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Westfield Area Blood Drives in March 2022

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COVID-19. An aging population. Fewer donors. Fewer donation sites. All of these things contributed to our current nationwide blood shortage. But you can help change things. Over the next couple of weeks, make an appointment to donate blood at one of two Westfield area blood drives.

In March 2022, two different Westfield area blood drives are going on: one in Westfield and the other in Cranford. You could be a literal life-saver by signing up to donate at either one today.

Westfield Area Blood Drives – March 2022

Westfield Blood Drive

Click here for an instant "No Strings Attached" valuation of your home.The Westfield blood drive takes place from 2 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, March 16th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Gallows Hill Rd. You may schedule a donation time by visiting the New York Blood Center’s website here. As of the writing of this post, several appointment times remain available.

Cranford Blood Drive

The Cranford Blood Drive takes place from 1 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, March 20th at the Cranford VFW on South Ave East. While walk-ins are welcome, you are strongly encouraged to reserve an appointment time. This helps to keep social distancing in effect. To schedule your donation time, please visit the New York Blood Center’s website here.

Facts About Blood Donations

The American Red Cross reports that someone in the United States needs either blood platelets or plasma every two seconds. Type O-negative remains the most sought-after blood type due to its ability to thrive with any other blood type. Type AB plasma also works with all blood types. Both of these are in extremely short supply. However, donors of all types are welcome. After receipt of a donation, it gets processed and tested. Once broken down into its various components (platelets, plasma, and red blood cells), it gets labeled and stored for use where needed. Finally, it gets transported to hospitals that need it.

Please help save the lives of others. Sign up for one of the Westfield area blood drives today. Thank you.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Cranford Fire and Ice 2022

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We have definitely experienced a lot of “ice” lately. But, if you want to shake off the winter chill with a little heat, come to the Cranford Fire and Ice event this weekend. It’s free. It’s fun. And it’s something the entire family can enjoy.

Add a little warmth to our chilly winter weather with fire breathers, a hot wings contest, and more at the Cranford Fire and Ice 2022 event in downtown Cranford this weekend.

What: Cranford Fire and Ice 2022
Where: Downtown Cranford
When: Saturday, February 26th, 12 pm to 4 pm (rain date: February 27th)

Cranford Fire and Ice 2022

Click here for an instant "No Strings Attached" valuation of your home.Our winter chill definitely helps the ice carvers create amazing sculptures. Watch them in action at the Cranford Hotel, the Cranford gazebo, and the River & Rail Cantina. Warm up by watching live fire-breathers perform at the Eastman Clock Plaza. Then, go get your face painted for free at the Thirsty Turtle. While traveling around to see these fabulous sights, make sure to stop at any (or all) of the 15 participating restaurants listed below to try their wings. Then, go to Eastman Clock Plaza before 4 pm to vote for your favorites. The winner will be crowned “King of the Wing” for 2022.

Participating “King of the Wing” Locations

  • Ani Ramen (109 Walnut Ave)
  • Cranford Station House (7 North Ave E)
  • Craven BBQ (22 Eastman St)
  • Mr. J’s Deli (15 Walnut Ave)
  • Old City Cafe (20 N Union Ave)
  • Pizzeria Bel Giardino (103 Miln St)
  • River & Rail Cantina (230 South Ave E)
  • Rustic Mill (109 North Ave W)
  • Sapore di Italia (101 N Union Ave)
  • Sonny G’s (2 South Ave W)
  • Sub-Ology (17 North Ave W)
  • Thirsty Turtle (1-7 South Ave E)
  • Urban Burger (13 Eastman St)
  • Venue 104 (104 N Union)
  • Vinny’s Pizza (28 Eastman St)

Final Days of Cranford Storywalk

Do not forget. This is the last weekend that the Cranford Storywalk celebrating Black History Month will take place. It ends on Monday, February 28th. So, if you have not yet seen it, make it happen before, during, or after the Fire and Ice event. Trust me. You’re going to love it.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Cranford Shopping: $22 on the 22nd

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Many companies experienced significant hardships over the past two years due to the pandemic. Local businesses found it particularly rough to weather the storm. The rallying cry “shop local” has never been as crucial as it is right now. To support local Cranford shopping, everyone is encouraged to visit downtown Cranford businesses on February 22nd. It could nab you a prize at one of them.

Spend $22 on February 22nd while doing some local Cranford shopping and/or dining and you just might win a fabulous prize from one of our local businesses.

What: $22 on the 22nd
Where: Downtown Cranford
When: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Cranford Shopping: $22 on the 22nd

Search Westfield luxury homes for saleAll that Downtown Cranford asks is that you go out on Tuesday, February 22nd. Get your nails done. Pick up a gift for someone special (including one for yourself). Drop off your dry cleaning. Meet someone for lunch. Whatever you decide to do, just make sure you keep your receipts. Then, visit CafeTeasia between 5 pm and 7 pm. A free bubble tea awaits the first 25 guests to show up. But, really, the tea is well worth the price you pay if you happen to be guest #26 or higher. Show your receipts for the day to be entered into the raffle for a $100 gift card and other prizes. Must be present to win.

Cranford High Clothing Drive

Don’t forget. Bring your gently used clothing, accessories, linens, and stuffed animals to the Cranford Community Center this Saturday, February 19th. Drop your items off in the parking lot between the community center and the library between 9 am and 12:30 pm. The Cranford High clothing drive helps raise money for the school’s swim team as well as the local community.

Cranford Storywalk

Finally, if you have not done so yet, walk around Downtown Cranford anytime in February for the Cranford Storywalk. Celebrate Black History Month with a special “reading” of children’s author Lesa Cline’s “Overground Railroad”. This makes a great addition to the $22 on the 22nd. But if you do not make it on the 22nd, you have until February 28th to enjoy this story walk and learn something, too.

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Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Cranford High Clothing Drive 2022

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We support our own whenever we can, however we can. For the Cranford High School swim team, that means raising money for themselves and helping out the community at the same time. To that effect, they ask the public to help them by coming to their Cranford High Clothing Drive 2022 next weekend.

Bring your gently used clothing, linens, and accessories to the Cranford High Clothing Drive 2022 on Feb 19th to benefit the swim team as well as our local community.

What: Cranford High Clothing Drive 2022
Where: Cranford Community Center (220 Walnut Ave)
When: Saturday, February 19th from 9 am to 12:30 pm
Contact: Friends of Cranford Swimming (908) 347-0827

Cranford High Clothing Drive 2022

Click here for an instant "No Strings Attached" valuation of your home.Please bring your gently used items to the parking lot between the Cranford Community Center and the library on Walnut Ave between 9 am and 12:30 pm on Saturday, February 19th. Members of the CHS swim team will be on hand to collect clothing, shoes, bedding, bath towels, bedding, belts, purses, and stuffed animals. Unfortunately, they cannot accept pillows, toys, books, appliances, furniture, or other household items. Once the collection ends, the team takes these items to sell at consignment shops or distribution to local second-hand shops.

Money raised from this clothing drive helps the swim team fund their away meets and other team expenses for the upcoming year. So, please look through your clothes and linen closets. Pick out the items you no longer need. Then, bring them to the Cranford High Clothing Drive on February 19th.

Cranford Storywalk Celebrates Black History Month

Remember. When shopping downtown, pay attention to the windows of the shops along your way. Until the end of the month, participating shops feature pages of the children’s book “Overground Railroad” in honor of Black History Month for Cranford’s Storywalk. Start at Yumpanadas and work your way to the end of the story at Milan’s Hair & Makeup Studio. It’s a fun way for you and your family to enjoy a stroll downtown while learning about an important part of our nation’s history.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Cranford Storywalk 2022 Celebrates Black History Month

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We love our downtown area here in Cranford. There is so much to see and do. To encourage residents and visitors to stop there, many businesses participate in various “strolls” throughout the year. In October, we had the Scarecrow Stroll. Last month, there was the Souperhero Stroll. This month, we celebrate Black History Month with the Cranford Storywalk.

Cranford Storywalk 2022 celebrates Black History Month with a special "reading" of "Overground Railroad", a children's book about the Great Migration of Black Americans from the south to the north that took place between WWI and 1970.

What: Cranford Storywalk 2022
Where: Downtown Cranford
When: Now through February 28th
Admission: FREE
Contact: Cranford Library (908) 709-7272

Cranford Storywalk 2022

Click here for an instant "No Strings Attached" valuation of your home.The Cranford Library teamed up with the Cranford Unity Project and Downtown Cranford to celebrate Black History Month with a Storywalk. Twenty different downtown Cranford businesses display one of the pages of the children’s book “Overground Railroad” in their windows. This tells the story of a young girl who takes a train ride with her family from the South to New York City to start a new life during the Great Migration. Author Lesa Cline’s story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations created by James Ransome.

Start off with page one displayed at Yumpanadas. From there, you will be directed to the next page in the story. And so on and so on. To help families learn more about the Underground Railroad and Black History Month, Storywalk organizers encourage you to download their discussion guide before you stroll through Downtown Cranford. And, if you feel like stopping inside one or more of these businesses along your walk, that is always welcome, too.

Storwalk Locations

  • Yumpanadas
  • Baron Drugs
  • Hilltop Bicycles
  • Vinny’s
  • Craven BBQ
  • Home Power Yoga
  • Cake Artist Cafe
  • Better Me Juicery
  • Urban Burger
  • Witch Baby
  • Track 5
  • Woof Gang Bakery
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Supercuts
  • Mr. J’s
  • Big Apple Pizza
  • Legacy Salon
  • Cranford Station House
  • Think D’Sign Print
  • Milan’s Hair & Makeup Studio

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Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes