SPRINGFIELD, NJ — It was all things magic on Mischief Night on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Springfield Free Public Library. David FunN, from Long Island, presented his amazing FunN-Tastic Halloween Magic Show. It was his first time at The Springfield Free Public Library. From making red balls and pumpkins disappear, to flowers appearing in […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Cannon Ball House was one of the many participants in Four Centuries in a Weekend. During the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 20, residents of Union County were invited to explore many historic sites, museums and trails to learn about Union County’s rich history. Cannon Ball House, located at […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Members of Temple Sha’arey Shalom gather following Rosh Hashanah services to observe the custom of Tashlich, a ritual symbolic“casting off” of sins into a body of water. Led by Rabbi Uri Allen, the group sing songs and hea the sound of the shofar. Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Springfield is a warm, inclusive […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 13, members of Cranford Scout Troop 75, the Sons of the American Revolution West Fields and Abraham Clark Chapters, and members of the Richards family helped clean up the historic French–Richards Cemetery in Springfield. At least two Revolutionary War soldiers are buried there, as well as one Civil War […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will host the following events for the month of October. • Pumpkin Story Time and Stuffing, ages 4 to 8, younger than 10 with an adult, register child only; Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.: Listen to a Halloween read aloud story and […]
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer a variety of programs in October. • Wellness Wednesdays with Liz Frydman, Session No. 4: Focus; Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.: Join wellness coach Liz Frydman for a series of four evening sessions to learn stress management tools like movement, mindfulness, aromatherapy, and focus […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — “James: A Novel,” by Percival Everett, is a re-imagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain. It is told from the perspective of Huckleberry’s friend, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The Springfield Free Public Library’s Really Good Book Discussion Group met recently to discuss the novel, which was longlisted for […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Gloria Simpson was a 60-year member of the Springfield First Aid Squad. She served as president, lieutenant and secretary of the squad. She also served on the Emergency Medical Services Council of New Jersey as the Second District vice-president. Members of the Squad knew her affectionately as “Glo.” Simpson died last year […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Odudu Ekpenyong from Union College of Union County, NJ is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Ekpenyong, of Springfield, is a computer science major with a 4.0 grade point average. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — As of Thursday, Aug. 1, Bonnie Lafazan has taken over the position of director at the Springfield Free Public Library. Her predecessor was Dale Spindel, who was director there for 13 years. Lafazan, who has lived in Springfield for the past 17 years, began working at the Springfield Free Public Library part-time […]