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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Maria: Plainfield's longest running failing school.. Renata: Does Gallon treat Kemp differently?.. Bernice: Merchants question business directory..


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.
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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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