Breakfast & Learn, Join the GWACC on Thursday, April 16 at 8 a.m. for an informative and engaging Breakfast & Learn focused on the resources available through the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC). Enjoy a light breakfast while hearing from Vanessa Schwartz, who will walk you through how NJSBDC can support small businesses. For nearly fifty years, the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC), a governmental nonprofit funded primarily through the Small Business Administration (SBA), has been committed to providing the best comprehensive one-on-one consulting services, training programs & workshops, and resources for small businesses in New Jersey. With our network of 100+ staff and consultants, each bringing a wealth of extensive experience and expertise, we are well-equipped to assist entrepreneurs with a wide array of small business concerns, including company formation, business plans, buying and selling businesses, raising capital, financial and cash flow management, certifications, accounting, tax, marketing, sales, and more. Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 212 Lenox Avenue, Westfield.
Breakfast Networking, Join the GWACC at the Holiday Inn in Clark on Thursday, April 16 at 8 a.m. for an engaging Breakfast Networking hosted by Edward Jones! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, expand your network, and unwind in a relaxed setting. In addition to networking, we’ll feature an important update inspired by insights from Alan Tennant of Edward Jones. Beginning in April, New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees who have been in business for at least two years will be required to offer a retirement plan. Businesses that do not currently provide one must enroll in the state sponsored Retire Ready NJ program. Manulife John Hancock will be presenting regarding the changes with NJ retirement plan requirements and EZTPA will be there to advise of the tax advantages of having retirement plans for a business. Stay ahead of the curve by learning what these changes mean for your business, your employees, and your future planning, while enjoying happy hour drinks. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and prepare for what’s ahead. Holiday Inn Clark, 36 Valley Road, Clark.
Chamber Concert. On Sunday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. Mostly Music will present a chamber music concert of Mozart, Reger, Haydn and Ravaei featuring flutist Tara Helen O’Connor, violinist Daniel Phillips, violist Paul Neubauer and cellist Peter Wiley. The concert will be held at Temple Emanuel, 756 East Broad Street, Westfield.
Earth Day Celebration at Unami Park, April 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day at Unami Park. Come tour the park and learn about the re-forestation and rewilding project and our progress to date. Visitors are also welcome to join the Unami Forest People and other community volunteers who will be working to create a new meadow. Efforts include weeding and covering the area with cardboard and organic mulch to prepare for fall native flower planting. Wear long pants, boots, and garden gloves. Bring a water bottle, tick spray, a hori hori or your favorite weeding tool. Tools for mulch spreading will be provided. Unami Park, Hickory Avenue & Center Street entrance, Garwood. For more information contact Mary Kittle, mekittle@gmail.com, or Mary Roberts, robertsmsary124@gmail.com.
Networking Breakfast, Tuesday April288:15-9:30a.m.JointheGWACC for a networking breakfast as Dr. Haviva Malina, co-founder of Keta Medical Center, presents a fascinating look at ketamine’s journey from a long-trusted medical anesthetic to one of the most researched treatments for depression in the past decades. Please register here: https://www.gwaccnj.com/events/#!event/2026/4/28/networking-breakfasthosted-by-keta-medical-center While often misunderstood because of its association with recreational use, in medicine ketamine is a carefully controlled treatment that has shown breakthrough results for depression and other mental health disorders. The presentation explores the science, history, and hope behind this innovative approach for patients who have not found relief with traditional treatments. The event is open to the community and anyone interested in learning more.
ChoralArt Society of NJ Concert on Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue Westfield. Choral Art Society of NJ invites the community to attend the 2nd concert of its 2025-2026 season. The concert, titled “The Mestre: History’s Classical Bridge from Rio to Vienna”, explores musical connections between the familiar Austrian composers, Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), and the less known Brazilian composer, Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830). The concert repertoire includes Nunes Garcia’s ‘Requiem’, Haydn’s ‘Kleine Orgelmesse’ (‘Little Organ Mass’), and excerpts from two of Mozart’s operas, ‘Così fan tutte’ (‘So Do They All’) and ‘Die Zauberflöte’ (‘The Magic Flute’). The concert will be conducted by Choral Art Society of NJ’s music director, Seth Velez, and will feature the group’s accompanist, Carol Walker. An orchestra and soloists will join the chorus for this performance. General Admission tickets are $35.Adiscounted ticket price of $30 is offered to seniors (65 and older) and students (18 and older) if purchased in advance of concert day. Youth under 18, Families First cardholders, and WIC recipients are admitted free. To purchase advance tickets for the May 3rd concert, visit www.casofnj.org/ticket.
Spring Fling, Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spring Fling Street Fair in Westfield promises to deliver an array of exciting new attractions and all the favorites from years past such as a kid’s zone, including carnival rides, face painting, henna art, and boardwalk-style games. Vendor applications available at gwaccnj.com/ events
The Fanwood Performance Series presents an evening of contemporary folk music with Hudson Valley duo The Whispering Tree and NYC singer songwriter Max Batos on Saturday, May 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime 7. Admission by suggested donation: $15, or $10 for students and seniors, cash only at the door. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure seating, via email to fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. Performances are held at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center at The Carriage House, 135 Watson Road, Fanwood
Casino Night, Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join the Center for Hope at our annual Monte Carlo Casino Night at The Madison Hotel – 1 Convent Rd., Morristown. Enjoy gourmet food, open bar, fabulous prizes, a huge 50/50, and your favorite casino games…all in support of the patients and families of the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. For tickets and sponsorship info, visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/9oniKw?vid=1otgj4
GarwoodRocks, Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center Street will be transformed into a marketplace of vendors, crafters and retail establishments. Come enjoy the culinary delights of our food vendors. The event will include a huge car show which attracts thousands of fair goers. The day will be filled with all day music and a Kids Zone with inflatables. Vendor applications available at gwaccnj.com/events
FanJam, Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. La Grande Park will be transformed into a marketplace of vendors, crafters and food trucks. The day will be filled with entertainment and a Kids Zone with rides and inflatables. Sign up quick to secure your space in this flagship event in Fanwood! Vendor applications available at gwaccnj.com/events
