Cranford Calendar
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]
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
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALUMNI, IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN TO BE A PART OF OUR
ANNUAL HOCKEY GOLF OUTING. THIS YEAR WE WILL CHANGING LOCATIONS WHICH WILL
ALLOW US TO PLAY ON A SUNDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. THE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB IN
LINCOLN PARK, NJ HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A WEEKEND AFTERNOON SHOTGUN
START AND IS THRILLED TO HAVE US THERE. THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS THE LARGEST EFFORT
FOR BOTH THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAMS TO RAISE MONEY FOR OUR PROGRAMS
TO OFFSET THE LARGE COSTS OF EACH TEAM FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON. WE ALSO HAVE
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT ROB MARTINEZ WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE @ 973-655-3336. THANK YOU
AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.
Come support the Cranford High School Hockey team on January 12th when the Devils take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 pm.
A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to support the hockey program. After the game join us as we will be going down on the ice to take a photo around the Devils logo.
With any questions please contact Sam Burgasser at 973-757-6401 or [email protected]
SENIOR NIGHT CELEBRATION TONIGHT! Monday, February 3 @6:35pm at Warinaco Ice Skating Rink your Varsity team will take on Watchung Hills. Come join us to celebrate our seniors.
SENIOR NIGHT CELEBRATION! Monday, February 3 @6:35pm at Warinaco Ice Skating Rink your Varsity team will take on Watchung Hills. Come join us to celebrate our seniors.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ROB MARTINEZ WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE @ 973-655-3336.
October Riverwalk Restoration Project Saturday, October 10th from 10 am-12 pm!
Join us and the Union County Parks and Recreation Department at the Cranford Heritage Corridor Riverwalk
Volunteers are asked to signup and will be assigned a location. We will send you an email with your location on Thursday, October 8th. Your email will give you the exact details of your location, the jobs you will be doing that day, and any equipment you may need to bring with you.
We are incredibly excited that you are considering joining us to help rebuild the history of the Heritage Corridor along the Riverwalk and restore the beauty of this part of our town. Together our efforts rejuvenate our environment and our community.
Date: 10/10/2020 (Sat.) Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT Location: Volunteers will be assigned to either a cleanup location on the Southern section at Droescher’s Mill Park or at the Northern section at Sperry Park. An email with your assignment will be sent by October 8th.
The Cranford Fall Cleanup takes place on 9/24, 9AM to noon. Participants can meet at the gazebo to pick up gloves, trash bags, and instructions. You can sign up as individuals or as groups. Interested in taking part? Email administation@
This week when you go food shopping, please consider picking up a few items for families in need. Join us at the next Drive-Thru Food Collection Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Cranford United Methodist Church. Did you know that as of March 1st, NJ families who receive government funds for food (aka food stamps/SNAP) are receiving less money because pandemic funds have expired? With the high cost of food biting into all our household budgets, let’s keep up our efforts to help our neighbors. Fresh produce and non-perishables are requested. Hope to see you on Saturday!
Place your bags in your trunk, drive up, pop your trunk and volunteers will remove them, no contact needed! Your food donations will be given to Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s Social Services. Please be sure that there is no expired food.
Here are some suggestions for donations. Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph’s social Services are particularly in need of these items, but anything you can provide is appreciated!
-Oil
-Mayonnaise
-Canned meals
-Kids snacks; juice boxes
-Baked goods
-Jelly
-Sugar
-Flour
-Diapers size 2; Baby wipes
-Dish detergent; Laundry detergent; any cleaning products
-Tuna
-Pasta
-Peanut butter
-Paper goods: 8oz. hot and cold cups, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, heavy duty paper plates.
-Plastic utensils
Hardy fresh fruit and vegetables are also needed, such as potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, pears and oranges.
Cranford United Methodist Church’s parking lot is located next to the Cranford Library.
Hope to see you on Saturday! Can’t make that date? There are bins outside near the Little Free Pantry in the church’s parking lot where donations can be dropped any time, 24/7. Visit us at cranfordumc.com to learn more.
Take part in the town-wide clean-up of the Rahway River. Volunteers are welcome! The Township is providing garbage bags, tools, and disposable gloves, although volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools, gloves, and a reusable water bottle if they wish.
The meetup and collection locations are:
- Kenilworth Blvd
- End of Riverside Drive @ Nomahegan
- Riverside Drive/Balmier Pkwy Footbridge
- Hampton Park
- Sperry Park
- Droescher’s Mill
- High St Footbridge
- Hillside Footbridge (Crane Parkway)
- Mohawk Park
Volunteers should work in pairs and dress appropriately for walking alongside the wooded and muddy areas along the river. Volunteers should also not enter the river at any time while keeping a recommended distance of at least eight feet from the river’s edge. Children should be supervised by an adult at all times. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.