Masquerade Murder Mystery, A Joint Fundraiser Temple Sholom & Hearts for Emma. Evening wear & Venetian masks encouraged. At the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball, the soft rustle of silks & feathers were the last sound heard by the unexpectedly deceased guest. With every identity hidden, unmasking the killer won’t be easy. It’s up to you to uncover the guilty party, deliver justice and save the night. January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $54 per person. Register at murdermasqmys.givesmart.com. Temple Sholom 1925 Lake Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Breakfast With The Bands, January 24, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club, the SPF Music Department, and the SPF Music Boosters are initiating a new event, Breakfast With The Bands in the SPFHS cafeteria. It’s going to be a blast with five school bands participating. The performing bands are: SPFHS Moonglowers, SPFHS Jazz, SPFHS Rhythmsense, Terrill Jazz Band, Nettingham Jazz Band. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bagels, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Tickets are available at www.fsprotary.org. Tickets purchased online are $10. Tickets purchased at the door are $12. The profits from the event will be split evenly between the FSP Rotary club and the SPF Music Boosters.
Choral Art Society of NJ Concert, Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. (Snow date Sunday, February 1st) Join us for ‘The Cohort’, a concert exploring the shared musical lineage of great British composers. The program features works by Charles Villiers Stanford and several of his students, including Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Herbert Howells, and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, as well as contemporaries, George Dyson, Rebecca Clarke, and John Ireland. The mostly a cappella concert will take place at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. General Admission tickets are $35. A discounted ticket price of $30 is offered to seniors (65 and older) and students (18 and older) if purchased in advance. Youth under 18, Families First and WIC card holders are admitted free. Advance tickets can be purchased through January 23rd at www.casofnj.org/ticket .
Multi-Chamber Networking Event, Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 p.m. Connect & engage with 300+ business leaders from 20 local and regional Chambers of Commerce! Join us for a collaborative networking experience bringing together professionals from multiple organizations, towns, and businesses. This is a great opportunity to broaden your connections, share ideas, and build relationships across our wider regional community. Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Road, Union. Register at https:// pci.jotform.com/form/ 253345280286156
Stroke Recovery Open House at the Westfield Area YMCA. Free and open to the community! Join us for an informative open house for stroke survivors and their families/ caregivers. Enjoy light refreshments while learning about local resources that support recovery and overall well-being. Meet healthcare experts, community partners, and discover the Y’s new Stroke Recovery Program, designed to improve function and optimize abilities. Wednesday, January 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. 220 Clark Street, Westfield.
Jewish Education Series, 16session online course taught by Reform Rabbis covering Jewish calendar, life- cycle events, Shabbat, mitzvot, history and more. Wednesday Evenings, 7:30pm to 9 p.m. (on Zoom). January 28th to May 20th. Cost: $120 for congregational members; $150 for non-members. Classes are recorded and scholarships available. Register at: sholomnj.org/form/ Intro20261.html
Pray and Play, Saturday, February 21 at 10 a.m. Join your friends and family at Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains. Let’s come together for a joyful and uplifting worship experience, specially designed for our little ones five and younger, along with their families! We look forward to seeing you and sharing why there is “No Place Like Sholom!” Temple Sholom 1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains.
Breakfast With The Bands, Saturday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Rotary Club of Westfield’s signature event returns to Westfield High School. Now in its 59th year, the annual fundraiser to benefit the scholarship fund and grants program will feature bands from Roosevelt, Edison and Westfield High School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
