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Local Events Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 We always associate St Patrick’s Day with Ireland. After all, St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is credited for bringing Christianity to Ireland. But did you know that the first parade to honor St Patrick was held in what is now known as St. Augustine, Florida in 1601? Since March 17th falls […]
Local Events Scotch Plains Recycling Program Did you know that 92 million tons of garments end up in landfills around the world each year? Over 11 million tons come from American consumers alone. That’s approximately 81.5 lbs per person right here in the United States. To help reduce some of this waste, Union County launched a new Scotch Plains Recycling Program […]
Local Events Cranford Fire and Ice 2025 What is more perfect than sitting by a roaring fire during a cold winter day? I can think of one thing that might be better: Cranford Fire and Ice. This event partners hot and cold like no other event can. What: Cranford Fire and Ice 2025 Where: Eastman Clock Plaza When: Saturday, March 1st, from […]
Local Events Westfield Area YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device Today’s technology advances quickly. Before you know it, today’s computer, cell phone, iPad, Smart Watch, or other device becomes yesterday’s news. If you updated one of these recently but find yourself struggling to figure out how to use it, sign up for the Westfield Area YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device. What: Westfield Area […]
Local Events Cranford Galentine Chocolate Walk 2025 Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day takes place on February 14th. It’s a day when sweethearts celebrate their love for one another. But not everyone has a sweetheart to shower with gifts and proclamations of love. If you find yourself without a valentine this year, grab your best girlfriends and celebrate your friendship at the Cranford […]
Local Events Cranford Winter Restaurant Week 2025 What is a better remedy for cold winter weather than good old comfort food? Where can you find that? At our local restaurants, of course. And one of the best ways to try our local cuisine is during Cranford Winter Restaurant Week. What: Cranford Winter Restaurant Week 2025 Where: Cranford Restaurants When: February 2nd to […]
Local Events Build Westfield LEGO Edition One of the most beloved children’s toys of the last 100 years is LEGOs. Founded in 1932, LEGOs encourage children of all ages to use their imagination to create whatever their heart desires. The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission partnered with Westfield’s Recreation Department to bring history and fun to our community with their Build Westfield […]
Local Events Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2025 Welcome to 2025. One of the first big events in the new year is the Cranford Souperhero Stroll. This event provides an opportunity for families to enjoy fun times together while helping fund CHS’ Project Graduation. What: Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2025 Where: Downtown Cranford (North Ave) When: January 18th & 19th, 12 pm to 4 […]
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Local Events Westfield Christmas Tree Pick-Up 2024 I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas Day with their loved ones. Do you take your decorations down the weekend after Christmas or do you wait until the new year? That’s only five days away, by the way. No matter which option you choose, you might want to sign up for a Westfield Christmas tree pick-up through […]
Local Events Westfield Menorah Lighting 2024 Only four more shopping days until Christmas. But did you know that the first night of Hannukah is actually December 25th this year? If you want to celebrate, make plans to watch the official Westfield menorah lighting. What: Westfield Menorah Lighting 2024 Where: North Ave Train Station When: Thursday, December 26th at 6 pm Westfield […]
Local Events Westfield Santa Convoy Santa’s a very busy elf this time of year. But he agreed to take time out of his schedule to make a trip to our fair town just a few days before Christmas. Where can you see him? At the Westfield Santa Convoy. Westfield Santa Convoy Our local fire department, police department, and other officials […]
Local Events Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest 2024 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with their loved ones. With it taking place so late this year, that leaves less than three weeks from today before we celebrate Christmas. And in this town, that means just one thing. The Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest 2024. What: Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest 2024 […]
Local Events Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot 2024 Thanksgiving came late this year. That leaves just a few weeks before Christmas arrives. So, once you put your Thanksgiving leftovers away, make plans to visit the Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot. What:  Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot 2024 Where: Elm Street Field When: November 29th to December 22nd […]
Local Events Small Business Week in Cranford Every year, those Black Friday “specials” seem to start earlier and earlier. Some of the “diehard” bargain shoppers plan to hit up certain stores as soon as the turkey gets served on Thanksgiving Day. But this year, I encourage you to shop locally instead. Consider venturing out to Downtown Cranford for Small Business Week instead. […]
Local Events Westfield Aqua Turkey Trot 2024 Instead of waiting until after Thanksgiving dinner to work off those calories, why not burn a little extra ahead of time? And enjoy a bit of fun as well. The Westfield Aqua Turkey Trot 2024 offers both and it costs nothing to attend. What: Westfield Aqua Turkey Trot 2024 Where: Westfield Area YMCA (220 Clark […]
Local Events Fanwood Food Bank I wrote about St. Bartholomew’s turkey drive last week. This week, I want to direct your focus to the Fanwood food bank. They could also use your help this holiday season. Fanwood Food Bank Fanwood Presbyterian Church, located at 74 S Martine Ave, fills the needs of the local food-insecure population. They hand out food […]
Local Events Scotch Plains Turkey Drive 2024 Now that Halloween is officially over, it’s time to look forward to the next big holiday: Thanksgiving. One way to give thanks for all you have received over the past year is to give to others. For those in the Scotch Plains area, St. Bartholomew’s holds its Scotch Plains Turkey Drive later this month. What: […]
Local Events Westfield Halloween Fun 2024 Halloween night is less than two weeks away. But you don’t have to wait that long to enjoy some Westfield Halloween fun. Since Halloween takes place on a weeknight, officials want you to plan a safe and sane way to celebrate the weekend before at the Westfield Police Trick or Treat Event. Westfield Halloween Fun […]
Local Events Cranford Neewollah 2024 Now that we ushered in October, we officially entered the end-of-the-year holiday season. With Halloween almost three weeks away, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. One of these activities is Cranford Neewollah 2024. What: Cranford Neewollah 2024 Where: Eastman Clock Plaza When: Saturday, October 19th from 1 pm to 4 pm Admission: […]
Local Events AddamsFest 2024 October is just around the corner. You know what that means, right? One of the biggest events of the year takes place in October. No. I’m not talking about Halloween. I’m talking about AddamsFest 2024! AddamsFest 2024 Special Events Morticia & Gomez’s Masquerade Ball – Held on October 4th at the James Ward Mansion, this […]