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The Township of Springfield will light the Christmas Tree at Town Hall with a seasonal musical tribute on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 5:30-8:00 pm, outside Town Hall. In the event of rain or snow, the free celebration will be postponed until the next day, Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Prior to the tree lighting countdown, the community will be treated to live performances by Taye McQueen, singer, actress, and Jonathan Dayton High School Class of 2011 graduate; students fro

Community members are invited to attend a video screening and live discussion on the Battle of Springfield at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Bring your own lunch. RSVP to Ilene Wilkenfeld, Recreation Program Coordinator, at ilene.wilkenfeld@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227.

The Springfield Environmental Commission is sponsoring a Community Park Cleanup at Laurel Park on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Please wear boots and long pants. Gloves and bags will be provided for volunteers. Community service hours are offered for teens who need them. Questions? Email ec@springfield-nj.us

We have the turkeys covered, but we need your help with the sides! This Thanksgiving season, S.H.A.R.E Alliance is asking the community to come together to help families enjoy a complete holiday meal. We are collecting traditional Thanksgiving side dishes such as stuffing, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and more! Every donation helps us provide families with everything they need to gather around the table and celebrate Tha

Make an appointment to donate blood in memory of Detective John P. Patrick! On Monday, October 26, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 1:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Police Department. Please sign up for an appointment at www.nybc.org/njdrive. Use Sponsor Code 73191. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GT

Make an appointment to donate blood! Next Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 1:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive. Use Sponsor Code 70915. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org. Thank you for yo

Blood donors needed! On Monday, August 3, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 2:30-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive. Use Sponsor Code 70915. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org. Thank you for your important donation an

National Voter Registration Day is an annual nonpartisan event held each September! We’re committed to sustaining and strengthening our democracy by getting voters registered on National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Have you moved, even just across town? Have you changed your name? Have you turned 17? We invite you to check your registration status, register to vote, and make use of voting resources at our registration drive: Tuesday, September 15, 2

Blood emergency! Donors needed! On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 2:30 pm-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive. Use Sponsor Code 70915. Donors will receive a free t-shirt! Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano

Blood emergency! Donors needed! On Monday, June 15, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive. Use Sponsor Code 70915. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org. Thank you for your importa

The Springfield Recreation Department and the Springfield Senior Citizens Club are excited to share the June 2026 calendar for the 55+ community. The calendar includes: a variety of games such as bingo, poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); "Shape Up with Liz," "Forever Fit with Betsy," "Kickboxing with Andrew," and "Exercise, Movies, and Music with Union Township Health Department" exercise clas

The Township of Springfield kicked off Pride Month with a ceremony and movie in Chisholm Park on Friday, May 29. The 8th annual event included a rainbow flag raising; "Wicked" on a big screen; treats and drinks from Halo Roasters; popcorn and rainbow ice pops from the Springfield Recreation Department; musical performances by the Jonathan Dayton High School All Stars and Front & Center for Performing Arts; student speaker Alvaro Benevides; greetings and proclamation by Mayor

Please donate blood! Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, 2026, the Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue), from 1:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by Springfield First Aid Squad. All donors will receive a box of Girl Scout cookies to take home! To make an appointment, click here. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org. Thank you in adva

Celebrate Pride Month in Springfield on Friday, May 29, 2026! Join friends and neighbors on the field in Chisholm Park (100 South Springfield Avenue) at 6:30 pm for the rainbow flag raising, Pride give-aways, guest speakers, and live musical performances by Taye McQueen, Jonathan Dayton High School All Stars, and Front & Center for Performing Arts. Then at 7:30 pm, stay for rainbow ice pops, popcorn, Halo Roasters drinks and cookies, and a showing of "Wicked" (2024-Rated PG)

Mark your calendars! The Rotary Club of Springfield presents its annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, at the Springfield Community Pool parking lot. Join us for a large variety of food trucks, live music, vendor market, beer garden, and kids activities! The entrance fee is $5.00 per person. No dogs allowed. Questions? Email rotaryfoodtruckfest@gmail.com

The Springfield Lions Club is hosting a Wine Pairing at Sofia's on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Join us for this fabulous, fun, and educational evening of food and wine! The donation is $95. Net proceeds benefit sight-related projects of the Springfield Lions Club Foundation.

Saturday, March 28, 2026, was a gorgeous day for the Springfield Recreation Department 's annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fest in Chisholm Park! Families and children enjoyed two separate egg hunts, kite flying, gift card prizes, make-your-own kite craft, photos with the Easter Bunny, DJ music by Summit Soundz , 9-hole mini golf by NJ Rolling Golf ParTee , candy zone inflatable by Fun Time Entertainment , TD Pizza food and drinks for sale, greetings by Mayor Harris Laufer, and more!

Blood donors needed! This Monday, March 30, 2026, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 1:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive . Use Sponsor Code 70915. Questions? Contact Genevieve at (732) 672-5281 or GToscano@nybc.org . Thank you for your important donati