SPRINGFIELD — Temple Sha’arey Shalom of Springfield will be hosting an April Blood Drive for NJ Blood Services on Wednesday, April 7, from 2-8 p.m. at 78 South Springfield Ave. in Springfield. The community is invited to come and donate blood. Walk-ins welcome. To schedule an appointment online, visit https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupWelcome.aspx?Group=64688. Remember to bring ID and have plenty to eat and... Full story »

Your Carbon Footprint SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield: On Wednesday, March 31, at 7 p.m., Mary Reilly of Reilly Green Associates will be at the Springfield Free Public Library to help people align their culture around sustainability, thereby making them more efficient and decreasing costs. By being aware of carbon usage and the currency that entails, people can keep track of their... Full story »

KENILWORTH — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and The First Tee of Raritan Valley have partnered to bring a nationally recognized program for young golfers to Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth this year beginning in April. The First Tee of Raritan Valley will provide classes and camps for young participants, ages 6-18. “The Galloping Hill Golf... Full story »

CRANFORD — The Cranford Recreation and Parks Department is pleased to announce that the following movies will be shown the first and second Mondays during the month of April and May. Movies are shown in the Audio-Visual Room at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue at 11:15 a.m. Monday – April 5, 2010 – Love Happens – 1 hr.,... Full story »

ROSELLE PARK – “Paintings – A 60 Year Retrospective” a solo exhibit of oil paintings by Roselle Park resident, Gloria Commerato, is on display at the Casano Community Center Art Gallery. The display started Feb. 22 and will last until April 16. The Art Gallery is located in the Casano Community Center, 314 Chestnut St. in Roselle Park. There will... Full story »

CLARK — A flea, craft and collectible show will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both indoors and outdoors. The show will be at Arthur L Johnson High School at 365 Westfield Ave. in Clark. Admission is free. The organization sponsors are the Clark Kiwanis Club and Clark UNICO. For information,... Full story »

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RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley “Jerseyaires” Barbershop Chorus will sponsor and host their 49th Annual Novice Quartet Contest on Saturday, March 27 at the Roosevelt Elementary School, 811 St. Georges Ave. (Rt. 27) and Stanton St., Rahway at 7:30 p.m. This is the same location as last year. Admission is “free” to the public and the Jerseyaires hope to have... Full story »

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FANWOOD — The Fanwood Environmental Commission urges community members to turn their lights off for one hour on Sunday, March 27 between 8:30-9:30 p.m. and join the Borough of Fanwood and a growing list of supporting communities that are committing to take a stand by turning the lights out on pollution and creating a cleaner, safer and more secure future.... Full story »

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FANWOOD — Forest Road Park plays host once again to Fanwood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, which begins eggs-actly at 10 a.m. sharp (rain date: April 3, same time and place). All children 10 and under are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and join the fun. Over a thousand eggs filled with all sorts of goodies—including... Full story »

FANWOOD — Fanwood Recreation will be beginning its spring programs schedule for children beginning the week of April 5. These programs include Speed & Agility Training, Science Exploration Workshops, Jazz Dance, Comic Book Illustration, Lego & Bionicle Club, Chess Enrichment Program, Dance Fun, Hip-Hop Jazz, Jazz/Tap, Sports Squirts, Fashion Illustration, and Junior Tennis Lessons. For more information about all these... Full story »

FANWOOD — Fanwood Recreation announces its spring program schedule for Fanwood seniors. Programs begin the week of March 29 and run through the week of June 14: Aerobics (Tuesdays, 9:15–10 a.m.), Tai Chi (Tuesdays, 10:15–11:15 a.m.), Line Dancing (Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.), and Water Exercise (Fridays, 11–11:45 a.m.). All classes will be held in the recreation building at Forest Road Park,... Full story »

GARWOOD — The Garwood Public Library will present a program of “Looking for America on the New Jersey Turnpike” by Dr. Angus Kress Gillespie, on Wednesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. Dr. Gillespie is an instructor in American Studies at Rutgers University, receiving his Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gillespie will bring all the flavor... Full story »