Start your Spring Planting, on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. Workshop leaders and Town of Westfield Green Team members Lois Kraus and Bianca Wright will show you how to make your own cold stratification trays for planting seeds for the Spring. Bring an empty, clean milk or water jug, and you’ll also learn how to make a passive solar greenhouse. In collaboration with the Friends of the Library.
Lunatic Fringe Christmas Show, Saturday, December 2. Lunatic Fringe combines music and audience suggestions to create an improvised comedy show that will only happen once at Glen Ridge Train Station (228 Ridgewood Avenue, near the corner of Bloomfield Avenue). Tickets are $12 at the door, but with a reservation, admission is only $10. For reservations, call (973) 4291527. Cannabis: A Community Conversation, Thursday, December 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. The Cannabis Community Conversation program is sponsored by Elucidation Strategies, a New Jersey communications agency that focuses on cannabis education and messaging. Learn more about the unique properties of this controversial herb, by understanding major historical events, public policy and public opinion, and the messaging surrounding marijuana over the last century to gain insight about the continued federal prohibition, despite state-by-state legalization. Register at https:// events.wmlnj.org/event/ 10604694 Book Discussion, Thursday, December 7 at 2 p.m. The library and members of Lifelong Westfield will partner for a book discussion of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. The discussion will be held in the library’s Meeting Room, and all are welcome; there is no need to register. Borrow a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk. No library card needed. “Homegoing” is a New York Times best seller that begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver.
Fundamentals of Tai Chi, Saturday, December 9. Gang Huang teaches Tai Chi, an ancient practice originated in China, is proven to boost both mental and physical health, and it’s often referred as “Meditation in Motion”. In this session, Dr. Gang Huang will lead a hands-on session to work on Tai Chi fundamentals such as joints health, standing meditation, weight shifting and balance, and Tai Chi walking at the Westfield Memorial Library.
Chanukah Lego Night, Thursday, December 14. Temple Sholom’s annual Chanukah Lego Night showcases one of the largest collections of Legos in Scotch Plains! Participants are welcome to build as many Lego creations as their hearts desire, while reveling in dreidel games, Chanukah music, lighting the menorah, and getting to know the Sholom family! The event is free and open to all. Space is limited. If you are interested in attending please RSVP by Wednesday, December 6 at www.sholomnj.org or call (908) 889-4900. Temple Sholom 1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains.
Holiday Concert, Friday, December 15, 7: 30 p.m. Westfield Community Concert Band presents its 33rd Annual Holiday Concert in the Edison Intermediate School Auditorium, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. Free admission to the public.
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