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Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity Church

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Organization: The Office of Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity Church Location: 315 1st St Westfield, NJ Contact Information: Diana Galante, dgalante@htrcc.org Tell us about Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity in Westfield! The Office of Family Faith Formation at Holy Trinity is primarily responsible for providing religious education to the parish youth and oversees a multitude of ways for families to engage with the parish community. We offer children three different programs to help them grow in their faith and work toward receiving their sacraments. The core of Holy Trinity’s offerings...

Westfield Public Schools Hold Community Service Week

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As part of a time-honored tradition, students and their families across the Westfield Public Schools participated in a districtwide community service initiative during the week of March 18 to give back to those in need. Whether a Community Service Day or Night, parent volunteers coordinated and organized the many activities at each of the schools. Each elementary school effort was well attended, with such charitable activities as collecting much needed baby items, decorating bookmarks to be donated along with gently used books, writing welcoming messages to go along with a package of supplies...

Westfield Art Association selects artists for new Artist-in-Residence Program at Westfield Memorial Library

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Westfield Memorial Library and the Westfield Art Association are pleased to announce that two artists have been chosen for the new Artist-in-Residence program at the library. The Westfield Art Association is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1922 that provides public art education and public exhibitions. The two artists selected for the inaugural residencies are Jennifer Wilner and Kiyanna Lawrence. Wilner’s residency will be May 1 through July 30, followed by Lawrence’s residency November 1 through January 31. A BFA graduate in Communications Design at the Syracuse University...

Has your risk tolerance changed over time? Here is how to tell

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in Financial advice, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Risk tolerance can play a large part in determining the structure and composition of an individual’s investments and financial plan. As an investor, it’s important to know your risk tolerance for investments and be aware of circumstances that may affect it. Evaluating your risk tolerance regularly can help ensure your portfolio mix is still aligned with your current situation and future goals. Here are five considerations to make when assessing your risk profile: Understand how risk tolerance can affect a portfolio. Investors with conservative profiles are often individuals who have shorter...

Westfield Public Schools Celebrate Exceptional Staff Achievements

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield High School Boys Tennis Coach George Kapner (center) reached a remarkable milestone with his 700th win on April 9, 2024. Photo Credit: Westfield High School Tennis The Westfield Public School District is pleased to announce a series of significant staff achievements that underscore the high level of commitment and professionalism within the district’s educational community. Among the notable accomplishments, Westfield High School Boys Tennis Coach George Kapner reached a remarkable milestone with his 700th win on April 9, highlighting Kapner’s dedication to excellence and his impactful...

Cranford Named as Part of Film Ready Communities

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Christina Miskewitz The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced on March 13, 2024, that Cranford was named among 14 other municipalities and four counties in New Jersey as Film Ready Communities. Cranford has served as host to many productions over the years, working together with the NJMPTVC for almost 20 years, and this solidifies our community as a top choice for filmmakers. “Location scouts always point to the diversity of housing styles and downtown buildings that fit any era,” Kathleen Miller...

The Tour of Notable Homes is Back

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

BEST FRIENDS Members of the Friends of NJ Festival Orchestra gather to plan the 2024 Tour of Notable Homes to benefit the New Jersey Festival Orchestra. From L to R: Julie Billings, Miriam Gabriel, Regina Kelley, Kris Luka, Carol Tener, Mary McEnerney, Nicole Dossin, Shuang Guo Wroe ( co-chair), Lee Corcoran, Jackie Safran, Veena Upadhyay ( co-chair), Pam Vanecek. The Friends of New Jersey Festival Orchestra, the auxiliary and fund raising arm of the orchestra, has announced that the renowned Tour of Notable Homes will resume this year. Five magnificent Westfield residences will generously open...

Flower Power

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Blooms at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Annual Daffodil Day Festival! As winter melts away and the sun begins to warm the earth, there’s no better way to welcome the arrival of spring than by reveling in the beauty of one of nature’s first spring blooms – daffodils! Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites the community to join in the festivities of its annual Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 14, from 11 am to 3 pm, a vibrant celebration of spring’s arrival and the resplendent daffodil flower. Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy...

Meet local pet Cody, a playful 85-pound Golden Retriever who needs to be carried like a baby to his vet and groomer despite his size

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names John, Liz, Megan, and Joseph Type of Breed Golden Retriever PET’S NAME Cody MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 4 Where/why did you get your pet? We got Cody from a breeder in Connecticut. During the COVID pandemic, we thought that since we were all home, it would be a great time to get a dog. It turned out to be the best decision ever. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Anytime we come home, Cody will greet us at the door with a sock, hat, shoe, or anything he can find. This is his way of showing us love. Any funny stories? Cody is a big baby. We have to carry him...