Cranford Community Center pre-K programs help develop gross motor skills

Cranford Community Center pre-K programs help develop gross motor skills

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 Recreation Center opens registration for Pickleball, Men’s Basketball League, Middle School Girls Volleyball

Cranford Recreation Center opens registration for Pickleball, Men’s Basketball League, Middle School Girls Volleyball

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 […]

Five are recognized for ‘Friendship and Kindness’

Five are recognized for ‘Friendship and Kindness’

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 […]

Scouts get ready for commemoration

Scouts get ready for commemoration

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 YMCA launches new creative arts and enrichment programs this fall

Cranford YMCA launches new creative arts and enrichment programs this fall

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 […]

Seniors ‘Cher’ their love for ‘Moonstruck’ at The Cranford Theater

Seniors ‘Cher’ their love for ‘Moonstruck’ at The Cranford Theater

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 […]

Drop-In for volleyball, pickleball and basketball at Cranford Recreation Center

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. […]