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Friday, September 24, 2010

McWilliams: P-PAL's call for mentors.. Olddoc highlights auditors' reports of questionable practices.. Bernice: Connolly moves out.. Maria: National Good Neighbor Day is coming.. PSN posts PHS Boys Soccer schedule..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Board of Ed:  "Plainfield schools to consider grade reconfigurations"
Downed Tree:  "75-foor tree falls victim to Wednesday night storm" -- West 8th Street, online photos here.
Pension Payments:  "Towns' pension payments to rise an average of 22%"
Obituary:  "'J.C.' Culver, longtime owner of JC's Lounge"

Budgets:  "Elizabeth introduces budget with 5% municipal tax hike" -- Look! A budget introduced...and Plainfield?
Libraries:  "Public libraries are community treasures" -- Op-Ed, Courier.
Newark:  "Booker, Christie to accept $100M gift for Newark schools on Oprah today"
Roselle:  "Tax bill sent out with mistakes, approximately doubling amounts due"

Foreclosure Avoidance:  "NJ entering foreclosure-assistance program"
State Bonds:  "Moody's: State bonds may be downgraded" -- Ledger | Courier |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds the neighborhood more peaceful as Connolly Properties moves out, a result of its dissolution. Olddoc highlights auditors' reports of questionable practices, courtesy of Maria's OPRA. Maria notes National Good Neighbor Day is coming... Councilor McWilliams publicizes P-PAL's call for mentors for its Youth Exposure program. Plainfield Sports News posts the PHS Boys soccer schedule.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES (Deadline October 1). 5th ANNUAL LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town' is the theme for this year's Plainfield Public Library photography contest. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter up to five (5) photographs of contemporary images of Plainfield. Entries will make up an exhibit which will open in October with a reception and awards presentation. All entries become a part of the Library's extensive photographic record of Plainfield life. Entry forms are available at the Library or online at the Library website (here). The contest is jointly sponsored each year by the Library and the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Info: (908) 757-1111 x136.

  • Through September. During regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. Book sale coordinator Mary Ellen Rogan announces the Plainfield Public Library's largest book sale ever -- with over 6,000 books on all subjects. In these times of severe budget pressures, proceeds of the sale will be more important than ever  in supporting Library programs -- including Children's Services, Adult Literacy and Local History. Open to the public at no charge. In the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.

  • Tomorrow - September 25. 9 AM - 1 PM. Annual Fall Fishing Derby. The annual fishing event, with a prize for Biggest Fish. The Lake will be stocked with Channel Catfish and Small Mouth Bass. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Cedar Brook Park Lake. Info: (908) 753-3097. RAIN DATE: October 2.

  • Tomorrow - September 25. 9 AM. Plainfield Y-to-Y Bike Ride. This motorcycle fun ride sponsored by the Plainfield YMCA will help send local kids to summer camp. The ride departs the Plainfield Y for YMCA Camp Mason in Hardwick, where participants will share a (provided) lunch. Registration: $25/biker, $15/passenger. Proceeds benefit the Plainfield YMCA Summer Day Camp scholarships. Info: (908) 756-6060 or email pnelson@plainfieldy.org. RAIN DATE: October 9.s

  • Tomorrow - September 25. 10 AM. Dedication of Joe Black Baseball Field at Hub Stine. Join with Board of Ed, city officials and members of Joe Black's family for the dedication of the baseball field at the Hub Stine complex in memory of Black, the first African American to pitch in a World Series game. At the Hub Stine Complex, Randolph Road, across from Muhlenberg. More info on the District's website here. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - September 25. 7 PM. Plainfield Symphony 91st Season Kickoff: Master Class with Jamie Bernstein. This is going to be a real treat -- Lenny Bernstein's daughter Jamie will lead this interactive lecture/performance looking at how three American composers borrowed (and stole?) from others both to pay homage to them and to show off their own uniqueness. Composers Lenny Bernstein, Aaron Copland and Charles Ives are the subjects. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Tickets: $45 reserved seating, $25 general admission. Info: (908) 561-5140 or  www.plainfieldsymphony.org/ (tickets can be purchased online). At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries).

    Martinis & More, Symphony After-Party. Attendees are invited at 9:00 PM to the after-party at the home of Craig Bowman and John Stewart, where Jamie Bernstein will be a special guest. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. $50/person, payable at the door. At 308 West 8th Street (parking at Higgins Home for Funerals, 8th & Madison).
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