Local Events • March 7, 2025

Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

by Scott Gleason

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 on a Monday, the 2025 Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15th.

What: Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025
Where: Union Center (Morris & Stuyvesant in Union, NJ)
When: Saturday, March 15th, from 1 pm to 4 pm

Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

While the St Patrick’s Day parade itself doesn’t kick off until the early afternoon, the public is invited to gather at the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Patrick for a 9 am Thornstick Mass. After mass, the day’s festivities continue with a grandstand program at Union Center at noon. Food trucks and live entertainment keep guests entertained for the afternoon, along with a few other planned surprises. The parade begins at Morris and Jeanette Avenues at 1 pm.

Scotch Plains Clothing Recycling Program

Just a reminder. Scotch Plains started a clothing recycling program this year. All residents may drop off their used clothing at the DPW Yard located at 2445 Plainfield Ave between 7 am and 2 pm on Thursdays. Currently, that is the only day they accept clothing. They accept clothing, accessories, and linens in any condition provided that they are odor-free. If you live in the Plainfield area, you may drop off your used clothing and linens at the transfer station located at 95 Rock Ave between 7 am and 2:45 pm Monday through Friday.

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Local Events • February 28, 2025

Scotch Plains Recycling Program

by Scott Gleason

Scotch Plains Clothing 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 for 2025.

Scotch Plains Recycling Program

Union County officials partnered up with Helpsy, a wholesale clothing company, to create a new textile recycling program in three Union County cities: Summit, Plainfield, and Scotch Plains. Helpsy provides the drop-off bins at each location. You may donate clothing, accessories, shoes, and even household linens in any condition as long as they are odor-free.

The collection hours and locations of each Union County drop-off bins are as follows:

Scotch Plains – DPW Yard (2445 Plainfield Ave). Hours: 7 am to 2 pm on Thursdays only. Call (908) 322-6700 x243 for more information
Plainfield – Plainfield Transfer Station (95 Rock Ave). Hours: 7 am to 2:45 pm Monday through Friday. Call (908) 226-2518 for more information.
Summit – Summit Transfer Station (40 New Providence Ave). Hours: 7:30 am to 3:45 pm Tuesday through Friday and 7:30 am to 4:45 pm on Saturdays. Call (908) 273-6404 for more information.

Instead of dumping your clothes in the trash, donate them to local thrift stores like Best Friend or Hope Chest. Many churches also take clothing donations. So, you might want to check with pastors or priests at your church. Goodwill and the Salvation Army also accept clothing donations as well as furniture, appliances, and other household goods. Also, consider bringing clothing, blankets, coats, shoes, etc. to local shelters. These alternatives are so much better than simply throwing items out. Just make sure to wash them before donating. And only donate gently used items in good condition.

Cranford Fire & Ice 2025

Quick reminder. Cranford’s Fire & Ice Festival takes place this weekend (Saturday, March 1st) at Eastman Clark Plaza. Festivities begin at 1 pm and continue through 4 pm. Admission is free for all who attend. Come taste test wings from some of the best chefs at our local restaurants. Your vote helps determine the “King of the Wing” for the year. If Mother Nature decides not to cooperate, organizers set up Sunday, March 2nd as the “rain date”.

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Market Reports • February 28, 2025

March 2025 Market Update

by Scott Gleason

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Local Events • February 21, 2025

Cranford Fire and Ice 2025

by Scott Gleason

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 1 pm to 4 pm (rain date: March 2nd)
Contact: Downtown Cranford (908) 709-7208 or via email

Cranford Fire and Ice 2025

A popular local event, Fire & Ice showcases everything from fire breathers to ice sculptures. Additionally, guests enjoy face painting and live entertainment while sipping on their free hot cocoa and snacking on ooey-gooey s’mores. As always, everyone is invited to taste-test delicious wings submitted by local restaurants. The winner of the “King of the Wing” always depends on votes from guests at the event. Bring your friends, family, sense of adventure, and a healthy appetite to Cranford’s Fire & Ice event the first weekend of March. You will be happy you did.

Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast

This Sunday (February 23rd), the Scotch Plains Volunteer Rescue Squad hosts its annual pancake breakfast from 8 am to noon at the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad facilities located at 1916 Bartle Ave. For just $7 per person, you receive a delicious meal of all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Kids ages five and under receive their meals for free. The rescue squad also offers several baskets filled with donated goods and services from local businesses to raffle off. So, make sure you ask about how to purchase your raffle tickets when you get there.

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Local Events • February 14, 2025

Westfield Area YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device

by Scott Gleason

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 YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device
Where: Westfield Area YMCA (220 Clark Street)
When: Monday, February 17th from 10:45 am to 12:30 pm
Contact: Jean White with Westfield Area YMCA (908-301-9622 ext 246) or via email

Westfield Area YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device

Members of the Westfield High Senior Tech Buddies Club generously donate their lunch hours to help members of the community understand any high-tech device of their choice. They welcome all ages to join them in the Kellogg Room of the Westfield Area Y. All you need to bring is your device and any questions you may have. For more info, please contact Jean White at (908) 301-9622 ext 246.

LEGO My Eggo Cranford

Did you make it to the Build Westfield event earlier this month? It was very interesting to see 50 historic and iconic Westfield buildings recreated in LEGOs. To continue the LEGO fun, nearby Cranford hosts a LEGO My Eggo event at Venue 104 (104 N Union Ave) from 9 am to 10:30 am this Sunday, February 17th. For $15, enjoy a waffle breakfast with LEGO Master and teach Corey D Samuels. You’ll need to bring your own LEGOs for that. But for $30, organizers provide you with a special set of LEGOs to use at the event. Get your tickets today.

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Local Events • February 7, 2025

Cranford Galentine Chocolate Walk 2025

by Scott Gleason

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 Galentine Chocolate Walk.

What: Cranford Galentine Chocolate Walk 2025
Starting Point: Martin Jewelers (12 North Ave W)
When: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Admission: $25 per person

Cranford Galentine Chocolate Walk 2025

Instead of a Valentine, Downtown Cranford wants you to celebrate “Gal”-entine’s Day the weekend before Valentine’s Day. The walk starts at Martin Jeweler’s at 1 p.m. That is where you pick up your commemorative tote bag to hold all of the treats you pick up along the way. Each participant receives a special “passport” that maps out their path. You can stop inside each participating location along this pathway for a sweet treat while you look over what each shop has to offer.

Be sure to check the weather report before you go. This event takes place come rain or shine. So, dress accordingly. Then meet up with your gal-pals for an afternoon of sweets, treats, and shopping to your heart’s content at the Galentine Chocolate Walk.

Ticket Info

Tickets cost $25 per person. With each paid admission, you receive a $5 gift card that you can use at any Downtown Cranford business. Also included is a booklet that includes special discounts available specifically for Galentine participants. Grab your tickets today.

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Market Reports • February 3, 2025

February 2025 Market Update

by Scott Gleason

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Local Events • January 31, 2025

Cranford Winter Restaurant Week 2025

by Scott Gleason

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 February 6th
Contact: Downtown Cranford (908) 709-7208 or via email

Cranford Winter Restaurant Week 2025

Beginning on Sunday, February 2nd, dozens of local Cranford restaurants offer special pre-fixe menus. These menus are separate from their normal fare and come at a set price. Whether you want to visit your favorite restaurant or try something new at a restaurant you never went to before, Restaurant Week provides the perfect opportunity for something different from some of our most talented chefs.

I realize that the event says Winter Restaurant “Week”. However, this “week” actually lasts for just five days (February 2nd to 6th). Also, you might want to contact your restaurant(s) of choice ahead of time to see if they recommend making a reservation. Some of our establishments fill up pretty quickly during restaurant week. I would hate for you to miss out. The official Downtown Cranford website promises to post a list of participating restaurants as well as their pre-fixe menus. So visit the link above to find out who offers what for this special event. Bon appetit!

Build Westfield in LEGOs

Quick reminder. Build Westfield takes place this Saturday at Westfield High School. If you didn’t sign up to participate, come cheer on the various teams as they build 50 different iconic Westfield buildings completely out of Legos. All of the LEGO-tastic fun takes place from 1 pm to 3 pm in the high school’s Cafeteria B.

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Local Events • January 24, 2025

Build Westfield LEGO Edition

by Scott Gleason

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 LEGO Edition.

What: Build Westfield LEGO Edition
Where: Westfield High School (500 Dorian Rd)
When: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Admission: $45 per 4-person group for Westfield residents, $50 per 4-person group for non-residents
Contact: Westfield Recreation Department (908) 789-4080 or via email

Build Westfield LEGO Edition

Now in its third year, Build Westfield wants children and their parents to remember what iconic Westfield buildings of today and yesteryear looked like. How? By using more than 60,000 LEGO bricks to recreate them in person. Teams choose which school, church, historical home, or municipal building they want to build. Then, each team’s entry goes on display upon completion for everyone to see.

Each team can contain up to four people for the build. It must include at least one adult. No one under six years old can participate. After a team finishes their recreation, they will receive a town map with the location of their actual building so that they can go see the real thing in person.

Registration for LEGO Build

Westfield residents pay $45 per team. Non-residents must pay $50 per team. Organizers limited the total amount of teams to 50 (one team per historical building). So, the earlier you register, the better your chances to participate in this fun event. To register, simply visit the Westfield NJ website here.

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Uncategorized • January 17, 2025

Westfield Jigsaw Puzzle Sale 2025

by Scott Gleason

Westfield Jigsaw Puzzlie Sale 2025 Family game night is a cherished tradition in many Westfield homes. Whether you play Monopoly, Uno, Yahtzee, or some other game, the time together makes family game night so important. Some families enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. If you are one of those families, you might want to attend the Westfield Jigsaw Puzzle Sale 2025 at the Westfield Memorial Library next week.

What: Westfield Jigsaw Puzzle Sale 2025
Where: Westfield Memorial Library (550 E Broad St)
When: January 22nd & 23rd, 2025 from 10 am to 8 pm
Contact: Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library via email

Westfield Jigsaw Puzzle Sale 2025

The past two sales turned out to be such a raging success that the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library decided to host another jigsaw puzzle sale this year. Puzzles range from just a few pieces to accommodate younger children all the way up to 3000 pieces for the more seasoned puzzler. All puzzles for sale come donated courtesy of the good men and women of our community. So all money raised from these sales gets invested right back into our community through the great work that the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library performs.

Accepting Donations

If you have old puzzles that you would like to donate, you may drop them off at the library between 10 am and 4 pm today (January 17th), 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday (January 18th), or 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday (January 19th). Just make sure each box contains all of the pieces needed to complete the puzzle. Then, tape it together to ensure all of the pieces remain intact when you drop the puzzles off.

Volunteers Needed

The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library also need help organizing the puzzles and assisting customers during the actual sales dates. If you would like to help, please visit the FWML website here to sign up for a specific date and time. Thank you.

Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2025

Quick reminder. The Cranford Souperhero Stroll takes place this weekend (January 18th & 19th). Visit the downtown area to see superheroes created out of balloons courtesy of the Dream Factory Balloons company. For $10 per ticket, guests also get to sample some delicious soups. Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes as well (or even make themselves into their own superhero). Proceeds from soup tasting sales benefit Cranford High’s Project Graduation. Grab your tickets today.

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Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

Union County St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

Scotch Plains Clothing Recycling Program

Scotch Plains Recycling Program

Scotch Plains Recycling Program

Cranford Fire & Ice 2025

March 2025 Market Update

Cranford Fire and Ice 2025

Cranford Fire and Ice 2025

Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Pancake Breakfast

Westfield Area YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device

Westfield Area YMCA Offers Free Advice for Your Device

LEGO My Eggo Cranford

Cranford Galentine Chocolate Walk 2025

Cranford Galentine Chocolate Walk 2025

Ticket Info

February 2025 Market Update

Cranford Winter Restaurant Week 2025

Cranford Winter Restaurant Week 2025

Build Westfield in LEGOs

Build Westfield LEGO Edition

Build Westfield LEGO Edition

Registration for LEGO Build

Westfield Jigsaw Puzzle Sale 2025

Westfield Jigsaw Puzzle Sale 2025

Accepting Donations

Volunteers Needed

Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2025

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