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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Boys Basketball: Plainfield vs. top-ranked St. Pat's today.. Connolly to sell five properties at auction to raise cash..



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.

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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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