Bernice: Peach Festival today.. Olddoc: Muhlenberg organization circa 1950s.. Burress hires a 'prison consultant' to get ready for...prison..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Pressman Charter School: "New Plainfield charter school among changes coming to U.C."
Shooting: "Gunman sought in shooting of three" -- Courier | Ledger |
YWCA Brawl: "Huge brawl injures Plainfield police officer"
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reminds all the Peach Festival is today. Olddoc gives a peek into Muhlenberg's organization, circa 1950s. PEPtalk: Renata's daughter is excited by the new PAAAS academy (background story here).
Clinton: "Hunterdon's juried print show is by invitation only"
Coniglio Corruption Case: "Feds recommend less time for ex-Senator"
NJ College Tuition: "Federal aid, state limits give students a break -- this year"
Rutgers: "RU's unmanned subs put it at leading edge of exploration"
Jersey Fresh: "Farms' produce goes ethnic" -- From Jamaican hot peppers to Korean pears to much more.
Lutherans & Gays: "ELCA will allow gays in relationships as clergy"
Mortgages: "Tools for buyers to monitor loan officers"
Prison Consultants: "Burress hires prison consultant to get ready for jail" -- 'Prison consultants'?
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CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
| MAYOR | |||
| PIVNICHNY [blog] [website] | GOP candidate posts on issues facing the city. Website up 7/23/09. | ||
| ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] | Site is still marked 'under construction'. | ||
| ASSEMBLY | |||
| GREEN [blog] | Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items. | ||
| MARKS/VASTINE [website] MARKS [blog] VASTINE [blog] | Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website. Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains. Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time. | ||
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - August 23. 6 PM. Peach Festival and Carillon Concert. Come out for Grace Episcopal Church's annual peach festival, featuring an abundance of homemade peach desserts. The event includes a twilight concert by the parish carillonneur, Jeff Spelman, on the 47-bell Pittis carillon. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort.
- Tomorrow /Tuesday - August 24/25. Play: The Harlem Ladies Knittin' and Bitchin' Society. Playwright Ben Marshall, Plainfield resident and Middlesex County College professor, directs this play at NYC's Dramatists Guild. Monday, 7 - 9 PM. Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM. At the Frederick Loewe Room of the Dramatists Guild, 1501 Broadway (between 42nd and 43rd Streets). Photo ID required to enter building. RSVP necessary to get on guest list to rfeuerman@rcn.com.
- Tomorrow - August 24. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tomorrow - August 24. 5 - 6:30 PM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity: Parenting Skills. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381 or Ms. Guzman (908) 731-4360 x 5237. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- Tomorrow - August 24. 6 PM. Exhibit: Plainfield: Lost But Not Forgotten. Opening night reception. An exhibit of photographs and postcards from the Plainfield Public Library's extensive collection focusing on institutions and businesses from the Queen City's past which are still fondly remembered. The exhibit will be available for viewing during Library hours through October 17. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.
- Wednesday - August 26. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Seminar. Sponsored by the Government Records Council, which adjudicates disputes concerning public records. Open to all, free of charge, no pre-registration required. At the NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Limited free parking in the State House garage.
- (Canceled)
Wednesday - August 26. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited. - Thursday thru Saturday - August 27 - 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.
- Thursday - August 27. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Friday - August 28. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM, 9:30 PM (movie). Music In The Plaza. Lunch and evening concerts featuring Gospel/Chree House, Manhattan Music Band and Breez. Car show. Movie: Fast & Furious. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. At County Office Building Plaza, Park Avenue and Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3097.
- Saturday - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)
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