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Scotch Plains Day 2021 Brings Fall Fun to Town

September 24, 2021 by Scott Gleason

Scotch Plains residents love where they live. They know that helping each other only makes them stronger. Mayor Losardo says that volunteerism lies at the heart of our beautiful community. At Scotch Plains Day 2021, he plans on acknowledging all of the efforts of local volunteers. But that is just one small part of the family-friendly events planned.

What: Scotch Plains Day 2021
Where: 430 Park Ave (Between Grand & E 2nd)
When: Sunday, October 3rd, 11 am to 3 pm

Scotch Plains Day 2021

As a special “thank you” to our lovely town, organizers invite all township residents to Scotch Plains Day 2021. Part of the celebration includes a special outdoor screening of “Casper” on the town hall’s lawn at 7:30 pm on Friday, October 1st. If you make it a little early (7 pm), join in on some pumpkin carving.

Then, on Sunday, the 3rd, come see the unveiling of our new historical kiosks located town hall. Visit one of the booths set up by local community groups to learn more about what each organization does and how you can help them out. Theatrical Artist Prep entertains the crowd, while the Brother John Brown Band performs live. A special Kids Zone will be set up for the little ones to stay busy. Make sure to stop by one of the food trucks to grab a bite to eat. If you find yourself thirsty for a beer, visit Stage House Tavern’s beer garden by 6 pm.

Downtown Westfield Girls Night Out Update

Finally, a quick note. The morning events for Westfield’s Girls Night Out 2021 went off without a hitch. Unfortunately, the evening’s events were postponed due to a flood watch. Therefore, organizers arranged a raincheck date of next Thursday, September 30th. That just means a second chance to spend time with your favorite gal pals and pamper yourself. Have fun!

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Scotch Plains Food Truck Festival 2021

April 23, 2021 by Scott Gleason

Who likes to eat? In the past year, so many more people discovered the joys of cooking at home. But if you need a break from creating a delicious meal for your family, try a food truck. And, if you want to help out high school students, visit Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Sunday, May 2nd for the Scotch Plains Food Truck Festival 2021.

What: Scotch Plains Food Truck Festival 2021
Where: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (667 Westfield Rd)
When: Sunday, May 2nd from 12 pm to 5 pm
Admission: $10/person, $25/family

Scotch Plains Food Truck Festival 2021

Money raised from the food truck festival helps fund the Class of 2021’s senior activities. Several local food truck owners already signed up to participate in the festival. They include:

Bites & Bowls (Mexican fusion)
Cheezen (next level grilled cheese)
Empanada Guy
GoodMood Truck (hamburgers & fries)
House of Cupcakes
La Coqueta (tacos, burritos)
Ms. Yummy Food Truck (Asian fusion)
Violante’s Catering (cheesteaks, sausage & peppers)

Here, you will find something to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. Plus, dessert! (Thank you House of Cupcakes.) Each of the food trucks is set up to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Anyone who plans on coming to the food truck festival must wear a mask. The high school marching band joins the Moonglowers and other local musicians to provide musical entertainment throughout the day.

Westfield Earth Day Fair 2021

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day? Visit the South Ave Train Station tomorrow (April 24th) for the Westfield Earth Day Fair. In addition to fun activities and great eco-friendly information, you will want to peruse the free market to recycle/reuse gently used items from your neighbors. If you have items you wish to donate to the free market, schedule a time to drop them off here.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Scotch Plains Touch a Truck 2019: Fun for All Ages

May 2, 2019 by Scott Gleason

Did you ever play with Tonka trucks when you were a kid? Hauling sand in dump trucks to make huge sand castles. Creating moats around your sandcastle with a backhoe. Maybe you extinguished a house fire with your toy firetruck, saving an entire family in the process. Perhaps you chased down the bad guys in your toy police car. Have you ever thought about what it must be like to work in their real-life counterparts? At the Scotch Plains Touch a Truck 2019 event, you and your kids have the opportunity to climb aboard all kinds of trucks, including emergency vehicles.

What: Scotch Plains Touch a Truck 2019
Where: JCC of Central NJ (1391 Martine)
When: Sunday, May 19th, 1 pm to 5 pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: Caren Goldberg, JCC NJ (908) 889-8800 x236 or via email

Scotch Plains Touch a Truck 2019

Several public utility and emergency vehicles will be on display at the ever-popular Scotch Plains Touch a Truck 2019 event. Kids of all ages are welcome to climb inside and explore the various buttons, gauges each has to offer. Get behind the wheel if you’d like. Live out your childhood fantasies in one spot on May 19th.

In addition to the big boy vehicles, Camp Yachad will set up fun games and bounce houses for the kids to enjoy. When your hunger calls, answer it with delicious fare provided by one of several food trucks on-site. For those with an aversion to loud noises or other sensory issues, a special “Hold the Horn” hour takes place from 1 pm to 2 pm. During that time, no music, sirens or horns will be allowed. That way, everyone gets to enjoy their time at the event.

All of the entertainment at the Scotch Plains Touch a Truck 2019 event is provided absolutely free of charge. A shuttle will be provided to take you back and forth from the nearby Union County Vo Tech campus’ free parking area. This event happens come rain or shine. So, be prepared for whatever the day brings before you get to the JCC facility. Bring the family and just have fun.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Scotch Plains Great Cookie Cook-Off 2019

March 8, 2019 by Scott Gleason

Girl Scouts have been around for more than 100 years. Today, their membership boasts 2.5 million in the United States. If you’ve been to the grocery store anytime in the past month or two, it may have felt like even more than that. (Hello, Thin Mints!) Whether you dunk them, nibble them, pull them apart to eat them, or swallow them whole, there’s no denying that Girl Scout cookies taste fantastic. At the Scotch Plains Great Cookie Cook-Off 2019, girl scouts transform these tasty treats into appetizers and other kinds of desserts. But that’s only the beginning of this cookie cook-off.

What: Scotch Plains Great Cookie Cook-Off 2019
Where: Shackamaxon Country Club (100 Tillinghast Turn)
When: Thursday, March 14, 2019, 6 pm to 8 pm
Contact: Mara, Girl Scouts Heart of NJ via email (
funddevelopment@gshnj.org)

Scotch Plains Great Cookie Cook-Off 2019

So, maybe you don’t happen to have a huge sweet tooth. At the Scotch Plains Great Cookie Cook-Off 2019, the Girl Scouts Heart of NJ (GSHNJ) pass out hors d’oeuvres to the guests in attendance. Gourmet food stations provide delicious fare whipped up by the talented chefs at the country club. Finish your meal up with a cup of coffee or tea. Need something a little stronger? You’ll find it at the cash bar.

Silent Auction

The Scotch Plains Great Cookie Cook-Off 2019 is a fundraiser for the GSHNJ. Money raised from the cook-off benefit STEM programs, their Girl Scouts Beyond Bars program (meeting with and reconnecting families in the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility), and Juliette’s House (serving homeless women and young girls in New Jersey). You can help them raise more money by bidding on items in the silent auction. Or participate in the wine pull (a drawing for your own bottle of chardonnay, rose, cabernet or pinot). If you’d like to purchase one of these bottles to donate at the event, please visit the GSHNJ wine pull donation site here. All donations are greatly appreciated.

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