Rotary Club Of Westfield Holds Successful Breakfast With The Bands

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Rotary Club of Westfield’s 58th annual Breakfast with the Bands was met with a crowd in Westfield High School Cafeteria B on March 1.

The breakfast featured jazz ensembles and musicians from Roosevelt, Edison and Westfield High School, as well as a preview of the WHS production of Smile. Rotary club members served breakfast all morning and were assisted by members of the Band Parents Association.

"It was an incredibly successful morning full of music, community and, of course, breakfast. The students were absolutely incredible and we're so grateful for our continued partnership with the Westfield music program," said Club President Lauren Barr. "Because of the support of Westfield families, our club has been able to give more than $3 million to 1,800 Westfield students since 1967. This annual event helps sustain our ability to continue our club's scholarship and grant programs."

Scholarship applications are available to Westfield students at westfieldrotary.com/page/about-westfield-rotary-scholarships or in the WHS guidance office.

This year’s event was sponsored by: Shruti Shukla, D.D.S.; Spencer Savings Bank and Ray Kostyack of Wells Fargo Advisors. Place mat sponsors included Jayson Astel and Heather Benz of Edward Jones; Phelan, Frantz, Olig, Wegbreit; the Westfield Area YMCA; Vincent Luongo of Wells Fargo Advisors; Mary Ellen O’Boyle; Maxwell’s Furniture Restoration; Warren and Ginny Rorden; Star Painting; Habitats and Gardens; Carl Peer, Esq., Ketcham & Associates; Blake Width, Esq.; Fanwood Animal Hospital; Showroom Hand Car Wash; The Specht Family; and Tony and Stephanie LaPorta.

The club would also like to thank Ahrre's Coffee Roastery, Limani Seafood Grill, and Trader Joe's for their generous support of the club and Saturday's event.

The Rotary Club meets the first two Tuesdays of each month at noon at Limani Seafood and the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at 16 Prospect.

For more information, visit www.westfieldrotary.com.

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