Cranford Calendar

Jun
28
Fri
2019
The Chelsea at Fanwood Tricky Tray Fundraiser 2019 @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Jun 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, June 28th 5-7pm

$10 per person donation
Light food and spirits
RSVP by June 24th to Kim Wolf at 908-654-5200.

We are also seeking gi basket donations. Promote your business!

A benefit for Alzheimer’s New Jersey!

Oct
18
Fri
2019
Free performance of the renowned play, The Colored Museum @ Union County Performing Arts Center
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm
Free performance of the renowned play, The Colored Museum @ Union County Performing Arts Center | Rahway | New Jersey | United States

Free performance of the renowned play, The Colored Museum, on Friday, October 18th beginning at 8:00 p.m. at The Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.

The Colored Museum was written in 1986 by George C. Wolfe. It provides a window into the struggles and resilience of African Americans through 11 vignettes, each focusing on a different “exhibit” bringing forth themes of racism, stereotypes, and African American cultural identity, enabling the audience to reexamine the history of African Americans.

Admission to this event is free, however all seats are ticketed and reserved. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. To receive tickets and for more information contact the Union County Performing Arts Center box office at 732-499-8226 or visit www.ucpac.org.

To view the full press release click here

Oct
25
Fri
2019
Pumpkin Decorating at The Chelsea @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Oct 25 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Bring the KIDS to The Chelsea at Fanwood for Pumpkin Decorating!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
EVERYTHING IS SUPPLIED!
RSVP BY OCT. 21, 908-654-5200. LIMITED SEATING.

Nov
10
Sun
2019
Cranford Historical Society’s Veteran’s Day Display @ Hanson House
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cranford Historical Society’s Veteran’s Day Display @ Hanson House | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

The Cranford Historical Society is proud to present a Veteran’s Day Display on Sunday, November 10th from 10am to 3pm.

Stop by the Hanson House to see displays of artifacts, uniforms and more from various wars throughout our history. Please join us in honoring all the brave men and women who fought to protect our country.

For more information call 908-276-0082 or visit our website at www.cranfordhistoricalsociety.org.

Crane-Phillips House Museum Tour @ Cranford Historical Society
Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Crane-Phillips House Museum Tour @ Cranford Historical Society | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Tour of the Crane-Phillips House Museum. Free and open to the public.

Crane-Phillips House Museum Tour @ Crane Phillip's House
Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Crane-Phillips House Museum Tour @ Crane Phillip's House | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Tour of the Crane-Phillips House Museum. Free and open to the public.

Feb
6
Thu
2020
Women’s Healthy Heart Social @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Feb 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please RSVP by February 1st to (908) 654-5200
$10 Suggested Donation to benefit the Fanwood First Aid Squad

Feb
10
Mon
2020
Free “Lunch and Learn” event 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade and its reverberations in our lives today @ Union County Administration Building
Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm
Free “Lunch and Learn” event 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade and its reverberations in our lives today @ Union County Administration Building

On Monday, February 10th, at noon the Freeholder Board will recognize the 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade and its reverberations in our lives today with a free educational “Lunch and Learn” event. This event will take place in the Freeholder meeting room on the 6th floor in the Union County administration building in Elizabeth. For more information, please email Nathalie Hernandez at [email protected].

Feb
26
Wed
2020
Ashes To Go for Ash Wednesday @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

 

Ashes To Go this year for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm  – drive through under our portico at The Chelsea at Fanwood to get ashes imposed for Ash Wednesday.

Feb
24
Wed
2021
Stories of Slavery in New Jersey – Virtual Program @ Virtual Event
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stories of Slavery in New Jersey - Virtual Program @ Virtual Event
The Cranford Historical Society invites you to celebrate Black History Month by attending a virtual program, “Stories of Slavery in New Jersey,” on Wednesday, February 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Rick Geffken the author of a new book with the same title will describe the lives and stories of some of the real people who were enslaved.  At the conclusion, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Registration is required.
Please send an email to cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net to register and receive Zoom link and password.
Copies of Rick Geffken’s book are available for sale at the Cranford Historical Society office located at the Hanson House, 38 Springfield Avenue.  Please call the office at 908-276-0082 if you are interested in purchasing the book.
Apr
2
Fri
2021
The Chelsea at Fanwood Easter Egg Dying Contest @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Drop off your BEST DECORATED EGG at our front door FRIDAY, APRIL 2nd 10-11 AM for a chance to win a $25 GIFT CARD.

You MUST include your name and phone number. Winners announced at 11:30 AM on our Facebook page.

Feb
24
Thu
2022
Grab and Go Red For Women @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Feb 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mar
9
Wed
2022
Musical Club of Westfield March Free Concert @ Fanwood Presbyterian Church
Mar 9 @ 7:30 pm
Apr
22
Fri
2022
Plant & Sip for Professional Networking on Earth Day @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jun
2
Thu
2022
9th Annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out @ Fanwood Crossings II
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ladies, on June 2nd from 6-9 pm, come to the Plaza between Fanwood Crossing I and Fanwood Crossing II Buildings on South Ave in Fanwood and enjoy music, mingling and shopping to support our local merchants!

First 250 ladies to register will get a free goody bag!

Enjoy browsing Fanwood businesses that will be open that night. There will also be a variety of vendors with all kinds of exciting things to explore. The evening will culminate in a monster Tricky Tray and champagne reception, that will cap off this fabulous evening!

Although this is free to the public, please RSVP so we know to expect you.

https://www.gwaccnj.com/events/fanwood-ladies-night-out-guest-rsvp-2022/

Jun
29
Wed
2022
Declaration of Independence Lecture @ Cranford Community Center
Jun 29 @ 7:00 pm
Declaration of Independence Lecture @ Cranford Community Center

Lecturer Joel Farkas will present about the Declaration of Independence from conception to celebration; the document and the day. Join us at the Cranford Community Center Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library & Clark Public Library for our “Better Together Library Programs”.

Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-declaration-of-independence-from-conception-to-celebration-lecture-tickets-329085181637

Sep
6
Tue
2022
The Chelsea 25th Anniversary Celebration Networking Event @ The Chelsea at Fanwood
Sep 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us to celebrate our 25th anniversary with live music, food, drinks, giveaways, networking, and so much more!

Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chelseas-25th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-399050971197

Sep
17
Sat
2022
Westfield PBA 90/90A 5th Annual Car Show & Festival @ Westfield Train Station, South Avenue Side
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the beautiful weather by stopping by the Westfield PBA 90/90A 5th Annual Car Show & Festival!

Today til 3pm

Westfield Train Station – South Side

Featuring:
DJ Hot Rod Mike
Rides & Bounce House
Face Painter & Henna Tattoos 11-2
Vendors & Food Trucks
Cars by Doc’s Time Machines