Cranford Calendar
Free pictures with Santa. Canned food donation encouraged for Cranford Family Care.
Cranford Community Blood Drive Sponsored by Cranford Jaycees
Saturday, January 11, 2020 10am – 4pm
Cranford Community Center
220 Walnut Street
Cranford, NJ
Appointments appreciated. To schedule an appointment go to http://tinyurl.com/GiveBloodNJBS sponsor code is 16077
WALK-INS Welcome!
All donors at NYBC January drives will be entered into a sweepstake for a trip for 2 to Cancun.
The Cranford Jaycees are pleased to present the 2020 AFC NFC Fundraiser, held on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Thirsty Turtle. All money raised will benefit the Art Bilenker family. Art Bilenker is a longtime member of the Cranford Jaycees, town resident, dentist, and military veteran who was paralyzed in 2017. Funds raised will help supplement his at-home medical costs.
The AFC NFC Fundraiser will occur from 3:00-6:00pm, during the first game (the AFC Championship).
Ticket cost is $40 advance, $45 at the door. Advance ticket sales end Sunday, January 12, 2020. Only 45 tickets remain. Tickets can be purchased via Paypal, [email protected] (please select the family/friends payment option). In the event the fundraiser sells out, any tickets purchased after will be refunded to the purchaser.
Included with ticket:
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Unlimited Miller Lite and Yuengling draft beer from 3:00-6:00pm (sorry, no pitchers).
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Unlimited select appetizers from 3:00-4:30pm (3 serving locations).
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1 craft beer chip redeemable for a select menu on tap.
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$10 coupon off a future visit to Thirsty Turtle.
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10% off Thirsty Turtle food menu items after 4:30pm.
There will also be Super Bowl/AFC/NFC Box Pools, daily fantasy-style contests, and raffle items.
A selection of this year’s raffle items include donations from the New York Giants, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, New York Red Bulls, Sky Blue FC, Seton Hall Men’s Basketball, New York Islanders, New York Lizards Lacrosse, State Theatre of New Jersey, and Mayo Performing Arts Center.
On Friday, May 15th, join us in a one-mile virtual run/walk inspired by our Track Friday event. We encourage you to go “The Extra Mile” anywhere you’re comfortable (and permitted*), any time of the day, in honor of the high school seniors who are going the extra mile for our community.
Wear Cranford colors & sports uniforms and post pictures with the hashtag #CranfordExtraMile.
All families who register through this page (https://bit.ly/JayceesExtraMile) and make a donation (any amount within your means) to the Cranford Jaycees will be entered into a raffle for some exciting door prizes from River and Rail Cantina, one of our great longtime sponsors.
* We encourage participants to stay in their neighborhoods, only walk with family members, and follow the town’s social distancing guidelines. Participants who feel more comfortable staying on their property – or who are looking for a fun twist – can participate in “The Extra Mile Challenge” at home.
** Register at bit.ly/JayceesFish **
The Cranford Father’s Day tradition continues with the annual Leonard Snyder Memorial Fishing Derby brought to you by the Cranford Jaycees. This year, you can fish anywhere and anytime on Father’s Day, June 21st. To enter the competition, register at the link above, and post a picture of your catch with its measurements right here on this event page. We’ll announce winners by age group on 6/22.
While we can’t all meet at Nomahegan Park this year, there may be a few extra fish in the pond, should you choose to fish there. 😉 Wherever you fish, please follow all social distancing guidelines.
The Fourth of July Firecracker Road Race is going virtual for its 41st year! Run or walk the Firecracker Four-Miler, One Mile Fun Run, or Open Run at the location of your choice (following all safety regulations).
Register at https://raceforum.com/fire-4
– High school students & younger: $18 + $2 processing fee, includes souvenir race shirt
– Adults: $30 + $2 processing fee, includes souvenir race shirt, plus pint glass (limited to the first 400 entrants).
Register by 6/22 to guarantee t-shirt pickup before the race.
All proceeds go towards the Jaycees Scholarship Fund and other beneficiaries from our general fundraising fund.
Join our livestream here starting at 8:15 AM including the National Anthem and with the traditional canon blast at 9:00 AM to start the race.
Submit your time for scoring. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, plus new categories. To register and for more info, go to https://raceforum.com/fire-4.
Questions? Email [email protected]. More details on our website at cranfordjaycees.org/road-race
We know the Firecracker is a big part of Cranford’s Fourth of July tradition. Stay tuned for details on some fun ways we’re working on to preserve as many of its aspects as possible. Thanks as always for your support!
Our annual fall blood drive will be on Thursday, 9/17 at the Cranford Community Center. Help us get at least 50 donors, which will unlock a $500 donation to our scholarship fund.
Pre-register at: http://bit.ly/JayceesFallBloodDrive
This year, the Cranford Jaycees are bringing Oktoberfest to you! Choose from our kits or a la carte options of food, drinks, glass mugs, and more. We’ll deliver everything to your home on or by Saturday, October 3rd. Proceeds benefit the Cranford First Aid Squad. This event typically provides 20% of their annual budget, so please help us help them!
https://cranford-jaycees-oktoberfest.squarespace.com/
This year, the Cranford Jaycees are bringing Oktoberfest to you! Choose from our kits or a la carte options of food, drinks, glass mugs, and more. We’ll deliver everything to your home on or by Saturday, October 3rd. Proceeds benefit the Cranford First Aid Squad. This event typically provides 20% of their annual budget, so please help us help them!
https://cranford-jaycees-oktoberfest.squarespace.com/
This year, the Cranford Jaycees are bringing Oktoberfest to you! Choose from our kits or a la carte options of food, drinks, glass mugs, and more. We’ll deliver everything to your home on or by Saturday, October 3rd. Proceeds benefit the Cranford First Aid Squad. This event typically provides 20% of their annual budget, so please help us help them!
https://cranford-jaycees-oktoberfest.squarespace.com/
This year, the Cranford Jaycees are bringing Oktoberfest to you! Choose from our kits or a la carte options of food, drinks, glass mugs, and more. We’ll deliver everything to your home on or by Saturday, October 3rd. Proceeds benefit the Cranford First Aid Squad. This event typically provides 20% of their annual budget, so please help us help them!
https://cranford-jaycees-oktoberfest.squarespace.com/
This year, the Cranford Jaycees are bringing Oktoberfest to you! Choose from our kits or a la carte options of food, drinks, glass mugs, and more. We’ll deliver everything to your home on or by Saturday, October 3rd. Proceeds benefit the Cranford First Aid Squad. This event typically provides 20% of their annual budget, so please help us help them!
https://cranford-jaycees-oktoberfest.squarespace.com/
The Cranford Jaycees have been hosting a Track Friday event at the Ray White Track since 2016. In light of new considerations for COVID-19, the Jaycees will host a hybrid version of the event that allows us to continue our tradition of gathering at the track while also offering a town-wide virtual option. Cranford residents are invited to participate at the track or by running/walking virtually, anywhere, anytime on November 27th.
The Jaycees have created a special commemorative t-shirt celebrating the 5th Annual Cranford Track Friday. All net proceeds from the sales will support a fund comprised of local charities that have touched the Cranford Community in 2020. The Jaycees have nominated beneficiaries that support COVID-19 Relief, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health, and Pediatric Cancer.
See you at the Ray White Track – or somewhere around town – on November 27th at 11 AM!
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Submissions due by 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 3rd
Finalists will be broadcast on a live-streamed event on Saturday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm
Rules for entry:
- Submissions should be around 30 seconds. Long submissions may be trimmed to fit within our timeline.
- Submissions must be in an electronic format.
- Costumes and/or props are strongly encouraged!
- All songs and performances must be in good taste. Please keep performances family-friendly.
In lieu of an entry fee, please consider a $10 donation at www.cranfordjaycees.org/donate. All donations will benefit the Cranford Friends of the Performing Arts.
Click here to complete an entry form
Submissions due by 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 3rd
Finalists will be broadcast on a live-streamed event on Saturday, March 20th @ 7:00 pm
Rules for entry:
- Submissions should be around 30 seconds. Long submissions may be trimmed to fit within our timeline.
- Submissions must be in an electronic format.
- Costumes and/or props are strongly encouraged!
- All songs and performances must be in good taste. Please keep performances family-friendly.
In lieu of an entry fee, please consider a $10 donation at www.cranfordjaycees.org/donate. All donations will benefit the Cranford Friends of the Performing Arts.
Click here to complete an entry form
The annual Leonard Snyder Memorial Fishing Derby returns to Nomahegan Park on Sunday, June 20th. Bait will be provided. Prizes by age group.
The Cranford holiday tradition returns to Nomahegan Park for its 42nd year. Fun Run begins at 8:00 AM, and the Four-Miler Road Race starts at 8:30 AM. Register at raceforum.com/fire-4.
The party of the fall is back, as the Cranford Jaycees’ annual Oktoberfest returns in-person for its 9th year. Tickets go on sale in early September.