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Peace Arts and Friendship Fair, Bible's One-Hit Wonders This Weekend

Farmers markets in Cranford and Westfield are also happening Saturday and Sunday.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events happening in and around Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Scotch Plains and Westfield.

Fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods and more are what you'll find at the Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association's weekly Farmer's Market. The event is held each Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. through November. The market features offerings from vendors including Asprocolas Acres, Florence Ravioli, Bake You Crazy and Krakus Polish Deli. Get there early: You'll find the Farmer's Market on Park Avenue. For more info, write to FarmersMarket@VisitScotchPlains.com.


In Westfield? You can enjoy Jersey Fresh goodness too: The Westfield Farmer's Market takes place at the South Avenue Train Station from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce runs the market as an extension of its "buy local" philosophy. Check out the numerous vendors and enjoy items including fresh lemonades, coffees and vegan chocolate. Get more information from the chamber at 908-233-3021.



Union County residents have a chance to be kind to the planet. Saturday is Hazardous Household Waste Recycling Day at Union County Vo-Tech. Bring objects such as batteries, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs and gasoline for recycling. The drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. For more info, call Union County Administration at 908-527-4000.

On Sunday, First Congregational Church of Westfield continues its annual Summer Sermon Series with a special look at the Bible's One-Hit Wonders, people who appear once in scripture yet have a big impact on Christianity. The event includes family worship and light refreshments. The church offers a crib room and a program of Summer Sunday Stories are offered for young children during the program. The program runs Sundays at 125 Elmer St. in Westfield at 10 a.m.  through Sept. 1. Get more details at the church office by calling 908-233-2494 or visiting the church website.

The Union County Peace Council's 11th Annual Peace Arts & International Friendship Fair brings positive vibes to Cranford's Clock Park at 2 Eastman St. Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. This year's fair has two themes: "Making a Living," or the relationship between economic matters and peace, and "The Courage of their Conviction," which honors the non-violent, pacifist and war resistance movements. The eco-friendly event features peace-themed music, art, poetry and dance by artists from Cranford and Union County, as well as area groups dedicated to peace, diplomacy, humanitarianism and ending nuclear weapons. Parking is free, and the day finishes with a peace drum circle, so bring along a drum or other percussion instrument. Suggested donation for vendors is $10. For more information call Monica Shimkus at 908-884-1262.

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