About Town: Fanwood Library and Town Meetings, a Free Presentation on Learning Differences, Quilter Information and Ladies Night at the Chelsea.

Fanwood Memorial Library Regular Scheduled Events this week:

• Tuesday, Mar. 1st, Storytime for Three Year Olds from 11:15 a.m. until Noon in the Fanwood Room
• Tuesday, Mar. 1st, Winter Storytime for 4 & 5 Year Olds from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Mar. 2nd, Nursery Rhyme Time from 10:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. or 11 a.m. until 11:20 a.m.
• Thursday, Mar. 3rd, YOGAFIT KIDS for 3 & 4 year olds from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Fanwood Room
• Friday, Mar. 4th, Be a Winner at Book Bingo from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Fanwood Room

Fanwood Borough Official Meetings this week:

• Tuesday, Mar. 1st, Mayor and Council Agenda Meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall Council Chambers, lower level of 75 North Martine Avenue
• Thursday, Mar. 3rd, Board of Health Monthly Meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the LaGrande Park Recreation Building- LaGrande Avenue

“Why is My Child Struggling?” – Free Presentation on Learning Differences

On Wednesday, March 9th at 7:15 p.m., at Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, The CHILD Organization is proud to welcome , Dr. Ilyse O’Desky, Pediatric Neuro-Psychologist,  presenting, A Comparative Study on ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s and Non Verbal Learning Disabilities.  Dr. O’Desky will provide a unique understanding of a fascinating and multifaceted topic that will provide help, resources and strategies for parents and teachers with their struggling child. This FREE program is part of the regular monthly programming sponsored by The CHILD Organization of Scotch Plains Fanwood and is open to the public.  Please RSVP for this program at 908.322.4020 as seating may be limited, or if you need Professional Development Hours. 

Needle Night Quilt Knitters meeting on March 4th

The monthly meeting of the “Needle Night” at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church will take place on March 4th, starting at 7:30 p.m. A number of quilts from this group (nearly 40) will be on display at the Harvest Quilter’s show on March 26th at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains.

If you want to knit and/or crochet, or donate materials, please contact the Fanwood Presbyterian church office at (908) 889-8891 or e-mail them at fanwoodpress@erols.com.

The Chelsea at Fanwood Presents “Ladies Night – Take Two”

On March 7th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., The Chelsea at Fanwood will present “Ladies Night – Take Two” which is an evening of pampering (including cocktails and hors d’oeuvres), featuring Meaghan Jarensky – Mrs. New York America 2010 speaking on healthy living and yoga. Suggested Donation is $10 per person, with the proceeds benefiting the NCJW Center for Women, out of Livingston, NJ. For more details, please call The Chelsea at (908) 654-5200.