C L I P S: Shoe tossed at Bush in Baghdad (video).. 'Boss' to Plainfield: This bank can't close.. Bernice: Lockout at Benbow church.. Olddoc on Gibson & CBAC..

Monday, December 15, 2008

Shoe tossed at Bush in Baghdad (video).. 'Boss' to Plainfield: This bank can't close.. Bernice: Lockout at Benbow church.. Olddoc on Gibson & CBAC..

PLAINFIELD

'The Boss' says we can't let this bank fail.

"Plainfielders, we can't let this bank fail!"

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice covers the lockout of parishioners at Rev. Benbow's church and finds her new monitor reveals her handiwork more clearly. Olddoc comments on Council President Gibson's letter on the CBAC and catches up on the auto bailout. PEPtalk urges you to consider the BOE vacancy -- are you the one? Maria: are you ever getting your computers back from the computer hospital? We're missing you.

Citizens Campaign: "Group issues statewide call for citizen participation"
School Buses: "Legislation would turn school buses into billboards" -- Cash for cash-strapped schools.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.
Today - December 15. 7 PM. Special City Council Meeting. Final meeting of 2008 will feature budget presentation (revenues) by CA Dashield, appropration for January, authorizing estimated tax bills to be mailed. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot behind City Hall).
Today - December 15. 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.
Tomorrow - December 16. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).
Thursday - December 18. 6 PM. Plainfield United Way Community Council. The December meeting will review the holiday toy drive, health care initiatives, and the 1909 house tour. Light dinner will be served. At the UCPC Behavioral Health Care Center, 117 Roosevelt Avenue (next to the PMUA building). Info: Jeff Scheckner, (908) 353-7171 x138.
Thursday - December 18. 7 PM - 2 AM (Showtime 11 PM). Plainfield Fire Division Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive. A must-do annual event, gathering toys for distribution to social service agencies AND having fun enjoying one of the holiday's great parties. ALY-US, featuring 'Supa' singing Follow Me. DJ 'D' from 88.7FM's Soulful Saturdays. At Los Faraones club, 111 East Front Street. Admission FREE with an unwrapped toy of $10 minimum value.
Thursday - December 18. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
Saturday - December 20. 8 PM - Midnight. The Rhythm of Plainfield: A Dance Celebration. From salsa to Hip Hop, 50s to Reggae, Line Dancing to R&B, a night of dancing and fun. All proceeds benefit the Plainfield Area YMCA 'Strong Kids' scholarship program. Light refreshments. Guest of honor: Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs. $75/person. Tickets available at the YMCA or at the door. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, Watchung Avenue and 6th Street. Info: Addy Bonet, (908) 756-6060 x101 or abonet@plainfieldy.org.
Saturday - December 20. 3 - 11 PM. Holiday Spectacular Boutique. Vendors galore, gift baskets, wine tasting, live jazz. At: HeardOne Complex, 210 Church Street. Info: (908) 755-9770. FREE.
Sunday - 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.
Monday - 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.
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.