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Friday, December 25, 2009

Bernice: What Washington does on Christmas.. Olddoc explains 'Oh Hell'.. Maria explains to Santa.. Mapp offers Season's Greetings..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
City Administrator: "Ex-Dover administrator a finalist for top job in Plainfield"
Kwanzaa: "Ex-NBA star Jayson Williams pitches in for Plainfield's Kwanzaa celebration"
Sledding Riot: "Teens start riot over use of sledding hill in Plainfield"

Christmas Customs: "Edison couple's gingerbread creations are holiday tradition"
FaceBook Fights: "Scotch Plains-Fanwood officials blame FaceBook for fights"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: If it's Christmas Day, Washington is crossing the Delaware. Olddoc celebrates the gathering of his family and explains 'Oh Hell'. Maria to Santa: I can explain. Councilor Mapp offers Seaon's Greetings. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.

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 Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - December 25. 11 AM - 2 PM. Christmas Dinner. Ruth Fellowship Ministries and St. John's Baptist Church join to offer a Christmas Dinner for those in need. At Plainfield Tower West, 601 West 7th Street (corner of Plainfield Avenue). Info: (908) 412-0500 or (908) 232-6972.

  • Tomorrow - December 26. 1 - 5 PM. Community Kwanzaa Celebration. This celebration of family, community and culture will feature drumming, storytelling, poetry, an Afrikan market place and a Kwanzaa lighting ceremony. Includes a 'Karamu' catered Afrikan American Feast. Sponsored by Mayor Robinson-Briggs and the Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - December 26. 4 - 7 PM. Jazz Nativity. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. Tickets: $20/adult, $1/youth.

  • Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
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