WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Society will hold its Annual AppleFest celebration on the lawn of the Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center, also known as the Reeve House, located at 314 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. It will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 12 to 4 p.m. The rain date...

AREA — As students across New Jersey return to school and flu season approaches, the growing likelihood of seasonal illnesses highlights the urgent need for vaccine awareness statewide. Now in its thirteenth year, the Protect Me With 3+ vaccine awareness contest is officially open for poster and vid...

Blue Grass Jam, Saturday, October 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. A bluegrass jam is an informal gathering of musicians who play bluegrass music together, sharing songs, stories, and the joy of music. Bluegrass jams are a central part of the bluegrass community and are a great way to improve your musicianship. ...

WESTFIELD — What is the secret to success in publishing a smalltown paper in the wake of the closure of the majority of local newspapers?Lauren S. Barr will provide relative answers in her upcoming Hale Speaker Series talk, titled “The Longevity of The Westfield Leader.”The speech is scheduled for W...

Charlie’s Curiosities, Before Salem: The Botched Execution of Half-Hanged Mary with author Codie Crowley. Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m. 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro. Register at www.addamsfest.com. Cartooning Workshop with New Yorker Cartoonist Dan Misdea, Sunday, October 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Westfield M...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The community is invited to visit the Osborn Cannonball House Museum, located at 1840 Front Street, Scotch Plains, on multiple dates this month.The museum will be open for tours this Sunday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during the township’s “Scotch Plains Day” celebration. Add...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — Volunteers are needed to be walkers and donors for the Scotch Plains/ Fanwood CROP Walk. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, October 13, starting at the outdoor pavilion of the YMCA on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.Walkers may sign in starting at 1:30 p.m., followe...

MOUNTAINSIDE/NEWARK — Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss has been partnering with Fairview Cemetery to hold Butterfly Releases through which families remember a special person they have lost as they release butterflies in their honor.The most recent Butterfly Release was held on a sunny evening ...

GARWOOD — All Garwood and Westfield residents who have been enjoying the Unami Park wood chip trail connecting the two municipalities are welcome to once again join the Garwood Green Team this Saturday morning, October 5, at 9 a.m. at the base of Center Street to take part in the next Unami Park imp...

COUNTY —The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to participate in the recycling of their personal documents and sensitive papers at the County’s next free paper shredding event, taking place on Friday, September 27th. The event will be held at the Westfield Pool Parking ...