Cranford Calendar

Dec
5
Sat
2020
Green Thumb Garden Club Holiday Boutique @ The Wheatley Porch
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Green Thumb Garden Club’s Holiday Boutique @ The Wheatley's Front Porch
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Porch pots, boxwood trees, and wreaths are some of what you’ll find on the Wheatley’s front porch at 25 Arlington Road during the Green Thumb Garden Club’s Holiday Boutique.

Dec
6
Sun
2020
Green Thumb Garden Club Holiday Boutique @ The Wheatley Porch
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Green Thumb Garden Club’s Holiday Boutique @ The Wheatley's Front Porch
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Porch pots, boxwood trees, and wreaths are some of what you’ll find on the Wheatley’s front porch at 25 Arlington Road during the Green Thumb Garden Club’s Holiday Boutique.

Feb
13
Sat
2021
Coffee with a Cop & Winter Walk on the Riverwalk @ Cranford Heritage Corridor Riverwalk
Feb 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Coffee with a Cop & Winter Walk on the Riverwalk @ Cranford Heritage Corridor Riverwalk
On Sat, Feb. 13th, 1PM – 3PM, the Cranford Police Department Outreach Officers and Cranford Riverwalk Restoration and Preservation Alliance, in partnership with the Cranford Downtown Management, will be hosting Coffee with a Cop and Winter Walk on the Riverwalk. Cranford residents of all ages are invited to pick up complimentary hot chocolate or coffee and walk Cranford’s historic Riverwalk while having a casual conversation with officers at the Cranford Police Department. The goal of the walk is to allow the Cranford Police Department to interact positively with the citizens they serve each day, as well as build relationships with the community.
Participants can pick up a complimentary beverage offered by the Cranford Police Department at the Cranford Heritage Plaza, located at the intersection of South Avenue East, Lincoln Park East and Centennial Ave. Everyone will then be welcomed to walk the paved one-third of a mile Riverwalk along the Rahway River from the Heritage Plaza to Droescher’s Mill Park and waterfalls on Lincoln Avenue.
“Coffee with a Cop is a way for members of the Cranford Police Department to interact positively and proactively with the citizens they serve, building relationships and addressing community concerns through casual conversations,” Chief Ryan Greco of the Cranford Police Department said.
Officer Ali Muhammad of the Community Outreach Division highlighted the benefit of this upcoming event in light of this past year. “COVID-19 has been devastating to our nation, so this opportunity to once again interact in a safe manner while informing others of the good works of the police and community members has us hopeful for a brighter 2021,” he said. “We will have informational handout pamphlets regarding safety and new programs coming in the future.”
“One of the valuable aspects of Cranford’s historic Riverwalk, which is part of the Union County parks system, is the central location,” explains Michael Mason, president of the Cranford Riverwalk Restoration and Preservation Alliance. “It is an easy place for Union County residents to gather, and its rich history and beautiful scenery lends itself to social walks such as this. We are honored to have the Cranford Police Department use our walk for their outreach efforts.”
The hopes of the Cranford Riverwalk Restoration and Preservation Alliance is that more individuals will be interested in walking the Riverwalk, learning about Cranford’s unique past while helping to work restore it at their monthly restoration days, held the second Saturday of each month from March until November.
All ages are welcomed. Masks are required. Social distancing will be enforced. The Cranford Police Department will have pamphlets available to inform participants of the many activities the Department offers to residents.
May
26
Wed
2021
Coffee with a Cop @ Mr J's Deli
May 26 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Coffee with a Cop @ Mr J's Deli

Wednesday, May 26, Cranford Police Department will be holding Coffee with a Cop from 8-11 AM at Mr. J’s Deli, 15 Walnut Avenue.

Coffee with a Cop offers Cranford residents, business, and property owners the opportunity to stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and get to know the local Police Officers. People can feel free to ask questions, share their concerns, or just say hi.

Jul
22
Thu
2021
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments

Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August

Bring the young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield avenues to have a story read to them starting at 10.

Jul
29
Thu
2021
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments

Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August

Bring the young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield avenues to have a story read to them starting at 10.

Aug
5
Thu
2021
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments

Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August

Bring the young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield avenues to have a story read to them starting at 10.

Aug
12
Thu
2021
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments

Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August

Bring the young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield avenues to have a story read to them starting at 10.

Aug
19
Thu
2021
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments

Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August

Bring the young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield avenues to have a story read to them starting at 10.

Aug
26
Thu
2021
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am
Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments

Storytime with the Police & Fire Departments – Thursdays in July and August

Bring the young ones to the gazebo at the corner of North Union and Springfield avenues to have a story read to them starting at 10.

Dec
11
Sat
2021
Cranford United Methodist Church’s Christmas Shoppe & Soup Fest @ Cranford United Methodist Church
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cranford United Methodist Church’s Christmas Shoppe & Soup Fest @ Cranford United Methodist Church

Dozens of vendors will offer merchandise, crafts and gifts. Fabulous homemade soups will be available for take out. It takes place between 10 and 3 in the education building, behind the church at the corner of Lincoln and Walnut avenues.

Mar
31
Thu
2022
Cranford Police “Meet The Department” Session @ Cranford Community Center
Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Cranford Police “Meet The Department” Session @ Cranford Community Center

The Cranford Police Department Community Outreach Unit is announcing its newest initiative called “Meet The Department” with its first session being held on March 31st, 2022.

Much like Coffee with a Cop, the purpose of “Meet The Department” is to host meet-and-greet sessions with the specific divisions, bureaus, and units that make up the Cranford Police Department. As the police department consists of a Patrol Division, Investigative Division, Training Division, Community Support Services Division, Detective Bureau, Traffic Bureau, Juvenile Bureau and Community Outreach Unit, “Meet The Department” will be scheduled throughout the calendar year at the Cranford Community Center so residents may address questions or concerns with specific division commanders, bureau supervisors and their respective teams.

The first “Meet The Department” session will host Chief Ryan Greco, Captain Guy Patterson and Captain Edward Davenport of the Police Department Command Staff.

There is no need to RSVP for this event, and light refreshments will be served.

Oct
15
Sat
2022
Cranford PD and Cranford PAL Youth Sports Equipment Donation Drive Level the Playing Field @ Cranford Community Center
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cranford PD and Cranford PAL Host Donation Drive 10/15- Level the Playing Field

Did you know that 1 in 5 underserved households are not getting their kids involved in athletics because of the rising price of sporting equipment? Leveling the Playing Field is nonprofit that collects and redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities. LPF expanded to a third warehouse location in Philadelphia during Fall 2021 to ensure that all kids in the Greater Philadelphia area can get off the sidelines!

We will be collecting on Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Cranford Community Center 220 Walnut Ave Cranford NJ from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please drive to the rear of the building an volunteers will unload your vehicle or you can park and drop it off in the lobby. So clean out your garages and clear the yard of used sporting equipment so that kids who are less fortunate are able to enjoy them! To learn more about LPF, please visit www.levelingtheplayingfield.org or contact Detective John Rattigan at [email protected] or Lt. Matthew Nazzaro at [email protected].

LPF accepts new and gently used sporting equipment donations to directly redistribute to kids in need.  We appreciate you making sure your donations are still in SAFE, FUNCTIONAL condition.  Have a question about the condition of your gear?  Contact LPF directly at [email protected].

FOOTBALL
Flag football belts
Footballs
Football cleats
Football
gloves
Football pads
Football helmets (5 yrs ornewer)
Kicking tees

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Aluminum/Wood Bats
Bags
Bases (rubber & soft)
Baseballs
Catchers Gear
Cleats
Gloves (batting & fielding)
Helmets (5 yrs or newer)
Pants
Pitching/Batting Nets
Pitching Machines
Softballs
Soft Balls
T-Ball Sets
Umpire Gear
Whiffle Balls
Whiffle Bats

BASKETBALL
Basketballs
Basketball shoes
Basketball hoops/goals
Mini basketballs
Basketball Shorts

GOLF
Golf bags
Golf balls
Golf clubs

FIELD HOCKEY
Balls
Goggles & gloves
Goalie Gear
Sticks

HOCKEY
Bags
Gloves
Goalie Equipment
Helmets
Hockey Pucks
Pads
Shorts/Pants
Skates
Socks
Sticks (any type/size)

LACROSSE
Balls
Fiddle Sticks (plastic)
Goals
Goggles
Gloves
Helmets
Pads
Sticks (any type/size)

RACQUET SPORTS
Ball Hoppers
Nets
Tennis Balls
Tennis Racquet Covers
Tennis Racquets
Badminton Sets
Pickleball Sets
Squash Sets

PLAYGROUND/FITNESS
Agility Equipment
Ball Pumps
Boxing/Karate Pads
Cones
Corn Hole
First Aid Kits
Free Weights
Frisbees
Gymnastics Equipment
Hula Hoops
Jump Ropes
Ladder Golf
Kickballs
Mouth-guards (still inpackage)
Pinnies
Playground Balls
Resistance Bands
Roller Skates/Blades (5 yearsold or less)
Swim Equipment
Weighted Plates
Whistles
Yoga/Fitness Mats

VOLLEYBALL
Knee Pads
Nets
Volleyballs

SOCCER
Soccer Balls
Cleats
Goalie Gloves
Goals
Shin Guards
Socks
Shorts

We are UNABLE to accept the following:
Bikes
Bicycle Helmets
Bicycle/SkateboardElbow/Knee Pads
Clothing
Croquet Sets
Exercise Machines
Fishing Gear
Uncertified Football Helmets
Hats
Partial sets of uniforms
Protective Cups/Jock Straps
Racquetball Equipment
Scooters
Skis & Snowboards
Trophies
Used Running Shoes

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Release by Lt. Matthew R. Nazzaro

Cranford Police Department

[email protected]

908-709-4313

Oct
23
Sun
2022
Fall Festival Vendor Fair Marketplace in Cranford @ Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come to our first-ever Fall Festival Vendor Fair with more than 30 local crafters, artists, and entrepreneurs selling one-of-a-kind items and favorite brands. Great for early holiday shopping and supporting local businesses!

The fair will be outside at 338 Walnut Ave (next door to the school) with refreshments available, plus raffle prizes.

Vendors include (listed alphabetically):
Arbonne International
Avon
Cathee’s Creations
Chic Jewlz Accessories
Color Street
Cutco Cutlery
Donna’s Sweet Treats
Gale Force Creations
Happy Heifer Hairbows
Indigo Height
Karen’s Kakes
L and E Children’s Boutique
Mary Kay
Mel’s Crafty
Nina’s Art
Ocean Breeze Crafts
Olive’s Oven
Pampered Chef
Re-Creative Resources Inc.
Ruth Allyn Designs
Tastefully Simple
Tiber River with Jersey Jen
Touchstone and
Zyia Activewear

Sponsored by the TBEMC Sisterhood.

Nov
26
Sat
2022
Holiday Craft Fair @ THE MAX Challenge of Cranford
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dec
3
Sat
2022
Green Thumb Garden Club’s Annual Holiday Boutique @ Cranford
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dec
4
Sun
2022
Green Thumb Garden Club’s Annual Holiday Boutique @ Cranford
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aug
27
Sun
2023
Cranford Street Fair @ Downtown Cranford
Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm