Cranford Calendar
Cranford’s GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE OUT RETURNS
AFTER A COVID PAUSE, AREA FAVORITE RETURNS FOR SEVENTH YEAR
Jersey Central Art Studio, with support from the Cranford Jaycees, will host the 2021 Great Pumpkin Carve Out on Saturday, October 23rd (Saturday, October 30th rain date. For updates 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 can drop off their creatively carved pumpkins from 10 am until 3 pm at Hanson Park at 38 Springfield Ave, Cranford on Saturday, October 23rd along with a completed registration form (also available on-site).
Everyone 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, each 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.
In addition, a big-screen outdoor showing of a surprise favorite movie will start at dark. Bring your blankets! The movie, stroll, and contest are all free, and hot cider will be available for purchase.
Registration forms will be available online at www.jcas.org before the event. At the event’s conclusion, all pumpkins can be picked up.
This will be the seventh GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE out, which has drawn hundreds of visitors throughout the area. This is a Jersey Central Art Studio’s (JCAS) Event, with much support from the Cranford Jaycees. JCAS is a group of artists and citizens dedicated to raising awareness of the arts and the artistic process as well as integrating the arts into the community through education, events, and economic development. We see art as a vital component of our lives and one that will also enrich our community.
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.
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.
Register at:
https://preventionlinks.org/redribbon