WESTFIELD LOCAL – Page 22

Tooth Talk by Dr. Ken Periodontal Disease

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on April 1, 2024. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 Hello Doctor! What’s on your radar this month? This month’s column is about Periodontal (Gum) Disease. What is it and how is it caused? The Periodontium is the soft and hard tissue foundation of your teeth. It is comprised of your gums (gingiva) and the bone in your upper and lower jaw that holds your teeth in your jaw. Periodontitis is a destructive disease that causes swelling and bleeding of the gums along with destruction of the supporting bone around your teeth. It is caused by bacteria...

Celebrating 50 Years of Educating and Inspiring Community Through Nature: Reeves-Reed Arboretum Marks Milestone Anniversary

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 11, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a beloved sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and a beacon of environmental stewardship, is thrilled to announce its golden jubilee as it commemorates 50 years of serving the community. Since its inception in 1974, Reeves-Reed Arboretum has remained dedicated to preserving biodiversity, fostering environmental education, and providing a serene oasis for visitors to connect with the natural world. As Reeves-Reed Arboretum reflects on five decades of growth and achievement, it invites the public to join in honoring this significant milestone. Events, programs, and initiatives...

Meet local pet Pepper a rescue puppy with “cat-like” characteristics and the star of the Instagram page @pepperjackcheesedog

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Chris, Rob, Caroline, and RJ Miskewitz Type of Breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix PET’S NAME Pepper MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 1 Where/why did you get your pet? We adopted her from a nonprofit rescue organization, White Diamond Double Merle Dane Rescue, located in South Jersey. I love Spaniels and I was following the organization’s journey to rescue the litter of Cavalier mix pups from a puppy mill in Ohio. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Her given name was Cheese, so we decided to change her name to a type of cheese. Pepper is...

A Heartfelt Celebration of Community and Awareness in Tamaques Park

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Organization: Community Options Enterprise Location: 200 East Grove Street Westfield, NJ 07090 Contact Information: Karima Boyd (973) 564-7557 What is Cupid’s Chase 5K? Founded in February 1989 by CEO Robert Stack, Community Options is a national non-profit organization with a vision to develop housing and employment opportunities throughout New Jersey. One of the ways they manifest this vision is through the annual Cupid’s Chase 5k mile race, aimed at raising awareness, compassion, and love for individuals with disabilities. Hosted by Community Options, this race takes place...

Meet local kid Mary Ryan, a dynamic fourth grader who excels at building LEGO sets and drawing with aspirations of becoming a teacher

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight: Name: Elizabeth Boyd Age: 8 Grade/school: 3rd/Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: John, Robin and Jackson Something unique about me: My dad is in the Army and on a Military Deployment in Uzbekistan. When I grow up, I want to be: Geologist. I love to collect and investigate different types of rocks. I am very interested in learning about the history of the earth. Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Playing softball and basketball. I love to ride my bike, hike, camp, swim, paint/draw, and play with my big brother. Animal: Tiger Color: Blue Food: Ice cream Movies:...

Discover Your Furry Friend: Meet Local Animals in Need of Forever Homes!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Organization: Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc. Location: P.O Box 335, Cranford NJ 07016. We are a foster based rescue and do not currently have an adoption or holding facility. Contact Information: email: bestfrienddogadopt@gmail.com, Instagram: @bestfriendadopt, Facebook: Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc, Facebook (Thrift shop): Best Friend Thrift Store Meet Mabel This soulful-eyed little girl is Mabel. She was rescued from a southern New Jersey shelter and has blossomed into the sweetest little girl. Mabel loves all the pets and enjoys cuddling in her...

Meet Local Mom Lindsey Shevkun Aguayo, pottery sculptor, instructor, and the owner of Indigo Road Studio located in South Orange, NJ.

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name Lindsey Shevkun Aguayo Company name Indigo Road Studio Family (names/ages) Pete (Husband), Leo (9), Roman (6) Job Title Pottery Shop Owner Contact Info Lindsey@claybyindigo.com / 908.507.0139 How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We purchased our home in October of 2013 and are so grateful to have found Cranford. While hunting for our first home together we looked in a variety of locations. Cranford was recommended to us by a family friend who lives here. The determining factor was that we wanted to raise our children closer to family, we didn’t want...

You Can Save More for Retirement in 2024

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in Financial advice, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As an investor, one way you can enhance your long-term retirement security is to fully leverage the potential of tax-advantaged retirement savings vehicles. Each year, the IRS releases new guidelines on the amount of money you can contribute to these accounts. New contribution limits in 2024 allow you to save even more this year through plans such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs. Changes to workplace savings limits Contribution limits for workplace retirement accounts have been raised by $500 for the year 2024. In 2024, the IRS allows pre-tax employee contributions to 401(k) or 403(b) plans of: $23,000...

Westfield Memorial Library to Celebrate Makers Day March 16

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Roz Giuditta, Marketing and Outreach Manager NJ Makers Day is a statewide event that celebrates and promotes making things, along with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-based (STEM) learning. On Saturday, March 16, the Westfield Memorial Library will celebrate Makers Day with interactive workshops, drop-in demonstrations and open exploration. This all-ages event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Makers Day will be more exciting than ever as the library was awarded a grant from the New Jersey Stem Pathways Network. One of the Network’s goals is to define and guide a statewide...