Events in Union County
Ongoing: Support Groups, Workshops & More...
Ongoing: Support Groups, Workshops & More...
- After School Camp Program, The Funplex, 182 Route 10 West, East Hanover, (973)428-0161, www.thefunplex.com. Finally, there is an after school program that combines all the fun of a summer camp with the supervision and dependability of a classroom. The exciting new After School Camp Program at The Funplex has it all! Experienced staff members are always on hand to oversee children during homework time and free play. Your youngsters will be able to enjoy the amazing line-up of games, equipment and activities the Funplex has become famous for. The Funplex After School Camp Program is available Monday - Friday in flexible 3, 4, or 5 day schedules, with a convenient pick-up time of 6:30pm each day. Ongoing throughout the school year.
- Beading Online!, www.BeadLuxe.com. BeadLuxe, the make-your-own jewelry workshop and boutique with locations in Summit and Bedminster, has proudly announced the launch of its on-line store! Known for stylish, unique and custom-made beaded jewelry, the new BeadLuxe site will make available its most popular items such as the Nomen Sterling Silver bracelets personalized for moms, grandmothers, young ladies or sweethearts, and the Sentiments Charm Necklaces which feature themes such as Mother, Friendship, Luck, Adventure and Baby. All BeadLuxe on-line jewelry is created in it’s New Jersey studios and will be presented in BeadLuxe’s signature gift box and beaded tassel. For details and locations, visit on-line at www.BeadLuxe.com.
- Breakdance Workshops, Stories In Motion, Maplewood, (973)313-1050, www.storiesinmotion.org. If your Kindergarten - 5th graders love to dance, then you won’t want to miss these brand new workshops being offered by Stories In Motion. John Carrera (B -Boy Johnny Steel) of the Souljerz Breakdancing Company leads this unique weekly program. Ongoing every Tuesday from 3:50 - 4:50pm for grades K - 2, and from 5 - 6pm for grades 3 - 5. No previous dance experience is necessary. Call Stories In Motion today at (973)313-1050 or visit www.storiesinmotion.org to reserve your child’s spot!
- Grand Opening - A Brand New Facility!, Jazzberries Center for Music & Art, 1677 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, (973) 762-6575, www.jazzberries.kindermusik.net. Kindermusik with Susan Leone is proud to announce that they are now in a brand new facility! The new center will house two spacious studios, a classroom and a large waiting area/retail space. The retail space will offer children’s cds, instruments and books and toys related to music and art. The entire space will be very child friendly, with toys, books and games and fun surfaces to explore. The full range of Kindermusik classes will still be offered for newborns through 7 years where children and families come together for weekly classes of singing, chanting, movement, playing instruments and more! Call for hours and more info.
- Monthly Meetings, The MOMS Club of Woodbridge, Woodbridge Community Center, Main St., Woodbridge, (732)283-7277. The MOMS Club hosts these monthly support meetings designed to make at-home mothers feel good about their decision to stay home with their children. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30am. Upcoming meetings include:
- Mothers Of Only Children of Northern NJ - Are you a Mother of an Only Child???, Join together with other families of Onlies!!! Their group has 80+ families from all over Northern NJ. They offer activities such as getting together with the other Moms or fun outings with the kids!!! For more information please contact Joanne at jkowalski_makeovers @yahoo.com
- Mothers & More, Union County Chapter, (732)388-4390. This not-for-profit organization features guest speakers, playgroups, mom and tot outings, book clubs and more. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the United Methodist Church, Lincoln Ave., E. in Cranford. New members welcome.
- New Jersey Youth Symphony, 570 Central Ave., Murray Hill, (908)771-5544. Celebrating 26 years of talented young musicians. Concerts throughout the year in 3-string orchestras, flute ensembles, etc. Camps and programs offered for musically inclined. Call to inquire.
- Pegasus Global Helicopters, 1101 West Edgar Rd., Linden, (908)866-PEGASUS. Offer tours throughout New York City and several other locations around the area. Also offer a kids helicopter program to help kids better themselves by providing a place where they can learn and experience new worlds. They will learn about aviation, time, earth, space and our place in the universe.
- Summit Chorale, Summit, (973)762-8486. Auditions held regularly for this talented singing group of all different ages. Performances throughout the year. Call for audition or concert information.
- Union Sports Arena, 2441-A Route 22 West, Union, (908)687-8610, www.unionsportsarena.com. Discover one of the most fun and exciting places for families! Drop in and enjoy Public Skating sessions, Learn-to-Skate programs, Youth Leagues and soccer clinics on the Arena’s impressive new 90’ X 50’ soccer field! They also provide fabulous birthday parties and a wide variety of great hockey instruction, programs and league play for youth, family and adults! So why not score a huge goal with your whole family by paying a visit to Union Sports Arena today.









