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…
Cranford’s Lemondrop Designs Offers Amazing Handcrafted Custom Signs & Gifts
Ask anyone who knows me—I LOVE gift-giving. But it’s local small businesses like LEMONDROP DESIGNS that make the “job” of giving extraordinary gifts so easy. If you haven’t seen the work of Lemondrop Designs, head over to her Facebook page immediately. Owner Marcy Duarte’s handpainted signs are just beautiful, and you’ll find that many of…
Artist Lloyd Garrison Captures the Beauty Of Cranford, NJ
When I introduce people to the town of Cranford, they are always struck by the HOMETOWN feeling it gives them. They often mention an appreciation for a community that seems to preserve its’ simpler past, while offering so many conveniences of today’s modern times. One artist in particular has been drawn to the beauty of…
Herning Ave Halloween… One Resident’s Love For This Cranford NJ Tradition!
Trick-or-treating is a terrific time in most neighborhoods, but there’s a street in Cranford that’s become known as the “Halloween Street.” For the residents of Herning Avenue, Halloween has become so much more meaningful than just giving and getting candy. We were so happy that one resident reached out to us and asked us to…
Some Cranford/Westfield Area Halloween Events 2015
Halloween is a BLAST in our area. Back when I was a kid, you trick-or-treated on Halloween (and maybe got into some mischief the night before). Now there are giant townwide events leading up to Halloween that ensure your kids will get more than one wear out of their darn costumes! Here are some local…
Fireworks Celebrations in the Cranford/Westfield and Surrounding Areas
The Fourth of July just isn’t the same without fireworks. If you’re Katie Perry, then you have your very own fireworks supply right there in your customized bra. But, just in case you do NOT own pyrotechnic undergarments, here is a list of fireworks for the Fourth, as well as some other fun celebration ideas,…
Cranford Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast!
The Cranford Jaycees will be hosting some FUN events….. Check it out! Cranford Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt On Saturday, March 28th, join the fun behind Orange Avenue School, at 901 Orange Avenue in Cranford, and see how many eggs your little ones can find! The hut begins at 10:00 AM SHARP, so be sure…
Colin Maher Easter Hunt in Cranford, NJ 3/28/15
There are loads of egg hunts in our area, but only one local hunt benefits pediatric cancer research, and that’s the Colin Maher Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at 11 am in Cranford’s lovely Hanson Park on Springfield Ave. This marks the fifth year that the Friends of Colin nonprofit organization has…
Fire Me Up Studio in Cranford offers Couples Canvas Night 2/12/15
Canvas Couples Night at Fire Me Up Studio There’s a whole lot of pressure to go on the “perfect date” for Valentine’s Day. But what IS that? Dinner? A movie? It’s all been done. How about his for a creative and truly fun Valentine season’s date? You and your date can head to…
Annual New Year’s Bash at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains!
Who wants to end this year on a high note? Celebrate in style at the annual New Year’s Eve bash at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains! You don’t have to be a member to enjoy the fabulous soirée at The Shack, as it’s affectionately known to locals. The event begins at 8 pm on…
