SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will hear from one of its own when member Allen Hamilton speaks to the group about Genealogy and Ancestry.com on Tuesday, May 21. Mr. Hamilton will discuss his experiences, Ancestry’s resources and its DNA feature.He will give an overview and accept questions ...

Girls Night Out, Back to the 80’s, Thursday, May 9, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It's all about the 80s vibes, complete with Tina Turner and Prince impersonators, guaranteeing an unforgettable night of nostalgia and glamour in Downtown Westfield. Plus, the deals are hotter than ever this year, running ALL DAY L...

Ingredients 4 frozen biscuits 1/4 cup cold water 8 large eggs, plus 4 large egg yolks, divided 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided (from 1 lemon) 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 (4-oz.) pkg. thinly sliced s...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Historical Society will host a presentation on Saturday, June 1, at 1 p.m., entitled “The Famous and Their Flowers.” It will take place at the Cranford Community Center, located at 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford.Debra Nicholls of debrassimplegarden.com will discuss a unique grou...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library invites the community for Night Sky Observation on Wednesday, May 15, from 8:30 to 10 p.m.Members of the Morris Museum Astronomical Society will provide telescopes for a special opportunity to observe the night sky.The event will take place outside th...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, has announced the upcoming appearance of two local poets and a game night for senior citizens. On Tuesday, May 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Fanwood poets Tom Plante and Adele Kenny will each read a selection of poems from thei...

SCOTCH PLAINS — On Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m., the community is invited to a free concert paid for by a grant, followed by a modestly-priced Italian dinner, at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. This concert will include classical jazz by composer Scott Joplin, selections from the Broadway musical...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo will return to the Scotch Plains Public Library this Saturday, May 11, from 2 to 3 p.m., to perform favorite songs from Broadway and Hollywood.The ensemble specializes in thematic historical musical programs of multiple musical genres such as traditiona...

Mary Withers, Vice President of the Westfield Neighborhood Council, is a wonderful example of a model Lifelong Westfield resident. Mary moved to Westfield in 1958 to care for her ailing brother. They lived together in an apartment on Rahway Avenue and then moved to Cacciola Place after she married h...

Choral Art Society of NJ 'Brothers Haydn' Concert, Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Join Choral Art Society of NJ for an evening of compositions by classical music's most famous siblings. The program includes the Lord Nelson Mass and Te...