Taste of Cranford returns on Tuesday, May 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Taste of Cranford is a collaboration with Cranford Community Connection and is a pay as you go event with sample-sized pricing. To make sure that restaurants properly prepare, we are asking that you purchase a bracelet for $5, which will be donated to Cranford High School 2024 Project Graduation. Register or learn more at downtowncranford.org Jump-Start Your College Admissions Personal Essay, Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Rising seniors are invited to attend this workshop Jump-Start Your College Admissions Personal Essay at The Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East Broad Street. Susan MacLean covers: The purpose of the personal essay and what it is NOT; How to come up with a good topic, and which topics to avoid; Who is your audience? How to get and hold their attention; How to begin writing your first draft. At the end of the workshop, students should have the tools to identify an essay topic and to begin working on their first draft. At the end of the workshop, students should have the tools to identify an essay topic and to begin working on their first draft. Ms. MacLean is an experienced independent education consultant, marketing and communications professional, and writer. She guides families through the college admissions process and works closely with students to help them develop and communicate a profile that reflects their unique interests, character, and strengths.
Garwood Rocks, Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Center Street (will be closed off and transformed into open air event with free admission). Food Vendors, Live Music, Classic Car Show, Beer andWine Garden, Rides for Children, Retail Vendors including local artists with items available to purchase, several non-profits will also operate booths.
Fanwood Ladies Night Out at Fanwood Crossing II, 246 South Avenue, Fanwood, Thursday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come to the Plaza between Fanwood Crossing I and Fanwood Crossing II Buildings on SouthAvenue in Fanwood and enjoy music, mingling and shopping to support our local merchants. First 250 ladies to register will get a free goody bag. www.gwaccnj.com/events/ Real Estate Summit at The Westwood, 438 North Avenue, Garwood, Wednesday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for Real Estate Professionals to connect with their colleagues, their community of shared service partners, and participate in professional development including CEC! Learn from leaders in their industries! Seize this exceptional chance to further your professional development, expand your network, and exchange ideas to cultivate new business and professional connections. Be an Exhibitor, limited to 20 exhibitors in a variety of real estate services. www.gwaccnj.com/events/ JUNETEENTH 1st Annual Celebration/Block party, Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for food, fun and heritage. Bethel Baptist Church, 539 Trinity Place, Westfield.