Community Corner

5 Things: Cooling Center Extends Operations, Film Series, Stables Open House and More

The events and issues to keep in mind this weekend.

  1. The designated cooling station at The Chelsea has extended its operations through Sunday, according to an email distributed by the department. Temperatures are predicted to rise above 100 degrees. For more information, click here.
  2. New Jersey Blood Services holds two blood drives at UMDNJ's satellite campus on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. The first will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second will take place Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. .
  3. The summer film festival continues Saturday with a screening of the 2003 film, "The Barbarian Invasions," at 11 a.m. .
  4. The Scotch Plains farmers market continues Saturday at 8 a.m.
  5. Watchung Stables in Mountainside host an open house on Sunday at 1 p.m. .


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