Scotch Plains

Union County Announces Budget Hearing Dates

Thursday, March 11, 2010

ELIZABETH—The Union County freeholders will hold two open public hearings for the review of the 2010 executive budget. »

Community Calendar

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Book Sale • March 12 & 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will hold a used book sale in the cellar of the library, located at 224 Walnut Ave. Most prices range from 25 cents to $6. For info, call 908-709-7281. »

What’s Cooking At The RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center?

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

SCOTCH PLAINS – Whole grains are a great source of nutrients and fiber, but do you know your grains? And better still, do you know what to do with them? »

Making A Splash & A Difference

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Making A Splash & A Difference

EDISON—The Booster Club at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison held its annual Swim-a-Thon, with the addition of a Hoop-a-Thon, on March 6, making a splash in the pool and a difference in the community. »

What’s Cooking At The RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center?

Monday, March 8, 2010

SCOTCH PLAINS – Chefs in the Raw: Sushi and Other Delights is the topic of the Chef of the Month program on March 25 at 7 pm at the RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center in Scotch Plains. »

Candidates File For School Board Races

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

UNION COUNTY – Monday was the deadline for school board candidates to file nominating petitions to run in the April 20 school elections. These are the candidates from Union County. »

Community Calendar

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Clearance Sale • Now through March 6 – Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption is having a winter clothing clearance sale at their thrift shop, 1750 E. Second St., Scotch Plains. The store is open from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. every day except Sunday. Proceeds benefit the animal rescue group. For info, call... »

Red Cross Offers Disaster Volunteer Training

Thursday, February 25, 2010

UNION COUNTY – When disasters strike and people are forced from their homes, the Red Cross responds by opening shelters and providing food, clothing and comfort. During the past several weeks shelters have been opened throughout the country as blizzard conditions have stranded motorist and power outages have forced people from their homes. »

New Jersey Prepares For Another Winter Storm

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

STATE – A winter storm could bring over a foot of snow to central New Jersey on Thursday, according to National Weather Service predictions. »

Community Calendar

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Clearance Sale • Now through March 6 – Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption is having a winter clothing clearance sale at their thrift shop, 1750 E. Second St., Scotch Plains. The store is open from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. every day except Sunday. Proceeds benefit the animal rescue group. For info, call... »

Winter Weather Could Cause Icy AM Commute

Monday, February 22, 2010

UNION COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Union, Essex and Hudson counties. An icy mix of precipitation could cause tomorrow morning’s commute to be hazardous. »

Church Group Donates Bags For Wheelchairs & Walkers

Friday, February 19, 2010
Church Group Donates Bags For Wheelchairs & Walkers

FANWOOD—The Presbyterian Women of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church recently completed a Sew-A-Thon for the Martin Luther King Day of Service. »

Blood Center Exhibit Honors Black History Month

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Blood Center Exhibit Honors Black History Month

SCOTCH PLAINS—The works of local artists, both African Americans and those who pay tribute to the talents of African Americans, will open in an exhibit honoring Black History Month at the NJ Blood Services blood center and South Avenue Gallery on Feb. 22, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. »

Send A Shelter Box To Haiti While Enjoying International Foods And Music

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Send A Shelter Box To Haiti While Enjoying International Foods And Music

SCOTCH PLAINS—Help provide shelter for earthquake victims in Haiti and food for neighbors in need while enjoying international cuisine and listening to vocal and instrumental music from China. Attend the International Dinner at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains on Saturday, March 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. »

County Awards $347K Geese Management Contract

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
County Awards $347K Geese Management Contract

UNION COUNTY—The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has authorized $347,000 for a three-year agreement with the Wildlife Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to have the bureau manage the population of Canada geese in county parklands and recreational facilities. »

NJDOT Funds Road Resurfacing Projects

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

UNION COUNTY—Twelve miles of county roadway will be resurfaced this year as part of a $5.6 million New Jersey Department of Transportation funded project. »

Community Calendar

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Flea Market • Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Linden Knights of Columbus, 118 N. Park Ave., will hold a flea market. Kitchen open for breakfast & lunch. Next flea market: March 20 – tables are $20. Call 1-908-486-9518 or 1-908-374-5444. »

High School Hoops: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders – Little Brother In The Big Kids’ Game

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

In some respects, Scotch Plains can be compared to your little brother. They are good enough to play with their older brother’s friends when nobody else is around to fill in, but not quite as big. »

Wisniewski Schedules Hearing On NJ Transit Subsidy Cut

Monday, February 15, 2010

TRENTON – Assembly Transportation Chairman John Wisniewski on Friday announced the panel will hear testimony on the potential impact of the governor’s plan to slash NJ Transit’s subsidy and the fare hikes and service cuts that may result. »

Journey Through Grief Bereavement Series

Monday, February 15, 2010

SCOTCH PLAINS—Center For Hope Hospice & Palliative Care will offer a four week lecture series titled “Journey through Grief” Tuesday evenings in March, beginning on March 2 from 7–9 p.m. »