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Every Monday, Patch will feature an article detailing what's happening around your town this week.On Thursday, May 3, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Council will present an Anti-Bullying Seminar at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. The program will begin with an overview of the new legislation regarding the act of bullying in the schools. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. For more information and to RSVP, email Lisa Dunlap at SPFPTAVP@yahoo.com. All are welcome.Temple Sholom, a Reform Jewish congregation in Fanwood/Scotch Plains, will be holding an open house for its religious school on Sunday, May 6, from 10:30 am until noon. Learn about the congregation’s grant-winning family track…
The Board of Education will continue to travel to each school in the district to present the 2012-2013 budget approved at a previous meeting. For more information including dates and times, click here.On Monday, April 2, the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a resume workshop presented by John Hadley and Career Coach Donna Gerhauser. For more information on this workshop or the Career Networking Group, call 908-322-5007, x204 or e-mail library@scotlib.org. You can also connect with the library’s Career networking Group on Linked In, Career Networking Group at SPPL.On April 2 at 7:00 PM, …
On Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m., Two River Community Bank in Fanwood will host local industry professionals and members of the community who want to learn more about purchasing a home in this economy. Patricia Weinstock, a real estate sales agent with NJ Realty Services, and Chuck Lero, a Mortgage Loan Specialist with Two River Bank will lead the seminar. Experts will also be on hand to cover the moving, loan and legal process. Refreshments will be served. To reserve a space, call (888)454-4424 or email mortgages@two river bank.com.The Carriage House Poetry Series will continue in Fanwood …
On Monday, March 12, the Jewish Community Center will host a Jobseekers Networking Event from 7pm - 9pm. This is an opportunity for members of the community to explore contacts in target companies and interact with other jobseekers. The JCC is located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. On Wednedsay, March 14, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield), will speak to local Rotarians and their guests at the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains luncheon hosted by the Stage House Restaurant in downtown Scotch Plains at 12:15 p.m. The community at large is invited to attend, as this will be…
The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. $5 gets you in the door and all you can breakfast. All proceeds will be used towards promoting the Rescue Squad and recruiting new members. The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that is celebrating its 75th year of all volunteer service to its community.Registration for the 2012 spring FYO baseball season is now open. FYO Little League Baseball is open to residents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood in preschool through ninth grade. Nearly 550…
Artwork by Lauren Lehman, an emerging artist who began her journey in 2010 without any formal training, will be on display at the Scotch Plains Library from Sunday, February 5 until Friday, March 2. Lehman’s “Emerge and See” exhibit showcases abstract expressionistic paintings and is Lehman’s first solo show. Library hours are Monday and Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm; Tuesday and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; Wednesday 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5pm and Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm.On Thursday, February 9, at 8 p.m., the Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the potential changes to …
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Environmental Club will be screening the film 11th Hour, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio on Monday, January 30, at 7 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Library.On Monday, January 30, at 6 p.m., the JCC will be hosting an open house for The Summer Academy for the Performing Arts. SAPA is a partnership organization between the JCC andThe Union County Votech School for the Performing Arts. The Summer Academy will offer high-level, professional performing arts instruction for all children entering grades 5 – 8.This year, there are two two-week sessions offered: …
On Wednesday, January 25, at 7 p.m., the Stage House Restaurant and Wine Bar will be hosting the 11th annual Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rotary Club Wine Tasting. The cost to attend is $75 per person and is open to the public. This year’s tasting will feature wines from a variety of regions around the world. Wine specialist and enthusiast Tom Jackson will provide a regional history of each wine featured. A three course dinner accompanied by its own selected vintage wine, appetizers and desserts will be provided.On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m, the Triwomen Group will be hosting a kick…
On Monday, January 9, the Scotch Plains Library will be hosting registration for this year’s Martin Luther King Day of Service. To hear all about co-founder of SPF MLK Day of Service Michelle Shapiro Abraham and the opportunities to participate in this year’s massive movement of SPF volunteers, watch Episode 3 of Let’s Talk Local here. MLK Day of Service will begin at the JCC on January 16. On Monday, January 9, and Wednesday, January 11, the NJ Blood Services Donation Center, located at 2279 South Ave, Scotch Plains will be hosting a blood drive. NJBS is facing significant challenges …
Fanwood Christmas tree pickup begins Tuesday, January 3 and will last until January 31. To read Patch’s complete guide to SPF Christmas tree pickup, click here.Following the Scotch Plains Town Council conference meeting on Tuesday, January 3, at 7 p.m., the Mayor will give her address to the residents of Scotch Plains at the reorganization meeting which begins at 8 p.m.On January 6, at 7 p.m., the Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA will be holding a “Special Needs Teen Night Out.” The Y notes that while special needs children ages 3 to 12 may have many opportunities to socialize, often that is not …
This Week the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will be hosting different events each day for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade as part of Y’s Vacation Day Full Day of Fun Week. Events include Science Spectacular and Animal Awareness day. For more information, click here. On Wednesday, December 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a volunteer therapy dog will be visiting the Fanwood Memorial Library to give new readers an opportunity to build confidence by practicing reading in a stress free environment. Call ahead to sign up for a five minute reading time slot in the Children’s Library. For more …
On Monday, December 12, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will be holding the 16th Annual Gymnastic Team Toy Drive. New, unwrapped toys will be accepted until December 20. All of the donations will go to local families in need. Christmas trees are on sale at LaGrande Park in Fanwood, weekdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Park Middle School 7th and 8th Grade band and chorus concert will take place tomorrow, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. The Teen Advisory Board will meet at the Scotch Plains Library on Wednesday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. The Board …
On Monday, December 5, Carolers will be traveling through the streets of Fanwood and Scotch Plains to raise money for Tiny Tim, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for local children who cannot afford the medical care they need. To join the carolers, contact Barbara Anilo at (908)322-4472. Scotch Plains Police will be taking part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign beginning Monday, November 5. Read more here. Scotch Plains Fanwood High School will be playing against Summit on Monday, December 5, at 6p.m as part of the 29th Annual George T. Cron High School …
The Fanwood Police Department Annual Coat Drive for inner-city children begins today, Monday November 28. The coat drive is accepting new and gently used coats, for children ages three to sixteen as well as hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks. For more information on this event, read here. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools will be holding an Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Information Session for parents and guardians at Coles Elementary School today, Monday, November 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Coles School is located at 16 Kevin Road in Scotch Plains. Evergreen School will be hosting a…
