Monday, August 13, 2012
A look ahead at the notable goings on in the township in coming days.
Monday Get your fresh veggies, ingredients and more.Springfield's weekly farmers' market is open today at the Jonathan Dayton High Schoolparking lot from noon to 6 p.m. Tonight at 7 p.m., the library hosts its weekly scrabble games. Tuesday It's the final night of Union County's “Family Fun and Flix.” The event starts at dusk at at Conant Park in Hillside and will feature a display of reptiles from the Trailside Ecovan followed by a showing of the animated action comedy spy film, “Cars 2. Wednesday The Library Board of Trustees meets at 7:30pm at the Municipal Building. McLynn's holds its weekly open mic night tonight at 9 p.m. Every Wednesday evening the Jewish Learning Center hosts a Torah in our Time roundtable focusing on Jewish …
Monday, August 6, 2012
A look ahead at the notable goings on in the township.
Monday Get your fresh veggies, ingredients and more.Springfield's weekly farmers' market is open today at the Jonathan Dayton High School parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. Tonight at 7 p.m., the library hosts its weekly scrabble games. There is a special meeting of the Township Committee tonight at 7 concerning the Dayton turf field. Tuesday Union County holds its annual ‘National Night Out’ at Meisel Park starting at 6 p.m. Local first responders and their emergency vehicles, plus live demonstrations by Union County Police, S.W.A.T., Bomb Squad officers and more. There also will be free refreshments and other activities, including a showing of the concert film, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.” Wednesday McLynn's holds its weekly open mic…
Monday, July 23, 2012
A look at the notable goings on in and around Springfield in coming days.
Monday Get your fresh veggies and more. Springfield's weekly farmers' market is open today at the Jonathan Dayton High School parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. Tonight at 7 p.m., the library hosts its weekly scrabble games. USA Karate offers a free Krav Maga self-defense class for adults and Teens from 8-9 p.m. Tuesday Union County offers Family Fun and Flix at 7:30 p.m. at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth. In addition to screening the animated movie Puss in Boots, naturalists from Trailside Nature & Science Center will display pelts, gemstones and other natural wonders found in Union County’s Watchung Reservation. Wednesday The Springfield Seniors host a Senior Breakfast at Springfield’s municipal pool at 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday evening …
Monday, July 9, 2012
A look at notable goings on in the days ahead.
Monday Get your fresh veggies, ingredients and more. Springfield's weekly farmers' market is open today at the Jonathan Dayton High School parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. Tonight at 7 p.m., the library hosts its weekly scrabble games. USA Karate offers a free Krav Maga self-defense class for adults and Teens from 8-9 p.m. Tuesday The Tween and Teen Crafts group meets today at the Library with participants working on week's project, Tied Fleece Pillow for soft dreams. Union County offers Family Fun and Flix at 7:30 p.m. at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth. In addition to screening Kung Fu Panda 2, naturalists from the Trailside Nature & Science Center will display some of the natural wonders found in Union County’s Watchung Reservation. …
Monday, July 2, 2012
A look at the notable goings on in the area in coming days.
Monday Springfield's Farmers' Market opens for the season today at the Dayton parking lot. The market features a variety of fresh and prepared foods and is open from noon to six. Tonight at 7 p.m., the library hosts its weekly scrabble games. Also at the library, the Woody Allen film retrospective series continues with a 1 p.m. screening. USA Karate offers a free Krav Maga self-defense class for adults and Teens from 8-9 p.m. Tuesday Shade and Shadows, an exhibit from photographer Sam Awad, will be on exhibit at the Library all week. Wednesday Happy 4th of July. Springfield's celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Meisel field. The family-friendly event features live music, fireworks and more. Thursday On August 16, Springfield …
Monday, June 25, 2012
A look at the notable goings on in the township in coming days.
Monday Springfield seniors host bingo at the Sarah Bailey Center today at 1 p.m. Tonight at 7 p.m., the library hosts its weekly scrabble games. Also at the library, the Woody Allen film retrospective series continues with a 1 p.m. screening. USA Karate offers a free Krav Maga self-defense class for adults and Teens from 8-9 p.m. Tuesday Springfield’s Township Committee holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at town hall. All week, parents are invited to register their children for the Jr. Dawgs youth football program at the Chisholm Center. Wednesday Springfield seniors are holding Zumba Gold today from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sarah Bailey Civic Center. McLynn's holds its weekly open mic night tonight at 9 p.m. Thursday All…
Monday, May 28, 2012
A look ahead at the notable goings on this week in the township.
Monday Happy Memorial Day. Schools and Government offices are closed, including the Municipal Building, the Motor Vehicle Department and the Springfield Library. The Springfield Memorial Day parade starts at 10 a.m. outside of town hall. Tuesday The Springfield Seniors is holding Bingo at the Sarah Bailey Center beginning at 1 p.m. Seniors wishing to use the bus service or for more information, please call 973-912-2227. Springfield schools are closed today. Wednesday The Library hosts Mother Goose Group, a interactive story session for babies, toddlers and pre-schools with singing and dancing. Children must be accompanied with a parent or caregiver. The Springfield Seniors hold Zumba Gold from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sarah …
Monday, May 21, 2012
A look ahead at notable goings on in the township this week.
Monday The Sarah Bailey Center hosts a day of bingo for area seniors starting at 1 p.m. The Springfield Recreation Department hosts their Swim Team Program Special Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Sarah Bailey Civic Center, 30 Church Mall Springfield. The Environmental Commission holds their monthly meeting tonight at town hall at 8 p.m. The Springfield Schools Board of Education meets at 7:30 p.m. at Dayton High School. Tuesday Springfield’s Township Committee holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at town hall. Wednesday ARC of Union County hosts a free health fair at their headquarters at 52 Fadem Road beginning at 10 a.m. Groups including the Red Cross and the Trinitas Regional Medical Center offer free detection and preventive health …
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10:31 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Here is a story carried just last month by another well-respected news outlet, National Public Radio (NPR), which discusses the subject of pre-collegiate football, including the fact that fully half of all adolescents playing the sport suffer concussions: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/09/152250525/mind-games-football-and-head-injuries The linked NPR story ends this way: "The very brutal nature of … more ›