Cranbury

By: centraljersey.com
Like the first robin or budding crocus of spring, the Cranbury Crafts Show is finally here!
More than 100 juried crafters offer a beautiful selection of handmade items, including jewelry, clothing, woodworking, dried flowers, children’s toys and many others.
The Cranbury Education Foundation invites everyone to come on over to the Cranbury School on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With your paid admission, Charmed by Claire and the Cranbury Bookworm are offering a $5 discount on purchases of more than $25 during the weekend (certain brands are excluded.)
For all bakers, drop off your donations at the school Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before the show.
If you have any questions, call Susan LeDonne at 409-4368 or Kim Borden at 655-5871. ***
Speaking of crocus, the many hundreds of bulbs planted along Main Street and in Heritage Park soon will be blooming!
Volunteers have spent many hours planting these tiny treats for us all to enjoy in the coming weeks! Don’t pick the flowers!
You’ll also notice areas where crocus bloom will not be mowed until the foliage of the plants yellow, giving them plenty of time to store energy for the next bloom cycle! ***
The Cranbury Lions club is proud to sponsor a one-hour introductory yoga class for only $10 per person – all proceeds to be used for Lions projects.
The yoga session is to be led by Tarra Madore, the director of Inner Light Yoga Center, which is located in Lion’s Plaza at 1626 Route 130 in North Brunswick.
This class will be held at the Cranbury Methodist Church on Saturday, March 12, starting at 2 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a towel and a yoga mat if you have one.
For more information, e-mail [email protected]. All ages are welcome. ***
The Cranbury Arts Council is pleased to offer a new digital media workshop for adults.
The three-session workshop, taught by Tom Nichols, will help you learn to make the most of the photos and videos you have stored on your cameras, phones, disks and drives. Learn to make photo books, slide shows, movies and more!
For more information or to download a registration form, visit the CAC website at www.cranburyartscouncil.org/Events.html. ***
Brochures for this year’s Art and Technology Camp will be out soon!
In the meantime, you can view the entire brochure and download registration forms at www.cranburyartscouncil.org under the Art and Technology Camp tab.
In addition to traditional favorites, the Arts Council is excited to have 18 new camps this year, including camps for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall.
Contact Joann Charwin at [email protected] with any questions. ***
Plans are under way for the third annual Helene Cody Cranbury 5K, which will be held on Cranbury Day on Sept. 10. A race committee meeting will take place Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the home of Joe and Suzanne Carroll, 1 McKnight Court.
Join a great group of volunteers for this very worthwhile cause, and RSVP to [email protected] or 409-9682.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Helene Cody Foundation. The Helene Cody Foundation seeks to inspire youth to volunteer to better their communities and themselves. ***
Senior Fellowship will host a fascinating program for seniors at noon, Wednesday, March 23, in Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury.
Sharon Sakson will speak about her new book, "Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs."
She will discuss the many ways canines come to the rescue of their human friends, including the scientific research on how dogs can alert people to the onset of migraines, hypoglycemic incidents, heart attacks, seizures and detection of skin, prostate, bladder, lung and breast cancers.
Copies of her book will be available.
Ms. Sakson is a writer, journalist, TV producer, breeder of whippets and Brussels griffons and accredited AKC dog show judge. She has judged in England and eight other countries.
She has a master’s of fine art degree in writing and has written two Bantam travel guides and numerous articles in various magazines.
Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
Registration by March 20 is required. Call the church office at 609-395-0897 or contact Connie Bauder at fiddlehead [email protected]. ***
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Woman’s Club of Cranbury has several interesting items on display at the Cranbury Public Library.
The club has been operating since 1898, and members work together on local, state, and national projects and programs that make a difference in the lives of others.
The library invites other clubs and organizations to suggest and provide small exhibits for the case. Phone Jan Murphy at 609-655-0555. ***
St. David’s Day will be celebrated with Welsh songs and hymns when the Welsh Society of Central New Jersey will present the North American Welsh Choir at a concert at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 S. Main St. Cranbury, at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. ***
It’s the eighth annual prom/party dress drive.
The teens of St. Paul’s Youth Group, of Princeton, are looking for gently used party dresses to be donated to young women at Central Trenton High School.
Look through your closets and deliver your donation to the Princeton High School guidance department; drop the items at the home of Lexi Stasi, 18 Old Cranbury Road, or phone her at 609-235-7447.
The drive ends at the end of March. ***
The Cranbury Arts Council gala fundraiser takes place Saturday, March 26, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe Township.
The evening will feature art, live music, dinner and open bar. The art auction will showcase works from local artists. The silent auction will feature items donated by area business and residents, which include gift items, decorative pieces, gift certificates, sporting events tickets, private Pilates sessions, and hair and nail salon certificates, just to name a few.
It will be a wonderful night to benefit a very worthy organization. All are welcome to attend.
If anyone is interested in attending or donating to the event, visit the council website at www.cranburyartscouncil.org, or contact committee Chairwoman Joanne Hanson at 609 395-9111.
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, 08512.