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Complete the survey before it closes on Monday, October 26!

Township of Union Public Schools is offering free English classes for Union residents whose children attend our district’s public schools. Build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to support your child’s education and advance in the workplace!

Classes meet virtually through Google Meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Registration is open October 2–30, 2026

Click Here to Register

Questions? 

Contact Lourdes Garcia, Supervisor of Bilingual/ESL/World Languages

lgarcia2@twpunionschools.org | 908-851-6545

🎃 Join the Union Police Department for its annual Trunk or Treat on October 25, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Union Police Headquarters, 981 Caldwell Avenue! Enjoy food, music, prizes, and Halloween fun. Creative costumes are encouraged! For more information or to participate with a decorated vehicle, call 908-851-5252.

Enjoy an afternoon of music, mystery, and laughs at the Hocus Pocus Musical Parody Murder Mystery on October 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the DMK Black Box Theater, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union. Help solve the mystery, enjoy musical performances, and dress up for the costume contest! All ages are welcome.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children over age 5.

Union Recreation’s Boys Basketball League returns for students in grades 6 through 12! Online registration opens October 28 at noon. The $100 program includes separate middle and high school leagues, with Saturday games at Burnet Middle School. Preseason begins December 5, and the regular season runs January through March 2027. Volunteer coaches are also needed!

Union Recreation’s Winter Basketball Clinics offer beginner and intermediate players a fun way to build skills! Saturday sessions run from December 5 through March 6 for girls in grades 2 through 8 at Hannah Caldwell and boys in grades 2 through 5 at Kawameeh. The cost is $100, and online registration opens October 28 at noon. Visit Union Recreation’s website for details.

Union Recreation’s Challenger Basketball offers children and young adults with special needs, ages 7 to 25, a supportive space to learn skills, make friends, and enjoy the game. Sessions take place Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hannah Caldwell gym, beginning December 5. The $25 fee includes a reversible jersey. Siblings and friends are encouraged to join, and parents must remain onsite. Online registration opens October 28 at noon. Volunteers are also welcome!

Step into a world of romance, secrets, and suspense at the Bridgerton Murder Mystery on November 20 at 7 p.m. at the DMK Black Box Theater, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union. Enjoy professional actors, interactive investigations, trivia, prizes, and a costume contest! General admission is $50, and the VIP experience is $65. Both include tea, meal service, desserts, and the interactive show.

Young artists ages 8 to 16 can explore cartooning and anime with Doug Baron at the Vauxhall Meeting Center, 333 Russell Street! Workshops run from 4 to 5:30 p.m., featuring Sonic on December 9, Super Mario on December 11, Pokémon on December 16, and holiday cartoon characters on December 18. The cost is $20, with supplies provided. Registration is open, with enrollment limited to 20 participants. Call 908-686-4200 for details.

Join the 5K Run for a Cause on Sunday, November 15, at Union Train Station! Check in begins at 7:45 a.m., followed by the social run at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 on event day. All proceeds will support longtime Union resident and community volunteer Maryann and her family as she faces cancer.

Help shape a healthier Union! Residents are invited to complete the Plan4HealthNJ survey to share feedback on neighborhoods, parks, food access, and healthcare. Your input will help guide future community planning. Participants can also opt in for a chance to win $100 gift cards.

The Township of Union and the American Theater Group (ATG) are proud to announce the return of the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Competition!

This powerful tradition gives local youth the platform to honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy, build confidence, and make their voices heard.

Open to all Union County youth ages 11 to 18 (including public, private, and parochial school students).

Key Dates & Timeline:

 Registration & Video Submissions Close: Friday, November 6th, 2026

 Live Final Event: Monday, January 18th, 2027 at 11:00 AM

 Location: DMK Black Box Theater

For full guidelines, speech options, and online registration, visit uniontownship.com.

 Online registration is officially open for the Annual Township of Union Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk! Start your Thanksgiving morning with fresh air, community vibes, and a little holiday hustle before the big feast.

We kick off Thursday, November 26, 2026, right in front of Weber Park on Rahway Avenue. Check-in and day-of registration open at 7:00 AM, and the Fun Run begins at 8:00 AM. Every registered participant receives either a shirt or a beanie at check-in while supplies last, plus a medal after the run.

Visit https://forms.gle/RDPyrCN4qvDzk3P46 to register today! Please note that all runners and walkers—including minors and adults—must have their own individually completed registration form.