BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//172.67.150.207//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.cranford.com X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11501@www.cranford.com DTSTAMP:20240328T081434Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Fundraiser\,Hanson House\,Hanson Park\,Hanson Par k Conservacy CONTACT:Hanson Park Conservancy\; https://www.hansonparkconservancy.com/ DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends of Hanson Park Conservancy\,\nPlease help HPC hono r those we’ve lost to COVID-19 by contributing to a Memorial Bench.\nCOVID -19 has taken the lives of over 150 residents of Cranford. HPC would like to honor those lives by placing a Memorial Bench next to the Butterfly Gar den –– a beautiful and serene place for remembrance and reflection.\nAll p roceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to this memorial. Please con tribute any dollar amount that you wish towards this memorial\, which reme mbers our fellow residents. The bench is expected to be installed later th is year and will include a plaque in tribute to those we’ve lost.\nThe uni que Hanson Park benches are hand-made by a craftsman in upstate New York. They were chosen as part of the original design which envisioned a passive environmentally sensitive park along the Rahway River.\nTax-exempt contri butions can be made by mailing a check directly to HPC PO Box 542\, Cranfo rd\, NJ 07016\, visiting our website at www.hansonparkconservancy.com\, or through our Facebook page.\nWe’d like to thank the entire community of Cr anford for always supporting HPC.\nFeel free to visit the park at 38 Sprin gfield Avenue\, Cranford\, NJ. Details on the bench installation will be p rovided at a later date. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210331 LOCATION:Virtual RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T000000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hanson Park Conservancy Covid-19 Memorial Bench Fundraiser URL:https://www.cranford.com/event/hanson-park-conservancy-covid-19-memoria l-bench-fundraiser/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-08-at-7.33.15-PM-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-0 8-at-7.33.15-PM-300x205.png\;300\;205\;1\,large\;https://www.cranford.com/ wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-08-at-7.33.15-PM.png\;937\; 641\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nDear Friend s of Hanson Park Conservancy\,
\nPlease help HPC honor those we’ve l
ost to COVID-19 by contributing to a Memorial Bench.
\nCOVID-19 has t
aken the lives of over 150 residents of Cranford. HPC would like to honor
those lives by placing a Memorial Bench next to the Butterfly Garden –– a
beautiful and serene place for remembrance and reflection.
All pro ceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to this memorial. Please contr ibute any dollar amount that you wish towards this memorial\, which rememb ers our fellow residents. The bench is expected to be installed later this year and will include a plaque in tribute to those we’ve lost.
\nTh
e unique Hanson Park benches are hand-made by a craftsman in upstate New Y
ork. They were chosen as part of the original design which envisioned a pa
ssive environmentally sensitive park along the Rahway River.
\nTax-ex
empt contributions can be made by mailing a check directly to HPC PO Box 5
42\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, visiting our website at www.hansonparkconservancy.com\, or through our Facebook page.
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We’d like to thank the entire community of Cranford for always supp
orting HPC.
\nFeel free to visit the park at 38 Springfield Avenue\,
Cranford\, NJ. Details on the bench installation will be provided at a lat
er date.
\n\n\n Please join us at Calvary Lutheran Church (108 Eastman Street in Cranford) to celebrate the birth of the Christ child\, with two different worship opportunities on Christmas Eve. Services will be held in person and live streamed on Calvary’s YouTube Channel (calvarycranford NJ ).\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Family Service begins at 5pm\, featuring our Sunday School students te lling the Christmas Story through the Bible lessons and leading the congre gation in traditional carols. The service includes Holy Communion and is a bout an hour in length.
\nOur Christmas Candlelight Service begins a t 9pm\, celebrating the birth of Jesus with joyful choral and instrumental music\, as well as Holy Communion and also lasting about an hour.
\nALL ARE WELCOME!! For the health and safety of all\, we practice social distancing and respectfully request masks. We look forward to having you join us to celebrate the birth of the Son of God\, born “to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death\, to guide our feet i nto the way of peace.” (Luke 1:79)
\nWe also offer Sunday School at 9:00am and worship services every Sunday at 10:15am in person and live str eamed. No matter who you are or where you are on your faith journey\, you are welcome here. For more information about our congregation\, call our office at 908-276-2418 or go to calvarycranford.com.
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8:30 AM (Mo rning Prayer)\, 5:00PM (Evening Prayer)\, 8:00PM (Chanted Compline)
\n< p>Share the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning (online) and Evening Prayer(online). Conclude your day with the Ignition e xamen (a prayerful review of the day past) in the context of the beautiful cadences of Compline (in-person). Online access instructions on the Trini ty website home page. Everyone is welcome!\n\n8:30-850 AM : Morning Prayer(online)\, 5:00-520 PM Evening Prayer(online)\, 7:00-800 P M Maundy Thursday (Triduum I) & 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM(4/2/21) Maundy Thursday Vigil
\nShare the scripture readings and prayers of the daily office s of Morning and Evening Prayer(both on-line). Enter into the Great Three Days with the institution of the Lord’s Supper and the stripping of the Al tar(in-person). Help keep the vigil through the night by keep vigil\, as J esus did in the garden of Gethsemane\, by praying in the church (in-person ). Online access instructions are on the Trinity website home page. Everyo ne is welcome!
\n\n8:30-8:50 A M: Morning Prayer(online)\, 8:30 AM Stations of the Cross (In-person)\, 12 Noon – 3:00PM Good Friday Liturgy (Triduum II) (in-person)\, & 5:00-5:20 PM Evening Prayer(online)
\nShare the scripture readings and prayers of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. Journey though the tr aditional Stations of the Cross. Commemorate our Lord’s saving death\, ven erate the life-giving cross\, and pray fervently for the needs of the whol e world at the Good Friday Liturgy. Instructions online access are on the Trinity website home page. Everyone is welcome!
\n\nTickets: https://register.communitypass.net/cranford.
X-COST:$105.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://register.communitypass.net/cranford END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13230@www.cranford.com DTSTAMP:20240328T081435Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Event\,Family Fun\,Food\,Food Trucks\,Kids\,Saint Michael Church\,Saint Michael's School CONTACT:Saint Michael School\; https://www.facebook.com/events/770112537526 770 DESCRIPTION:The Feast of Saint Michael 2022\n\nThursday 9/29 – 6:00pm – 9:0 0pm\nFriday 9/30 – 6:00pm – 10:00pm\nSaturday 10/1 – 3:00pm – 10:00pm\nSun day 10/2 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm\n\nLocated in the Parking Lot of Saint Michael School. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001 LOCATION:Saint Michael School @ 100 Alden Street\, Cranford\, NJ 07016 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T000000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T000000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Feast Of Saint Michael 2022 URL:https://www.cranford.com/event/feast-of-saint-michael-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/feast-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-c ontent/uploads/2022/09/feast-300x300.jpeg\;300\;300\;1\,large\;https://www .cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/feast-1024x1024.jpeg\;1024\;1024\ ;1\,full\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/feast.jpeg\; 1440\;1440\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWelcome to the 15th Annual Scarecrow S troll! Check-in will be at Eastman Plaza\, Thursday\, Oct. 13\, 3-6 pm. At check-in\, you will receive: a nametag\, pole assignment & zip-ties to se cure your scarecrow. Please review the guidelines here: https://files.constantcontact.com/d614 685a001/45571ac2-cf1c-4e05-9860-2068d1bd8253.pdf.
\n\n\nThe Holiday Season is upon us! Many people have the super fun and tedious tradition of the Elf on the Shelf in their home this holiday season! Those elves bring smiles a nd help report to Santa if the children have been good or bad just before the big day!
\nThe CHS Class of 2026 Elves Off the Shelf can help ma ke this season a little more festive! Our Elf/Elves will come to your home on the night you sign up for with a letter from your elves! Your elves wi ll send this note to our team through a highly sensitive network that is b ased out of Cranford High School hidden inside the steeple of the high sch ool! Our team will deliver these special message after we encrypt them fro m the special decoder and deliver them to your homes and read them to your child(ren). We will also give them a special candy cane bouquet from thei r elves as a little gift!
\nThis is limited to Cranford homes only.< /p>\n
This is a fun way to add to the holiday magic this season and supp ort the Freshmen Class of 2026!
\nThe Elf of the Shelf Letter Delive ry is $20 per family. You can pay cash or check payable to Cranford High S chool dropped off to 16 Wadsworth Terrace. There will be a bin on the fron t door for you to drop your payment. A confirmation will be emailed to you .
\nOnce your payment has been received\, you will be emailed a Goog le form to complete where you will fill out your child(ren)’s information and the information about your Elf(ves)!
\nWe look forward to helpin g your family make some magical memories this holiday season!
\nhttp s://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e44a8ae22a2fc1-elves
\n\nDrop off yo ur BEST DECORATED EGG at our front door FRIDAY\, APRIL 2n d 10-11 AM for a chance to win a $25 GIFT CARD.
\nYou MUST include your name and phone number. Winners announced at 11:30 AM on our Facebook page.
\n\n\nJoin us for the Spring Hop on April 3r d from 12-2! To take part\, just purchase a Spring Hop bag from Think D’si gn Print. Children will be able to pick up eggs at 15 downtown businesses\ , and they may be the lucky winners of a Golden Egg! The proceeds from thi s event support the CHS Class of 2022.
\nBags can be ordered through Think D’sign Print\, and supplies are limited! Go here to order your bag: https://tdpnj.com/cranfo rddmc/shop/home.
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The Elizabe th Coalition to House the Homeless\, which helps prevent homelessness\, is running a fundraiser. Aimed primarily at young kids\, Hops for Homes invi tes them to raise funds by hopping for a minute. The attached flyer in PDF and jpeg forms provides the information necessary for setting up fundrais ing pages and following the culminating event on April 6\, and contact inf ormation for questions. Reminiscent of the “a-thons” of old\, this one’s s ponsors donate a flat rate to kids who hop for a minute\; and hoppers can hop from their homes\, schools\, parks\, and playgrounds!
\nhttps://theelizabethcoal ition.networkforgood.com/projects/123824-hops-for-homes
\n\n\nClimb aboard for your kids (ages 3 – 12) best week of the summer! Cranford Alliance Chu rch will be offering their Vacation Bible School from July 19th through Ju ly 23rd from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Our theme this year is Rocky Railway (Jesu s’ Power Pulls Us Through).
\nYou can register online at http://cranfordalliance.org or call us if you have questions at 908-2 76-1617.
\nWe hope to see you there.
\n\nStorytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August
\nBring th e young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield av enues to have a story read to them starting at 10.
\n\nRegistration for the Westfield Area YMCA Fall 1 progra m session begins at 9:00 am on Thursday\, August 19 for Full Members and a t 9:00 am\, Monday\, August 23 for Basic and Non-Members. The session run s from September 7-October 30.
\nThe Fall “back to school” session is a great time to get back to old routines or s tart something new.
\nClasses are availab le for beginners through experienced swimmers of all ages. The YMCA youth swim lesson program helps foster a sense of achievement as each swimmer p rogresses\, resulting in more confident swimmers who stick with lessons an d develop a love for swimming. Free swim level assessments are available.
\nFall Leagues and team offerings includ e T-Ball (ages 4-6 yrs.)\, Flyers Cross Country (ages 7-15)\, and a new Te en Wiffle Ball League for middle and high school students. The Y’s youth basketball program begins with children ages 3-5\, followed by development al (ages 6-8)\, a mini travel basketball league for 3rd-4t h grades\, and Warriors Basketball Prep for ages 10-14.
\nOther sports programs include soccer\, tennis\, t-b all\, and the all-sports Enrichment Academy for ages 3-5.
\nAdults and youth can register for Gedman’s Black Belt A cademy of the Westfield Area Y\, led by a team of certified ATA instructor s under the leadership of Master Instructor Pamela Gedman. The Y’s Dance program is under the direction of Mariana Tsartolia\, who graduated from t he Merce Cunningham Studio.
\nThe Westfie ld Area YMCA continues to offer a wide variety of adult fitness classes ra nging from barre\, cycle\, kickboxing\, Pilates\, and TRX to classes for p eople with special health needs such as Parkinson’s\, Osteoporosis\, and A rthritis.
\nFor more information visit www.westfieldynj.org or call 908-301-YMCA (9622).
\nThe Y is the nati on’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through yout h development\, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assis tance is available for those who qualify.
\n\nWe will still be holding our 10th annual Rubber Ducky Race on October 10th\, but this year\, the Ducks are on u s!
\nWith the recent flooding e vent that impacted our community\, our famous rubber ducks will NO T be for sale. Instead\, they will be available for adoption\, fr ee of charge. We hope that our Rubber Ducky Race will provide some much-ne eded and well-deserved reprieve from the hardships that our town has suffe red.
\nDucks can be adopted and picked up from Periwinkles Fine Gifts (19 N. Union Ave\, Cranford). In dividuals can adopt a single duck\, and families can adopt a Family Flock of Five.
\nUnfortunately\, Ha nson Park itself was hit hard by Hurricane Ida. If you’d like to help\, pl ease consider ordering a Rubber Ducky Race T-Shirt or providing a donation to HPC for the replacement of bushes\, ongoing maintenance\, and continue d beautification of the park. All donations are gratefully accepted.
\n\nCranfor
d’s GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE OUT RETURNS
\nAFTER A COVID PAUSE\, AREA FAVO
RITE RETURNS FOR SEVENTH YEAR
\nJersey Central Art Studio\, with supp
ort from the Cranford Jaycees\, will host the 2021 Great Pumpkin Carve Out
on Saturday\, October 23rd (Saturday\, October 30th rain date. For update
s check www.jcas.org). All the activities will take place at Hanson Park\,
38 Springfield Avenue in Cranford\, NJ. The pumpkin carving contest is a
FREE event and is open to all ages. Individuals ca
n drop off their creatively carved pumpkins from 10 am until 3 pm at Hanso
n Park at 38 Springfield Ave\, Cranford on Saturday\, October 23rd along w
ith a completed registration form (also available on-site).
\nEveryon
e is invited to come to Hanson Park starting at 6 pm-9 pm to stroll along
the pumpkin-lighted garden paths to see the carved pumpkins on display\, e
ach on its own pedestal. Cash awards will be given for funniest\, scariest
\, and most original and will be grouped by ages\; 4-8\, 9-16\, and 17 and
up.
\nIn addition\, a big-screen outdoor showing of a surprise favor
ite movie will start at dark. Bring your blankets! The movie\, stroll\, an
d contest are all free\, and hot cider will be available for purchase.
\nRegistration forms will be available online at www.jcas.org before the
event. At the event’s con
clusion\, all pumpkins can be picked up.
\nThis will be the seventh G
REAT PUMPKIN CARVE out\, which has drawn hundreds of visitors throughout t
he area. This is a Jersey Central Art Studio’s (JCAS) Eve
nt\, with much support from the Cranford Jaycees. JCAS is a group o
f artists and citizens dedicated to raising awareness of the arts and the
artistic process as well as integrating the arts into the community throug
h education\, events\, and economic development. W
e see art as a vital component of our lives and one that will also enrich
our community.
Join the Cranford Clergy Council at St. Michael’s at 7 pm for the community Thanksgiving service. Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks\, Pastor of St. Mark A.M.E. Church will be preaching and th e offering will be given to Cranford Family Care.
\n\nOur beloved Cranford winter tradition will be held on Friday\, November 26. In keeping with tradition\, the Girl Sco uts will decorate the tree from 10-3\, Caroling will begin at 5 and the tr ee will be lit at 6 pm. Pictures with Santa will follow after the tree is lit. Tree lights are sponsored by: Martin Jewelers & Columbia Bank. The tr ee lighting is sponsored by: Arnold’s Pest Control & Lightbridge Academy. Pictures with Santa is sponsored by: Cougar Headquarters & The Mane Event Hair Salon. Hot Cocoa is sponsored by: The Cranford Jaycees.
\n\n \nIn the olden days\, families would gather around the radio listening to their favorite programs. We’d like to bring back that nostalgia and family time. Join us every Sunday night from Sund ay\, November 28 to Sunday\, December 19 as Santa Claus will go online to read bedtime stories for the local boys and girls.
\n\nOur beloved Free Trolley Rides & Sing-A long with Santa will return on Saturday\, December 18\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The trolley will leave every 15 minutes from the Gazebo. Please line up b y 3:30 pm. Sponsored by Wonder and Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce.
\n\nFree Will Donations Accepted in-person or online
\nThe First Presbyteria n Church of Cranford will hold one Christmas Eve service at 4:00pm on Dece mber 24\, 2021. The service will be in-person and online on Facebook and Y ouTube. Advance registration is recommended for in-person worship and can be done on the website at firstprescranford.org/Christmas or by calling (9 08) 276-8440. Information on COVID-safety precautions can also be found on the website.
\nThe Rev. Daniel A. Velez-Acevedo will lead a traditi
onal Christmas Eve service with familiar Christmas carols\, perfect for fa
milies and all those who wish to celebrate with full choirs and organ musi
c. Music will be led by the Chancel Choir\, directed by Elsa Hahn and acco
mpanied by organist Robert Grube. Featured soloists include Lynn Pinto\, f
ormerly with the Metropolitan Opera\, and local recording artist\, Kelli B
runo. During the final hymn\, “Silent Night\, Holy Night”\, the lights wil
l be dimmed and candlelight will fill the Sanctuary.
\nCan’t make it
Christmas Eve? We’ll be back in the Sanctuary Sunday morning\, January 2\,
at 10:00am for a relaxed and fun service of lessons and carols. The Servi
ce for December 26 will be prerecorded and online only.
Parent’s Night O ut
\nMarch 18\, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
\nGrab a night out…or a night in!
\nYour child will have a blast in our classroom activities including movie night \, crafts\, and art projects. They can also play basketball and enjoy our inflatable obstacle courses in the Main Y gymnasium. All programs and act ivities are under the close supervision of our staff. We will keep them en tertained and busy and they will be tired when you pick them up!
\nR egistration is limited and opens on March 4. Y membership is NOT required. ONLY for children in grades 3-5.
\nThere will be bagels\, muffins\, and do nuts for everyone. Children will color Easter pictures\, make a simple cra ft\, and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny (please bring your own camera).
\nThere are two separate seatings\, 9:30am-10:30am and 11:00am-12:00pm.Tickets are needed for every attendee (including infants).
\nTickets are also available at The Cranford Public Library.
\n \nTickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/cranford-womans-club-breakfast-with-the-bunny-tickets-2899600 17217.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cranford-womans-club-breakfast-w ith-the-bunny-tickets-289960017217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12689@www.cranford.com DTSTAMP:20240328T081435Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Cranford Woman's Club\,Holiday\,Holidays\,Kids\,P ancake Breakfast CONTACT:Cranford Woman's Club\; http://cranfordwc.com/ DESCRIPTION:There will be bagels\, muffins\, and donuts for everyone. Child ren will color Easter pictures\, make a simple craft\, and get their pictu re taken with the Easter Bunny (please bring your own camera).\nThere are two separate seatings\, 9:30am-10:30am and 11:00am-12:00pm.Tickets are nee ded for every attendee (including infants).\nTickets are also available at The Cranford Public Library.\n\n \n \n Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e /cranford-womans-club-breakfast-with-the-bunny-tickets-289960017217. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T120000 LOCATION:Cranford Community Center @ 220 Walnut Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cranford Woman’s Club Breakfast with the Bunny URL:https://www.cranford.com/event/cranford-womans-club-breakfast-with-the- bunny-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/bunnycwc-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.cranford.com/wp -content/uploads/2022/03/bunnycwc-300x150.jpg\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https:/ /www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bunnycwc.jpg\;800\;400\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be bagels\, muffins\, and do nuts for everyone. Children will color Easter pictures\, make a simple cra ft\, and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny (please bring your own camera).
\nThere are two separate seatings\, 9:30am-10:30am and 11:00am-12:00pm.Tickets are needed for every attendee (including infants).
\nTickets are also available at The Cranford Public Library.
\n \nTickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/cranford-womans-club-breakfast-with-the-bunny-tickets-2899600 17217.
X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cranford-womans-club-breakfast-w ith-the-bunny-tickets-289960017217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12588@www.cranford.com DTSTAMP:20240328T081435Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Centennial Village\,Downtown\,Holiday\,Holidays\, Kids\,Parents CONTACT:Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce\; https://www.facebook.com/events /1423814158038110 DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 9\, 2022 AT 10 AM – 3 PM\nPictures with the Cr anford Easter Bunny\nHop on over for pictures with the Cranford Easter Bun ny. The bunny will be at the Gazebo from 10am-Noon and at Centennial Villa ge from 1-3 pm. $5.00 per polaroid picture.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/even ts/1423814158038110 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T150000 LOCATION:Cranford @ Cranford\, NJ 07016 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pictures with the Bunny URL:https://www.cranford.com/event/pictures-with-the-bunny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/picturesbunny-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.cranford. com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/picturesbunny-300x214.jpeg\;300\;214\;1\,la rge\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/picturesbunny-102 4x731.jpeg\;1024\;731\;1\,full\;https://www.cranford.com/wp-content/upload s/2022/03/picturesbunny.jpeg\;2000\;1428\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 9\, 2022 AT 10 A
M – 3 PM
\nPictures with the Cranford Easter Bunny
Hop on ove r for pictures with the Cranford Easter Bunny. The bunny will be at the Ga zebo from 10am-Noon and at Centennial Village from 1-3 pm. $5.00 per polar oid picture.
\n\n\nEASTER SUNRISE SERVICE\, April 17 at 7 a m: The Gospels say that Jesus’ empty tomb was discovered very early in the morning. Join us outside in the spring air as the sun rises\, celebrating the triumph of life over death and light over darkness. Bring a flower fr om your garden and flower the cross on the front lawn. Some will also be p rovided.
\nFree Will Donations Accepted
\n\n10 – 11 AM in the church and streamed online
\nEaster Sunday at Trinity is alwa ys a wonderful celebration\, don your Sunday best and come and proclaim ou r risen\, conquering Lord! Father Andy will offer a children’s address on the Christian origins of Easter egg hunts after which the children will hu nt the grounds for eggs. The choir anthem will be ‘Love’s Redeeming Work i s Done’ and we will all have the opportunity to sing the ‘Hallelujah Choru s’ at the conclusion of the liturgy.
\n\nTRADITIONAL EASTER SERVICE\, April 17 at 10 am: All are invited to Easter at First Presbyterian Church of Cranford ! Children will help brighten the Sanctuary by carrying flowers forward an d placing them on the Chancel (the front of the Sanctuary) during the firs t hymn. “Busy Bags” will be provided to keep little ones busy while sittin g with their parents in the sanctuary. This year\, traditions return and y ou are invited to come forward and join the choir to sing Handel’s “Hallel ujah Chorus” at the end of the service! This service will also be live-str eamed to Facebook and YouTube.
\nFree Will Donations Accepted
\n \nEASTER EGG HUNT\, April 17 immediately following the 10 am worship service: Come for worship\, stay for our firs t-ever Easter Egg Hunt! In case of inclement weather\, the Egg Hunt will t ake place in the sanctuary.
\nFree Will Donations Accepted
\n\n div>\nWild Earth Fest and Touch-A-Truck this Sunday\, M ay 1st\, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM at the Watchung Reservation. Wild Earth Fe st is an outdoor family event featuring live animals\, kids’ activities\, nature education\, food\, music and more. It will be at Trailside Nature a nd Science Center\, located at 452 New Providence Road\, Mountainside.
\nTouch-A-Truck is an outdoor\, kid-friendly event featuring s pecialized vehicles from various governmental agencies throughout Union Co unty. It will be in the lower Loop parking lot\, located in the Watchung R eservation.
\nAdmission is $5.00 per person and includes both events . Children ages six-and-under are free.
\n\n \nOn Saturday\, May 14th\, the Borough of Roselle Park will
host its 2nd Annual Street Savvy
\nCycling Skills Clinic and Helmet
Giveaway. This event is presented by 5th Ward Councilman\,
\nJay Roba
ina\, and New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition Program Director\, Paul Mickewi
cz\, who will
\ninstruct the clinic.
Paul will lead riders th
rough bike handling skills such as starts\, stops\, scanning\, signaling\,
\nhazard avoidance\, turning\, yielding\, and more so residents know
what to look for and can be a
\nstreet savvy cyclist when bike ridin
g in Roselle Park. Safe Kids Union County and Children’s
\nSpecialize
d Hospital will also be providing free helmets to those without one.
Mayor Joe Signorello anticipates an even greater turnout for this year’
s event. “After the
\nsuccess of our first cycling clinic last summer
\, I’m excited to continue this program for cyclists of
\nall ages\,
especially children\,” he said. “Learning how to ride a bike is the first
step\, but knowing
\nhow to be safe while riding is incredibly import
ant. I hope residents will take advantage of this
\nfantastic opportu
nity! Thank you to Councilman Robaina and everyone who is making this clin
ic
\npossible.”
The Street Savvy Cycling Clinic will take pla
ce on Saturday\, May 14th from 1-4 p.m. at Michael
\nMauri Gazebo Par
k\, located at 16 East Grant Avenue. Riders should come prepared with road
-
\nready bikes and a properly fitted helmet. For more information\,
please contact the Casano
\nCommunity Center at (908) 245-0666.
This event is made possible in part by Bob’s Bicycle Service\, the New
Jersey Division of
\nHighway Traffic Safety\, the New Jersey Bike & W
alk Coalition\, Safe Kids Union County\,
\nChildren’s Specialized Hos
pital\, Union County Division of Youth Services\, and the Union County
\nBoard of Commissioners.
\n\n
On June 30\, a summer favorite returns to
The Borough
of Roselle Park and the Roselle Park Fire Department will be hosting four
\ncommunity cooldown events during July and August. As firefighters
perform their pump and
\nwater hose drills\, children of all ages wil
l be allowed to run through the water showers to cool off
\nduring th
e hot summer evenings.
“As we saw last year\, community cooldowns
are a great and easy way for children to have
\nsome fun while stayin
g cool in the heat\,” said Mayor Joe Signorello. “I hope children from all
\nRoselle Park families join our firefighters for these cooldowns! T
hank you to the Roselle Park
\nFire Department for including resident
s in your training drills.”
Roselle Park Fire Chief Raymond Parent
eau is excited for children to see just a part of what it’s
\nlike to
be a firefighter. “Not only is this a fun summer event for children\, but
it’s an excellent
\nopportunity for them to experience a behind-the-
scenes look at what our firefighters do to train\,”
\nhe said. “I enc
ourage all children to come out\, meet our firefighters\, and beat the hea
t during the
\ncooldown!”
Community Cooldowns will take place
on Tuesday\, July 19th & 26th\, and Tuesday\, August 16th
\n& 23rd f
rom 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. near 180 W. Webster Avenue. For more information\, pl
ease call
\nthe Casano Community Center at (908) 245-0666.
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Learn about TBEMC’ s Hebrew school at our fall open house on Tuesday\, August 16th from 5-7 p m.
\nOur religious school serves students from pre-K to B’nai mitzva h. The school aims to help students understand and appreciate the wisdom i n their Jewish heritage\, letting it shape the children’s hearts\, minds\, morals\, and values. This year the program plans an increased emphasis on family programming and services.
\nWe’re located at 338 Walnut Aven ue right next to Walnut Avenue School. You can learn more at our website < a href='http://tbemc.org/' target='_blank' rel='noopener' data-saferedirec turl='https://www.google.com/url?q=http://tbemc.org&source=gmail&ust=16594 72686174000&usg=AOvVaw25DyV-kA-ob5w49-BG6o-6'>tbemc.org.
\n\nThe Cranford Carve-Out is back for its 8th year on Saturd ay\, 10/22 at Hanson Park. Stroll along the pumpkin-lighted garden paths f rom 5:30-9 PM to see the amazing carved pumpkins on display. Hosted by Jer sey Central Art Studios (JCAS) with support from the Cranford Jaycees and the Hanson Park Conservancy. Rain date 10/29.
\nThis is a FREE event and is open to all ages. Individuals can drop off
their carved pumpkins from 10 am until 3 pm on the 22nd at Hanson Park al
ong with a completed registration form (available at jcas.org/carve-out-
Cash awards will be given for funniest\, scariest\, and most original and will be gro uped by ages\; 4-8\, 9-16\, and 17 and up.
\nAlso\, a big screen out
door showing of a surprise favorite movie will start at dark. Bring your b
lankets! The movie\, stroll\, and contest are all free\, and hot cider wil
l be available for purchase.
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\nThe JCAS is a group of artis
ts and citizens dedicated to raising awareness of the arts and the artisti
c process\, as well as integrating the arts into the community through edu
cation\, events\, and economic development. The JC
AS sees art as a vital component to our lives and one that will also enric
h our community.
The community is invited to t he Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Monday\, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle Church\, 69 Myrtle Street\, Cranford\, sponsore d by the Cranford Clergy Council and the Cranford Interfaith Council.
\nNew this year is a “Caring and Sharing Fair” inviting local churches and non-profits to share their charitable activities and mission work\, se rvices to the community at-large and social justice projects.
\nThe Fair will take place from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. preceding the service and follo wing the service until 9:00 p.m.
\n\nPlease join us for holiday cheer\, appetizers\, and insig hts on what is important to do right now in a difficult market.
\n\n \nTh e First Presbyterian Church of Cranford invites you to celebrate Christmas with us. This December\, discover the wonder\, j oy\, and awe that awaits you as we light the candles\, retell the Christmas story\, and sing familiar Chris tmas carols. We believe everyone should be blessed by an encounter with the Holy Spirit and leave renewed and ready to share their experienc e with others. We promise to do our best to provide you with that opportu nity. Come\, let’s celebrate Christmas!
\n\nThere is nothing like waking up on Easter morning and sharing in the am azement the women who discovered the empty tomb must have felt! Join us ou tside in the spring air as the sun rises\, celebrating the triumph of life over death and light over darkness. Bring a flower from your garden and f lower the cross in the front lawn. Some will also be provided.
\n\n \nIt will be an exciting Easter worship ser vice at FPCC! With joyful shouts we say “Christ\, He is risen!” and respon d with “Indeed\, He is risen!” Children will brighten the Sanctuary by car rying flowers forward and placing them on the Chancel (the front of the Sa nctuary). After the children’s message\, “Busy Bags” will keep little ones entertained. Together\, we will celebrate Easter with open Communion (all are welcome to join in!) In a beloved tradition\, you are invited to come forward to sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” with the choir at the end of the service. This service will also be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube. p>\n\n
Come for worship\, and stay for our Easter Egg Hunt! There will be fun games for families in the Bates Hall gym. In case of inclement weather\, t he Egg Hunt will take place indoors. (Egg Hunt intended for children ages 12 and under)
\nGet ready for:
\nHumpty Dumpty On The Wall
\nEgg Relay Race
\nWobbly Egg Bowling
\nCarrot Toss (“Cornhole
” for Kids)
\nFamily photobooth
\nEaster Craft Station
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re-registration for the Egg Hunt is requested so we can ensure enough good
ies for all!
\nRegister on our website: https://firstpres
cranford.org/
The 23rd Annual Brian Jenkins Memorial Halloween Parade\, Costume Contest\, and Pumpkin’ Chunki n’ will be held on Sunday\, October 29th starting at 1:00 PM.
\nWe’l l have awards by age: 0-3\, 4-5\, 6-7\, 8-9\, & 10-17\, and for families o r groups\, we have Best Duo/Trio and Best Group (4+ People). Pre-register at bit.ly/ Costume2023
\nJudging will take place at the Community Center pa rking lot from 1:00 to 1:45\, followed by the parade to downtown Cranford and the Pumpkin Chunkin’ (weather permitting) on North Union Ave.
\nLastly\, we’ll once again have two online-only categories this year for Be st Adult and Best Pet. Upload your entry at bit.ly/Costume-Contest -2023
\nCo-hosted by the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department and the Cranford Jaycees.
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