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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Olddoc gleans blog nuggets.. Burney on Halloween safety meeting.. Maria: New law will force budget online next year.. PSN on Elizabeth/Watchung Hills and Linden/Ridge.. Jackie's weekend pix are up, plus a rant..

Financial Aid:  "49,000 NJ students may lose aid for not submitting new form"
NJ Supremes:  "Political fight provides court an apolitical mind"
US Chamber of Commerce:  "NJ companies among Chamber contributors"

Anonymous Internet Posts:  "Anonymous online posts: Are the scales tipping?" -- Requiring registration through FaceBook has helped some newspaper forums.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice is enjoying her Seattle vacation. Olddoc gleans nuggets from the blogs, wrestles with Blogger and finally gets a nice pic up, and laments baseball season's outcome. Maria continues her quest for docs, including legislation that will mandate posting city budgets online. Councilor Burney highlights the Halloween Safety Meeting. Plainfield Sports News post on the Elizabeth/Watchung Hills and Linden/Ridge games. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has more of her wonderful weekend pix and a rant on public snifflers and sneezers. Get 'em, Jackie!

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - October 24. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: 12th Annual Young Artists Showcase. Glimpse the future of classical music through the talents of these five young artists: (Voice) Anna Dugan, (Cello) Sophia Bacelur, and (Piano) Audrey Luo, Kevin Jang and Connie Wang. Tickets: $20, $15/Senior, $5/Students. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). Info (908) 756-2468 or crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Today - October 24. 4 - 6 PM. Call Party for Democratic Candidates. Join fellow Democrats in a nationwide calling party in support of Democratic candidates for state and federal offices across the country. Bring your cellphone! At New Democrats for Plainfield HQ, 110 East Seventh Street (in the Scott Drug building). Parking in city lot next door.

  • Tomorrow - October 25. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition. Meeting at duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to building at the rear of the campus complex.

  • Tuesday - October 26. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Wednesday - October 27. 5 PM Sharp. Community Basketball Trip: Nets vs. Pistons. Bus leaves City Hall parking lot at 5 PM and returns at 11 PM. Tickets are first come, first served with a limit of two (2) per household. $55/person includes game ticket and transportation. Info and purchases at the Division of Recreation, City Hall Annex (510 Watchung Avenue) or call (908) 73-3097.

  • Wednesday - October 27. 7 PM. League of Women Voters Candidate Forum. Celebrating 90 years of electoral and community activism, the Plainfield chapter's candidate forum features candidates for Plainfield City Council - Ward 1: Bill Reid (D) and Sean Alfred (R) and Wards 2/3 at- large: Rebecca Williams (D) and Jim Pivnichny (R). At Emerson Community School, East 3rd Street at Emerson Avenue.

  • Wednesday - October 27. 7 PM. Halloween Safety Plan Meeting. Director Hellwig will update block association and neighborhood groups on safety plans for Halloween. At the 2nd floor conference room, Police headquarters, Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • Wednesday - October 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Thursday - October 28. 7:00 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Friday - October 29. 6 PM. Division of Recreation Halloween Party. The annual kids Halloween party includes costume contest, prizes, snacks, candy and lots of fun. The event provides a safe and fun environment for children ages 5 - 10. Parents MUST accompany children. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Info: (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - October 30. 7 PM. Boys & Girls Club Casino Night Benefit. Join supporters of all the Union County Boys & Girls Clubs for their first annual casino night. Entry gives you $200 in play money, casino games, food and an open bar. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, prizes to win and music throughout the evening. Tickets: $100/person. At Twin Brooks Country Club, Watchung. Info: Alan Kornblum at (908) 687-7976 x4, or email akornblum@bgcuc.org.
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