Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K Returns May 4, 2025

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A Community Race with Purpose The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K is set to return on Sunday, May 4, 2025, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness, camaraderie, and support for meaningful programs. Hosted at the Summit YMCA (67 Maple St, Summit, NJ), this annual event offers participants the chance to run or walk for a cause that makes a lasting impact. More Than Just a Race The Love and Legacy 5K (formerly, the Mother’s Day 5K) is about strengthening the community. Proceeds from the event help fund critical YMCA programs, including financial assistance for childcare,...

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A Sea of Green

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Cranford’s First St. Patrick’s Parade a Resounding Success Content Provided by Andrew Feldman Cranford’s first-ever St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 16th drew thousands of spectators who crowded the sidewalks to celebrate and watch the festivities. The parade led off with Grand Marshal Barry O’Donovan, Irish Woman of the Year Mary O’Connor, and Irish Man of the Year Dave Farrell. Irish groups followed, including the Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea-Jennings Dance School, the parade committee float, and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. Members of local...

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This month’s topic is Children’s dentistry!

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Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 So, an old attitude toward “baby teeth” also known as deciduous teeth (meaning teeth that are shed) is that they are “expendable” and not worth doing any dentistry on. That is VERY FALSE! The deciduous teeth in your child’s mouth are very important in proper oral development, speech, chewing and maintaining space for the permanent teeth to come in and replace the baby teeth. On average baby teeth begin erupting into your baby’s mouth around 6 months and teeth continue to come into the mouth until around...

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Spring Break Camps Provide Fun and Education to Children While School’s Out

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Spring Break is almost here and the Cranford Recreation and Parks Department has a lineup of programs to keep the kids occupied during the week of April 14. “Our Cranford Recreation and Parks Department camp offerings are just some of the many great things about living in Cranford. My own children have participated in many of these camps, with fun times had, and memories made,” said Deputy Mayor Paul A. Gallo Spring Break Programs include: Stem Camp: Lego Robotics and Coding – Spring Fun Camp This fun and interactive camp will introduce children to coding, robotics, and engineering using the...

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Summit Speech School’s 35th Annual Spring Benefit

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Summit Speech School is pleased to announce that their 35th Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ. As the school’s largest fundraising event, the Spring Benefit Committee is delighted, once again, to treat guests to a lovely event including guest speakers, silent and ticket auctions, grand raffle, and gourmet chocolates available for purchase. This year’s keynote speaker is Jenna Bush Hager, host of TODAY with Jenna and Friends and editor at large at Southern Living magazine. Currently, Hager is chair of UNICEF’s...

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Westfield Area YMCA Launches New Stroke Recovery Exercise Program to Support Survivors Beyond Rehabilitation

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The Westfield Area YMCA is thrilled to launch a Stroke Recovery Exercise Program, a specialized initiative designed to help survivors continue their recovery, regain independence, and enhance their overall well-being. According to the American Stroke Association, nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year, and while rehabilitation plays a key role in recovery, ongoing support for survivors remains limited. The Westfield Area YMCA aims to address this gap, with their new program serving as the vital bridge between recovery and long-term wellness. While traditional...

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Cranford YMCA Marks First Anniversary with Community Celebrations

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(Left to right): Steve Robertazzi, Gina Tipton, Nick Dovidio, Mike Flynn, Lavona Patterson, Greg Hatzisavvas, Susan Morton, Terrence Curry, Kathleen Miller Prunty, Olivia London, Kimberly Koza-Baird, Kristy Cerini, and Amanda Aguirre. The Cranford YMCA recently marked a significant milestone—its first anniversary! Members and the community came together for a week of celebrations filled with giveaways, special events, free classes, and more, all in honor of the facility’s first year of strengthening the community of Cranford and its surrounding towns. The Cranford YMCA opened its doors on February...

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Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence Raises $30K for Cranford Public Schools at 8th Annual Trivia Night Proceeds to fund grants for innovation and excellence in Cranford classrooms for 2025- ‘26 school year

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The 8th Annual Trivia Night, recently held on February 22 at the Kenilworth VFW, and organized by the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) raised $30,000 to benefit Cranford public school students, thanks to the support of sponsors as well as parents and community members who took part in the lively event. More than 250 people attended Trivia Night, with 27 teams competing and E34 Events...

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