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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter: Strength for feeble knees.. LWV ad today, forum Thursday.. Storch: Visioning study a good thing.. Bernice, Maria, Olddoc, Burney..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes Pepsi Charles honored at 'Sabor Latino'. Maria on Plainfield's spiritual connections. Olddoc wishes all a Happy Easter and shares some pix. PEPtalk reminds all of the LWV's upcoming BOE candidate forum. Councilor Storch gives reasons why a transit-oriented visioning study is a good idea. Councilor Burney reminds all of National Volunteer Week.

Today's Courier has a full-page ad by the League of Women Voters with BOE candidates' answers to their questionnaire.
Connolly Properties: "Federal judge tosses immigrant housing lawsuit" -- In print today, was online Friday.
Preschools: "Corzine still focused on preschools"

Green Brook Flood Control: "Bound Brook wants stimulus funds for flood control"
Newark: "Newark unveils trolley between Pru Center and Ironbound"
Newark: "Obama mural to go up"
Perth Amboy: "Resident's ad blasts Council prez, links him to Vas"
Union County College: "New Elizabeth building to house nursing school"

BYOBs: "Restaurants tackle tough times by inviting brown bags"
Great Depression --
 Real Estate: "Real estate salespeople shop for new careers"
Teaching: "Alternate route to teaching is now more traveled"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - April 12. Immediately following Easter service (approx. Noon). Easter Egg Hunt. Children of all ages welcome; Easter egg hunt is for children under 12. Refreshments will be offered (Easter candy, of course!). At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. Parking available in Central Avenue lot. For more info, call (908) 756-3322.

  • Tomorrow - April 13. 7 PM. United Way Plainfield Community Council. Planning continues for the joint UW House Tour and FOSH Garage Sale scheduled for May 31 (mark your calendars!) as well as the upcoming National Volunteer Week (April 19 - 25). At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street.

  • VENUE CHANGE: Tomorrow - April 13. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Contrary to earlier notices, Council meets at the Council Chambers/Courthouse, 4th and Watchung. A councilmanic resolution honoring activist Flor Gonzalez will be presented, among other things. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.

  • Tomorrow - April 13. 8 PM. VWB Historic District Meeting. Regular monthly meeting. 967 Madison Avenue.

  • Thursday - April 16. 7 PM. League of Women Voters BOE Candidate Forum. Ten candidates for four Board of Education seats will face off in the annual LWV candidate forum. Candidate statements will appear in an LWV ad in the Courier in advance of the forum. Plainfield's LWV chapter, formed in 1920, is one of the oldest in the nation. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Friday - Sunday - April 17-19. Scrapbooking Weekend Getaway at The Pillars. Plainfield's B&B innkeepers Lamont Blowe and Nancy Fiske host a weekend for scrapbookers, including meals, constant snacks, endless pots of coffee and plenty of workspace. Best experienced as a 'stayover' event, arrangements can be made for those who cannot book a room. Give The Pillars a call at (908) 753-0922 for more details. Visit The Pillars website at www.pillars2.com/.

  • Saturday - April 18. 4 PM. Play: M.A.D.: Make A Decision. Presented by the Drama Ministry and young people of Shiloh Baptist Church. At Shiloh's Cultural Arts Center, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/. A free-will offering will be taken.

  • Saturday - April 18. 6:30 PM. 'Camp Discovery' Benefit Auction. Wine, cheese and desserts will be featured at this event to raise funds for a summer educational camp for Plainfield public school students. Local entertainer Gloria Walsh will preside over live and silent auctions of over 200 items, services, gift baskets and business gift certificates. An evening of fun, hilarity and bargains for all. Sponsored by United Plainfield CDC, a registered nonprofit. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. 220 West 7th Street at Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets $10 in advance. For tickets and info, call (732) 996-7359 or (908) 531-4979.
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STATE
2009 Races: "Corzine v. Christie: Gearing for a fight between millionaires"
Budget --
 Highway Bonds: "Officials look out of state to increase investor pool"

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Posted by Dan at 9:04 AM