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Imagine Expands Circle of Support with New Facilitators
By Valerie Stierhoff
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, recently welcomed a new cohort of volunteer facilitators following an intensive three-day training at its Mountainside Center. This expansion brings Imagine’s dedicated volunteer force to over 150 members strong, a critical milestone as the organization continues their efforts to meet the need for grief support for New Jersey’s children, teens, young adults and caregivers.
Led by Clinical Program Supervisor Abigail Priece and Bilingual Program Manager Sonia Nunez, the training immersed volunteers in the Companioning Model of grief...
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Full Cast & Creative Team for West Side Story
The Final Production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 Season
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce complete casting and the creative team for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. West Side Story will begin performances on Thursday, May 28, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ), with opening night set for Sunday, May 31, in a run continuing through Sunday, June 28.
Directed by Paper Mill Producing Artistic Director...
An Evening in Bloom
Supporting Access, Education, and the Arts at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
On Friday, May 29, 2026, more than three hundred community leaders, neighbors, and supporters will gather at Reeves-Reed Arboretum for ART in the Garden, an evening that celebrates not only the beauty of the gardens, but the vital role the Arboretum plays in the life of the community.
As the Arboretum’s largest annual fundraiser, the event directly supports year-round public access to thirteen acres of gardens, woodlands, and trails. It also sustains a wide range of educational programs for children, families, and adults,...
Four Financial Strategies to Ensure Your Money Lasts Throughout Retirement
Preparing for the future is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.
Whether you’re still a decade or more away from retirement or already enjoying life after work, it’s worth asking an important question: Will your financial resources support you for as long as you need them? With people living longer and economic conditions constantly shifting, having a financial plan focused on longevity is essential. Based on my experience as an advisor, here are strategies that can help you feel confident that your money is positioned to support you throughout your lifetime.
Create a sustainable...
The Westfield Foundation’s Summer Youth Employment Program Opportunity
By Katie Curran Darcy
Please email your proposal to: info@thewestfieldfoundation.org with SYE 2026 in the subject.
Please include both a physical and email address as well as a phone number for your organization’s contact. Announcements will follow.
Organizations receiving grants will select youths to be employed. The Foundation expects that financial need will be a consideration in the choice and encourages grant recipients to supplement the grant amount, if needed, to ensure that the employee is fairly paid for the position being filled.
Grant recipients must submit an impact statement...
OPA! NJ Greek Fest
Returns to Westfield May 29-31
Pop Star Evangelia Turns Up the Excitement as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hosts a Weekend Serving A Taste of Greece Right in Your Backyard
WESTFIELD, NJ May 29-31, 2026 — Area residents look forward each year to immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of Greece at NJ Greek Fest, hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield. And this year, the event — known for delectable Greek cuisine, a Mega 50/50 raffle and many other family-friendly activities — turns up the excitement, welcoming the sensational Evangelia, the Greek-American pop star...
Garden Club of Westfield
Welcomes Spring Downtown
By Rosemary Shire, The Garden Club of Westfield
The Garden Club of Westfield welcomed spring with the annual planting of spring blossoms in the sidewalk planters on the corners of Elm and East Broad Streets on April 2.
In addition to a colorful assortment of pansies, the planters are crowned with pussy willows and maroon hellebores. A variety of stock, some white alyssum, and a trailing yellow pansy complete each container.
Thanks to Home Depot for donating many of the plants and to Dreyer Farms for their kind contribution, as well. For further information, please contact...
Buzzworthy Beekeeping at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is abuzz with excitement to announce the launch of its latest conservation initiative: a beekeeping program aimed at promoting biodiversity and ecological stewardship within its grounds. This initiative underscores the Arboretum’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystem.
The decline of global bee populations in recent years has raised alarm bells worldwide. As pollinators, bees play a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the species found within Reeves-Reed Arboretum and its...