CRANFORD — The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) has announced that in 2024 it will award three $4,000 scholarships to college-bound women who reside in Union County and demonstrate a passion for volunteerism.The JLEP believes that volunteerism is a vital force in the local community, and...

CRANFORD — The UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey Board of Governors swore in five new members this Fall, among them John M. Toriello of Westfield. During a joint meeting of the college’s Board of Trustees and Board of Governors, Board of Trustees Chair Victor M. Richel welcomed the new ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School Dream Team, in partnership with The Matthew Thomas Toriello Memorial Fund, recently recognized student finalists in the 11th Annual Westfield High School Dream Team Palooza Contest for their submissions of posters, poetry and public- service announcements (PSA) ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — Family and Consumer Science classes are popular electives for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) students, so when the instructor went on leave for a period of time, the district needed a creative teaching plan for the classes.Human Resource Manager Adina Williamson, w...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Historical Committee has announced that its next scheduled meeting will take place on Monday, February 26. The committee serves as the repository of the borough’s historical memorabilia and artifacts and is interested in hearing from anyone with photos or artifacts from Garwood...

WESTFIELD — Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey’s (JFSCNJ) Lavy House Live Series will present “Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages at JFSCNJ” on Wednesday, February 21, at 11 a.m. This event will take place at the Lavy House, located at 748 East Broad Street, Westfield.The program will hig...

KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on Saturday, March 16.The bus will depart Kenilworth at 8:30 a.m. from the St. Theresa’s School parking lot, located at 540 Washington Avenue, and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. T...

WESTFIELD — The popular Hale Speaker Series has announced a 2024 lineup that will feature four individuals with ties to Westfield. All of the talks will be held on Wednesday evenings. The series will kick off on March 13, when Jim Kossler, a Westfield resident and former coordinating supervisor of t...

AREA — Victorian Society in America-Northern New Jersey Chapter (VSA-NNJ) will meet next on Monday, February 19, at 7 p.m. Pati Githens will present a program entitled “Victorian Fashions.”The meeting will take place at the Montclair Women’s Club, located at 82 Union Street, Montclair. This venue is...

WESTFIELD — The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library will sponsor its Second Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Sale. The sale will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, February 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Meeting Room at the Westfield Memorial Library.Donation days will be Friday and Saturday...