Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Sports camps are great, but the outdoor ones can be brutal if the weather is oppressively hot. Overnight camps might be more than you were looking for. Yu certainly don’t want them hanging around I the house all summer. What to do, what to do? Well,…
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Cranford Jaycees 8th Annual Golf Outing at Ash Brook Golf Course
Cranford Jaycees 8th Annual Golf Outing On Friday, June 27th, The Cranford Jaycees are holding their 8th annual Golf Outing at the Ash Brook Golf Course at 1210 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. The cost is $125 per player, and includes greens fees, a cart, drinks during and after the round, the banquet following play,…
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…
Play Ball For Miracles Event in Warinanco Park, Elizabeth NJ!!
Patrick MacNab is a typical, fun-loving, spirited 10 year old at Hillside Avenue School. He loves to play, loves to be with friends, and has a very loving family. He leads, for the most part, an entirely normal life. Except that if he skins a knee, or loses a tooth, or get a throat infection…
CHAPS Cranford High School Assistant Program “Pasta Night”
CHAPS Pasta Dinner Fundraiser If you’re not currently familiar with CHAPS, (no, not the 1980’s cologne), prepare to be impressed. CHAPS (Cranford High School Assistance Program) is actually a volunteer organization run completely by Cranford High School Students to help people in Cranford. That’s right – teenagers willingly helping out their community. In addition to…
Wild Earth Fest at Trailside Nature Center in Mountainside NJ
Get Wild About the Earth! On Sunday, April 27th, bring the whole family to Trailside Nature Center for the annual Wild Earth Fest, 11 am to 5 pm, rain or shine! You don’t want to miss this jam-packed day of eco-themed activities, including live animal demonstrations, music, face painting, recycling olympics, giveaways, special vendors, and…
Cranford NJ’s Hillside Ave School Tricky Tray Event 3/1/14
It’s BAAAAA-ACK! For those of you who tink that the combination of good friends, laughs, food, drinks, and GAMBLING makes for the perfect evening, you’ll be very happy to know that it is once again time for the Hillside Avenue School Tricky Tray! The now ENORMOUS event will take place on Saturday, March 1,…
Enjoy A Spa Party in Your Home!
Tired of the same old piñatas, balloons, and bouncy houses? Even more tired of taking out a second mortgage in order to be able to afford a birthday party for your kids? Looking for something unique and fun, but totally affordable? I know just the ticket! Bonnie Ash will come right to your home…
Cranford H.S. “Adult Social” Fundraiser to Benefit Project Graduation
The upcoming “Adult Social” 2014 is one of several fundraisers to be held to help finance CHS Project Graduation. It s to be held at the Union Elks Club, at nearby 281 Chestnut Street in Union. And this CHS Project Graduation “Adult Social” 2014 is a fun party for adults! $35 buys you a…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors! Thanksgiving and The History of Cranford Family Care
The feel-good commercials have started, the decorations are out, and the stores are well-stocked with garish abundance. There is no denying it. They’re here. The holidays. For some, they bring excitement and joy. For others, they bring worry and stress about how they are going to pull this off for their families. And the people…
Mission Fair at First Presbyterian Church in Cranford, NJ
Mission Fair at First Presbyterian Church in Cranford, NJ One of the best characteristics of Cranford is the giving, caring nature of its residents. Neighbors are quick to help one another out, give rides to each other’s kids, and share kindness with one another whenever possible. But sometimes we all find ourselves in a…
CUMC Antique Show and Sale in Cranford, NJ 9/21/13
It’s that time of year again! Autumn air brings with it the notion of walking through colorful foliage trails, pumpkin and apple picking, and antiquing. No time or money to spend a weekend at a Bed and Breakfast to do so? No worries – aside from the fact that Cranford is beautiful in the…
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…
Memorial Day Dedication Honoring Veterans in Cranford NJ
It’s the perfect ending to a Memorial Day parade. This year, at the finish of the parade on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, the Cranford Historical Society will be honoring Cranford’s Civil War veterans by dedicating a new monument in Memorial Park, on Springfield Avenue in Cranford. The dedication coincides with the 150th anniversary…
Tips to Protect Your Home From Burglary
It’s probably one of every homeowner’s greatest fears. It can rob you, not only of your belongings, but of your peace of mind, as well. It is a personal invasion as well as a property invasion. It is burglary, and it is something every homeowner wants to protect against. Probably the first thing that comes…
Cranford NJ’s Centennial Village Velocity 5K
Centennial Village Velocity 5K It’s time to lace up, warm up, and carb up!!! The Cranford Centennial Village Group, which works towards improvements to the Centennial Village District, is hosting their annual Velocity 5K run on Sunday, June 2nd. The race will begin promptly at 9:30 AM, in front of Lincoln School, at 132 Lincoln…
Cranford Tree Poster Contest 4/26-6/30
Trees Poster Contest “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” Joyce Kilmer Fortunately, no poem is needed for the annual poster contest sponsored by the Cranford Tree Advisory Boards. From April 26th through June 30th, they will be accepting entries from age groups 6 – 8. 9 –…
Cranford New Jersey’s Cafe Paris
Café Paris Ah, to be in Paris! At a petite bistro, enjoying the fabulous tastes of France, beneath the light of the Eiffel Tower! Well, don’t we all deserve that? The kids don’t REALLY need to go to college, right? So let’s break into their college funds and book our trip right now! OK, so…
Alzheimer’s Benefit in Garwood New Jersey
6th Annual Alzheimer’s Research Benefit It’s a heart-breaking disease that robs families of their loved ones, sometimes long before the loved ones actually pass. And it’s incredibly prevalent. After losing both her parents to Alzheimer’s disease, Joanne Brezina decided to make it her mission to raise money to help find a cure. Together with her…
Creating A Home Office Space
More and more, people are finding it beneficial to work from home. Sometimes full time, sometimes part time, sometimes as just an area to get additional things done. But nothing can thwart productivity like trying to write a business report at your 5-year old’s Thomas the Tank Engine desk, or holding a business call while…
Books & Bagels at the Cranford NJ Public Library
Do you like the idea of a book club, but not the pressure of finishing the required reading before a meeting? No one likes having to fake their way through a book club meeting. It can be a very embarrassing way to find out that “Catcher In The Rye” is NOT about a NY deli.…
Zumba For Charity in Cranford NJ
Zumba for fun. Zumba for fitness. Zumba for weight loss. Zumba to get away from the husband and the kids for a while. And now Zumba for a cause. On Friday, February 1st at 7:00 PM, Zumba instructor Alexis Roe will lead a Zumbathon Dance Party to benefit The Cerebral Palsy League…
Cranford and Westfield NJ Hockey Teams Unite For “Will Power”
If you think hockey is for the tough hearted, and that hockey players focus primarily on inflicting pain, think again. Because the Cranford HS and Westfield HS teams are showing their soft sides. The rival teams are uniting in support for a very special young man, using their Union County game at 8:30 PM on Wednesday, February…
Savory Spice Shop in Westfield NJ
If you believe that keeping the salt and pepper shakers on your kitchen table is “stocking up on spices,” then you may need a little inspiration. If you like to cook and try new things, new flavors, and new combinations . . . . well, hey . . .…