Name: HOPE Fest!
Start: 2026-11-05T18:00:00-05:00
Location: The Gran Centurions

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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Union County

Jamie Gatlin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

New Jersey

HOPE Fest!

Join the Center for Hope for an unforgettable evening of timeless music, hope & giving...
Featuring Kevin Gray and the 78 West...

Union County Torah Center-Chabad

The Union County Torah Center–Chabad will present “Collective Punishment,” an online class delivered by Rabbi Levi Block, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Presented as part of the center’s “Exploring Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Everyday Life” series, the class will examine what the Torah teaches about collective punishment, justice, and communal responsibility.
What does the Torah really say about entire communities suffering for the sins of a few? From Egypt to the Golden Calf, biblical accounts raise challenging questions about individual actions and their consequences for the wider community.
This class explores these surprising cases, examining when punishment is truly justified and how one person’s actions can affect an entire nation.
Participants will discover how the Torah addresses the relationship between individual and communal responsibility, and what its teachings reveal about justice and the moral limits of collective punishment in wartime.
The class will be delivered live on Zoom. Registration is required at <a href="https://torahcenterchabad.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://torahcenterchabad.org/collective-punishment/</a> to receive the Zoom link.
Union County Torah Center–Chabad is located at 111 Laurel Place in Westfield. For additional information, call <a href="tel:(908)%20789-5252" target="_blank">908-789-5252</a>, email <a href="mailto:info@torahcenterchabad.org" target="_blank">info@torahcenterchabad.org</a>, or visit <a href="https://torahcenterchabad.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">torahcenterchabad.org</a>.

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Westfield

 Collective Punishment


The Union County Torah Center–Chabad will present “Collective Punishment,” an online class delivered by Rabbi Levi Block, on...

When the staff at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, first created their webinar “How to Talk to Kids about Death and Dying,” they were met with a nationwide response. The overwhelming number of registrants highlighted a critical, widespread need for accessible, grief-informed education.
Participants shared how grateful they were for these practical skills, noting how helpful they've been not just in times of loss, but across all areas of parenting.
To ensure continued free access to this essential information, Imagine will host the webinar again on Thursday, October 29, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM as a convenient "Lunch and Learn" opportunity.
Those attending the webinar will learn to:
·Recognize the importance of normalizing conversations about death and dying with kids
·Describe opportunities to develop children's understanding of death
·Identify concrete tools and language to use in these conversations
This dedicated program offers community members an opportunity to understand the unique needs of children who are grieving and learn how to support them with compassion and honesty. Imagine's staff invites parents, educators, coaches, youth leaders, and all community members who care for children to attend and gain these vital skills.
To register for the free webinar and receive the access link, please visit Imagine’s website at <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.imaginenj.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.imaginenj.org/events</a>
or scan the QR code in the image above..

Local Event: Imagine Offering Free “Lunch and Learn” Webinar: How to Talk to Kids About Death and Dying

Imagine Offering Free “Lunch and Learn”...

When the staff at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, first created their webinar “How to Talk to Kids about Death and...

Imagine Offering Free “Lunch and Learn” Webinar: How to Talk to Kids About Death and Dying

North Avenue Academic Building [NAAB]

Isabel Klee is a writer, content creator, and one of the most prominent voices in the pet advocacy space. Based in Brooklyn, Isabel has built a deeply engaged audience around her writing and her firsthand experience fostering dogs in New York City, bringing visibility to the urgent need for fosters and the animals who depend on them. Her debut memoir, Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About debuted April 2026 as a New York Times #1 Best Seller.

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Isabel Klee

Isabel Klee is a writer, content creator, and one of the most prominent voices in the pet advocacy space. Based in Brooklyn,...

Join &nbsp;us for an amazing night on October 29th to celebrate Halloween! bring friends and family and be ready to dance your night away with us here at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Summit. No experience needed.&nbsp;

Local Event:  Fred Astaire Dance Studio Halloween Party 

Summit

 Fred Astaire Dance Studio Halloween Party 

Join  us for an amazing night on October 29th to celebrate Halloween! bring friends and family and be ready to dance your night...

<h3>Witch Broom Making Workshop Comes to Downtown Westfield!</h3>
Galeria "The Art Venue" in downtown Westfield will host a Witch Broom Making Workshop led by Dr. Nathalia Ochoa, an Assistant Professor at Kean University.
This hands-on community workshop invites participants to explore their creativity while making their own witch brooms using natural elements and meaningful adornments. While they make lovely decorative pieces, the process of creating one offers an opportunity for reflection and personal expression!
As part of the experience, Dr. Ochoa will guide participants through a mindful writing exercise centered around three questions: What am I ready to release? What do I want to protect? What do I want to welcome into my life? Participants will then have the opportunity to incorporate these reflections into their creations.
The workshop is designed to be a welcoming space for anyone interested in trying something new, regardless of artistic experience. Participants are also encouraged to bring a small keepsake or charm they would like to incorporate into their creation.
Event Info:&nbsp;Friday, October 30th | 6:00 P.M
Admission: $40 per person (all materials included)
Address: 111 Quimby Street, Westfield, NJ 07090
Registration: Required please, limited seating

Local Event: Witch Broom Making Workshop

Witch Broom Making Workshop

Witch Broom Making Workshop Comes to Downtown Westfield!
Galeria "The Art Venue" in downtown Westfield will host a Witch Broom...

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Visit our outdoor fair full with a fabulous array of top-notch exhibitors selling quality items, arts and crafts, and collectibles. All exhibitors are hand-picked and chosen for their unique items, hand-made creations, start-ups, and well-groomed businesses, and together create this posh marketplace.
Stop by…shop a little, relax, and enjoy the good food, great music, and 75+ exhibitors.
Held in the south side Fanwood Train Station Parking Lot, this event is open 10 am-4 pm and will feature gourmet food trucks, and live music throughout the day. Parking is available at the North side train station then just walk over the bridge. Use this address for your GPS: 238 North Avenue, Fanwood, NJ
This event is hosted by the Borough of Fanwood NJ.
Please note: All outdoor markets are subject to change based on the weather. In case of inclement weather please check our website, social media or our phone for the latest updates. Thank you, JC Promotions Inc.

Local Event: JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair

JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Visit our outdoor fair full with a fabulous array of top-notch exhibitors...

Basecamp Studio & Gallery

Opening Sunday Nov 1 and running to Sunday Dec 20, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
 Skip the mall this season and shop for unique, handmade art inspired by the art of finding beauty in imperfection. Discover a curated selection of paintings, ceramic art, sculpture, jewelry, ornaments, photography, cards and more from 10 local artists, including: Robert Diken, Simon Keller, Nolan Yamashiro, Garrison Lyons, Lane Dalton, Frank May, Mickey Waring, Adam Fensterheim, Grace LaForge, Eric Spencer, Ben Vogler, Rob Lach and Manasi Keni.&nbsp; 
Seasonal events including tea ceremony and sake tasting to be announced soon.

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Wabi - Sabi POP SHOP -  a holiday retail market

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