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🌱 Patch AM: Which Cranford park photo could win you $200 this September?

Also, don't miss Flawless on the Cranford Patch calendar

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What's up Cranford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Cranford park photo could win you $200 this September?
  • Did you know Achilles already runs inclusive workouts weekly in Cranford?

Also on today's calendar: Flawless and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Cranford Parks and Pups Ready for Their Close-Ups in Two Photo Contests (tapinto.net) — Cranford residents can showcase their favorite Rahway River Parkway scenes and pups in two summer photo contests, with several Cranford parks eligible for entries. The main contest offers $200 prizes and calendar features, while the Pupparazzi contest rewards creative dog photos with gift cards and prize baskets. Both contests have September online deadlines and simple submission rules.
   

• Achilles Morris County Chapter Launches Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 (denvillenow.com) — Achilles International is launching a new adaptive running and walking chapter in Boonton Township on Sunday, while its New Jersey network already includes weekly workouts in Cranford. The program pairs athletes with disabilities and volunteer guides at no cost, offering flexible, supportive workouts. Locals interested in guiding or participating can RSVP and connect with organizers directly.
   

📸 Around Cranford

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranford

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

    Monday August 31
  • Boys JV Football @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
    Westfield School District 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains NJ 07076
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • PTO Welcome Back Coffee
    MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 500 First St, Westfield, NJ 07090
    8:30 am
  • Boys Freshman Soccer vs Union High School
    Westfield School District 641 Willow Grove Rd, Westfield New Jersey 07090
    4:15 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • First Day for Students
    Garwood Boro Garwood, NJ 07027
  • Welcome Back PTO Coffee
    Westfield School District 302 Elm Street , Westfield, NJ 07090
    8:30 am
    • Thursday September 3
  • Flawless →
    Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Flawless →
    Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Cranford Fall Blood Drive →
    Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
    10:00 am
    • Monday September 14
  • Rahway River Fly Tyers Group →
    Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Willow Tree Children's Chorus →
    Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
    5:00 pm
  • Flawless →
    Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Baker Street Fall Flea →
    Maplewood Village, Maplewood
    11:00 am

📣 Cranford Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Psyco Beach Party Opens 108th Season at CDC Theatre —Maureen Monroe Read on Patch
  • Cranford Public Schools posted a job opening for Special Education Teacher Elementary (In Class Resource) Grades 4-5 (Leave Replacement) in Cranford. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • Kenilworth Historian Seeks Community Assistance to Identify Korean War Veterans (tapinto.net)
  • Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Sarah Scuderi & Christian Garcia (tapinto.net)
  • 2026 Kenilworth/AmRev250 community schedule of remaining events (unionnewsdaily.com)

Westfield

  • Marcus & Millichap Sells $5.9M Mixed-Use Property in Westfield, New Jersey (cremarketbeat.com)

Maplewood

  • Around Maplewood: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers (patch.com)

Ok Cranford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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