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Girls Night Out, Movie Premiere, Special Election This Week

What's happening this week in Westfield?

What you need to know the week of Oct. 14 in Westfield.

BOE Meeting:
The Board of Education will hold their meeting on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at 302 Elm Street. Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan will receive the county’s superintendent of the year award at the meeting.

Elections: On Oct. 16 a special election will be held to fill the vacant New Jersey senate seat. Also, Oct. 15 is the last day to register to be able to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.

Sports: Oct. 14: Westfield vs. Bridgewater-Raritan (away) at 5:40 p.m. Oct. 15: Girls Volleyball vs. Cranford (away) at 4 p.m., Girls Soccer vs. Gov. Livingston (Home) at 4 p.m., Girls Tennis vs. Oak Knoll (away) at 4 p.m., Girls Gymnastics vs. Hunterdon Central (away) at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17: Boys Soccer vs. Cranford (Home) at 4 p.m., Girls Tennis vs. Summit (Home) at 4 p.m., Field Hockey vs. Mount St. Dominic (away) at 4 p.m., Girls Soccer vs. Cranford (away) at 4 p.m. Oct. 18: Football vs. Franklin (away) at 7 p.m.

Girls Night Out:
It’s here! Grab the girls for an evening out on the town during Westfield's Girls Night Out. Numerous businesses will participate in the event that features shopping, dining and drinking in many of the Downtown Westfield businesses. The event is expected to draw over 1,600 women.

Movie Premiere: Local residents will premiere their film, “Sitter” at the Westfield Rialto on Thursday evening. The dark comedy has already received numerous awards. Award-winning screenwriter, Jennifer Harrison of Scotch Plains wrote the film and it stars actress Lainie Ventura of Fanwood. The two produced the movie with their company, LoveBar Productions in partnership with Jersey Flix. Grab your tickets at the door for free! First come first serve. Premiere is set to begin at 6 p.m.

For a full look at the happenings in Westfield this week, check out our events calendar.


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