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The Springfield Free Public Library announced it now offers two additional databases free for all library patrons. All that is required to access these highly useful databases from home is a library card. Pronunciator is the world's largest language-learning service, with 60 of the most popular languages, and 3,000 available courses. Pronunciator also includes ESL (English as a Second Language)... Full story »

Willow Grove Presbyterian Church invites the community to the Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols on Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Besides the traditional lighting of the Advent and Christ Candles, singing of carols, readings from scripture, and hearing a special choir anthem, you will be able to view images depicting Jesus' birth in artwork from cultures around... Full story »

The Westfield Area Y Winter Session runs Jan. 6 – March 2, 2013. Registration is going on now. The Y continues to offer exciting programs for a healthier you. New programs this session include: Cancer exercise program, field hockey, swimmers dryland training, teen water running, track off-season conditioning, teen Zumba and track conditioning. “It’s Everybody’s Birthday Party” is being held... Full story »

Earlier this morning, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage joined by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Councilman Manny Grova, Jr., Councilman William Gallman and owners Maikel Martinez and his wife, Ana Lemes, cut the ribbon at the official grand opening of SUPERFOOD - Elizabethport’s newest full-service fresh food supermarket. “The opening of this supermarket will provide our Elizabethport residents with the convenience of shopping... Full story »

The next meeting of the Westfield Board of Education will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 7:30 PM at 302 Elm Street, Room 105. This will be the organization meeting at which new Board members, Lucy Biegler and J. Brendan Galligan will take their oath of office prior to the meeting, as well as returning Board members Gretchan R.... Full story »

To help those hardest hit by the storm, United Way of Greater Union County launched the Hurricane Sandy Community Recovery Fund in early November. Full story »

Friday, Dec. 14, 1-2:45 p.m.– Caroling on the Square with the OLGA Choir. The EAP will join Deacon Joe and children from the Our Lady of Guadalupe choir at Union Square Plaza for Christmas Carols before caroling at a few surrounding businesses joined by Santa and Mayor Bollwage. Saturday, Dec. 15, noon-3 p.m. – EAP Petting Zoo, Santa Clause, music... Full story »

To the Editor: The holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends in our homes and celebrate together. The cold winter months draw us inside, to enjoy the warmth of each other’s company. This year, when so many people in our area have lost their homes, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have comfortable... Full story »