What's going on in Westfield??
Find information on events around the district and town below.
Athletic Events, Tryouts and Team Updates
Registration for the Spring 2024 season of the In-Town Recreational Softball League for Grades K-8 is now open. Learn more and sign up at https://www.westfieldsoftball.org.
Registration for the Spring 2024 season of the Westfield Lacrosse Club is now open for all players in kindergarten through grade 8. Visit westfieldlacrosse.com for more information, including how to register.
Girls on the Run needs coaches for the Spring 2024 season. Visit www.girlsontherunnj.org
Save the Date for an information session on the PAL Cheer Program on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Email palcheerwestfieldnj@gmail.com.
Registration is open for the Westfield Recreation Department's Volleyball Spring Clinic for girls and boys in Grades 3-8. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/
Town Events
The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Nominate a favorite Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher and deserving staff member. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Wilson Elementary School, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. Don't miss this educational and engaging evening with lots of hands-on opportunities for students in grades K-8. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. on the PTC Gifted Education page. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Friends of New Jersey Festival Orchestra present, "A Tour of Notable Homes". A self guided-tour of distinguished Westfield residences. Saturday May 11, 2024. Homes open 10AM to 3PM. Live Music. Door Prizes. Refreshments. Click here to buy tickets. All proceeds to benefit NJ Festival Orchestra's music, outreach, and musical therapy programs.
The College Men's Club of Westfield will begin accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships on February 1. The CMC annually awards up to three $24,000 four-year scholarships to young men from the Westfield community, based on academics, leadership, and financial need. The 2024 application will be available at cmcwestfield.org on the application portal. The deadline to apply is May 1st.
The St. Joseph Social Service Center is accepting bagged lunch donations for its Daily Bread Sandwich Program.
Here's a list of upcoming 2024 Green Events sponsored by the Westfield Green Team, Westfield Memorial Library, and Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library.
Established in 1957, the PTC Scholarship Fund benefits graduating Westfield High School seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic perseverance, and community involvement. The 5-12 scholarships awarded annually truly make a difference in the lives of graduating seniors. Every donation counts toward our goal to help worthy WHS graduates continue to achieve success in college and beyond. Click HERE to donate.
The Crossing Guard Company ACMS has openings for Crossing Guards in Westfield. Click HERE to learn more or call Sandy at (908) 848-7664, Robert (908) 848-7666, or Odalys (201) 744-8351.
Planning for the 2025 Westfield Public Schools STEAM Trip for rising 7th and 8th graders is already underway. Please CLICK HERE to learn more. Students and parents may also consider attending an optional informational meeting:
RIS Students - Monday, April 22, 2:50-3:15 p.m. in RIS Auditorium
EIS Students - Wednesday, April 24, 2:50-3:15 p.m. in EIS Auditorium
All Parents and Students - Wednesday, April 24, 7:00-7:30 (Must join email list to receive the link to this virtual session)
Save the Date! The Union Chinese School will hold an Open House and Fall Registration on May 4 and May 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Union Chinese School offers Mandarin Chinese lessons for school-aged children who want to learn Mandarin Chinese as a second language. Learn more at www.unionchineseschool.org and/or email unsnjp@gmail.com.
The Westfield Choral Parents Association is holding a Panda Express fundraiser on May 8 in support of the Westfield High School Choir Department. Details HERE.
The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library is holding its 49th Annual Used Book Sale, with donations from April 17-20 and shopping from April 25-27. A Friends Member Preview Sale will be held on April 24. CLICK HERE or visit fwmlnj.org for more information.
The Westfield Police Department and Westfield Recreation Department are hosting "Autism Awareness Family Day" on Saturday, April 27 from 12-2 p.m. in the Municipal Building Community Room. Please register @ www.wpdnj.org/autism.
The Westfield Mental Health Council is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month on Sunday, April 28, beginning with a "Walk for Cake" (Compassion, Acceptance, Kindness, and Empathy) at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the interior park road in Mindowaskin Park and a Mental Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the YMCA - Bauer Family Branch, 422 East Broad Street.
The Miller Cory House Museum is offering a number of events for families in the coming month, including Broom Making in Early America on April 28, Child's Play on the Farm: Old Time Toys and Games on May 5, and Lenape Lore with Storytime and Craft on May 19.
For the Westfield Historical Society's First Wednesday Luncheon Series in May, guests are welcome to the luncheon at Echo Lake Country Club on Wednesday, May 1 at 11:45 a.m. Author Gordon Bond will present a program on his book, "Wicked Woodbridge and Crazy Carteret." Reservation details HERE.
The Westfield Coalition for the Arts (WCA) is offering four scholarships in the amount of $500 each to graduating seniors in the Westfield High School Class of 2024. One WCA scholarship will be offered in each of the following disciplines: Visual, Music, Performance, Media. Deadline to submit an application is May 15. Learn more HERE.
The Westfield United Fund is hosting "Dad Bands United" on Friday, May 17, beginning at 6 p.m. at Crossroads in Garwood. Three local dad bands will perform: Better Late, Front Lawn Barbeque, and the Washington School Band. Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door. Funds raised will support the United Fund's 18 social service agency partners.
The Westfield Police Department will hold its annual Youth Academy this summer August 5-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John H. Stamler Police Academy, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Please complete the online application at www.wpdnj.org/youthacademy.
Support Local Organizations
The Westfield Recreation Department offers a wide range of programs & activities for all ages this Fall. Programs include: sports, fitness, nature, arts, music, coding, LEGO, STEM, science, social, on day workshops & so much more. Programs are offered for preschool, parent & child, school age, teens, adults & seniors. Check out all that the Recreation Department has to offer at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/westfield-nj/catalog or contact the department at recreation@westfieldnj.gov.
The Westfield Coalition for the Arts (WCA) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1986 by parent volunteers in Westfield, N.J. The mission of the WCA is to act as an advocate for the arts including music, drama and visual arts in the Westfield Public Schools. The WCA fulfills teacher requests for arts materials and supplies, musical instruments, equipment, technology, special events and more. Learn more about the WCA, including how to show your support for the arts. Email westfieldcoalitionforthearts@gmail.com with any questions.
The Westfield Education Fund (WEF) strives to enhance the quality of education in the Westfield Public Schools by funding high-impact, district-wide initiatives that will promote a culture of innovation. WEF supports projects that strengthen and enrich students’ academic experience and social emotional learning, but fall beyond the school district budget. A suggested contribution of $25+ per student can be made at www.WestfieldEdFund.org/support-us . If you're passionate about sparking innovation within our district, consider joining the WEF board. Reach out to ansingh@gmail.com to express interest and learn more about the organization and its impact.
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