Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

This 5K is held annually to rally support to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, a disease that impacts many people in our communities. Through growing event participation and the generosity of our sponsors, we are proud of our partnership and commitment to JDRF.org the beneficiary of this event.

Amenities: T-shirt, goodie bag (while supplies last); multiple age group awards, refreshments

Chip Timing: Split Second Racing https://www.splitsecondracing.net

Visit Schmitts Quest for the Cure at: www.instagram.com/schmittsquestforthecure  https://www.facebook.com/schmittsquestforthecure

COVID 19 Safety Concerns and Race Day Information: Your health and wellbeing are priorities. Please follow all State COVID 19 guidelines.

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Saturday at Nomahegan Park, come out for the 24th Annual Union County Red Ribbon Day Drug Prevention Walk and Family Fall Fun Festival.

Red Ribbon locally and nationally serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to increase awareness and support for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. Now more than ever, it is crucial for us as community members to stand together & fight to end the overdose epidemic, support recovery, and keep our children safe. This event raises funds for that effort and combines it with free games and entertainment, food trucks, and more.

Red Ribbon Day

Hours of Operation 9 am to 1 pm*
Please bring material in PAPER BAGS (if possible)
*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity
Previously shredded paper will not be accepted

Rules to Remember

*Shredding Program will end prior to 1 pm in the event the shredding truck(s) reaches capacity

In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate, there is a limit of 4 bags or boxes per car weighing no more than 10lbs. each.

1. The material should be brought in Paper Bags whenever possible (not leaf bags)
2. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SHREDDED PAPER • NO WET PAPER
3. This event is garbage-free: boxes and plastic bags will be returned
4. Limit papers to confidential/sensitive materials only

Union County Residents Only • Please No Businesses

Hailey’s Day of Kindness benefitting Cranford Family Care, Moms Helping Moms, and Feed my Lambs

Join us on December 18th for Coffee and Crafts for a Cause at Sweet ‘N Fancy!
Bring a donation and enjoy coffee on us, free crafts for the kids, a bake sale, plus a special guest visitor and more!

Suggested Donations:
– Diapers and wipes (any size)
– Shelf Stable Food items (mac and cheese, beef a roni, fruit cups, pudding cups, shelf stable milk, cereal, fruit snacks)
– Paper Products (individual snack bags, paper towels, toilet paper)

Downtown Cranford Donation Drop off Locations starting on 12/12:
Barrons, Hilltop, Playa Bowels, Perrotti’s, Home Power Yoga, Anthem, Max and Luna, Fresh Press Juice, Woof Gang or 908

What is Hailey’s Day of Kindness
December 18th marks Hailey’s 3rd Birthday and the 3rd anniversary of losing her. Each year to celebrate her birthday and her memory her parents ask family, friends, and their community to perform Random acts of Kindness.

Please use #haileysdayofkindness and post on social media so we can all follow along!

https://tinyurl.com/haileysdayofkindness

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue with two events in June. These events will take place on Thursday, June 1st and Saturday, June 17th. There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their scrap metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway. The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard. The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue. The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm. Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

The next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2023 season will take place on Saturday, June 3rd.  It will take place at Kean University, which is located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township.  The event will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The event will be held in the Kean Hall Parking Lot.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints and deck stain, and asbestos containing wastes, to name a few.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded in with your regular garbage.  This event is drive-up only.  There will be ample signage in place on campus to help residents find the event.

Union County’s 2023 Paper Shredding Events will continue in June.  There are two shredding events that will be held during the month.  The first event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at the Clark Public Works Yard, which is located behind the police station at 315 Westfield Avenue in Clark (please use Wilson Road for access to the event).  The second event will take place on Saturday, June 10th.   This event will take place at Union College, which is located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  The event will be held in parking lots 5A and 5B.  Both events will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, unless the shredding trucks fill to capacity first.  These events are drive-up only.

Union County’s 2023 Paper Shredding Events will continue in June.  There are two shredding events that will be held during the month.  The first event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at the Clark Public Works Yard, which is located behind the police station at 315 Westfield Avenue in Clark (please use Wilson Road for access to the event).  The second event will take place on Saturday, June 10th.   This event will take place at Union College, which is located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  The event will be held in parking lots 5A and 5B.  Both events will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, unless the shredding trucks fill to capacity first.  These events are drive-up only.

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue with two events in June. These events will take place on Thursday, June 1st and Saturday, June 17th. There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their scrap metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway. The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard. The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue. The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm. Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

The Westfield Area YMCA is proud to host Pizza Palooza on Sunday, October 1 from 12:30-2:00pm in the gym at the Main Y, 220 Clark Street.  Tasting and voting will be from 12:30-1:30pm with the first, second and third place winners announced at 1:45pm.

Taste your way through participating Westfield, Garwood and Mountainside pizzerias and pick your favorite to win … everyone ages 4+ has a vote!  As of September 19, participating pizzerias are Calabria Pizzeria in Cranford, Rudy’s Italian Restaurant in Garwood, and Casa Di Pizza, Ferraro’s, Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza and Outta Hard Pizza in Westfield.

A $15 contribution for adults and children ages 4+ benefits the Y’s Annual Support Campaign, which ensures that no one who is experiencing a bona fide financial hardship and lives or works in Westfield, Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside is turned away for inability to pay for Y programs or memberships.  The majority of awards enable participation in the Y’s early learning, school age and summer day camp programs.

Children ages 3 and under are free.  Online registration is available at www.westfieldynj.org or you can call or register in person.  Advance registration is strongly recommended.  Please contact Kim Koza at (908) 301-9622 x253 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Register at:
https://preventionlinks.org/redribbon