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12/8/2012, 9:00 am, Garlic Rose, Cranford
Contact Person : Garlic Rose, 28 North Ave, Cranford
Phone #: 908.276-5749
Email: gina.tipton@gmail.com
Web Site: www.cranford.com/chamber

The Cranford Chamber of Commerce is hosting breakfast with Santa at the Garlic Rose on Dec. 8. Children: $10 each/ Adults: $15 each. Please call the Garlic Rose at 908.276.5749 to make reservations. Co-sponsored by Investors Bank and the Cindy Smith Dance Studio.
 
 
12/15/2012, 10:00 am, The Gazebo, Cranford
Contact Person : Cranford Chamber of Commerce
Phone #: 908.272.6114
Email: gina.tipton@gmail.com
Web Site: www.cranford.com/chamber

10:00 am to Noon on December 15, Santa will be at Centennial Village. Photos with Santa are $3.00 each. Snacks and hot chocolate provided by the Cranford Jaycees. 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm - Santa will be at the Gazebo. Photos are $3.00 each. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Free Trolley Rides. Co-sponsored by Two River Bank.
 
 
Join the festivities during Historic Holidays at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township during the afternoons of Thursday, December 6, Friday, December 7, and Saturday, December 8 from Noon to 4 p.m. Experience a 1920s Christmas with the Woods family who lived in the Farmhouse. After a wagon ride to the farm, explore British baking, and decorating traditions. Meet the farm animals, and help with chores.

Stop at the Visitors Center for more fun activities, including exhibit viewings and craft making.

Admission for The Woods Family Country Christmas is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $4 for children ages 4 to 16, and $2 for children ages 2 & 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members.

For more information, please call 973-326-7645.
 
 
Stop by the Crane-Phillips House Museum on Sunday, December 16, 2012 from 4:00-6:00pm for a Victorian Candlelight Christmas. The Cranford High School Madrigal Choir will be strolling through the museum as visitors who stop by view how homes were decorated in the Victorian Era. As homes were lit by candlelight in the early 1900’s, the museum will be illuminated by simulated candles.

Visitors will get a feeling of the soft glow candles gave to a home. There will be different examples of decorated trees on display. Hear holiday stories from the past that have been passed from generation to generation.

Admission by donation or canned good for Cranford Family Care. This year, the Cranford Historical Society is celebrating its 85th Anniversary.

For further information, please call the Historical Society’s office at 908-276-0082 or email  cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net. Visit our website at
 
 
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012 Time: 11am to 3pm
 
Come to Turtle Back Zoo and help make presents for the animals and learn all about animal enrichment!
 
 
December 2                              

Gingerbread Sunday - 1:30-4:00 p.m.

(Registration Required - 908-232-1776; fee to be announced)
Children will make a gingerbread house to take home and hear stories about this spicy treat

 
 
Erev Shabbat Chanukah Service at Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street. 7:30 pm on December 23. More info: 908-232-6770 x114

part of Welcome Home to Westfield Holiday Events with lots of different activities and events, including carolers, holiday performances, holiday music in the downtown, festive concerts and more.

For information on the holiday events in Westfield, go here.

 
 
Menorah Lighting Ceremony

7 pm on December 20 at the Union County Torah Center, North Avenue; Train Station parking lot;

Live music, refreshments and "Chanukah Gelt" for everyone in attendance. More info: 908-789-5252.

part of Welcome Home to Westfield Holiday Events with lots of different activities and events, including carolers, holiday performances, holiday music in the downtown, festive concerts and more.

For information on the holiday events in Westfield, go here.



 
 
Lighting of the Chanukah and Sing Along at 5:45 pm on December 20 outside the Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street.

Lighting of the Chanukah at 5:45 pm on December 21, 22, 23, 24 outside the Temple Emanu-ElMore info: 908-232-6770 x114

part of Welcome Home to Westfield Holiday Events with lots of different activities and events, including carolers, holiday performances, holiday music in the downtown, festive concerts and more.

For information on the holiday events in Westfield, go here.

 
 
Children's and Youth Choirs Sing in worship and present a Spontaneous Children's Christmas Pageant in which visitors may participate, followed by a reception.

10:15 am on December 18 at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street, Sanctuary. Info: 908-233-2278

part of Welcome Home to Westfield Holiday Events with lots of different activities and events, including carolers, holiday performances, holiday music in the downtown, festive concerts and more.

For information on the holiday events in Westfield, go here.