Editor's Note: Week in Review (Oct 11-17)

This week Cranford offered drum circles, aid for stubborn fires, original stage productions, and high hopes for the county tournament. Here's a look at the events and issues that made the news:

Sunday, October 11:

• Cranford's City Grind Coffee Shop offers monthly drum circles for those with an inner rhythm.
• The Hanson Park Conservancy hosted its annual History and Ecology Hike for nature buffs.

Monday, October 12:

• The Policemen's Benevolent Assocation donated $600 in Shoprite gift certificates to Cranford Family Care.
• Cranford firefighters help battle a stubborn Westfield fire.
• The girls soccer team defeated Elizabeth at Walnut Avenue Elementary School.
• Boys soccer adds another win to the team's impressive resume.

Tuesday, October 13:

• Patch publishes the first installment of a series that looks at the issues and lawsuits behind Cranford and COAH.
• The new vote-by-mail option is proving to be popular in Union County.
• Police announce they made drug- and warrant-related arrests last week.
• Town officials agree to look into making all speed limits along Walnut and Centennial avenues consistent.
• Lady Cougars field hockey team revisits and defeats Governor Livingston.

Wednesday, October 14:

• The JCC's Jewish Film Festival kicks off with more features than the previous years.
• Orange Avene School's PTA discusses ways to curb cyber-bullying and to raise money for needed school repairs.
• Cranford-based Union County College presents an original production courtesy of The Threater Group.

Thursday, October 15:

• Friends of the Cranford Public Library started their three-day used book sale in the basement of the library on Walnut Avenue. 
• Rain didn't keep the Lady Cougars from scoring a win against Arthur L. Johnson...
• ...While the weather did little to hamper the boys soccer team's winning streak.

Friday, October 16:

• Cranford's Best Friends Dog and Animal Adoption group provided a list (with photos) of animals looking for forever homes.
• Patch offers a sneak peak at the CDC's parody presentation of Shakespeare classics.
• Corzine meets with breast cancer survivors on National Mammography Day.
• Cranford volleyball wins its first game of the county tournament. 
• A fatal NJ Transit accident keeps commuters on train platforms a little longer than anticipated.
• The Cougars fall to the Hilltoppers under the Friday night lights.

Saturday, October 17:

• The Crane-Phillips House Living Museum opened for 'Four Centuries in a Weekend' guests.
• While the girls soccer team secures a place in the county tournament semifinals...
• Cranford boys soccer scores a ticket to the UCT final four.