By Lorraine Sedor, Columnist
Bob and Mary Kay Miller of Evans Drive welcomed their first granddaughter, Sophia Louisa Smith, born Thursday, Nov. 6, at the University Medical Center at Princeton, to Stacey and Jesse Smith.
Stacey herself was born in the same hospital, just two floors below, and grew up in Cranbury. Jesse’s ties to Cranbury go back two generations. His mother, Bobbie Jean Huff, and grandparents, Jack and Jane Huff, resided on Main Street. Jane is still an active resident. Stacey, Jesse, and Sophia currently live in Yardley, Pa.
A St. Nicholas Vendor Show will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 to 2 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 S. Main St. Parking and admission are free.
Co-chairpersons Denise Touhey and Michelle Black have brought together a variety of vendors to help you make your holiday plans a breeze. Included will be Creative Memories scrapbooking, Arbonne facial care, Tastefully Simple entertaining, Pampered Chef, Longaberger Baskets, Southern Living home accents, Silpada sterling jewelry, Tupperware and Gold Canyon candles. In addition, there will be handcrafted wreaths, Native-American jewelry, African art, yoga T-shirts and holiday home designs available for purchase.
It’s that time of year again when some people need to choose their Medicare enrollment for next year. A Medicare counselor will be available at Town Hall on Monday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 5, to help individuals make Medicare changes. There are a limited number of these private appointments. Call 609-395-0900 ext. 231 to schedule yours.
Cranbury History Center, 6 S. Main St., will be open on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. Christmas shoppers can find Cranbury souvenirs ranging from the popular afghan, salt glaze crock, repro. 1876 map and antique post cards, to canvas tote bags and Cranbury logo glasses. T-shirts will be on special sale. Receive a free carafe with every $10 purchase.
The third annual Cranbury Area Mother’s Club Toys for Tots party is coming up. Hosted by Kevin McConnell at his 7 Stockton Drive home, from 6 to 10 p.m. the evening before Thanksgiving, everyone is town is invited to attend this open house. All that is asked is a donation of a new, unwrapped toy to brighten the holiday of a needy child. There will be plenty of great food and drink, activities for the kids, and a visit from a Marine or two in full dress. Last year a Gunnery Sergeant, just a couple of weeks away from being deployed to Iraq, made time to visit.
Two downtown Cranbury businesses are celebrating a prestigious award for excellence in communications. Patella Ink Creative Communications (www.patellaink.com) was awarded a MarCom Platinum Award — the highest honor given by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals — for the creation of the web site for the Blue Rooster Bakery & Café (www.blueroosterbakery.com). Patella was among 5,000 entrants considered in 2008 in this international competition.
Blue Rooster began working with owners Wendi and John Patella long before their doors opened. The website launched 6 months before the bakery and café opened.
The Blue Rooster Bakery and Café serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Its retail shop features artisan breads and a variety of specialty treats prepared by master baker Bob Finigan.
Residents can reach Ms. Sedor by phone at 609-655-3386, by e-mail at [email protected] and by mail at 32 Evans Drive, Cranbury, N.J. 08512.