Lisa Rumbauskas

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Woodbridge

Cranford United Methodist Church

Join Us for the Oct. 10th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday!
One grocery bag can help feed a family. As you shop this week, please consider picking up a few extra items and bringing them to the Drive-Thru Food Collection this coming Saturday.
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Cranford United Methodist Church Parking Lot (next to the Cranford Library)
Cranford United Methodist Church invites you to participate in our monthly Drive-Thru Food Collection. Simply add a few extra items to your grocery cart, drive through our parking lot, and our volunteers will unload your donations for you. It's an easy way to help neighbors in need.
All donations benefit Cranford Family Care and St. Joseph's Social Services Center in Elizabeth.
How It Works
-Place your donations in your trunk.
-Drive into the church parking lot.
-Pop your trunk, and our volunteers will unload everything for you!
Please check expiration dates before donating.
Suggested Items:
-Fresh Produce: Apples, Pears, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Celery, Onions, Garlic, Carrots.
-Pantry Staples: Coffee, Peanut butter, Salt and pepper, Oil, Spices, Salad dressing, Jam or Jelly, Sugar, Flour, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Pasta, Pasta sauce, Rice, Evaporated milk.
-Canned Goods: Tuna, Chicken
-Household Essentials: Cleaning supplies, Toilet paper.
Cranford Family Care's Greatest Needs:
-Mayonnaise
-Toothpaste
-Stuffing
-Instant Mashed Potatoes
-Ramen Noodles
-Baby Wipes
St. Joseph's Most-Needed Items
-White Rice in 1 or 2 lb. bags
-Pasta or spaghetti, whole grain or regular
-Chicken, canned or in pouches
-Tuna, canned
-Cereal, high fiber, low sugar
-Peanut Butter
Can't make it on Oct. 10th? Donations are accepted year-round in the collection bin next to the Little Free Pantry
in the church parking lot. The bin is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Want to Help? Our Drive-Thru Food Collection is held on the second Saturday of every month. Volunteers of all ages are welcome—bring the whole family! Just stop by the church parking lot at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, visit cranfordumc.com/current-events, call 908-276-0936, or email <a href="mailto:office@cranfordumc.com">office@cranfordumc.com</a>.
Thank you for helping feed our neighbors and strengthen our community.

Local Event: Join Us for the Oct. 10th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday!

Join Us for the Oct. 10th Drive-Thru Food...

Join Us for the Oct. 10th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday!
One grocery bag can help feed a family. As you shop this...

Join Us for the Oct. 10th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday!

Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum

Fairview Cemetery and Arboretum will host a fall arboretum walking tour on October 11th, 2026 at 2 pm, highlighting some of the numerous species of trees which reside within the Cemetery grounds. The walking tour will be led by Dr. Tom Ombrello, Professor of Biology at Union College, and will provide commentary on specific trees and various historical details.&nbsp; Register at friendsoffairview1.org.&nbsp; This event fills up quickly, so register early.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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One Happy Camper NJ with Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is hosting CampFest on October 18 from 12-2 p.m. in Westfield, NJ. This free community-wide celebration of Jewish camps includes a camp fair featuring 20+ top sleepaway camps, camp-style activities, a swag customization station, the Ultimate Camp Canteen, family-friendly lunch, and ice cream. It’s a great fit for families exploring camp for 2027, 2028, or beyond. Registration is required at <a href="https://www.jfedgmw.org/campfest26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jfedgmw.org/campfest26</a>. Sign up in advance for a chance to win a $500 Airbnb gift card.

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Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)

Catholic Charities Annual Benefit Concert features That Motown Band at UCPAC; 100% of ticket sales support men, women, and children in need regardless of race, religion, or creed. &nbsp;
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your heart to help our fellow neighbors in need! Catholic Charities of the Newark Archdiocese and Carol and Bobby Williams present the 9th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless featuring That Motown Band. &nbsp;The show is Saturday, October 24th at 8 pm at UCPAC, located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway. &nbsp;
If you love&nbsp;My Girl, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Baby Love, Heat Wave, and Ain't Too Proud to Beg, this is YOUR night!&nbsp; That Motown Band brings the sound of The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and more to life with a full lineup of powerhouse vocalists and musicians — including soul veteran Garfield Fleming, a longtime member of the Delfonics. &nbsp;
This is more than a concert! It is a night out of fun – singing and dancing! &nbsp;Your ticket turns into shelter nights, food, and help for our NJ neighbors in need. &nbsp;100% of ticket sales support our homeless men, women, and children at our shelters and homes in Jersey City and Newark.
Come for the Motown! &nbsp;Stay because it matters. &nbsp;Invite your friends, make a night of it in downtown Rahway, and help keep the lights on and food on the table for families who have nowhere else to turn. &nbsp; Together we can provide help and hope! &nbsp;
Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://ccanconcert26.givesmart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ccanconcert26.givesmart.com</a> for ticket information or call 732-499-8226. &nbsp;For all other questions, call Peter Ruccione, director of development, Catholic Charities Newark Archdiocese, at <a href="tel:973-818-4060">973-818-4060</a>.

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The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now available at two convenient locations.Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
655 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
Subsidies available for Union County residents who qualify.
Lunch and Snacks provided.
Contact: Lisa Tognola, LSW, CDP, <a href="mailto:ltognola@jfscentralnj.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">ltognola@jfscentralnj.org</a>, 908-352-8375, ext. 304.
Starting November 2, 2026
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1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
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