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NJ Intergenerational Orchestra’s Annual Holiday Concert Delights Summit-Area Families with Festive Music and Interactive Fun

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 8, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Concert featured holiday favorites, interactive performance, and a popular Instrument Petting Zoo The NJ Intergenerational Orchestra’s (NJIO) Annual Family Holiday Concert was a resounding success, bringing joy and holiday cheer to families in the Summit area. Held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Summit High School, the concert was an unforgettable afternoon of music, fun, and festive interaction for over 300 concertgoers of all ages. As families settled into their seats, the musicians of NJIO took to the stage, performing an eclectic selection of holiday classics. The program included works...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 7, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

CMS students in the Chinese Class Table Tennis Tournament did great! This event took place at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center in Dunellen. Our students were in the top 3 rankings: 1st – Julia Harris 2nd- Luke Murphy 3rd- Annabelle Faust

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Three Westfield High School students have been recognized with the Lift While You Climb Award, in honor of the late WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson. Nelson, who died in 2019 from complications suffered while donating bone marrow to a boy he didn’t know in France, once said: “We have an obligation to our fellow human beings that if we are in a position to help someone, you do it. You lift as you climb. If you can do that, you have contributed more to society than anything your bank account can produce and, ultimately, contribute more to your own well-being.” Nominated by WHS faculty and staff...

Meet local kid Nate, a spunky 7th grader who aspires to join the military and travel the world when he is older

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Local Kids, Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

SPOTLIGHT Name: Nate Age: 12 Grade/school: 7th Family Member Names: Mom, Dad, Older Sister Pet’s Name/type: Dog – Theo Something unique about me: I am an Advanced Brown Belt actively working towards my Black Belt in Karate. I am fascinated by World War II and am trying to teach myself how to play the acoustic guitar. When I grow up, I want to join the military. FAFORITS Activities/Hobbies: Karate, video gaming, mountain biking Animal: Giraffe Color: Aquamarine Food: My mom’s Pasta Bolognese Movies: Toy Story Music: Hip Hop and Rap Place to play: Riding my bike around town with friends Sports...

Local Arts & Culture

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Student Artist Receives Nationwide Recognition Westfield High School 12th grade Sophia Basaldua has been selected among 50 students nationwide to have artwork featured in College Board’s 2024 AP Art and Design Exhibit, a digital presentation of exceptional student creativity. Her work was chosen from over 80,000 submitted art portfolios. “This year’s exhibit features high-quality student artwork showcasing diverse ideas, styles, materials, and processes,” writes Dr. Rebecca Stone-Danahy, Director of AP Art and Design at College Board. “The 2023 AP Art and Design Exhibit has had over 250,000...

“Build Westfield” in LEGO!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

“Build Westfield,” a workshop where families recreate beloved buildings out of LEGO, will be held on Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 3 pm in Cafeteria B of Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Road. Working from photographs, fifty teams are invited to build models of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings representing a variety of architectural periods. Organized by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) in collaboration with the Westfield Recreation Department, this is the third annual program designed to celebrate civic pride while fostering appreciation of Westfield’s rich...

Champions Often and Forever: WHS Girls Soccer Wins the Conference, County, Sectional and State Championships!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield High School’s girls’ soccer team clinched the New Jersey State Championship in a 1-0 thrilling victory over Eastern Regional High School. The match, which took place in a high-stakes, intense atmosphere, saw Westfield’s tactical discipline and individual brilliance shine through. Blue Devil sophomore Emilie Caidgan broke a scoreless tie in the final 2 minutes of the game to secure the win. The Blue Devils took control early in the game, showcasing strong defensive organization and clinical finishing. But despite controlling possession most of the game, the offense...

Cranford Girl Scout Troop Spreads Holiday Cheer with Pajama and Book Drive

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 5, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Over 134 Pajamas and 80 Books Collected for Local Children in Need, Donations to Support Special Needs Students and Pajama Program Beneficiaries In the spirit of the holiday season, Cranford Brownie Troop 40400, part of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Council, hosted its 4th Annual Holiday Movie Night at the Cranford Theater on December 4, 2024. The event welcomed over 300 Girl Scouts and their families across three theaters and collected 134 pajamas and 80 books for The Pajama Program, an initiative that provides children in need with a new pair of pajamas and a book to ensure a cozy bedtime. Brownie...

Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 4, 2025. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Cranford Township Committee proclaimed National Children’s Grief Awareness Month (observed in October) and Children’s Grief Awareness Day (observed every year on the third Thursday in November) during its official meeting on November 12. Pictured, Cranford Mayor Brian Andrews presents the proclamation to Pat Keefe, a board member of Imagine. The mission of Imagine is to support children and families coping with loss and to foster resiliency and emotional well-being for all those who grieve. Imagine currently serves 600 children and family members in New Jersey, and among those, Imagine supports...

Author: Local Media NJ Staff