Author: Local Media NJ Staff

Ever since I could remember I always had an interest in fashion. I never let my mom pick out my outfits and was very opinionated and certain about the clothes I would wear. I would put on sparkly scarves in the summer and my favorite dress during the winter time. I would repurpose my clothes and wear them in an unconventional way; many times I would use my dresses with jeans, my scarves as belts and tie my necklaces onto my shoes. Although many times it didn’t make a lot of sense, it helped me begin my journey as a fashion designer. I discovered that I could take classes about fashion and learn...

Organization: CDC Theatre Location: 78 Winans Ave. Cranford NJ Contact Information: info@cdctheatre.org Tell us about the Cranford Dramatic Club! We are New Jersey’s longest continuously producing community theatre, founded in 1919. We are a volunteer run theatre and a registered 501(c)3 non-for-profit. Our mission is to present quality and affordable live theatre to New Jersey residents, to develop the talents of members in both the performance and technical aspects of theatre and to stimulate community interest in the theatre arts. Our season typically offers three musicals and a play, along...

Celebrates 90+ Years of Community Impact, Continuing its Legacy of Volunteer Service and Support Organization:  Westfield Service League Location:  114 Elmer Street Westfield NJ 07090 Contact Information:   Tell us about the Westfield Service League! The Westfield Service League (WSL) was born in the depths of the Great Depression, out of the desire of Westfield women to serve their community. On November 7, 1932, a group of 19 young women met at the home of Mrs. J.H. Verlenden, an advisor from the District Nursing Association, for the purpose of forming an organization to render volunteer...

Photos by Chris Gosier Proceeds to benefit grant requests for innovation and excellence in Cranford classrooms The Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) hosted its 7th Annual Trivia Night on Friday, February 23rd at the Kenilworth VFW. Over 300 people were in attendance, with 32 teams vying for the championship. The competition was fierce, with lively music by DJ Randy Geis and high spirits.The emcee for the evening, Karen Bennett, presented eight rounds of tough questions created by a board committee led by Trivia Master, Brian Andrews. CFEE proudly featured over 40 businesses and...