Cranford News

The expressionless faces in Tom Nussbaum's art express many things. The Montclair artist's figurative sculptures and works on paper invariably feature unsmiling lips and faraway eyes, yet convey humorous and universal themes.

CRANFORDa 'Cranford Boy Scout Troop 788 is looking for new scouts to join their troop.

Big things certainly do come in small packages, but can they also come from small packages? They do if you are third-grader Claire Ushay of Hillside Avenue School in Cranford.

NEWARKa ' NJ Transit is helping the Community FoodBank of New Jersey secure food donations this Thanksgiving to make the holiday season brighter for those in need.

All this week, Rocks Off is previewing Saturday and Sunday's Westheimer Block Party by asking WBP performers to fill out a list from Lisa Nola's Music Listography book we're so fond of.

Cranford Boy Scout Troop 788 Looking for New Scouts to Join their Troop! By Cranford Boy Scout Troop 788 11/10/2009 Who: Troop 788, Boy Scouts of America What: Scouting for boys with disabilities, ages 11+. Where: Cranford Elks Lodge #2006, 951 Lincoln Ave., E., Cranford, NJ 07016-3155 When: Meet every Monday, 7 pm - 8 pm Web address: ...

The 36th annual New Jersey Association of Community Theater's 'Perry' awards were celebrated Sept.

Clara Maass Medical Center to Host Free Diabetic Foot and Glucose Screening, November 9th By Clara Maass Medical Center 11/4/2009 Clara Maass Medical Center will offer a free diabetic foot and glucose screening on Monday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The screening will take place at the Wound Center located on the first floor of the Clara ...

Clara Maass Medical Center will offer free cholesterol screenings at the following locations: Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ Wednesday, November 11; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Glen Ridge Pharmacy & Surgical, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Glen Ridge, NJ Monday, November 9; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Shop-Rite, 437 Franklin Ave., Nutley, NJ ...

Chris Daggett talks to people along Broad Street in Elizabeth today looking for their vote.

Filmmaker Chris Keenan, a Cranford native, will present two of his short films at the Cranford Community Center on Wednesday, Nov.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has allocated $1.3 million to provide municipalities with matching grants for children's recreation scholarships, safety equipment, and facility improvements through the county's Kids Recreation Trust Fund.

The Cranford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new fitness endeavor called The Cranford Challenge.

The 13th Annual Business After Hours Networking Expo will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.

A "Grand Reunion" for all classes of Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth was held on Saturday, Oct.

The Union County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums band will celebrate its ninth anniversary with a Pub Night at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.

United Way of Greater Union County Community Initiatives Associate Shanee Helfer recently presented a check for $3,500 to Stephen F. Izzo, Cranford Public Schools' manager of Grants & Special Programs and Dr.

Free Union County Conference Provides Guidance for Caregivers, November 17 By County of Union 10/19/2009 Union County residents who care for family members or other persons with Alzheimer's or dementia are invited to attend a Caregivers Conference for guidance on health, legal and financial issues.

CRANFORD a ' A community parade, a moonwalk, a petting zoo, rock climbing, and even a helicopter landing and a special guest visit from Batman are all part of the fun at the 11th Annual Red Ribbon Day in Union County, scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella and Freeholder Deborah Scanlon present a resolution to Pam Capaci, Executive Director of Prevention Links, in honor of the 11th Annual Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Day, a family event that focuses on the work being done to stop the spread of drugs.