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Networking Breakfast, Tuesday April 28 8:15-9:30 a.m. Join the GWACC 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.
Community Double Jump, Saturday, May 2 at the Westfield Area YMCA sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank. Open to the community. Get ready for an afternoon of highenergy fun! Bounce and climb on our large inflatables and enjoy crafts. Two sessions: 2:00–3:15 p.m. (ages 2–7) | 3:45–5:00 p.m. (ages 8+, includes largest inflatable; 48′ height requirement). $15 per child. Proceeds support the Strong Kids+ Annual Campaign, Registration required: register at tinyurl.com/jumpymca.TheYMCA is located at 220 Clark St., Westfield.
Westfield Community Players’ comedy, The Nerd, runs the first three weekends of May – May 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16.Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often told friends of the debt he owes Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-Gl who saved his life. When Rick unexpectedly shows up at Willum’s apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party, his initial delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that the new visitor is…not quite what he’d expected! Buy tickets at https:// www.wcptheatre.org/ Westfield Community Players is located at 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield.
Choral Art 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 (17561791), 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. GeneralAdmission 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 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
Garwood Rocks, 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
Fan Jam, 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
