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"5 Things You Need to Know Today" is a daily look on the blips we think belong on every resident's radar. It runs weekdays.Today is the first day of Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew New Year. Temple Beth O’r Beth Torah in Clark begins holiday services today at 8:30 a.m. Taschlich will be at 5:15 p.m. and candle lighting at 7:24 p.m. In the Jewish faith, Rosh Hashanah is a time for introspection, seeking forgiveness and planning for the year ahead. All Clark District public schools will be closed today in honor of the Rosh Hashanah holiday. Today Clark Recreation kicks off several programs, including a number of fall children’s sports and academic programs such as Sports Squirts, Kiddie Tennis, Stretch N Grow for …
The Mothers’ Center of Central New Jersey hosts its Fall Open House today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Garwood Presbyterian Church. The Mothers’ Center provides friendship, education, outreach and support for parents. The group's discussion and craft groups, book clubs, playgroups and special events are held at the Garwood Presbyterian Church. New members are always welcome. For information call 908-561-1751 or visit http://westfieldnj.com/mccnj. The Valley Road Elementary School PTA will hold its first meeting tonight in the school’s cafeteria at 7 p.m. All parents and guardians of Valley …
The Clark Board of Education meets tonight for its second September regular meeting. The public session of the meeting convenes at 7 p.m. in Clark Council chambers located at 315 Westfield Avenue. Tonight’s agenda, including student success showcase, staff and position appointments and budget approvals, is available at www.clarkschools.org under the Board of Education tab. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Relax your body and mind and learn to reduce the stresses of daily life. The popular Adult Gentle Yoga Series returns to Trailside Nature and Science Center today and will run…
Join author, photographer and lecturer, Kevin Woyce tonight at the Clark Library to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the dedication of The Statue of Liberty. Learn how Lady Liberty was built, what she symbolizes and the key people involved in her creation. He will showcase original photographs and historic images of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Liberty State Park. The 7 p.m. program is free, but registration is required. To register call 732-388-5999 or register online. Clark Middle School students will be dismissed today at 12:32 p.m. in preparation for Carl H. Kumpf Middle …
Registration for spring Clark Little League Baseball will be held tonight at the Clark Recreation Center from 7 to 8 p.m., as well as this Saturday, September 24 from 9 to 10 a.m. Clark Little League is open to all children who reside in Clark, Winfield Park and Garwood who will be at least 5 years old, but not older than 12 by April 30, 2012. For registration forms or more information, go to http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=clarklittleleague. Registration for Clark Recreation Youth Basketball begins at the Clark Recreation Center from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow …
The Saint John the Apostle Food Pantry will hold a food distribution today at the Clark Recreation Center Cafeteria today between noon and 2 p.m. Volunteers will be bagging donations between 10 a.m. and noon. Anyone who would like to volunteer or who has questions may call 732-428-8405. Proof of residency is required. Valley Road School Elementary School in Clark will have early dismissal at 12:40 p.m. today in preparation for Back to School night. Parents are invited to come at 7 p.m. to visit their children’s classrooms meet their teachers, principal and administrators. The Garwood Board of…
Union County launches its 14th annual Musicfest and County Fair at Oak Ridge Park in Clark today, beginning a five-day celebration of great, free outdoor music combined with all the fun and flair of a traditional county fair and carnival. Over 20 favorite amusement rides including an 80-foot Ferris wheel will thrill people of all ages at the County Fair, plus a midway filled with games, music and activities will add to the excitement. Live band performances kick off on The Crossroads stage tonight with the students of Cranford Guitar and Music Center of Garwood at 5:15 p.m., Doomsday Diaries …
Fun ‘n Fit of Garwood begins a new seven week session of fun, sound, challenging and convenient exercise classes today at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Garwood. People of all ages and abilities feel comfortable and get a great workout at these non-competitive, stress-relieving, great-for-your-whole-self classes. Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The full session cost is $70. Participants can attend as many classes as they desire. To register call 908-226-0102. New Jersey Congressman Leonard Lance’s local …
Now that the summer season is winding down and kids are back to school, the Garwood Library and Clark Library will once again be opening for Saturday hours beginning tomorrow, September 10. The Garwood Library will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Clark Library will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Garwood Lions Club invites all Garwood senior citizens to attend the annual Lions Club Senior Citizen Picnic tomorrow, Saturday, September 10. The picnic will be held at noon at the Garwood Knights of Columbus Hall located on South Avenue near Willow Avenue, rain or shine. Picnic …
St. Agnes students entering 6th through 8th grade head back to the classroom for the new school year today. Students are to assemble on the playground outside by 7:50 a.m. Students are to be dropped off and picked up at the back of the school. Kindergarten through 5th graders only will report tomorrow for their first day. St. Agnes will have half days all week with dismissal at 12:00 p.m. Now is the time for beginner and experienced horseback riders to register for fall riding classes at Union County’s Watchung Stable in Mountainside. Anyone nine years or older can register to learn how to …
Clark District Schools open for all students today for the start of the 2011-2012 school year. Arthur L. Johnson High School students report at 7:50 a.m.; Kumpf Middle School students start their day at 8:05 a.m. and Valley Road and Hehnly Elementary students begin at 8:40 a.m. All Clark schools will have a full day session today. Garwood School district opens for teachers and staff only today and tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 7. Students will begin classes at Lincoln School on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8:25 a.m. The first day of classes will be a full day session. Mother Seton Regional High School …
The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series wraps its 51st season tonight at 7:30 p.m. with a free evening of energetic party music performed by Jersey born "The Nerds." The show combines high energy rock and roll with a stage show of pure talent and comedy. The Nerds have performed their endearing brand of rock and pop covers on a whirlwind ride that has taken them from popular watering holes along the Jersey Shore to Carnegie Hall, and now to our own Oak Ridge Park in Clark tonight. Pack a picnic basket, lawn chairs, and blankets and get the family together for a rollicking evening…
The Union County Summer Arts Festival continues its 51st season of free music tonight with a concert performed by Parrotbeach, a full-time Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Their music features everything from rock to reggae, Motown, soul and swing. The public is welcome at this free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Echo Lake Park off Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets are encouraged; refreshments and snacks will be available. Beat the midweek blahs and show off your vocal talents tonight at Molly Maguire’s on Central Avenue in Clark. Molly’s hosts the best …
Do you have old treasures in the attic you’d like to turn into cash? Dust them off and bring them to the Antiques Buying Roadshow today and tomorrow at the Kenilworth Inn, located just off Garden State Parkway exit 138. Expert appraisers will be on hand to provide free antique appraisals and will pay cash for antiques you’re willing to part with. Today the show is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and tomorrow, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tonight's Garwood council meeting was canceled at the previous meeting. The next meeting will be on Sept. 13. Catch some great, live, New York comedy …
Union County presents another summer Family Fun & Flix event at Echo Lake Park tonight. The free program begins with a classic car show at 7 p.m. presented by G-Wiz Auto Entertainment and the Garden State Chevelles, followed by an outdoor screening of the award-winning, children’s animated feature film, “Cars” at dusk. Trailside Nature and Science Center presents “Stream Stroll” and “Discover Hiking,” two outdoor Friday Family Programs beginning at 1:30 p.m. At Stream Stroll, search a babbling brook for crayfish, salamanders, and aquatic insects. Collect, identify, and release these tiny …
Enjoy the echoes of summer at Oak Ridge Park in Clark tonight at another Union County Summer Concert series event. Almost Queen, a Queen cover band, performs at 7:30 p.m. Almost Queen blends the vocal layering and precision signature of Queen, with the energy and spectacle of a live Queen concert. All are invited to bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic basket and enjoy a free night of great music under the stars. Trailside Nature and Science Center’s summer Wednesday Matinee Series wraps up today at 1:30 p.m. with “Hocus Pocus,” a show that is sure to astound, baffle and thrill. Joe Fischer…
With the approach of the Jewish High Holidays, the Community Choir of Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah of Clark has announced that it is looking for new members, including singers of all ages and backgrounds. Their repertoire is a mix of traditional classics by Lewandowski and arrangements of niggunim by Carlebach, to the music of Leonard Cohen. The choir performs at concerts and special occasions throughout the year. Rehearsals are beginning now. If interested, email tbethor@gmail.com. Following a brief workshop session, the Clark Mayor and Council will convene for a Public Meeting in Council …
The Deutscher Club of Clark is holding a two-day, traditional Oktoberfest tomorrow, Saturday, August 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. Delicious German and American food and beverages will be available. Saturday’s entertainment features Music by Barry Adler and on Sunday Bernie’s Orchestra will perform. Sunday’s festivities also include an onsite flea market. The event is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Admission is $5, children are free. Trailside Nature & Science Center presents “Nature Scavenger Hunt” today at both 10 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m…
The annual closing ceremonies for the Garwood Library’s Summer Reading program will take place today at 2 p.m. This Make-Your-Own-Sundae ice cream party event is for Children's Summer Reading Program participants. Reading logs, certificates and a few surprises will be on hand. Today is "Miracle Treat Day" at participating New Jersey Dairy Queen locations. Simply purchase a Blizzard® Treat today and Dairy Queen will donate $1 or more to a local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital to help sick and injured children. Bring hope and healing to local kids; join DQ in helping make miracles happen. …
Union County’s free Summer Concert Series continues tonight as “JoBonanno & the Godsons” rock Oak Ridge Park with the sounds of Jersey Shore soul. You may not sit on your lawn chair or blanket for long as you listen to the get-up-and-dance rock and soul music tonight at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome at this free, county-sponsored event. Molly Maguires on Central Avenue in Clark hosts Karaoke Night tonight and every Wednesday at 9 p.m. with DJ Chris. Enjoy pub food and drink specials all night long. The Center for Dance Education (CDE) of Clark is currently enrolling students for its Fall Dance …
