Recreation Happenings - November Edition

The Ewing Recreation Department announces the following summary of upcoming events and programs.

Ewing’s Holiday Tree Lighting

Mayor Bert Steinmann, the Ewing Patriotic Committee, and the Ewing Recreation Department invite you to usher in the holiday season with them at the Township’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, on Sunday, December 3rd at 3:30 pm at the Major General George J. Betor Veterans Memorial Park behind Town Hall.

Bring your family and friends to await the arrival of Santa and his elves to assist in lighting the Township’s Holiday Tree with a special fire truck escort.  There will be music and a-sing-along with the Fisher Middle School Choir and the Central Praise Team.

After the tree lighting everyone is invited to enjoy holiday music, participate in our sing-a-longs, festive refreshments, and pictures with Santa (don’t forget to bring your cameras to record this memory for posterity).  There will also be balloon men to enjoy, as well as holiday craft giveaways.

This wonderful community-oriented event will take place rain or shine, and we hope to see you there.

ERBL Basketball and Ewing Rec Wrestling Registrations

Registration for ERBL Basketball League and Ewing Rec Wrestling will open on Communitypass.net for the 2023 – 2024 seasons.

Those interested in Ewing Recreation Basketball League (ERBL) should register online at CommunityPass.net. The League is open to boys and girls in grades K – 8. It is mandatory for all new players to provide proof of grade, school, and residency. The League will have the following divisions this season, Instructional for boys’ grades K – 1. Boy’s leagues are grades 2-3, 4–5, 6–8; Girl’s divisions include Instructional for K – 1, leagues for grades 3 – 5 and 6 – 8. Everyone makes a team. The registration deadline is November 4th. Games are played on Saturdays at Fisher and Antheil. Check out the league website at www.leaguelineup.com/erbl for additional information.

The Ewing Recreation Wrestling program will start its’ winter season on November 14^th. The registration deadline is November 17^th.  Practices will be held at Fisher New Gym on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings for children in grades K-8. No experience is necessary. Registration is online at CommunityPass.net. For more info visit the website at www.ewingrecreationalwrestling.com.

Ewing Recreation Chess Club

The Ewing Chess Club (ECC) is a fun and lively club for beginner through master level chess players. The chess club meets on Wednesday evenings at St. Luke’s Church on Prospect St. Play is from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome and chess lessons are available. Chess sets, boards, clocks, and refreshments are provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Interested participants are welcome to attend or email Bong at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Adult Co-Ed Pick-up Volleyball & Soccer

Adult Co-Ed Pick-up volleyball is held on Wednesday nights at Antheil School from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. This program is informal and is for all levels of players.

Adult Co-Ed Pick-up soccer is being held on Tuesday nights at Lore School from 6:30pm – 9pm. This program is informal and is for all levels of player.

Both programs are free. Players need to register on Communitypass.net.

Room Rentals

Are you planning that special party or event and looking for a perfect space to hold it? Whether a meeting room, a large room with kitchen facilities, a gym, or conference room, we have a space for you at the Hollowbrook Community Center.  Call 883-1199 for more information for small groups to large parties.

 For more information on these or any other programs you can contact the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776, online at www.ewingnj.org/communityaffairs.