Cranford Calendar
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to present “Concert in the Park,” a free musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring the Hector Morales Salsa Band on Saturday, October 16, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. outdoors at Union County’s Warinanco Sports Center, located at 1 Park Drive in Warinanco Park, in Roselle.
The first 150 participants will receive a free food voucher for use at the concert.
The free concert caps a month of Hispanic Heritage Month activities sponsored by the Commissioner Board, including the raising of the County’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage flag at the County Courthouse in Elizabeth, a family movie night double feature at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, a family fun day at Rahway River Park in Rahway, and a countywide virtual art exhibit.
“The Commissioner Board is proud to support Hispanic Heritage Month and encourage people from all walks of life to unite in the enjoyment of cultural events, in recognition of the leading role of the Hispanic community throughout Union County,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
“It is fitting to conclude our series of Hispanic Heritage Month in Union County with music, the great uniter of people all over the world,” said Commissioner Sergio Granados. “I am proud to be one of almost 200,000 Hispanic residents that make Union County a wonderful place to live, and I welcome this opportunity to share Hispanic culture throughout the community.”
“As a Cuban-American woman, I am proud to work with my colleagues on the Commissioner Board to help foster appreciation for the diverse cultures that contribute so much to the Union County community,” said Commissioner Lourdes Leon. “We are all looking forward to a wonderful event.”
In addition to showcasing the Hector Morales Salsa Band, Concert in the Park will feature an awards ceremony recognizing the contributions of three outstanding members of the Hispanic community in Union County: George A. Castro II, owner of the Premier Homes real estate firm in Roselle Park; Juanita Vargas, Vice President of Programs and Operations at United Way of Greater Union County; and Union County Undersheriff Amilcar “Mickey” Colon.
Food trucks will be on-site and residents are welcome to bring their own picnic.
Union County residents seeking to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus can use Union County’s free vaccination service, available at the site from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. COVID-19 tests will also be available free of charge to Union County residents.
Please join us for a lovely afternoon tea with tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts from the Cake Artist
A musical performance and raffles too!
$35.00 a ticket all proceeds go to fund scholarships for Cranford residents. For Ticket info Email the club
[email protected]
FRI MAR 11, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
SAT MAR 12, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
SUN MAR 13, 2022 AT 2:00 PM
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Cranford High School Auditorium
Tickets can be purchased at https://chs.booktix.com/
Please be advised that the Cranford School District’s Permitted Items Policy will be in effect for CHS Musical Performance – The Drowsy Chaperone
FRI MAR 11, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
SAT MAR 12, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
SUN MAR 13, 2022 AT 2:00 PM
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Cranford High School Auditorium
Tickets can be purchased at https://chs.booktix.com/
Please be advised that the Cranford School District’s Permitted Items Policy will be in effect for CHS Musical Performance – The Drowsy Chaperone
SAT MAR 12, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
THE DROWSY
FRI MAR 11, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
SAT MAR 12, 2022 AT 7:30 PM
SUN MAR 13, 2022 AT 2:00 PM
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Cranford High School Auditorium
Tickets can be purchased at https://chs.booktix.com/
Please be advised that the Cranford School District’s Permitted Items Policy will be in effect for CHS Musical Performance – The Drowsy Chaperone
Meet your new #FureverFriend at the #PSPGarwood Cat Adoption Event with Cause 4 Paws! #savealife #adoptdontshop
All parents/guardians and community members are cordially invited to meet with Dr. Scott Rubin, Superintendent of Schools, for “coffee and conversation” regarding the Cranford Public School District.
This is a great opportunity to engage in dialogue about topics that are important to the school community.
Please RSVP to [email protected] so that we may plan for your attendance.
Arts Day and the Cranford Film Festival are this Saturday, April 30 in the downtown.
The day begins at noon and features performing artists from Cranford High School and other
groups from Cranford. Have a student starting in the performing arts? Come see how their talent
will grow by high school!
Some of the works by Cranford High School fine arts students will be displayed around town.
There also will be an auction for donated art pieces by photographer Frank Little and sports art
by Kessler’s Corner.
Arts Day is free and ends with a community drum circle at 3:45/4pm Anyone can participate!
Afterwards, the Cranford Film Festival shows its best of fest, starting at 6pm at the Cranford
Theater. Some tickets are still available at CranfordFilmFestival.org. If tickets sell out, you can
still see the films virtually.
Arts Day is a collaboration between Downtown Cranford and the Cranford Schools Friends of
Performing Arts and is sponsored by realtor Julie Murphy. The Cranford Film Festival is a
fundraiser for CSFOPA, a booster parents group for the Cranford School District’s performing
arts.
Here is the schedule of performers for Arts Day:
At the clock:
Noon: Shining Stars
12:45 pm: CHS jazz band
1:30 pm: the Cranford Dramatic Club
2:15 pm: Celebration Singers
3 pm: CHS Madrigals, West End Blend/ Noteworthy
3:45/4: Drum Circle
Eastman Plaza, by post office:
12:15 pm: Yvette’s Dance Studio
1pm: Hamsa Dance
1:45 pm: CHS dance
2:30pm: CHS improv
3:15pm: Beyond Dance
Come enjoy your downtown and reconnect with the performing arts!
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ
**Wristbands required to enter**
Advance purchase: $5.00 per person (children 5 and under free). Cost at gate/day of $7.
Your wristbands will be available for pick up prior to the event at a TBD time and location.
Questions? Contact us at: [email protected]
Cranford Walking Tour Inaugurates Historic QR Code Signs
On Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m., the Cranford Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will conduct a walking tour of historic sites with new QR (quick response) codes. The tour will also feature additional facts about the downtown and surrounding areas.
Participants will meet in front of the First Baptist Church of Cranford at 100 High Street, which is the first site on the tour. There is a suggested fee of $5, payable in cash or check (made payable to Cranford Historic Preservation Advisory Board or Cranford HPAB) to help fund its work.
HPAB is a volunteer advisory board appointed by the Cranford Township Committee. Its primary purpose is to help residents recognize the significance of noteworthy historic buildings, steetscapes, and districts to emphasize the importance of preserving these resources so they can be enjoyed by current and future generations. Preserving historic buildings, streetscapes, and districts helps the architectural and aesthetic character of Cranford and its neighborhoods remain intact.
Some of the things that HPAB does to accomplish its goals includes researching properties and districts and applying for Certificates of Eligibility for inclusion on the State and National Historic Registers as well as seeking to have properties and districts designated as historic by the Township.
For more information about the HPAB, visit our website at preservecranford.com.
Mark your calendars for our June 11th S.A.R.A. Cat Adoption Event at Pet Supplies Plus in Garwood, NJ! #pspgarwood #adoptdontshop #catadoption
Mark your calendars for our June 25th Cause 4 Paws Cat Adoption Event at Pet Supplies Plus in Garwood, NJ! #pspgarwood #adoptdontshop #catadoption
This year, we celebrate our 95th anniversary preserving and perpetuating the history of the township of Cranford. On Sunday, September 18th, from 1- 5 pm, the Society will re-open the Crane-Phillips House Museum for a tour with a FALL FESTIVAL outside. We will have crafters showing and selling their crafts and face painting, balloon making and crafts for the children. Dreyer Farms will be on hand selling their mums, pumpkins, bales of hay, corn stalks, pies and donuts. The Cranford Historical Society will sell ice cream cones and ice cream sodas and will have garage sale items, used books and our merchandise for sale. We will also have a history basket raffle and a 50/50 chance.
The society is looking for Crafters, face painting artists, balloon making artists and a band. All spaces are $20 and must bring your own table and chair. If you can participate, call or email us!
(908) 276-0082 [email protected]
Save The Date for our FALL FESTIVAL! We hope to see the community out enjoying a day with friends and the Society.