Park recreation building. The Downtown Westfield Corporation hosts a free short sale seminar for homeowners …
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tea Party hosts Congressman Leonard Lance, R-Hunterdon County, and Dr. Alieta Eck, MD, for a lecture titled "Healthcare Issues and Solutions." The two guest speakers will discuss "deficits, debts, budgets, et al.," according to the Tea Party's website. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club. RSVPs are requested, and can be submitted on the Tea Party's website: spf-teaparty.org. The Chelsea at Fanwood hosts a member of Overlook Hospital's Department of Dietitians and Nutritional Services to discuss the "Nutritional Needs of Women as Our …
The high school's production of "Hairspray" stages its final two performances tonight and Saturday night at 8 p.m. Click here for ticket information. The Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey hosts a workshop on Microsoft Windows tonight at 8 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. The New Jersey Expo Center in Edison hosts the "New Jersey Home Show," featuring home accessories, interior design services, floor and window coverings from a variety of local and national retailers. The event takes place today from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
Flannery's Pub in Fanwood hosts a St. Patrick's Day celebration with bag pipers, green beer and more from 4 to 6 p.m. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education holds its open agenda meeting tonight at 8 p.m. The JCC of Central New Jersey's second annual lecture series continues tonight at 7:30 with a lecture by Rabbi Dr. Allan Nadler, professor of religion and the director of the Jewish Studies program at Drew University, according to the event listing on Patch. Nadler will discuss, "Jews Don't Burn Books, or Do They?" Tickets cost $15 for general admission, and $13 for students and …
The CHILD organization of Scotch Plains and Fanwood hosts a lecture for parents and teachers titled "The Key to Understanding Language." Rachel Fisch-Kaplan, the clinical director and senior speech-language pathologist at CommuniKids, a speech-language and occupational therapy practice with a location in Summit, will discuss the speech and language skills that develop during childhood, and the appropriate levels of mastery that take place at various times. The program, which will take place in the television studio of Scotch Plains TV, located in the basement of the Municipal Building, is …
The Scotch Plains Township Council holds its monthly business meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building courtroom. Click the PDF thumbnail at right for the agenda. The Carriage House Poetry Series continues at 8 p.m. with John Wareham, a psychologist, lecturer, writer and poet from New York. He is the author of "Sonnets for Sinners," "The President's Therapist" and "Chancey on Top." For more information, visit carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. The parent workshop "Cultivating Good Discussion and Listening Skills at Home" takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Brunner Elementary School…
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA hosts a parent workshop titled, "Cultivating Good Discussion and Listening Skills at home." This free event runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Brunner Elementary School. For more information, contact Brad Siegel by sending an email to bsiegel@spfk12.org or calling 908-889-8600, ext. 402. The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Planning Boards each hold meetings tonight at 7:30 p.m. The Scotch Plains board will convene for a regular meeting in the Municipal Building courtroom. Click the PDF thumbnail at right for the agenda. The Fanwood board will convene for an agenda meeting in …
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's production of "Hairspray" starts tonight. The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library's annual book sale starts Saturday. The group has issued a call for volunteers to help them set-up the various items on sale. To lend a hand, contact Joe Quarto by emailing joequarto@gmail.com. Registration remains ongoing for the JCC men's softball league. JCC members have first priority, but must sign-up by today. The final day for registration for members and non-members alike is Friday, March 18. To learn more, click here. The Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey …
The second public forum on the shared services report produced by Jersey Professional Management takes place tonight at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education. The Triwomen of Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Westfield host a strength training and nutrition workshop led by Gloria Safar, triathlete and author of the book "Triathlon for Girls Like Us." The event takes place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. For more information, click here. The JCC of Central New Jersey hosts its second annual University Lecture Series. Monique Exkmann, …
The JCC of Central New Jersey's youth theater company, comprised of students in grades two through eight, takes the stage at Terrill Middle School at 7 p.m. for the opening night of "Bye Bye Birdie!" The group will also stage performances Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10. For more information, click here. The CHILD organization of Scotch Plains hosts a seminar by pediatric neuro-psychologist Dr. Ilyse O'Desky on ADD, ADHD, Asperger's and non-verbal learning disabilities titled "Why is My Child Struggling?" The event starts at 7:15 p.m. in the studio of Scotch …
The Fanwood Mayor and Borough Council hold their regular monthly meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. Check back for the agenda. The Scotch Plains Public Library hosts "Wii for Teens" from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for teenagers in grades six and higher. Scotch Hills Golf Club hosts Pinnocle and bridge for men and women from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both residents and non-residents are invited to participate in this free event. For more information, click here. The Center for Hope Hospice hosts the second installment of its four-week lecture series, "Journey Through Grief" from 7 to 9 p.m. The …
Share your thoughts on school matters with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Superintendent Margaret Hayes during "Coffee with the Superintendent," taking place at 7:30 p.m. at Terrill Middle School. The Workshop String Quintet returns to the Scotch Plains Public Library for a performance at 7 p.m. The ensemble, which consists of local musicians Marjorie Picard, Theresal Kiesel, Richard Waynor, Beth Hanscom and Ken Goski, will play selections by Mozart, Jadin and Vivaldi, as well as show tunes, according to the event listing on Patch. To learn more, call 908-322-5007. New York Blood Center's …
The Scotch Plains Free Public Library hosting an informational session about The Seeing Eye, the first American guide dog school for the blind. Miriam Ascarelli, author of the book, Independent Vision: Dorothy Harrison Eustis and the story of The Seeing Eye about Seeing Eye founder Dorothy Eustis, will give a talk. The event is Saturday at 1:00 p.m. 2011 Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding will be performing at the Union County Arts Center in Rahway Saturday at 8:00 p.m. For ticket information, call 732-499-8226. The Westfield Stamp Club is holding their 48th Annual Stamp Show Saturday from 10:…
The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustments will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The Fanwood Board of Health will be holding their monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the LaGrande Park Recreation Building. The Fanwood Library is hosting Yogafit Kids at 10:30 a.m. The event teaches three and four year olds yoga and fitness in a safe and enjoyable environment. The Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA is hosting, "Let's Wake Up Our Feet" at 7:00 p.m. The event will explore brief reflexology methods to increase circulation, and asks you bring a low-scented lotion. Colin Mochrie and Brad …
