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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Local Events • January 10, 2025

Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2025

by Scott Gleason

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 pm
Admission: $10 per person

Cranford Souperhero Stroll 2025

Each year, Dream Factory Balloons creates their version of superheroes out of balloons. Additionally, guests get to sample a variety of soups on the tasting menu. Organizers strongly encourage kids to dress up as their favorite superheroes or create one of their very own. Just add a cape and you’re good to go!

The stroll takes place in two sessions each day to accommodate as many visitors as possible. These sessions are from 12 pm to 2 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. They also ask that guests consider bringing a canned soup of their choice to donate to our local food banks. This is completely optional. But please help us fill our food bank cupboards so they can continue to help the food-insecure families and individuals in our community. All money raised from the soup tasting benefits the Cranford High School’s Project Graduation.

Ticket Info

Tickets cost $10 per person. Simply visit the Event Brite website here. Choose which day and time period you wish to participate. Remember: no refunds given. So make sure you can make it to the session you choose.

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Market Reports • January 2, 2025

January 2025 Market Update

by Scott Gleason

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Local Events • December 27, 2024

Westfield Christmas Tree Pick-Up 2024

by Scott Gleason

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 the Westfield High School Music Program.

What: Westfield Christmas Tree Pick-Up 2024
When: Sunday, January 5th
Registration Ends: Friday, December 27th
Cost: $20
Contact: Westfield High School Music Program via email

Westfield Christmas Tree Pick-Up

Music students at Westfield High School organize a tree pick-up every year to help them raise money for their concerts throughout the year. When you sign up for this convenient service, the students come to your home, pick up the tree, and take it to the Westfield Conservation Center for disposal. You simply need to leave it curbside by 8 am on Sunday, January 5th. And make sure that you take all lights, decorations, tinsel, and anything else off of the tree first. But you must register by December 27th to participate.

How to Register for Tree Pick-Up

The easiest way to register is to go online. Then, fill out your name, phone number, address, and how many trees you plan on placing at the curb for pick-up. The fee for service is $20 per tree. Then, send your check for the appropriate amount to ATTN: Chris Vitale, Westfield High School Music, 550 Dorian Rd, Westfield, NJ 07090. Payments must show a postmark of December 27, 2024 or else you will be removed from their list.

Westfield Conservation Center

If you miss Westfield High’s tree pick-up, you may bring your tree to the Westfield Conservation Center (1300 Lamberts Mill Rd) yourself during regular business hours. They stay open weekdays from 9 am to noon beginning on January 8th and then every Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm all January long. For more information, please call the office at (908) 789-4100 ext 4611.

Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Christmas Tree Lot

I personally want to thank everyone that visited our Christmas tree lot this year. We had another banner year. All money raised from our annual tree sales ends up directly benefitting our local community through the philanthropic work the Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Club provides throughout the year. So, not only did you get a great tree, but you also helped our local citizenry in the process. So, again. Thank you.

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Local Events • December 20, 2024

Westfield Menorah Lighting 2024

by Scott Gleason

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 Menorah Lighting 2024

On the second night of Hannukah, the City plans on officially lighting the menorah in honor of this special Jewish holiday. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this ceremony at the North Ave Train Station lot. Scotch Plains also plans on hosting a menorah lighting on Sunday, December 29th at 6 pm. Their ceremony takes place at Augustine Village Green (430 Park Ave) and includes some arts and crafts as well as treats. Meanwhile, Cranford’s official menorah lighting ceremony takes place at 6:30 pm on Monday, December 30th.

Westfield Santa Convoy

The Westfield Santa Convoy comes through town tomorrow, December 21st. First, he heads out through the southside of Westfield (south of Mindowaskin Park) from 9 am to noon. Then, he hits the northside (north of Mindowaskin Park) from 1 pm to 4 pm. Listen for the jingle bells coming up your street. When you hear them, go outside to catch a glimpse of the jolly old elf for yourself.

Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest

Have you voted for your favorite house this year? You only have a few more days to get your vote counted for the Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest. Voting ends this Monday, December 23rd. Winners will be announced after Christmas.

Westfield Christmas Tree Lot

Still haven’t bought your tree yet? Well, with only a few more days to go, you might want to visit the Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Christmas Tree Lot. We just might have a couple left for you to choose from. And if you see me, come up and say “hi”. I’ll be happy to help you load your tree up to take home. All money raised from the sale of these trees helps our Westfield Area Y Men’s Club with our philanthropic endeavors throughout the year. I look forward to seeing you.

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Local Events • December 13, 2024

Westfield Santa Convoy

by Scott Gleason

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 worked together to bring Santa to our Westfield Streets. On Saturday, December 21st, Santa hits the southside beginning and ending at Mindowaskin Park from 9 am to 12 pm. After a brief break of milk and cookies, he’ll visit the northside of Westfield from 1 pm to 4 pm. Again, he starts and ends his journey at Mindowaskin Park. Click on either the southside or northside links above to see his exact route. Merry Christmas everyone.

Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest

Don’t forget to go see all of the entries in the Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest for yourself. Make notes of which ones you like the best. Then go to Westfield’s website to vote for your favorites. The three houses with the most votes get a prize. But you must vote before the end of the day on December 23rd.

Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot

Finally, a quick reminder. If you have not bought your Christmas tree yet, please visit our Westfield Y’s Men’s Christmas Tree Lot. We still have some great trees left. But they won’t last forever. We are open from 5 pm to 9 pm every Monday through Friday and 9 am to 6 pm every Saturday and Sunday through December 22nd (or while supplies last…whichever comes first). I hope to see you there!

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Local Events • December 6, 2024

Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest 2024

by Scott Gleason

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
Where: Westfield NJ homes
Registration Ends: December 10th
Judging Takes Place: December 13th to 23rd
Contact: Westfield Recreation Department

Westfield Holiday House Decorating Contest 2024

Registration for this year’s Holiday House Decorating Contest is open now. However, if you wish to participate, you must register by the end of the day on December 10th. Then, send one photo of your decorated home to the Recreation Department via email by end of day on December 11th. Westfield then adds your home’s address to the list of homes entered into the contest and posts the complete list on its Facebook page as well as the City’s official website on December 13th to start the judging period by the public. The homes that receive the top three number of votes win gift cards ranging from $25 to $100.

Contest Rules

You must be a Westfield resident and agree to allow photos of your home to be posted to both the town’s official website and their Facebook page along with your family’s name and address. Additionally, you agree to keep your decorations up throughout the entire duration of judging (December 13th to 23rd). Only one person per household needs to register. When putting up decorations, remember that only the decorations seen from curbside will be judged for the contest. No professional installations will be considered. Only homes decorated by their occupants can be entered into the contest.

Westfield Christmas Tree Lot Open for Business

The Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas tree lot opened for business last weekend. We currently stock hundreds of various sizes of balsams and firs. Our lot stays open from 5 pm to 9 pm every Monday through Friday and 9 am to 6 pm every Saturday and Sunday through December 22nd (or while supplies last). Keep this in mind, though. We tend to sell out very quickly. So, if you want to bring one of these beauties home, you need to get here sooner rather than later. And if you see me, make sure you say “hi”. I’ll be helping everyone load up their cars most days. I’d love to hear from you.

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Market Reports • December 2, 2024

December 2024 Market Update

by Scott Gleason

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