The greatest astronomical event in decades is about the take over the United States on August 21 and the country is ready to celebrate! This momentous experience has been coined “The Great American Solar Eclipse” because of the total eclipse’s path spanning across 14 states starting with Lincoln Beach, Oregon at 9:05 am PDT and…
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…
Some of Our Favorite Spots to Watch FOOTBALL!!
It’s FOOTBALL SEASON, folks! And sure, some of you might have fancy big-screen TVs and man-caves, but there’s something about watching the game in a bar, surrounded by other football fans, enjoying some friendly rivalry, drinking a freshly poured pint, and grazing on some buffalo wings while enjoying America’s favorite pastime! (And no, it’s not…
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…
Cranford NJ VFW Ladies Auxiliary to Host Indoor Rummage Sale 6/8/14
Love a good yard sale, but not battling the elements? No one likes to haggle for a bargain in the blistering heat. Or maybe you’d like to have a yard sale of your own, and relish the idea of purging, but not so much the set-up and work that goes along with it. There’s…
Memorial Day Events in Cranford and Westfield NJ
Memorial Day is this Monday, and we’re fortunate to live in an area that truly celebrates our fallen heroes. Our local townships do a great job of mixing good old-fashioned fun with meaningful remembrance. In Cranford, the festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a jubilant parade that starts at the Community Center on Walnut…
NJ’s Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular
It’s frigid out there. Snow has been falling. The Christmas commercials and songs are playing non-stop from every electronic device. It’s a regular holiday hoot-nanny in all of the stores. So, naturally, it’s the perfect time to head out for a stroll through the zoo. No, I haven’t finally snapped. It’s time for…
Westfield NJ Farmers Market Opens!
It doesn’t REALLY feel like summer until you can shop at the weekly Farmer’s Market! Luckily, that moment is nearly upon us. On Saturday, June 29th, the 2013 Westfield Farmer’s Market will be open for business! The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) has operated the Westfield Farmers Market each summer for the last 14…
Westfield, New Jersey’s Trader Joe’s Expansion
Whether you go for the unique assortment of cheeses and nuts, the unusual gourmet items, the healthy organic cereals, or the “3 Buck Chuck” Charles Shaw wine, there’s no denying that Trader Joe’s is an area icon. The chain, which actually opened its first NJ store in Westfield a number of years ago, (which is…
The Cicadas Are Coming! The Cicadas Are Coming!
People are losing their ever-loving minds over the most recent news-hyped threat to our area. They are battening down the proverbial hatches, shifting their gaze nervously left and right as they walk from place to place, and threatening to move out of the area until the threat is over. It’s akin to Y-2K and the…
Jersey Shore History Presentation at the Cranford Community Center
You’ve got to love New Jersey. What other state in the union would have a building shaped like and elephant and a ship made out of concrete? Brilliant. On Wednesday, May 22, at 7:30 PM at the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Avenue, The Friends of the Cranford Library will host regional historian and…
“Meet The Local Author” Cranford’s Crane-Phillips Museum Features John Shubeck
Sour Cream, Blueberries, And You is not a dessert special on a menu. It is, in fact, a book offering an insightful look into everyday life in our area. On Sunday, May 19th, from 2:00- 4:00 PM at the Crane-Phillips House Museum at 124 North Union Avenue in Cranford, The Cranford Historical Society will host…
