What’s Happening in Cranford in May?

CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Drive-Thru Food Drive — Saturday, May 9 The need for food never goes away and the Cranford United Methodist Church is holding their monthly collection between 10 and noon.Baroque Music for Recorder & Harpsichord — Friday, May 15 A concert featuring music from the Baroque era will be presented at Calvary Lutheran Church.Cranford Street Fest — Sunday, May 17 Downtown streets are turned over to pedestrians, strollers, food and sales between 11 and 5.Cranford Church Women United May Friendship Day — Monday, May 18 St. Mark AME Church is hosting this annual gathering. A continental breakfast is included.Senior Citizen Film Series — Tuesday, May 19 The last film in the current series is La La Land. Enjoy a free viewing at the Cranford Theater.Westfield PBA Local 90 Comedy Night — Tuesday, May 19 The Cranford Theater hosts stand-up comics for a night of laughs.Interfaith Potluck Meal — Wednesday, May 20 Attendees are encouraged to bring pareve, halal, and/or vegetarian dishes to this event.Cranford Memorial Day Ceremony — Monday, May 25 Cranford remembers its war heroes with a parade and memorial service.Touch a Truck — Sunday, May 31Many kids love trucks (and more than a few adults do, too) and you can see them up close at the Cranford Office Park courtesy of Cranford Community Connection.Relay for Life — Friday, June 5 Join dozens of people raising money for and awareness of cancer with a walk until midnight at Orange Avenue School. Cranford PBA Local 52 Silver Card Fundraiser — Friday, June 5 Support Cranford police officers at their annual Silver Card fundraiser.CVG Velocity 5K — Sunday, June 7 Sign-up and lace-up as the Centennial Village Group 5K returns.“Fiddler on the Roof” Presented by Cranford Dramatic Club — Through May 17Enjoy this long-time musical favorite. There are only two more weekends to see the production. Hear about the show in this Cranford Radio podcast.Cranford Theater Showing in the week ahead are The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Fried Green Tomatoes.Cranford Public Library Among the features of the upcoming week are showings of an international film and a solargraphy workshop. Happy Mother’s Day, and thanks for listening! For more community happenings, sign up for the newsletter at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook.