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🌱 Patch AM: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA and 15 more events
Also, don't miss Broadway Through the Ages on the Westfield Patch calendar

Good morning to you Westfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- SHOULDA 7:00 at Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA
- NEW YEARS EVE at Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Westfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Westfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
- Monday: A.M. rain; windy in the p.m., temps: high: 51, low: 27.
- Tuesday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westfield
- SHOULDA 7:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA
220 Clark St , Westfield
8:00 am - NEW YEARS EVE
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Broadway Through the Ages
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Rd , Westfield
5:00 pm - NEW YEARS DAY
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - New Year's Day (Municipal Offices Closed)
Westfield, NJ Calendar Westfield, NJ 07090 - Swim 2026 Yards for the New Year at the Cranford YMCA
401 Centennial Ave , Cranford
10:15 am - Ice Hockey: Boys Developmental vs. Montclair (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:40 pm - Adult Improv!
439 South Ave W , Westfield
9:00 am - Summit Old Guard Speaker Program - Civil War - A Personal Connection
New Providence Presbyterian Church , 1307 Springfield Ave , New Providence
10:00 am - Mah Jongg & Lunch at the Fortnightly Club at Twin Maples
Twin Maples , 214 Springfield Ave , Summit
11:45 am - Westfield Area YMCA Child Care Open Houses
220 Clark St , Westfield
10:00 am
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know of reputable animal rescues that are looking to establish a brick and mortar shelter?
I would love to help fundraise, volunteer, etc to get something up and running since space always seems to be the issue when trying to save these… (Nextdoor Westfield)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Garwood. Apply here.
- The Fresh Grocers posted a job opening for Fresh Grocer - Night Crew Clerk (Nicholas NJ) Salary Range $16.75 - $17.00/hr in Colonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cranford
- Fanwood neighbor charged with murder traced to arson by DNA, video (mycentraljersey.com)
- Money Moments (humbledollar.com)
- Barking Dogs Foil Attempted Break-Ins at Two Cranford Homes Christmas Morning (tapinto.net)
Fanwood
- Westfield PD: Newark Teen Charged with Burglary After Police Pursuit, Crash (tapinto.net)
Rahway
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