Bernice: Lights and action in the 'hood.. Olddoc: More election numbers, school salaries dismay.. Maria: Changes coming to Park Ave..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Author: "Former Plainfield librarian's novel has local roots" -- Multi-author book signing in December.
Policing: "Plainfield police look to keep serious crime to historic low"
Connolly Properties: "Allentown (PA) threatens to vacate all Connolly properties there"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes lights and action in her neighborhood, plus pix of Seattle shopping swag. Olddoc notes some election numbers and dismay at Maria's school district salary findings. Maria notes changes coming to Park Avenue shopping and posts useful OPRA info. Plainfield Sports News notes Cardinals' first win and Express preps for season opener.
Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
Bridgewater: "Area soldier shot in Ft. Hood massacre"
South Brunswick: "Dow Jones moves printing of WSJ to Bronx" -- Five of 17 plants have closed in last 1½ years.
Westfield: "Teens admit role in kidnapping, attack on alleged drug dealer"
League of Municipalities: "Annual convention comes to A.C."
State Senate: "GOP bloc key in Codey-Sweeney battle for presidency"
Unemployment Benefits: "Jerseyans whose benefits are exhausted must wait for extension"
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| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 7. 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Electronics Recycling. Items accepted include: Monitors, keyboards, CPUs, TVs, phones, VCRs, printers and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/electronics.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Schering-Plough, Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Today - November 7. 1 - 3 PM. Photo Exhibit: Four Seasons in Plainfield. Join Plainfield's amateur and professional photographers who have submitted photos for the Plainfield Public Library's 4th annual photo contest. Exhibit opening, reception and Awards presentation. In the Anne Louise Davis Room of the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. FREE.
- Today & Tomorrow - November 7 & 8. Musical: Leader Of The Pack. Rainbow Experience present this 'jukebox musical' classic, celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds topped the pop charts. Saturday, 7:30 PM. Sunday, 3:00 PM. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and children under 12. Info: (908) 756-8658 or visit the website here.
- Today & Tomorrow - November 7 - 8. Play: Steel Magnolias. Act IV Productions presents Robert Harding's play about six women who bond at a beauty parlor and deal with the triumphs and tragedies of their lives. Act IV productions are always well received and cast member (and Plainfielder) Sheila Harding is a Perry Award recipient. Today at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. At the Parish Hall of First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in the city lot accessed across the street from the church.) Tickets: $15/person. Reservations and information: (908) 756-0750. Courier listing here.
- Today - November 7. 7 PM. Church-N-The Hood Arts Outreach. Join Pastor LaDana (Lady Jam) Clark and a group of young performers and featured area artists in an outreach to youth, young adults and the young at heart in the community. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Contact Pastor Clark at (908) 397-7090 or by email. FREE.
- Today - November 7. 7 PM. Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Gala. The Gala helps provide funds for Hyacinth's six statewide offices, one of which is located in Plainfield. Hyacinth treats over 15,000 people affected by HIV and AIDS every year. Sens. Loretta Weinberg and Joseph Vitale will receive the Riki Jacobs Social Justice Award. Tickets: $200/person. At Dolce Basking Ridge. Info: Patrick Bocco at (732) 246-0204 x256, or pbocco@hyacinth.org.
- Today - November 7. 7 PM. Vocals: Lucky 13 Trio. Close harmony trio Lucky 13 members Marci Geller, Susan DeVito and Cathy Kreger bring their vocal magic to the Plainfield area as part of the Powerful Women of Song series. Tickets: $18 in advance, $23 at the door. At the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road (off the circle), Watchung. For more info, check the website here.
- Monday November 9. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue
. - Monday - November 9. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Monday - November 9. 8 PM. Van Wyck Brooks HD Meeting. Soliciting volunteers for the Holiday house tour and other final planning. Historic District flags will be available for pickkup. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue.
- Thursday - November 12. 8:30 AM Sharp. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. South Avenue's merchants meet once a month to review and plan area activities, discuss issues, and network. This month features an update on the status of South Avenue road repairs. At Wendy's, South Avenue and Terrill Road.
- Thursday - November 12. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursdays through November 19. 4:30 - 5:3 PM. Free Basic Spanish Classes: A Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. Basic Spanish to help navigate everyday communication situations. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
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