Name: Friends of the Library Jewelry Sale Fundraiser
Start: 2026-11-07T09:30:00-05:00
Location: Scotch Plains Public Library

Scotch Plains Public Library

The <a href="https://scotchplainsfriends.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library</a> will hold a one-day jewelry sale on Saturday, November 7 from 9:30am-4:30pm at the Scotch Plains Library.   Donations of costume jewelry will be accepted at the Library's front desk through Wednesday, November 4. All proceeds will be used to support Library programs and services.For more information or to register, go to <a href="https://www.scotlib.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.scotlib.org</a>, email library@scotlib.org or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.

Local Event: Friends of the Library Jewelry Sale Fundraiser

Union County

Jamie Gatlin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

New Jersey

Friends of the Library Jewelry Sale Fundraiser

The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will hold a one-day jewelry sale on Saturday, November 7 from 9:30am-4:30pm at...

Fanwood-Scotch Plains Thrift Shop

The annual Doll and Toy Event at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift Shop starts Tuesday, Nov. 3. Find new and gently-used dolls, toys, games, crafts, books and holiday decor at fantastic prices! Come early for best selection.

Local Event: Doll and Toy Event

Doll and Toy Event

The annual Doll and Toy Event at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift Shop starts Tuesday, Nov. 3. Find new and...

Join us via the Scotch Plains Library for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance.&nbsp;
The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power.
<a href="https://libraryc.org/scotchplainslibrary/217309" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register now </a>and take the first step toward recognizing and reclaiming your innate wisdom.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation.
For more information or to register, go to <a href="https://www.scotlib.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.scotlib.org</a>, email library@scotlib.org or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.&nbsp;

Local Event: Virtual Author Talk with Medicine Woman Asha Frost

Virtual Author Talk with Medicine Woman Asha Frost

Join us via the Scotch Plains Library for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as...

Join us for a morning of free play of the 2026 version of American mah-jongg. This will be a mixed-level group. Beginners are welcome! Players should know the rules of play and be able to play at a minimum of a beginner level.
The game will be facilitated, and players will be seated with a other players of varying experience.<input>For more information or to register, go to <a href="https://www.scotlib.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.scotlib.org</a>, email <a href="mailto:library@scotlib.org" target="_blank">library@scotlib.org</a> or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.






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The Gran Centurions

Join the Center for Hope for an unforgettable evening of timeless music, hope &amp; giving...
Featuring Kevin Gray and the 78 West Jazz Ensemble, international award winning performers who bring the timeless music and magic of Frank Sinatra to life.
Your $100 ticket gets you an open bar (wine, beer, sangria), dinner, your chance at a door prize, and more!
All proceeds benefit the many services of the Center for Hope Hospice &amp; Palliative Care, a worthy nonprofit providing end-of-life care to those in our community in need.

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Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will commemorate the anniversary of Kristallnacht on Friday evening, November 6, at 7:30 p.m.This night of remembrance will feature a presentation by Fred Polak, whose parents met and fell in love in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. The program will take place during CBI’s Friday night Shabbat services and is free and open to the community.An Oneg Shabbat dessert reception will follow.
“With a rise in antisemitism around the world, it is important to learn about the Holocaust and hear stories of survivors,” said Rita Geller, who co-chairs the synagogue’s Second/Third Generation Holocaust Survivors Group, sponsor of the program, along with Faye Bodenstein and Claire Bornstein. 
Kristallnacht, which translates as “crystal night” in German, is also called the "Night of Broken Glass." Kristallnacht refers to the violent attacks that the Nazis waged against Jews on November 9 and 10, 1938 throughout Germany, Austria, and parts of occupied Czechoslovakia. The name Kristallnacht comes from the broken glass that littered the streets after Jewish homes, schools, synagogues, and stores were damaged and destroyed.With Jews beaten, killed and sent to concentration camps, Kristallnacht is often seen as the beginning of the Holocaust.
Fred Polak, guest speaker, is the child of Dutch Holocaust survivors, Jaap (Jack) and Ina. His parents’ love story began in concentration camps (Westerborg and Bergen-Belsen) and endured for decades. The love letters they secretly exchanged strengthened them during a time of untold hardship. Jack’s letters, which miraculously survived, became the basis for a book and inspired the award-winning documentary, Steal a Pencil for Me.
Fred was among the first wave of Jewish children born to Holocaust survivors in Europe after World War II. The Polak family immigrated to the United States in 1950, settling in Tuckahoe, New York, where Fred and his brother and sister were raised. 
Fred’s father, Jack, served as President of the Anne Frank Center, USA, and spoke to numerous civic, religious, school and youth groups about his experiences in the Holocaust. 
“I have attempted to continue my father’s commitment to Holocaust education,” said Fred. “By presenting my parents’ unique story, I hope to convey the lessons that should be learned from the Holocaust.”
Fred Polak, an attorney, lives in Scotch Plains with his wife Carrie. They have two children and five grandchildren. 
The Kristallnacht program is sponsored by the synagogue’s Second/Third Generation Holocaust Survivors Group.Initiated at CBI, this group also includes participants from other area synagogues and the community. Members volunteer at local schools to present their families’ Holocaust experiences to students. They also plan events, such as the Kristallnacht Remembrance, to educate the public about the Holocaust and to honor and remember those who suffered and perished. 
The Kristallnacht commemoration will take place at Congregation Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, NJ (corner of Martine Avenue).

For questions or to request accommodations, call the synagogue office at (908) 889-1830 or email Lesley Lewkowicz, Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:lesleyl@cbisp.org" target="_blank">lesleyl@cbisp.org</a> . Additional information can be found on CBI's website at <a href="https://www.cbinj.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cbinj.org</a> .

Local Event: Kristallnacht Commemoration at Congregation Beth Israel With Talk by Son of Holocaust Survivors

Kristallnacht Commemoration at Congregation...

 Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will commemorate the anniversary of Kristallnacht on Friday evening, November...

Kristallnacht Commemoration at Congregation Beth Israel With Talk by Son of Holocaust Survivors

35+ Artists’ Studios and Public Art Venues in South Orange and Maplewood

Join STUDIO TOUR SOMA 26 (South Orange / Maplewood) for its annual, free event on Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026. More than 100 professional and emerging visual artists will open 35 studios and public locations across Maplewood and South Orange to display and sell their work. It’s a perfect opportunity to begin or grow an art collection and connect directly with the artists.
Since 2003, Studio Tour SOMA has drawn visitors from across the tri-state area to experience the creativity thriving in our community. Local artists open their doors to share their work, process, and creative journeys - whether they’re just starting out or have long-established practices.
All artwork is for sale
Kick off your experience with UNVEILED 26, an exhibition featuring works by over 60 Studio Tour artists at the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC, running from September 17 to November 8, 2025. While you are there, be sure to visit the Loft. We have five other venues within a five-minute walk.&nbsp; For a rewarding experience, start early and visit as many tour sites as you can.&nbsp;
Interactive map, locations, and artist previews: <a href="https://studiotoursoma.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">studiotoursoma.com</a>
Where the art will be:
In South Orange&nbsp;
SOPAC Iris Gallery and The Loft | CINC (Creative in Common) | The Skate House | The Baird | JESPY&nbsp;
414 Lenox Place | 65 South Centre Street | 65 Valley Street|&nbsp; 57 South Orange Ave | 42 Blanchard Road | 2 Woodland Crescent | 91 Arnold Terrace | 45 Warren Court | 9 West South Orange Ave - Apt 314 | 356 Melrose Place&nbsp; | 116 South Centre Street | 8 Franklin Terrace
In Maplewood&nbsp;
The Parlor at the Woodland | 1978 Arts Center | DeHart Community Center | Maplewood Senior Center&nbsp;
44 Dunnell Rd | 174 Jacoby St| 12 Salter Pl | 52 Burnet St | 53 South Mountain Avenue | 4 Cottage Court | 29 Concord Ave | 19 Sunset Terr | 22 Burnett Terrace | 47 Coolidge Rd | 28 Maplewood Avenue | 71 Oakview Ave&nbsp;

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