“There is certainly something in angling that produces a serenity of the mind.” –Henry David Thoreau If you’re not familiar with the term “angling” in Thoreau’s quote, it’s just another name for good old-fashioned fishing. Despite being one of the most densely populated areas of NJ, Union County is home to hundreds of acres of…
Giggles in Cranford is a Parent’s Dream!
File this under “Why the heck wasn’t this around when my kids were little?!!” It’s the newly opened GIGGLES in Cranford, and if you have children ages 6 and under, it’s the indoor play and party space you’ve been hoping for! My Marketing Director, Christine Radlmann, brought along her 5-year-old daughter to be a pint-sized investigative reporter at Giggles,…
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…
Open Houses Scheduled at Cranford’s St. Michael’s School
If you’re considering a Catholic education for your children, you’ll surely be impressed by all that St. Michael’s School has to offer, right in lovely Cranford! St. Michael’s will host a series of open house events as part of Catholic Schools Week later this month. Parents and prospective students (preschool through grade eight) are invited to visit during three…
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 this avenue as well as the kids and parents who will make their way there on October 31st, it has become so much more meaningful than just giving and getting…
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…
Foster The Dream Gala hosted by CASA of Union County
There are a few events in our area that combine a magical evening with fundraising for a truly worthy cause . . . and the Foster The Dream Gala hosted by CASA of Union County is one such event. The 3rd annual gala is slated for Friday, November 6 at the beautiful Galloping Hill Country…
A Birthday Wish Program to Benefit NJ Children in Foster Care
Did you know there are more than 8,000 children in New Jersey who are living outside of a permanent, loving family. Many of these foster children never experience the simple joy of receiving a birthday gift. But one Westfield resident has made it her mission to put a smile on every foster child’s face through A…
Cranford NJ Homeowners offer “Free Little Library”
If this doesn’t scream small-town charm, I don’t know what does! It’s the LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, an adorable curbside wooden cubby that offers free books to passers-by, and receives donated books as well. There’s a new one right in our beloved hamlet of Cranford, and you simply must visit it. Arline McCloskey has been…
It’s Time to Get Your Duck for Cranford’s Annual Ducky Derby!!
What local race features a whopping 1,000 participants and lots of laughs? It’s none other than Cranford’s Annual Ducky Derby, where oodles of rubber duckies race down the Rahway River in a fun-filled event that benefits the Hanson Park Conservancy. This year’s Derby is slated for Sunday, October 18, at 4 pm. Beginning Sunday Aug.…
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