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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Black History Month: "Donald Van Blake a 'guardian angel' for tennis athletes"
Boys Basketball: "St. Pat's over Plainfield" -- Ledger | NBE Basketball |
Census 2010 --
Plainfield Author: "Five new books from NJ authors" -- Including Wilbert Smikle, member of Bethel Presbyterian Church.
PMUA: "Authorities' wasteful spending can be controlled" -- Courier editorial, citing PMUA, in print edition only for now.Women's History Month: "FUSP offers production of 'Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt: A Love Story'"
Naomi Sims Auction: "Fans of supermodel bid on her estate at Montclair auction"
Police Director's Suicide: "Former Edison police director in apparent suicide" -- A sad reminder that politics is a blood sport?
Tri-County Red Cross: "Red Cross disaster training courses planned"
Union County College: "Cranford now looking to UCC for 'service fee'"
Watchung Stables: "Union County plan to privatize stables faces strong opposition"
Gov. Christie --
The Auditor: "Menendez investigation, Christie's lost Springsteen guitar, Trenton Tweet grows"
Lobbying: "14 NJ colleges spent $14M lobbying federal government"
Public Employees: "Time to freeze pay, change bargaining rules" -- Editorial, Ledger
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reminds all BOE filings are due tomorrow, spots ice on gargoyles and more winter pix, and Seniors to get hot meals. Olddoc asks if Councilor Burney represents a 180° turn in Dem thinking, and recalls the family's Dumont TV and more. Maria gives an update on the district-wide curriculum situation. Piv posts more on the Hellwig matter. Councilor Burney opens a discussion on what are core services for local government and invites all to chime in. CBAC (budget advisory committee) has put its presentation to the Council on the FY2010 budget online. Plainfield Sports News reports Dawud Hicks now goes on to Atlantic City.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata must be getting ready for Monday's BOE filing; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has some great and funny snow pix; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Monday - March 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Agenda should be found online at www.plainfield.com/Agendas.htm. Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Wednesday - March 3. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - March 4. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Saturday - March 6. 11 AM - 1 PM. 'Black Collectibles House Tour' and Brunch. Sit down to a sumptuous Champagne Brunch after Exploring a Plainfield collector's extensive Black memorabilia, displayed throughout her gracious home -- including a 'shrine to Barck Obama'. Proceeds benefit the National Council of Negro Women. Address; 679 Sheridan Avenue. Tickets: $25 (advance only; there will be no ticket sales at the door). Tickets: Diann (908) 377-0025 or Mecca (917) 326-0738.
- Saturday - March 6. 7 PM. 'Chat With Charles' | 8 PM. Concert. Plainfield Symphony: Russian Nights - Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Winners of the Young Pianists of NJ competition are featured: Senior Doris Lee of Warren will play Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 (3rd movement) and 8th-grader Sean Lee, of Darien, CT, will perform Prokofiev's Piano Concert No. 1. The evening concludes with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Music Director Charles Prince will give a talk on the evening's program at 7:00 PM in the Chapel, free with your concert ticket. The Plainfield Symphony performs at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking at Swain's or on 1st Place.) Tickets available at the door: $45 reserved; $25/general admission, $15/seniors and students. 12 and under free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.
- Saturday - March 6. Following the PSO Concert. Plainfield Symphony Society: Conductor's Circle Party. This year's party honors Greg Haworth and Mary Burgwinkle, longtime supporters of the PSO. A sumptuous Russian-style buffet with open bar will be hosted by Randy and Lesley Rogers at their home, 910 Charlotte Road. Admission: $45/person. Contact Brenda Anderson at (908) 757-5363.
- Sunday - March 7. 1 - 4 PM. Celebrating Women's History Month: Women Artists: Lives and Work. New Jersey artist and educator (she teaches at du Cret) Joan Arbeiter has mounted two exhibitions at the Drake House, running through May 2. At this opening reception, Ms. Arbeiter will gallery talks about her work at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The Drake House is at 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Info: (908) 755-5831 or the Museum's website drakehousemuseum.tripod.com/.
- Sunday - March 7. 3 PM. Benefit Concert: Edwin Lopez and Ron Thayer, Piano and Organ. Celebrated local musicians present a benefit concert of rarely heard music of Bach, Clementi, Brahms, Schumann and others. Proceeds benefit the CECA Musical Arts Program. Sponsor: Crescent Educational and Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at the door, Seniors $15, Students $5. Info: (908) 756-2468 or crescentconcerts.org/. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Snow Date: March 21.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly Properties: "Connolly to sell 5 properties at auction to raise cash"
Boys Basketball: "Plainfield vs. St. Pat's today" -- Will St. Pat's boys careers be over after this game?
Budgets: "A little creativity can help local budgets" -- I suggested renting out the new Senior Center here.
Networking: "Plainfield company offers networking dinner series"
Property Taxes: "NJ property taxes grow 3.3% to average of $7,300" -- 70% increase in ten years.
Taxes: "Poll: Jerseyans split over gas tax, toll increases for transportation fund"
Curling: "Olympic fever? Plainfield Curling Club is having an open house" -- Tomorrow.
Early today, I have an appointment -- you'll have to check the blogs below to see who's posting on this snowy Saturday.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - February 27. 6:30 AM - 10 PM. Plainfield Alphas: Morgan State U Campus Visit. High school students interested in attending Morgan State University can visit the campus through this bus trip. Attendees get a campus tour, tickets to men's and women's basketball games against Norfolk State, and an all-you-can-eat lunch. Seniors may sit with on-site admissions counselors. $75/person, all-inclusive. Student under 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone. Trip begins and ends at Metropark station in Edison. Info: Mark Anderson, (973) 997-1047.
- Today - February 27. 1 - 5 PM. 'Black Collectibles House Tour'. Explore a Plainfield collector's extensive Black memorabilia, displayed throughout her gracious home -- including a 'shrine to Barck Obama'. Soul-inspired appetizers and libations. Proceeds benefit the National Council of Negro Women. Address; 679 Sheridan Avenue. Tickets: $15 (advance only; there will be no ticket sales at the door). Tickets: Diann (908) 377-0025 or Mecca (917) 326-0738.
- Today - February 27. 5 - 7 PM. Chili Supper: Dunellen Methodist Church. Enjoy a variety of chilis (including HOT!). All are homemade by parishioners. Sample all the various chilis, plus salad and fixings, dessert, drink and toppings for the chili. Tickets: $7; $4 under 12. At Dunellen United Methodist Church, 150 Dunellen Avenue, Dunellen (Myrtle Avenue becomes Dunellen Ave.). Info: (732) 968-4347.
- Today - February 27. 6 PM. Concert: Black History in Song. Join Grammy-winning PHS teacher Rev. Stefanie Minatee and the Jubilation Choir in a concert of music celebrating Black History Month. At Orange United Methodist Church, 281 Park Avenue, Orange (corner of Park Avenue and North Day Street). Info: (973) 675-6390. A freewill offering will be taken.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
PMUA: "Authority could have travel costs slashed by Christie's executive order"
Bookstore Opening: "J.M. Benjamin's new store opens Saturday, regardless of weather" -- 112 Watchung.
Wrestling: "Dawud Hicks emerges as a star from a struggling program" -- Would be first state champ from Plainfield in 41 years.
Curling: "Olympic sport is sweeping up fans" -- Plainfield Curling Club expects 500 -1,000 at its open house.
Facebook Feud: "Feud leads to Roselle Park confrontation, weapons arrest"
Lawyer Vetoed: "Linden mayor vetoes appointment of Hudak as assistant city attorney"
On NJ Monthly's Best Places: "Are these really the best places to live in NJ?"
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority: "RVSA head steps down, citing health" -- Not to mention a lot of public scrutiny of late.
Red Light Cams: "Brick becomes 2nd town to start issuing cam fines"
Snow Closings: "How NJ schools decide on snow closings"
Watchung Stables: "Facility's future secure, official tells crowd"
Gov. Christie --
Golding/Cryan Matter: "No jail for Cryan's ex-girlfriend" -- More details on Cryan's relationship and career.
Legislature --
Pension Fund: "NJ pension fund underfunded by $46B, gap continues to grow"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on Stormzilla, or is it Stormorama, and 'sidestepping' James Devine. Olddoc brings us up to date with his pix (distinguished and handsome at any age!), and a remembrance of a brotherly trip across the country (Mt. Rushmore was unfinished) in 1940. Maria learns the state investigation is taking so long because more questions have been raised, notes the BOE candidate filing deadline is Monday, and posts 2 questions to Renata. CBAC (budget advisory committee) has put its presentation to the Council on the FY2010 budget online. Plainfield Sports News find the PHS Boys rolling into the finals, with Linden out of the way.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata posts answers to Maria's two questions, and tells those who don't like her comment-posting policy they don't have to click on her link (it's that simple!); Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has a blog party for Survivors Heroes & Villains; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- (CANCELED DUE TO STORM)
Friday - February 26. 7 PM. 'Democratic City Committee Meeting. Slated to hear new Dem State Committee cheirperson John Wisniewski, at BUF.
- Today - February 26. 7 - 8:30 PM. Play: A Seat For Rosa. A Black History Month
celebration by the Queen City Academy Charter School, the Historical Society of Plainfield and the Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission. In Rosa Parks' own words, the essence of the struggle for fundamental rights for black Americans is conveyed. Refreshments available for purchase, by the QCA Student Council. $5 donation requested at the door ($10 for families of two or more). At Queen City Academy, West 7th Street and Grant Avenue (parking in the Grant Avenue lot).
- (RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 12)
Friday - February 26. 7 PM. 'Making A Mark': Annual AALI Cocktail Reception. Annual fundraiser reception by the United Way of Greater Union County's African American Leadership Initiative (AALI). Special guest speaker Wanda Moore. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and live music. At the Burney Manor, 1127 Watchung Avenue. $50/person. Tickets may be ordered online at brownpapertickets.com/event/95854, or call (908) 353-7171, x102.
- Tomorrow - February 27. 6:30 AM - 10 PM. Plainfield Alphas: Morgan State U Campus Visit. High school students interested in attending Morgan State University can visit the campus through this bus trip. Attendees get a campus tour, tickets to men's and women's basketball games against Norfolk State, and an all-you-can-eat lunch. Seniors may sit with on-site admissions counselors. $75/person, all-inclusive. Student under 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone. Trip begins and ends at Metropark station in Edison. Info: Mark Anderson, (973) 997-1047.
- Tomorrow - February 27. 1 - 5 PM. 'Black Collectibles House Tour'. Explore a Plainfield collector's extensive Black memorabilia, displayed throughout her gracious home -- including a 'shrine to Barck Obama'. Soul-inspired appetizers and libations. Proceeds benefit the National Council of Negro Women. Address; 679 Sheridan Avenue. Tickets: $15 (advance only; there will be no ticket sales at the door). Tickets: Diann (908) 377-0025 or Mecca (917) 326-0738.
- Tomorrow - February 27. 5 - 7 PM. Chili Supper: Dunellen Methodist Church. Enjoy a variety of chilis (including HOT!). All are homemade by parishioners. Sample all the various chilis, plus salad and fixings, dessert, drink and toppings for the chili. Tickets: $7; $4 under 12. At Dunellen United Methodist Church, 150 Dunellen Avenue, Dunellen (Myrtle Avenue becomes Dunellen Ave.). Info: (732) 968-4347.
- Tomorrow - February 27. 6 PM. Concert: Black History in Song. Join Grammy-winning PHS teacher Rev. Stefanie Minatee and the Jubilation Choir in a concert of music celebrating Black History Month. At Orange United Methodist Church, 281 Park Avenue, Orange (corner of Park Avenue and North Day Street). Info: (973) 675-6390. A freewill offering will be taken.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Snow Storm: "Snowicane 2010 could bring lots more snow" -- If you must, go out early, then batten up.
Connolly Properties: "Elevator woes resurface, this time at Viola's Place"
Boys Basketball: "Plainfield tops Linden" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Photos here; will face St. Pat's for title Saturday.
Dairy Queen: "Plainfield Dairy Queen celebrates 35th with cake sale"
Gary Shider & Parliament Fundadelic: "Shider and group in Sayreville tonight" -- Ticket info included.
Curfew: "Roselle Park adopts curfew for minors"
Gang Reduction: "Union County Sheriff's office offers juvenile gang reduction services"
Gov. Christie --
Jobs: "Report: 1 in 8 job seekers left NJ for work"
Legislature: "Assembly pressured by Christie, unions on pension, benefit reforms"
NJ Supremes: "Court strengthens family guardianship arrangements"
State Pensions: "Jersey City losing scores of firefighters retiring to protect benefits"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice follows up on a merchant's inquiry about a puzzling new business 'directory'. Maria posts reports on Plainfield's longest-running failing school.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata asks if Kemp is treated differently from other administrators; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - February 25. 6:30 PM. NAACP: Middle School Overachievers Recognition. The Plainfield Area Branch of the NAACP presents its annual Black History Month program. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) More information at the Branch's website, www.plainfieldnaacp.org/.
- Today - February 25. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.
- Tomorrow - February 26. 7 - 8:30 PM. Play: A Seat For Rosa. A Black History Month celebration by the Queen City Academy Charter School, the Historical Society of Plainfield and the Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission. In Rosa Parks' own words, the essence of the struggle for fundamental rights for black Americans is conveyed. Refreshments available for purchase, by the QCA Student Council. $5 donation requested at the door ($10 for families of two or more). At Queen City Academy, West 7th Street and Grant Avenue (parking in the Grant Avenue lot).
- (RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 12)
Friday - February 26. 7 PM. 'Making A Mark': Annual AALI Cocktail Reception. Annual fundraiser reception by the United Way of Greater Union County's African American Leadership Initiative (AALI). Special guest speaker Wanda Moore. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and live music. At the Burney Manor, 1127 Watchung Avenue. $50/person. Tickets may be ordered online at brownpapertickets.com/event/95854, or call (908) 353-7171, x102.
- Saturday - February 27. 6:30 AM - 10 PM. Plainfield Alphas: Morgan State U Campus Visit. High school students interested in attending Morgan State University can visit the campus through this bus trip. Attendees get a campus tour, tickets to men's and women's basketball games against Norfolk State, and an all-you-can-eat lunch. Seniors may sit with on-site admissions counselors. $75/person, all-inclusive. Student under 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone. Trip begins and ends at Metropark station in Edison. Info: Mark Anderson, (973) 997-1047.
- Saturday - February 27. 1 - 5PM. 'Black Collectibles House Tour'. Explore a Plainfield collector's extensive Black memorabilia, displayed throughout her gracious home -- including a 'shrine to Barck Obama'. Soul-inspired appetizers and libations. Proceeds benefit the National Council of Negro Women. Address; 679 Sheridan Avenue. Tickets: $15 (advance only; there will be no ticket sales at the door). Tickets: Diann (908) 377-0025 or Mecca (917) 326-0738.
- Saturday - February 27. 6 PM. Concert: Black History in Song. Join Grammy-winning PHS teacher Rev. Stefanie Minatee and the Jubilation Choir in a concert of music celebrating Black History Month. At Orange United Methodist Church, 281 Park Avenue, Orange (corner of Park Avenue and North Day Street). Info: (973) 675-6390. A freewill offering will be taken.
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