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🌱 Patch AM: Auditions, Registration For Programs At CDC Theatre Coming In January
Be sure to catch Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) on the Cranford Patch calendar
What's up Cranford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- CDC Theatre seeks Cranford talent for Fiddler and summer camp
- Cranford police change how your home and business alarms are monitored
- Which new 2026 library programs should Cranford families mark on their calendars?
Also on today's calendar: Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cranfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Cranfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cold; morning flurries, with a high of 31 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 32, low: 22.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Auditions, Registration For Programs At CDC Theatre Coming In January (patch.com) — Cranford’s historic CDC Theatre is inviting local children and adults to free January auditions for its May 2026 production of "Fiddler on the Roof," with singing, reading, and dance components. The theatre is also opening registration this month for its popular summer camp, giving Cranford families an early chance to secure spots at the 107-year-old community arts institution on Winans Avenue. 
• Cranford Police No Longer Directly Monitoring Security Alarms: See The Changes (patch.com) — Cranford residents and business owners should know that local police will no longer directly monitor their security alarms, as services are shifting to third-party vendors after a nationwide telecom upgrade. Police say their response to alarm calls in Cranford will remain unchanged, and anyone with questions can contact the department at its non-emergency number.
• Cranford's library steps into 2026 with continued extensive programming for children and adults (unionnewsdaily.com) — Cranford Public Library is rolling into 2026 with a packed slate of free programs for residents of all ages, from baby prom and toddler finger painting to adult book clubs, crafts, and tech help. Librarians highlight strong community support, partnerships with local businesses, and special events like Tosho Con, author talks, and visiting performers that keep the library a true Cranford gathering place.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranford
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★ Featured events ★
- Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online)
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2:30 pm
Friday January 2
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Other local events
- Ice Hockey: Boys Developmental vs. Montclair (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:40 pm - SHOULDA 12:00-6:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Madison (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
8:00 pm - WILD 3:00PM - 5:15
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Bowling: Varsity (Date Changed from 01-09-26) vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Bowling: Varsity vs. Arthur L. Johnson (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Wrestling: MS vs. Linden (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Oak Knoll (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp , 73 E Valley Brook Rd , Washington Township
11:00 am
Friday January 2
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Sunday January 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ice Hockey: Boys Developmental vs. Montclair (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:40 pm - Main - Open Yoga
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
9:15 am - Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Ramapo (Home)
Manasquan High School
5:00 pm - SHOULDA 12:00-6:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
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💬 Chatter
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Here are some more horses. The drawing below left was done from a photo, but the one on the right was done from a video! I hope you like them. (Nextdoor Cranford - South Side)
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