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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Inauguration trip.. Winter coats needed by St. Mary's.. More Tsunami Track Club.. Did parents know of kids tests this week?..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:


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Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice observes Veterans Day, water in the streets and thrift in Seattle and Plainfield. Olddoc comments on the Council meeting, gives a tip 'o the hat to Bernice, a Veteran's Day thought, and illustrates hospital care from the late Middle Ages. PEPtalk wonders if parents knew their kids were being tested this week. Plainfield Sports News interviews PHS soccer coach Joe Colodne about the team and the program.


Tsunami Track Club: "Athletes left with nowhere to run"
Rally: "POP joins ex-Councilor Hollis in protest over daughter's treatment, arrest"

Posters/Billboard by Ron English. Website here.
Obama in Art: "Man of a thousand portraits' -- Artist's website here.

Tax Rebates: "Corzine: Property tax rebates are not guaranteed"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • LIBRARY'S ANNUAL 'FOOD FOR FINES' DRIVE. Through Wednesday, November 19, pay down your library fines for overdue items by donating non-perishable food items. One can or food item equals $1.00. All donations will go to Plainfield feeding programs during this holiday season. Info: (908) 757-1111, x11.

  • BUDGET CALENDAR: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

    • The Budget adoption schedule is being revised, watch for update.

  • Today - November 12. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Committee. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - November 13. 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Getting Connected: Free and Low-cost Marketing Solutions. Business owners, nonprofits and entrepreneurs will learn how to grow a customer base with free and low-cost internet marketing solutions. Sponsored by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Free for members, $10/non-members. Info: (908) 315-0838 or email to plainfield.chamber@gmail.com.

  • Saturday - November 15. 1 - 3 PM (Awards at 2 PM). Annual Photography Exhibit: Plainfield Storefronts and Shopping Scenes. Opening reception for the annual exhibit of photos of Plainfield daily life. This year features nearly 90 photographs from two dozen photographerss. All photos are added to the library's permanent collection documenting Plainfield's visual history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. At: Anne Louise David Meeting Room, Plainfield Public Library. Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.

  • Saturday - November 15. 7 PM. Legacy: A Musical Tribute Honoring Generations of Muhlenberg Sacrifice and Service. A musical evening in support of efforts to restore Muhlenberg Hospital. Featuring Charisa Dowe, the 'Violin Diva', and Garrie Daniels and Friends. Sponsor: The Muhlenberg Independents. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street. Freewill donations will be accepted.

  • Saturday - November 15. 7:30 PM. Godspell. The compelling and memorable musical hit presented by Rainbow Experience. At: United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). $15/adult, $10/seniors and children. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or (908) 233-2494.

  • Saturday - November 15. 8 PM. Mendelssohn: Elijah. The Crescent Choral Society sings Mendelssohn's masterful setting of this powerful biblical story, accompanied by Crescent's G.F. Adams organ. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. $20/person. Seniors $15, students $5. Info: (908) 756-2468 or www.crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Sunday - November 16. 3 PM. Godspell. The compelling and memorable musical hit presented by Rainbow Experience. At: United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). $15/adult, $10/seniors and children. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or (908) 233-2494.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Crossroads Theater: "'Blues' still a thrill, second time around"
Newark Bears: "Buyers have Jersey ties" | "Kelly Heyboer:Jersey bloggers on the Bear-ish situation"
Springsteen Ad: "The Boss appears in ad for Community Food Bank" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Video here.


STATE

Corzine/Katz Emails: "Corzine continues to fight release of emails"

Arts Grants: "Arts Council will conduct five workshops on applying for arts money"
Bribery: "Mayor: 'Devastated' man tried to bribe me"
Wayne Bryant Trial: "Closing argument: 'Low show' vs. 'no show' job"
NJ Nets: "Nets giving tickets to jobless fans"
PSE&G: "Utility making end run around 15 towns, critics say"
Retail: "Malls in NJ plan to survive bad economic climate"
Seton Hall: "Chapel of the Immaculate Conception restoration completed"
WWII Memorial: "New Jersey remembers its veterans"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition --
 Dole's 'Godless' Ads: "Ads drove money, voters to Dole's opponent"
Guantanamo: "Guantanamo closing called Obama priority"
Mortgage Relief: "New federal plan offers relief to only a few" -- FDIC chief is critical of plan.

OF INTEREST
Internet Justice: "Major source of spam, scams, child porno knocked offline" -- Also see | Stats | Report |

BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |

Posted by Dan at 6:52 AM