About Town: Needle Night, Antiques Appraisals and More

Needle Night on Friday, April 1
Sounds painful – but it's not. It's really a chance for knit and crochet folks to get together at the  at 7:30 p.m. to start a new quilt project. Yarn donations are also welcome, as the group works on projects for newborns, area nursing homes and those who may need the extra comfort of a prayer shawl. For more information, call the church at 908-889-8891 or email fanwoodpress@erols.com.

 Kicks Off its New Season with Two Events
The Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission launches its 2011 series of events with two programs. Both will take place at the Fanwood Museum, located in the historic train station building's first floor.

• Yola Chalabi, an experienced antiques appraiser, will be at the museum on April 3 at 2 p.m. Fanwood residents and others can bring one or two of their historic items for a review of their historic and intrinsic value.
• Ted Bassman, a longtime local resident, will be at the museum on May 1 at 2 p.m. to speak about growing up in Fanwood and the rise of the businesses along Martine Avenue. Mr. Bassman's father owned a deli in Fanwood, which was a social gathering spot for many years.

Fanwood Library Events this week:
Tuesday, March 29:

• 10:30 to 11a.m. Storytime for 4-5 year olds
• 11 – 11:30 a.m. Nursery Rhyme Time
• 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Storytime for 3 year olds
• 1:30 – 2 p.m. Storytime for 4-5 year olds

Wednesday, March 30:

• 10:30 – 11 a.m. Nursery Rhyme Time
• Free Music Concert - Mary Courtney & Morning Star. This NY based band plays a compelling combination of Irish Traditional Music & Songs, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 31:

• YogaFit Kids for 3 & 4 year olds, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Sign-up in advance is required, please call the Library’s Children’s Department at (908) 322-4377.

Friday, April 1:

• April Fools Book Bingo from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, April 3:

• Sophie Tucker: Last of the Red-Hot Mamas, from 3 to 4 p.m. At the inception of the 20th century, a bigger than life singer and performer emerged on the Vaudeville scene and revolutionized the entertainment industry. Listen to her life, humorously told in her inimitable style, hear her eclectic selection of songs -- experience an unforgettable afternoon.

Monday, April 4:

• INKLINGS - Make Your Own Storybook, from 11:30 to  12:30 p.m. This is the first day of a five day series.

Fanwood Borough Official Meetings this week:
Monday, April 4: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the , Community House (2nd Floor).