If you haven’t taken part in the Cranford Woman’s Club Home for the Holidays House Tour – this is THE YEAR to do so! 2019 is the organization’s 30th Anniversary of this holiday tradition and the homes on the list are sure to impress and delight the crowds! The Cranford Woman’s Club: The Cranford Woman’s Club, founded in 1949,…
Cranford Porchfest 2018: This Saturday (10/13/18) and Bigger Than Ever!
Make sure your calendar is cleared for next Saturday, October 13 between 2:00-5:30pm! This is the second year that the Cranford Community Connection is bringing you Cranford Porchfest – a FREE musical event open to EVERYONE and completely powered by the “do-it-yourself” concept and orchestrated by local volunteers, space provided by the homeowners, entertainment by…
Don’t Miss the 1st Annual Get Fit Cranford Event April 22, 2018 11am-5:30pm
Everyone is invited – young and old – to the 1st Annual Get Fit Cranford on April 22 from 11 am – 5:30 pm. This FREE event will take place at the Cranford Firehouse on Springfield Avenue and portions of North Avenue will be blocked for kids activities. This is a partnership between the Cranford…
Turn Black Friday 2017 into Track Friday: NJ and Beyond!
This Black Friday, November 24, is a day synonymous with waking up early to hit the stores for doorbuster deals. However, Eric Rubinson, a Cranford resident and avid marathon runner, is asking everyone to think about hitting the pavement in addition to the stores. He doesn’t care if you run, walk, or hop – just…
GRAND OPENING!! Cranford is Crazy for Playa Bowls!!
Cranford is crazy for Playa Bowls and our newest Playa Bowl spot just opened at 102B North Union Avenue! The smell of the salty air, the waves crashing, the sound of seagulls, the wind in your hair…anyone who has been to this blissful place knows that you are immediately transported back to the…
Cranford’s Yale Terrace Brewery: 25 Years in the Making!
Cranford residents and all surrounding towns began rejoicing at the very mention of Yale Terrace Brewery coming to town. The opening of a craft brewery right in the heart of town is pure joy to all! Craft beer lovers – your prayers have been answered. Welcome Yale Terrace Brewery to 26 Eastman Street. The Yale…
Cranford Porchfest 2017: Taking Porch Sitting to a Whole New Level!
I can’t think of a more perfect union: porches and music! Add our quaint town of Cranford into the mix and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect day! Here comes Porchfest 2017 to Cranford! Folks, get ready for October 21st from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm! A great town begins with people who care…
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!! (Cranford and Westfield)
You better watch out, you better not cry … oh who am I kidding, any sane child will cry in the face of a stranger dressed up as Santa Claus! But we love subjecting our children to it nonetheless! Here’s a list of places in the Cranford-Westfield Area where Jolly Old Saint Nick will make an appearance…
A Scarecrow With A Cause at The Scarecrow Stroll in Downtown Cranford!
Cranford’s Hillside Avenue School is once again making a difference in the community, this time with an impressive food drive that coincides with the Scarecrow Stroll in Downtown Cranford! Third grade teacher Lori Talbot informed us that the third grade students made a terrific scarecrow for the stroll, aptly named “Hangry.” Big-eyed Hangry is set…
The Cranford-Westfield Area Makes the Perfect Family Staycation!
If you didn’t get to travel anywhere for a vacation this summer, or if you already went somewhere but still have vacation days to take this month, why not enjoy a CHEAP and SUPER FUN STAYCATION before school starts up again? The Cranford-Westfield Area has so many great options for family fun (much of…
Brian D’Apice, Founder of Bicycle Around America to Visit Cranford NJ 4/28/16
Keep your eyes peeled and you might see a news truck or two in Cranford this Thursday. That’s because my friend Robert Schott will be hosting Brian D’Apice, the founder of BICYCLE AROUND AMERICA, who will have pedaled more than 11,000 MILES (!!!) around the perimeter of the United States before reaching Robert’s home in…
We “Shared The Love” to Benefit CASA of Union County
Last October I blogged about a nonprofit organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Union County. In researching that blog, I came to learn more about this incredible group of volunteers who advocate for the nearly 600 youths in foster care in our county. I was so inspired that I decided to host a fundraiser…
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