Memorial Day services.. And thoughts.. A GI Bill would honor vets.. Impact of Muhlenberg closing on Central Jersey..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Memorial Day Thoughts"
Crescent Times: See Maria's latest posts here.
Doc's Potpourri: Read olddoc's posts here.
Save Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg: Closing's impact on Central Jersey"
Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.
Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Muhlenberg - Letter: Dr. Brian Fertig: "State owes Muhlenberg and Plainfield a fair chance"
GI Bill - Editorial, SL: "A fitting tribute to veterans" -- And shame on George W. Bush if he doesn't give these vets a GI Bill.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 26. 3 - 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Planning Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants meet to plan for publicizing the June 5 hearing at Plainfield High School. Want to get reps from surrrounding communities to this meeting to get the word out and guarantee another full house for the State's second hearing. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
- Wednesday - May 28. 3 - 7 PM. GREEN: A K-12 Science Showcase. Student exhibits explore the science behind going 'green'. Sponsored by the Plainfield Public Schools. At the ESC Auditorium (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. FREE. All are welcome.
- Wednesday - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
- Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
- Saturday, May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
- Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.
- Tuesday - June 3. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Day.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Newark: "Newark cops cast expanding eye across the city" -- More streetcams come online.
North Plainfield: "Veteran recalls "The Forgotten War" through snapshots" -- Korea.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Obama: "FEC computers can't handle Obama jackpot"
Clinton: "Clintonites try to move past RFK remark"
OF INTEREST
Memorial Day: "Timeless letters from a war long ago"
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