FANWOOD — Fifty years ago, 16-year-old Robert Schott was looking to complete his Eagle Scout project and was told that work was needed on a nature center being constructed in Fanwood.The young man decided that he wanted to construct a bench for a rest area for visitors at the new center, which is ce...

Swordfish is firm, lean flesh, great for grilling. If you remove the fish from the fire when the center is still slightly pink, by the time it gets to the table it should be cooked through. A quick marinade of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander and cumin pairs beautifully with ...

AREA – In celebration of Disability Pride Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to visit the 2024 Union County Art of All Abilities Exhibit. The exhibit will showcase 20 original pieces created by Union County residents of all abilities and will be on display throug...

WESTFIELD –TheWestfield Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Connors, will conclude its 112th Summer Concert Series with its Concert on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park. The band’s music program will feature musicfromthelong-runningBroadway hits, Les Miserables and Sou...

AREA – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents with disabilities and their families to the 2024 Summer Festival for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs. The event will take place on Sunday, July 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Warinanco Sports Center, locat...

WESTFIELD – The August Symphony Orchestra (TASO) will present its annual free concert on Sunday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield. Under the baton of conductor Michael Avagliano, the orchestra will perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major, and Mozart’s Ob...

RAHWAY — Members of the New Jersey Opera Theater gave the community a preview of their talents with a free hour-long pop-up performance at the Rahway Train Station Plaza Stage on June 20. The evening was filled with music from the Italian opera Norma, offering a preview of the upcoming fullystaged s...

AREA — The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to announce the arrival of two free summer programs for families - the Family Fun and Flix series, beginning on July 16th and running through August 20th at Warinanco Park in Roselle, and the Summer Arts Concert Series, beginning on Ju...

WESTFIELD — Westfield High School students recently had the opportunity to explore the enduring connection between the power of sound and the joy of art thanks to a new scholarship program held under the direction of HearingLife.HearingLife, a nationwide chain that has been operating out of its West...

AREA — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, presents Summer Solos readings everyweekfromJuly1through24at 6:30 pm at the VisualArts Center of NJ at 68 Elm Street in Summit.Performances in the series will take place on the lawn of the Arts Center. Patrons are invit...