Cranford Calendar
Free Testicular, prostate, and colorectal examinations. Yearly check-ups are recommended for all men starting at 40-50 years old.
**Men’s screening registration closes June 4th.
Thurs. June 14th, Chisholm Ctr. Springfield
- CMP-comprehensive metabolic profile fasting blood analysis
- CMP analysis includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL
- CBC and other blood components
- Blood pressure checks, cholesterol and diet information
- Fitness and Osteoporosis prevention information
Join Physical Therapists and a team of Healthcare Professionals
TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING HEALTHY FOODS TO AVOID BEING DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND, ALSO MANAGE YOUR DIET IF YOU ALREADY HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES.
In Conjunction with the Shoprite Dietician of Garwood. It will be interactive, fun, and sure to be educational.
TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING HEALTHY FOODS TO AVOID BEING DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND, ALSO MANAGE YOUR DIET IF YOU ALREADY HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES.
In Conjunction with the Shoprite Dietician of Garwood. It will be interactive, fun, and sure to be educational.
This is a free donation based event:
The Opioid Epidemic: Silently Affecting Our Community
Union County residents can learn about the local impacts of the national opioid crisis first-hand from representatives of the Union County Prosecutor, Sheriff, Police Division and other professionals by attending a free public meeting hosted by the Public Safety Committee of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders titled, The Opioid Epidemic: Silently Affecting Our Community.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McManus School auditorium, at 300 Edgewood Road in Linden. Admission is free and no pre-registration is required.
“Opioid abuse impacts the entire community, and that is why we are providing the public with an open discussion about the scope and nature of opioid abuse in Union County, and an assessment of the tools that are available to fight it,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “I encourage all concerned citizens to come and learn how public resources are deployed to fight this epidemic.”
“Although the most recent numbers are encouraging, now is the time to bear down and get to the root of the crisis,” said Freeholder Christopher Hudak, who is the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. “We are looking forward to hearing from professionals on the front lines of the battle against opioid abuse, and sharing this information with the public.”
The Opioid Epidemic: Silently Affecting Our Community will include:
- Overview of facts and trends about the opioid epidemic in Union County
- Details about the County Prosecutor’s Operation Helping Hands program and CLEAR, a collaborative program including the Union County Department of Public Safety, the Office of the Union County Sheriff, the nonprofit organization Prevention Links, and the Union County Department of Human Services
- Prevention Links presentation on prevention, treatment and recovery featuring personal stories and Recovery Coaches
- Information on Naloxone lifesaving assistance presented by First Responders
- Office of the Union County Sheriff K-9 demonstration and discussion about the impact of fentanyl on drug detection
- Discussion of statewide efforts to combat the opioid epidemic by representatives from the New Jersey Department of Health and Department of Human Services
A question and answer period will follow the presentations.
For more information contact Karen Dinsmore, Assistant Director, Union County Department of Human Services, [email protected]
A drive-up food distribution for Union County residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be held on Thursday, July 23, beginning at 9 a.m. at Kean University. Sponsored and coordinated by the County of Union and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, the food distribution will be first-come, first-served and no registration is required.
Kean University is located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. The distribution will take place in the parking lot located at the intersection of North and Morris avenues.
The Cranford Jaycees and the Union Area League of Women Voters will host the Annual Cranford Township Committee Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 24 at 8:00 p.m.
The candidates this year running for two seats on the Cranford Township Committee are Republicans Gina Black and Chrissa Stulpin, and Democrats Brian Andrews and Jason Gareis. The two incumbents, Mayor Patrick Giblin (D) and Commissioner Jean-Albert Maisonneuve (D) are not seeking reelection.
The forum is an opportunity for candidates to present their platforms and answer questions regarding topics of interest to the Cranford community. Due to COVID-19, the event will occur without a live audience this year. The forum will be broadcasted live on TV35 and on TV35’s Facebook page.
As in years past, questions will be solicited from the public for consideration of topics to be discussed. Questions can be submitted via email to [email protected].