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Sunday, December 21, 2008

The late Mayor Sharon takes no calls.. Bernice: Bank notes.. Maria's tree: Here today, gone tomorrow.. Olddoc mulls schools progress..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
I am posting light today. Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers below...

Imam Siraj Wahhaj's address at PHS yesterday is covered in today's Courier, print edition only.

Cory Booker: "Internal poll gives Booker 80% approval rate"
Development: "Toll Brothers' E. Brunswick 'golden triangle' project is tarnishing"
Foreign Languages: "Puppets: A hands-on approach to learning"
Home Heating Aid: "State offers help on heating costs"
The Ironbound: "Dream dies for Brazilians in Ironbound" -- Economy, immigration enforcement impact neighborhood.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • FREE PARKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS has begun in both the Downtown and South Avenue shopping districts.

  • FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

  • Today - December 21. 10 AM - 6 PM. Holiday Spectacular Boutique. Vendors galore, gift baskets, wine tasting, live jazz. At: HeardOne Complex, 210 Church Street. Info: (908) 755-9770. FREE.

  • Today - December 21. Sundown. Hanukkah Begins.

  • Tomorrow - December 22. 7 PM. Charter School Informational. An opportunity for parents of children entering grade 6 or 7 in September 2009 to learn of and apply for the Pressman Charter School, Plainfield's newest. The school will emphasize high academics using music as an integral part of its curriculum approach. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Info: (973) 635-6944 or visit the school's website here.

  • Tuesday - December 23. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Wednesday - December 24. 5:30 - 6:30 PM. (Rain or shine.) Santa's Christmas Eve Visit. Once again, kids and parents will join at Leland Avenue Park for Santa's visit before he begins his journey. (Santa will arrive promptly at 5:45 PM and greet the kids and distribute candy canes for about 20 minutes.) Cider, hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food basket to be donated to a local food pantry. Leland Avenue Park is adjacent to Cook School pond. For info or to help out, call Jen at (908) 561-9575. All are invited.

  • Thursday - December 25. Christmas Day.

  • Friday - December 26. Kwanzaa Begins.

  • Saturday - December 27. 1 - 6 PM. Kwanzaa Celebration. Celebrate the year-end festival (from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1) of family, community and culture with crafts, vendors, dance & drumming, storytelling, poetry, foods and a special Kwanzaa program. Special guests: The Cherokee Nation of New Jersey. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in the Spooner Avenue lot). FREE.
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STATE

2009 Governor's Race: "Corzine: Economy will take center stage"
Economic Growth: "Jerry Zaro goes to bat for the state's business future"


OF INTEREST
Words, words, words: "Bill Safire recommends 3 brain-stuffer books" -- Conservative in politics, sensible on language, Safire is a treat!

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Posted by Dan at 9:26 AM