Cranford Calendar

May
4
Sat
2019
Collegiate League of Legends Esports Combine @ Union County College
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Collegiate League of Legends Esports Combine @ Union County College | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

We’re looking to help 20 of the best League of Legends High School gamers in New Jersey get recruited by colleges after graduation.

This event will take 20 applicants from across NJ and place them into 4 teams. On Saturday, May 4th, these teams will face off in a bracket while coached by the current Union Owls team. At the event, you’ll be playing live on stream, participating in interviews, and you’ll also receive a professional Esports headshot. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak with the coaching staff of the Union Owls to learn more about what collegiate esports looks like. All of this will take place in the official Union Owls training space at Union County College in Cranford, NJ.

If you are a high schooler looking to compete in collegiate League of Legends, this is your perfect starting point to getting recruited.

To apply, or for more information, visit
www.smash.gg/LoLCombine

May
10
Fri
2019
Covenant House Sleep Out: Union County Family Edition @ Calvary Tabernacle
May 10 @ 8:00 pm – May 11 @ 7:00 am
Covenant House Sleep Out: Union County Family Edition @ Calvary Tabernacle | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Sleep on the street for one night so homeless kids don’t have to.

4.2 million kids in America will face homelessness this year.

Covenant House provides these homeless young people with safe shelter and wrap-around services, including education and job training, so they can move forward to an adulthood free of poverty and the threat of homelessness.

You can make a big difference for homeless kids.

Sign up to Sleep Out with us! Fundraise for Covenant House to keep the lights on and the doors open for kids in need. Then, spend an evening getting to know some of the young people whose lives will be better because of your efforts on their behalf – and spend the rest of the night sleeping on the street in their place.

Event Date: May 10th, 2019
8:00 PM – 7:00 AM

May
14
Tue
2019
Pop Up Yoga with Alluem @ Cranford Community Center
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
24
Fri
2019
Rock Yoga, Beer & Burgers @ Alluem Yoga
May 24 @ 6:00 pm
Rock Yoga, Beer & Burgers @ Alluem Yoga | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

YAASSSSSS!!!!!! Warm weather is coming our way and we’re kicking off the summer! ROCK YOGA, BEER & BURGERS!!! (Non-alcoholic & veggie options included.) Rock out with Kelly in class at 6 pm and stick around as we BBQ out on the patio!
Just want to do class, no prob! Can’t make it to class? No biggie!

Pop in to hang with us down by the river! Bring yourself, bring your love, bring your family, bring your favorite brew, bring a side dish/salad/dessert for the community table! Register online for class or let us know you’re coming! Additional $10 for BBQ at the door.

May
30
Thu
2019
Farm Yoga Event: A Yoga Practice in the Fields at Dreyer Farms @ Dreyer Farms
May 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Farm Yoga Event: A Yoga Practice in the Fields at Dreyer Farms @ Dreyer Farms | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Farm Yoga Event: A Yoga Practice in the Fields at Dreyer Farms
with Gina Pachkowski
Thursday, May 30th – 6:30-8:30 pm

Join Alluem Yoga at Dreyer Farms for an evening of yoga and farm fresh food to get you grounded and back to the earth! Breathe the fresh air in a yoga class with Gina, then enjoy a taste from the delicious Dreyer Farms! There will be a light bite to eat, some sweet treats, and juice samples with Fresh Press Juice Co.!! All are welcome! Register here to save your spot!
Pay at the farm (831 Springfield Ave, Cranford) upon arrival – $25 per person – cash or check.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Oceanic Global.
Learn more at the event or visit:
www.oceanic.global/jake-price/
Bring your own mat & blanket/towel to place under your mat. We’ll be in the dirt, but don’t worry…you’ll also be receiving free soap samples from Forevergreen so you can clean yourself up later!

Jun
2
Sun
2019
Summit Animal Rescue Association 11th Annual Tricky Tray Auction @ The Westwood
Jun 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come Join the Fun on Sunday, June 2nd and Support SARA (Summit Animal Rescue Assoc), a local Union County animal rescue at their 11th Annual Tricky Tray.

Jun
6
Thu
2019
Yoga on the Green – Moved to Thursday, June 6 due to weather @ Shackamaxon Country Club
Jun 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Yoga on the Green - Moved to Thursday, June 6 due to weather @ Shackamaxon Country Club | Scotch Plains | New Jersey | United States

Yoga on the Green  with Gina Pachkowski
Come support the Westfield High School Girls Ice Hockey Team!
​Please join us for our third annual Yoga on the Green at Shackamaxon Country Club!  
All levels welcome to this course side class with Gina Caruso Pachkowski! Overlook the rolling greens under the big blue sky!  Visit the Westfield High School Girls Ice Hockey team website to purchase tickets, event-related tank tops, money-saving packages, and an optional poolside dinner following Yoga. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $30, but we are encouraging everyone to buy their tickets in advance. We expect to sell out! All ages welcome. Dinner registration will be unavailable after 9 pm on May 20th. Online yoga registration will be unavailable after 9 pm on June 4th.  In person registration for yoga only will still be available at the event on Wednesday. (100 Tillinghast Turn, Scotch Plains) Bring a mat!
 *Rain date June 6th
Te Register, visit:
www.westfieldhighschoolgirlsicehockey.com

Jun
9
Sun
2019
Sloppy Joe Eating Contest @ Downtown Cranford
Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm
Jun
15
Sat
2019
Square Foot Gardening At Hanson Park @ Hanson Park
Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm
Please join the Hanson Park Conservancy as we learn the basics of Square Foot Gardening with Althea Llewellyn.  Gather your blankets and chairs and meet us at Hanson Park on Saturday, June 15th at 2:00 PM for this free presentation!  It’s a simple, efficient and productive way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a small space with less effort.  This innovative method of gardening was created by Mel Bartholomew.  And with this method, anyone can develop a green thumb!  Come one, come all, this presentation is appropriate for ages 6 to 106!
 
Althea Llewellyn is an environmental educator and speaker.  She is First Vice President of the Master Gardeners of Union County.  She is also a Certified Master Gardener and Certified Square Foot Gardening Instructor.
 
Hanson Park is located at 38 Springfield Ave. in Cranford, NJ.  In the event of inclement weather, we will be relocating to the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Ave.  This presentation is sponsored by the Hanson Park Conservancy, a non-profit group dedicated to developing and maintaining Hanson Park and providing the community with educational programs and workshops.  To learn more, please visit our website, www.hansonparkconservancy.com 
Aug
16
Fri
2019
Alluem Yoga Rocks the Streets! @ Post Office Plaza
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Alluem Yoga Rocks the Streets! @ Post Office Plaza | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Mark your calendars! We’re hitting the streets and it’s the best party of the summer!!!! Join Gina and the Alluem Street Team for this unique experience of yoga, music and community on a hot summer night! This event is FREE and open to all! No need to pre-register! Just show up that day! Practice! Sample! Shop!

Post Office Plaza (Eastman St. & Miln St.).
Road will be closing at 5:30pm – class at 6:00pm!

More details and sponsors to come!
Rain Date August 23rd.

Aug
24
Sat
2019
“How Trees Work” At Hanson Park @ Hanson Park
Aug 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
“How Trees Work”
 
Please join us at Hanson Park on Wednesday, August 21st at 10:00 AM for “How Trees Work,” an educational program for 3rd-5th graders.  During this free, hour-long class, students will learn all about trees from Master Tree Steward, Dean Talcott.  Some of the topics covered will include: why leaves fall, the types of trees in NJ, how to tell the age of a tree and all about maple sugaring.  A round of Tree Jeopardy will be played, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the park.
 
Hanson Park is located at 38 Springfield Ave. in Cranford, NJ.  This program is recommended for children in third through fifth grade.  Registration is not required.  In the event of inclement weather, we will be relocating to the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Ave.  This presentation is sponsored by the Hanson Park Conservancy, a non-profit group dedicated to developing and maintaining Hanson Park and providing the community with educational programs and workshops.  To learn more, please visit our website, www.hansonparkconservancy.com 
Nov
12
Tue
2019
“Who Is That At My Feeder?” @ Cranford Community Center
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm
“Who Is That At My Feeder?” @ Cranford Community Center | Cranford | New Jersey | United States
Calling all bird lovers!  Please join the Hanson Park Conservancy on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM at the Cranford Community Center for the presentation, “Who Is That At My Feeder?” Pete Axelrod from Wild Birds Unlimited of Scotch Plains will discuss how attracting birds is a great way to bring us closer to nature while offering hours of enjoyment.  This program will introduce us to the birds that commonly come to backyard feeders and how to distinguish between very similar species. He will also discuss unusual birds that have appeared this season.  Birds add another dimension to the artistry of a garden with their striking colors, behaviors and allure of their songs!
 
Pete has been a nature enthusiast since the age of five.  His passion led him to study Wildlife Biology and Natural History Interpretation.  Pete has volunteered in avian population studies, wild bird rehabilitation, habitat restoration, wildlife education and birding ventures throughout New Jersey (with NJ Audubon, Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and The Raptor Trust). He enjoys cycling, kayaking and hiking and always has his binoculars handy!  
 
The Cranford Community Center is located at 220 Walnut Ave. in Cranford, NJ.  The program is free and open to the public.  No registration is required, but seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  This presentation is sponsored by the Hanson Park Conservancy.  To learn more, please visit our website, www.hansonparkconservancy.com or like us on Facebook.
Feb
16
Sun
2020
Flying Wellness Pop Up Trapeze Yoga Demonstration @ You Me Trapeze
Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Flying Wellness Pop Up Trapeze Yoga Demonstration @ You Me Trapeze

Join us for an afternoon of flying using the Yoga Trapeze and Aerial hammocks.
This event is Free for everyone (kid-friendly ages 5+), however, you need to sign up to reserve your spot.
There will be vendors sampling food & juices as well as raffles, from 12-3 pm.

Click here to reserve your spot.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/165793554840059/

Feb
29
Sat
2020
Pierogi Luncheon and Mini Tricky Tray @ Knights of Columbus
Feb 29 @ 12:00 pm

Come join us for a great Pierogi Lunch and win some amazing tricky tray prizes to benefit  Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc. and Best Friend Thrift Shop!

Click the link below to register and pay:

bfdaaa.com and click on the DONATE button.

Mar
24
Tue
2020
Gardening to Attract Native Pollinators @ Cranford Community Center
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm

Please join the Hanson Park Conservancy on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 PM at the Cranford Community Center for the presentation, “Gardening to Attract Native Pollinators” with Virginia Lamb. Come learn how you can attract and foster native pollinator populations in your community through plant selection and organic gardening methods. Native pollinators such as butterflies, bees and hummingbirds are vital to maintaining diverse, resilient ecosystems and play a critically important role in agricultural and horticultural plant (and food) production. The Cranford Community Center is located at 220 Walnut Ave. in Cranford, NJ. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required, but seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This presentation is sponsored by the Hanson Park Conservancy. To learn more, please visit our website, www.hansonparkconservancy.com or like us on Facebook.

Oct
17
Sat
2020
A new way to Tricky Tray at St. Michael School @ St. Michael School
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

It’s a new way to Tricky Tray at St. Michael School in Cranford!

You’re invited to St. Michael School’s Tricky Tray on Saturday, October 17th, 100 Alden Street in Cranford.  Guests may enter through St. Michael’s Lane, located at the back of the school.
Doors will be open for Tricky Tray ticket purchases and drops from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Masks/face coverings are required inside of the school building.
Hundreds of amazing prizes including gift certificates for local dining and shopping, Apple Air Pods, Apple iPad, Amazon Echo, Toshiba 32″ Smart Television, Xbox One, and designer handbags just to name a few. Great gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
Admission is FREE.  Tricky Tray ticket prices are as follows:
  • Green Level Prizes (valued up to $149) 26 ticket sheet for $20
  • White Level Prizes (valued $150-$349) 3 tickets for $10 or 8 tickets for $20
  • Gold Level Prizes (valued $350 & above) 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20
Diamond Level Grand Prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card.  1 Ticket for $10 or 3 tickets for $20.
More chances to win include a 50/50 Raffle.  Ticket prices are 3 for $5 or 7 for $10. As well as a Calendar Raffle with dates at $5/each.
Winners need not be present to win.  Winning #’s will be posted on our Facebook page:
Drawing will be at 7:00 pm on Facebook Live. We invite you to host your own Viewing Parties.  For your party planning convenience, we’ve partnered with Garlic Rose Bistro of Cranford. Offering both individual small plates and family dinner options. Food orders need to be placed directly with The Garlic Rose by Tuesday, October 13th by calling (908) 276-5749.  Pick-up will be between 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 17th.
Winners may collect their prizes on Sunday, October 18th at the school.  Between the hours of 10:00am – 1:00pm or 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Winning tickets must be presented to collect prizes.
For more information please follow us on:
Or you may contact the school directly at [email protected] or call 908-276-9425
Jun
19
Sat
2021
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Virtual Tricky Tray Fundraiser @ Kenilworth VFW
Jun 19 @ 5:30 pm
Jul
5
Mon
2021
Alluem Kids Bedtime Meditation @ Virtual
Jul 5 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Jul
12
Mon
2021
Alluem Kids Bedtime Meditation @ Virtual
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Jul
17
Sat
2021
S.A.R.A. Rescue Tricky Tray @ Westfield Ballroom
Jul 17 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm