Politics & Government

The Week Ahead: Meetings and More

What's happening in Westfield this week?

Monday:

Award-winning make-up artist Lora Condon will celebrate the grand opening of her newly expanded business, Magic Hands Skin & Body, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1100 South Ave. The event will feature chair massages, refreshments, gift bags and moreRSVP to Marcy Clark at: rsvp@yellowskyagency.com or call 212.729.9619 to attend. 

“What’s New at Lincoln Center” will be the topic at the next talk scheduled in the fifth annual Anne M. Hale Speaker Series at Westfield Memorial Library. The speech, set for 7 p.m., will be given by former Westfield resident Katherine Farley, the chairwoman of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and senior managing director of Tishman Speyer, an international real estate development and property management firm.

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A planning board meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the  .  

Tuesday:

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Thehosts a weeklygroup in the church's Jim Cole Room on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. The group is for those searching for work and membership is open to everyone in the Westfield community. The group offers support in the searching for work process and allows for networking and the sharing of job search information.

The  is offering a program for teens where high school-aged members meet each Tuesday evening from 6 to 7 p.m at the agency.

At 6 p.m. the Clark Street  is offering free progam 'Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training' to members of the community. This child sexual abuse prevention training provides tips on how to recognize, prevent and react responsibly to child sexual abuse and is open to adults only. Attendees must pre-register at Main Y by Monday May 7. For more info call Susan Morton, Sr. Director Child Care -Westfield Y at 908-654-8460.

The  will meet at 8 p.m. at the . 

Wednesday:

The mission of the is to educate the senior community and their caregivers. A presentation sponsored by the Union County Republican Women will take place at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Municipal Building.

The Westfield Memorial Library will present the Asian Tea Experience from Judith Krall-Russo. This event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include discussion about the Asian Tea Experience, which covers the customs of China and Japan.

In celebration of National Music Week, the Musical Club of Westfield will hold its final program of the season at 8 p.m. at the . On the program will be the Carrolton Chorale, conducted by F. Allen Artz, III, and the Monmouth Winds, accompanied on the piano by Mary Beth McFall.

Thursday:

Due largely to public demand as well as the need to raise funding, the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT) is again planning to host the auction at the James Ward Mansion from 6 - 9 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on an assortment of paintings, artistic items and jewelry. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Keller Williams will host an all-day food drive at  as part of its fourth annual RED Day. Short for “Renew, Energize and Donate,” RED Day was created to unite Keller Williams Realty offices and associates in an international day of service.

Friday:

The community is invited to join (PCW) from 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. for adinner to be held in the Church’ Assembly Hall. Famed vendor Argyle Restaurant of Kearny will serve their renowned Scottish style Fish ’n Chips dinner complete with malt vinegar.

The Westfield Community Players will perform "Don't Dress for Dinner." A reception begins at 7 p.m. with a Tricky Tray Auction and a 50/50. The show begins at 8. All proceeds benefit Mobile Meals, a 501c(3) charitable organization. Tickets are $30 per person. Please contact Mobile Meals at 908-233-6146 for more information.

 presents THE “UNDERGROUND” (a.k.a- The Teen Center) on Friday nights. From 7 to 11 p.m., the event is held literally, underground, in the basement of the Municipal Building Recreation Center. Teens can play a game of pool at one of the three pool tables, keep their ping-pong skills in check, play some video games, watch a movie, or listen to their favorite music.


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