Union Recreation Department in partnership with Vibes & Hues is offering a series of painting workshops that will be accompanied by music and food.

This Just In: The City of Elizabeth is announcing seven locations that have been recently opened to the public again and will remain open until Labor Day!

The Township of Union County is hosting a Summer Camp at Rabkin Park that is being offered in two sessions. The first session will be offered from June 27 to July 15 and the second session will be offered from July 18 to August 5th. Both camp sessions run from 8:30 to 4:30 pm. 

Elizabeth Public Library is currently providing virtual chair aerobics and chair yoga for anyone 14 and older every Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Join Elizabeth Public Library Live on Facebook!

The Connection is offering Summer Camp Registration Early Bird Special with discount code EARLY to save $20.00 from registration until April 1st!!

Community Cares Clinic is offering a social skills club for adolescents ages 12 to 14 focusing on improving social interactions and participation with peers through the use of Legos. This support group will take place on Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm June 9th through August 11th at Nathan Weiss Graduate College-East Campus. 

A Snapshot of the Nurtured Heart Approach The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is more than just a parenting or educator behavior management strategy. It is a philosophy for creating healthy relationships with the people in your life. Initially created by Howard Glasser in 1992, NHA is being successfully implemented through families, classrooms, foster care, health care professionals, social workers, and criminal justice organizations that are seeking successful, early intervention techniques. The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assists children in further developing their self-regulation and has been found effective with children of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way children perceive themselves, their caregivers, and the world around them. Children learn to understand that they will receive endless amounts of praise, energy, recognition, and reward through the positive behavior they display and this supports children to build a positive portfolio of themselves, which we call "Inner Wealth™." 6/ 3/2022 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 7/1/2022 - 10:00 am to 11:00 AM 8/5/ 2022 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 9/2/2022 - 10: 00 AM -11:00 AM 10/ 7/2022 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 11/4/2022 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 12/2/2022 - 7:00pm - 8:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89246227086?pwd=WkN1Vys5dDVNQVJCM2N3eHNDdU9nUT09

From May 20, 2022, the township of Union will be providing Free Covid-19 saliva testing for Union & Vauxhall area seniors from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. This event will occur every Friday at the Union Senior Center at 652 Rahway Avenue Union NJ. No appointment necessary but masks and proof of residency is required!

Enroll your child (grade K-5) in summer camp with the Plainfield YMCA. Camp starts July 5th and will run until August 12th.

Community Cares Clinic is offering a Summer Gardening Socialization Group every Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm from June 14th to August 16. Registration is required ! 

Join the city of Plainfield in Adult Zumba from May 17th to July 5th every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center at 724 Park Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 for only $25.00 for 8 classes. Register at Community Pass or call 908-253-3097.

Kean University is offering a Life Skills support group for any individual who is looking to develop better wellness practices and address mental health concerns. This group will take place every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 pm starting June 8th until August 17th! This will take place in person at 215 North Ave, Hillside, NJ.

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

The City of Plainfield is offering Tennis Lessons and play for youth in Plainfield starting June 14th until July 28, 2022. Lessons will take place at the Milt Campbell Field Tennis Courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Residents may enroll on CommunityPass and fee is only $25.00 for Plainfield Residents. 

Are you interested in attending an in person workshop that will teach you what programs are available to you and how to apply to them? Well come to Community Access Unlimited on Thursday July 14, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:00 am, where you will have the opportunity to learn where and how to apply to assistance programs and how to follow up!

Join the UCICC for A Taste of Home and meet your local faith-based communities and cultures!

Young people are experts in their lives. Encouraging students to use their voice early helps to build self-advocacy skills. When students are involved in their IEP meetings they engage in self-determination and can practice different decision-making methods in a safe environment. Parents and schools can work together to build these skills in youth/young adults with disabilities.

Help for community based and grassroots organizations and individuals become more successful in competing for and securing funding for their youth justice-related programs, the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) is hosting two free Grant Writing 101 Seminars via Microsoft Teams.

Union County Division of Youth Services is hosting a Foam Party at 425 New Providence Rd, Mountainside NJ (Trailside Center and Science Center) on July 21st. Don't miss out on a chance to take part in this year's Youthchella! Appropriate for ages 10 to 18. 

A panel of youth/young adults with disabilities will discuss what being independent means to them. Too often we discuss independence without involving young adults in the conversation. Being independent will look different to each of them and it's important for professionals and families to understand this. Let's hear from a group of young adults with disabilities discuss what independence means to them and what skills helped them towards that goal.

Help for community based and grassroots organizations and individuals become more successful in competing for and securing funding for their youth justice-related programs, the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) is hosting two free Grant Writing 101 Seminars via Microsoft Teams.

Join us for our virtual Intuitive Eating Workshop, facilitated by Jess Brock-Pitts, MSW LCSW, LCADC, ACE CPT/GFI.

This is a free, safe place for any and all youth and young adults to process their thoughts and feelings on difficult topics such as racism, social injustice, and current events.

This is the last of the 3 Youth Town Hall 2022 series