UNION, N.J. — Kean University honors graduates recently took center stage at the 2023 Honors Convocation, an annual celebration for students graduating with the highest levels of academic achievement. Kean Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David S. Birdsell, Ph.D., welcomed grad...

CLARK — The Clark Public School District’s Parent University will present “Remembering TJ” on Tuesday, November 28, at 6 p.m. This program will take place in the Arthur L. Johnson High School Instructional Media Center, located at 365 Westfield Avenue, Clark.In this presentation, Wendy and Steve Sef...

CRANFORD — Breona Pizzuta, a senior at Cranford High School (CHS), recently received her Girl Scout Gold Award for creating a program at her school focusing on mental health for teenagers. She felt there was a need to address student mental health at Cranford High School and immediately went to work...

WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory House Museum will host “A Colonial Thanksgiving” this Sunday, November 19, between 2 and 4 p.m.Museum cooks will demonstrate the preparation of an early-American Thanksgiving feast over the open-hearth fire, using colonial recipes and seasonal ingredients. This will be a ...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Inspired by the Silent Book Club, a global community of people who enjoy reading in quiet camaraderie, the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a Silent Book Club event on Monday, November 20.Participants are invited to bring a book of their choice and join fellow readers in the do...

WESTFIELD — The First Congregational Church will hold a Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, November 18.A wide variety of handcrafted merchandise such as jewelry, knitted and crocheted selections, pet items, seasonal goods and gifts, and treats will be available to pu...

COUNTY — For many, watching the classic holiday movie Elf has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation.Donations are critical to the bloo...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Clergy Council invites all to join its Community Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. It will take place at St. Michael Church, located at 40 Alden Street, Cranford. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.As an offering of Thanksgiving, atten...

AREA — Victorian Society in America-Northern New Jersey Chapter (VSA-NNJ) will feature as its next program “Christmas Traditions,” presented by Ava Caridad. It will take place on Monday, November 20, at 7 p.m., at the Montclair Women’s Club, located at 82 Union Street, Montclair.This venue is handic...

WESTFIELD — Thanks to donations from individuals, foundations and corporations, financial assistance is available at the Westfield Area YMCA to enable participation in Y programs like child care, swimming lessons, summer camp and general membership. Eligible families must live or work in Westfield, ...