Community Corner

Newcomers Club Meet and Greet, 'Murder and Marinara' Author at Scotch Plains Library

What's happening today in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

Make new friends at SPF Newcomers Club meet and greet: The Fall Meet & Greet on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Forest Road Park Community Building is the club's big, annual, ladies-only event where they showcase club activities and interest groups, give away prizes from local businesses, and get to talk with other members and prospective members. The SPF Newcomers' Club, with approximately 100 active families, plans events and activities throughout the year for individuals and families during the day, evening and weekends.  

Murder and Marinara at the SP Library: On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Scotch Plains Public Library is happy to welcome local author Rosie Genova to discuss her debut mystery book, Murder and Marinara, published earlier this month. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Two local residents to be honored for service to families: James Grover of Fanwood and Laura Swidersky of Scotch Plains will receive the 2013 Union County Family Service Award at a ceremony at the Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth. 

Fanwood Library jumble: Visit the library for a jumble of weekly activities to strengthen your  pre-schooler's early literacy skills each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Sign-up takes place on a weekly basis, one week prior to each session. You may choose one or more sessions. For 3-5 year olds. This week's theme is "fabulous folktales and fables."

Donate to the Junior Women's Club's annual coat drive: The group will be collecting new or gently used infant, children and adult coats only. They may be dropped off at the Scotch Plains Library on Bartle Avenue or the Jewish Community Center on Martine Avenue during their normal business hours. Donations will be distributed to local citizens in need. 

Check out Jumble Store week: The Jumble Store will be "Salebrating" its 80th anniversary of serving the community during "Jumble Store Week." Happenings include: Tuesday, Wine Cork Pull Sale and Candy Corn Contest; Wednesday, Extra Stamp Day, All shoppers making a purchase receive an extra stamp on their loyalty card; Thursday, Sip 'n Shop-4pm-6pm-Enjoy light refreshments while you shop; Friday, Buy one item, get another item for 50% off; Saturday, 10/26-Holiday Kick-Off Sale. The store is owned and operated by the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield and serves to raise the necessary funds for the league's charitable programs.

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