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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Health Center gets new funds.. Bernice: New taxi rules?.. Olddoc on Council.. Maria: Who is a New Dem?.. Editorial: Muhlenberg services in demand..

PLAINFIELD


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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes new taxi rules coming and launch of GOP candidate's blog. Maria on who is a New Dem. Olddoc shares some notes on the Council meeting, welcomes the long march to the Primaries and enlightens us on Birchat HaChama (on which WNYC had a particularly lame segment this AM).

Muhlenberg - Editorial, CN: "Muhlenberg's services remain in demand" -- But the news ain't all good.
Council: "Council discusses methods to control deer population"
Boxing Club: "Support sought for club forced from HQ over code issues"

North Plainfield: "Italian-American Club plans collection for earthquake victims" | "Italy: NJ relief valued, but not necessary"
Edison: "Hopefuls file petitions for mayor, council seats"
Ironbound: "Portuguese Easter tradition kept alive"
Newark: "Budget shortfall forces Newark to shut two middle schools"
Occupational Center of NJ: "Facility for sheltered workers faces funding cuts by state"
Union County: "Transformation of golf course into park is well under way" -- Less than a month after closing, and after 3 years work at Cedar Brook Lake is still unfinished. Ever wonder why?

Foreclosures: "Lawsuits target 'illegal' mortgages" -- Argue against foreclosing where consumer laws were broken.
Passover: "A creative way to deal with Passover food ban" -- Passover begins at sundown today.
Trains: "Hunterdon buff restores, runs 20th Century Limited car" -- My first train trip was on the 20th Century Limited.
YouTube: "Amateur video buffs make money sharing ad revenue"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - April 9. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Friday - April 10. 7 PM. Good Friday Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/.

  • Saturday - April 11. Noon - 4 PM. Sabor Latino: A Taste of Latin Plainfield. Taste the dishes and treats of Plainfield's Latino cultures. The event commemorates the late Pepsi Charles, who founded 'Plainfield Cooks'. Entertainment, music and vendors. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets: $10/person. At the door or in advance from Venture & Venture, 102 East Front Street, 2nd floor. Info: (908) 561-9600.

  • Saturday - April 11. 12:30 PM. Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the little ones ages 3-8 to this fun event and support a worthy cause, too. Games, prizes, and of course Easter Eggs galore! (Bring your own Easter basket.) Proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. At Green Brook Park. For ages 3 - 8. $5/per child. Come on time for registration, hunt starts at 1 PM sharp.

  • Saturday - April 11. 6:30 PM. Jazz: Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch Trio. Often compared to Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McCrae, Brooklyn-born Donna Cumberbatch is the daughter of famed baritone sax player Harold Cumberbatch. Don't miss this soulful performance. At United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street. Parking and entry from the lot off Norwood Avenue (also available from Front Street). Info: (908) 756-2666. Tickets at the door: $20/person, $10/students, children under 12 free.

  • Sunday - 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.

  • Monday - 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?: Monday - April 13. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Call the Clerk's Office at (908) 753-3222 to find out location of Council meeting as there are conflicting notices as to whether it is at the Council Chambers/Courthouse or Emerson School. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.

  • Monday - 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: "Pundits offer mixed reviews on Christie press conference"
Budget: "Lawmakers, treasurer spar over budget"

Coniglio Corruption Trial: "Aide: Legislative, consulting lines blurred" -- Record | Ledger |
Pru: "Report: Pru Financial seeking federal aid"
State Workers Picket: "Somerville" | "Trenton" | "State workers picket across NJ" (Video).
Supremes: "Court blasts DYFS in custody case, setting rules all must now follow"

NATION / WORLD
Sen. Bob Menendez: "Menendez holds NJ hearings on health care reform"

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Posted by Dan at 9:33 AM