The Week Ahead: Bond Referendum Vote, Holiday Celebrations

Monday:

The Board of Adjustment will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

Tuesday:

Westfield residents can vote on the $13.6 million bond referendum that would fund roof repairs throughout the district. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

NJ Moms Guide is hosting a Child Safety Event with FBI Expert Alan Robinson who will offer tips on ways to prevent your child from abduction, kidnapping and being sexually exploited. Lite Bites and Coffee will be served, Compliments of Whole Foods.  Children Are NOT ALLOWED at this Event due to the nature of the discussion. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Westfield Cooperative Nursery School at 125 Elmer St.

The Westfield Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 302 Elm Street.

The Westfield Town Council will meet at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

Wednesday:

The Musical Club of Westfield invites the community to its free, monthly concert at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Westfield. This month's program features the Westfield High School Choral under the direction of John Brzozowski performing a wonderful range of seasonal music.

Featured soloists will be singers Nicole Zimmerman, Matthew Lynn, Geoffrey Ko, Tara Sciortino, Margaret Tanji and Christopher Ick as well as Pianists Eric Mikalauskas and Fraser Weist.The second half of the program will include Lubove Schnable, viola, Debra Biderman, violin, Linda Fink, cello and Carole-Ann Mochernuk, piano with Schumann's Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.47. and conclude with Carolle-Ann Mochernuk and Paul Kueter on piano with Aram Khachatourian's Masquerade Suite and A Holiday Pastiche arr. by Paul Kueter. Light refreshments will be served after the concert where you may meet the artists.

Thursday:

Venture beyond the basic aerobic and cardio kickboxing class and experience real self defense at a free Women's Self Defense class at 8 p.m. at Karate N Motion The Bootcamp-style training is uniquely designed to get you really fit while learning the, true, hidden power of being a woman! Krav Maga is the #1 self defense system in the world and is used by the Israeli defense forces. Limited Time Free Offer, Sign up on website or call Jason at 732-684-0929

Friday:

Westfield Neighborhood Council Fundraiser: Harlem Rockets vs. Westfield Community. Game Time 7 p.m at Westfield High School Gym. Students & Senior Citizens: Adv-$8  Gate-$10; General Admission: Adv-$10   Gate-$12

Looking Ahead:

Urban Outfitters is expected to open on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the corner of Elm and East Broad Streets.

Amahl and the Night Visitors, a delightful Christmas one-act opera for the whole family, will be presented by Hedgehog & Feather Theatre Company at Holy Trinity Church (corner of Westfield Avenue and First Street) in Westfield on December 15 and 16 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

"Christmas Time in the City" holiday concert will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with reserved seating available to “Home for the Holidays” House tour ticket holders from 6 – 6:15 p.m. Presented free of charge as a gift to the community, start your holiday season with “Christmas Time in the City!” Call 908-264-5324 or visit www.continuoarts.com for more information.