CRANFORD, NJ — Gross motor skills are an important part of development for young children. The Cranford Community Center is offering an array of programs for children in the preschool age group to assist in developing gross motor skills through fun, engaging classes. Registration is open now for fall classes on Community Pass. • Education […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford YMCA is hosting an open house on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the newly renovated location on Centennial Avenue in Cranford. The event is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families to explore the facility, learn about the variety of new programs and services available, and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the Cranford Community Connection is teaming up with the Cranford Recreation and Parks Department to let Centennial Pool go to the dogs. The annual Pooch Plunge is back. Small, medium and large dogs can have their time to frolic in the water […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Fall and winter programs start up soon at the Cranford Recreation Center, 375 Centennial Ave. Registration for the following programs is open now on Community Pass online at: www.register.communitypass.net. Sunrise Pickleball begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, to Tuesday, Nov. 26, offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The full session is […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Brian Andrews, pictured at left, presents a proclamation on “Friendship and Kindness” to recognize Zach Carter, Zach Jones, Kurt Petschow Jr., Robbie Salvatore and Nolan Spurr, pictured, for their actions to help find Peter “Petey” Fekete at Yankee Stadium. The five young men first contacted stadium security and then proceeded to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Maggie Feeney, of Cranford, didn’t tell her two granddaughters where she was taking them. She told them they were going to have a surprise, but they had to wear their swimsuits. It ended up being “the best day ever” for her granddaughter, Lila, 4, who said, “I want to stay here forever.” […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Boy Scout Troop 75 of Cranford, pictured, conduct a service project for the Abraham Clark Memorial House on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Boy Scouts and Leaders cleaned up the windows, sidewalks, grindstone, monument and chairs, helping the Abraham Clark Chapter of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford YMCA is launching a series of creative arts programs beginning this September, designed to cultivate creativity in individuals across various age groups. The first session of classes will run from Tuesday, Sept. 3, to Saturday, Oct. 26. Classes being offered this fall include: • Creative Expression: Children ages 6-9 can […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Celebrating Senior Citizen Day recently, seniors were invited to enjoy a complimentary showing of “Moonstruck” at The Cranford Theater. The event was sponsored by Union County Savings Bank. “I happen to like Cher myself,” said Robert Urban, vice president and manager, Union County Savings Bank, Cranford. “She’s inspiring.” “I still remember I […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Recreation Center at 375 Centennial Ave. offers drop-in days for volleyball, pickleball and basketball. Remaining summer schedule is as follows: Drop-In Volleyball, open to all ages 14-plus. The upcoming date is Friday, Aug. 30, from 7 to 10 p.m. Fall drop in volleyball begins Friday, Sept. 20, through Friday, Nov. […]