Update for the Week of October 17
Bernie Wagenblast
Cranford Radio Update for the Week of October 17
Mark Manto to Release New Album 🎶
You might best know Mark and his family, through the their decades-long ownership of the Cranford Barber Shop. Mark is a musician and he’s getting ready to release a new album. Hear more in this week’s Cranford Radio podcast.
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Scarecrow Stroll - Now Through October 30 👨🌾
Walk the streets of Downtown Cranford and be amazed by the creativity in the 18th edition of this town favorite.
Amateur Astronomers Program - Friday, October 17 🪐
The Dragonfly Mission will explore Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. Learn more at this presentation by Amateur Astronomers.
The Shark is Broken - October 17-19 🦈
This year is the 50th anniversary of Jaws and the Cranford Dramatic Club is marking the occasion by presenting this comedy which looks at the making of the blockbuster. Listen to the interview with the cast and director.
Four Centuries in a Weekend - October 18-19 🗓️
Two Cranford sites, the Crane-Phillips House Museum and the William Miller Sperry Observatory, will be among a number of historic sites open around Union County.
Cranford Elktoberfest - Saturday, October 18 🇩🇪
Join the Cranford Elks for a German celebration which includes beer, food and music.
Cranford Carve-Out & Parade of Pumpkins - Saturday, October 18 🎃
See the amazing creations as you walk through Hanson Park.
Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade - Sunday, October 19 🐕
Bring your furry friend in costume for a special parade at Post Office Plaza.
Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 25 🦇
Come to the parking lot of Gray’s Funeral Home between 3 and 5. Sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church.
Costume Contest & Halloween Parade - Sunday, October 26 🧛
It’s the silver anniversary for the event which starts at the Community Center and ends with the Pumpkin Chunkin’ on North Union Avenue.
Shining God’s Light on the Children of Nicaragua - Saturday, November 1 🇳🇮
Learn how members of the First Presbyterian Church and PeaceWorks are working with children in this Central American nation.
Events at Cranford Public Library ☕🪄
A play reading, matcha and watercolor painting, and a Halloween magician await you at the Cranford Library in the upcoming week.
Happy Diwali and thanks for listening! 🕯️
Bernie Wagenblast
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