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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Bernice: Clerk says layoffs have crippled her office.. Will Council take up Olddoc's suggestion?.. Maria points to a resource addressing youth violence.. Renata recommends Spivey story on honoring teen victim.. PSN posts final high school football rankings..

Act IV Theater:  "Plainfield theater group looking to draw some laughs"
Cadogan Slaying:  "Plainfield mother mourns her only son" -- Courier | CBS |
Courier News:  "Veterans day image lands Courier place in 'Top 10' front pages nationwide"
Library:  "Plainfield library facing possibility of drastic cuts"
Murder No. 7:  "Plainfield experiences 2nd homicide in 2 days" -- Courier | Ledger | NBC |
Salvation Army:  "Annual holiday 'Kettle Kickoff' at City Hall on Monday"
Stolen Car:  "Fanwood cops arrest two after pursuing car stolen in Plainfield" -- Juveniles.
YMCA:  "Plainfield YMCA presents proactive programs to combat street violence"

Newark:  "Judge delays scheduled police layoffs"
South Plainfield:  "Brandon Downes selects Virginia to continue baseball career"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie to skip NJ League of Municipalities convention next week"
Redistricting:  "GOP names its members to redistricting panel" -- 5 GOP, 5 Dems, 'tiebreaker' appointed by Chief Justice if needed.
State Revenue:  "Revenue enough to meet budget projections, treasurer says"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on budget hearings Clerks says layoffs crippled her office. Olddoc offers a procedural suggestion, will Council take it up?. Maria points to a resource for reducing youth violence. Renata Hernandez, at Standing In The Gap, points to Spivey story on honoring memory of slain student. Plainfield Sports News posts the final midstate high school football rankings, top 10 Yankee prospects. Lood for Jackie Schnoop's weekend pix later at The (TV) Show Must Go On.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today and Tomorrow, November 13 - 14. Hours vary. Act IV Productions: The Cemetery Club. Ivan Menchell's 1990 comedy about three Jewish widows in NYC whose husbands died in quick succession. Produced by Barbara Van Savage. Tickets: $15. Info, ticket orders: (908) 756-0750. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)

  • Today - November 13. 8 AM - 3 PM. Statewide Parent Leader Conference. A day of workshops and networking in support of parents and children. Includes remarks by several members of Gov. Christie's leadership team. Sponsors:  NJ Alliance of Family Support Organizations, Parents Anonymous, and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network. Pre-registration: $90/person. More information and complete conference schedule online here.

  • Today - November 13. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.

  • Tomorrow - November 14. 3 PM. Plainfield Music Club Benefit Concert. This year's benefit is in support of Plainfield's Good News Community Choir, under the leadership of musical director Mark Miller. The benefit will include performances by Paul DiDario (piano), Fred Fischer (piano), Susan Graham (flute), Lorne Graham (trumpet), Carolle Ann Mochernuk and Paul Kueter (piano, four hands) and Robert Romano (clarinet). Tickets: $10 at the door. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot).

  • Monday - November 15. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Public may speak at end of meeting. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building. (Date changed owing to General Election.)

  • Monday - November 15. 8 PM. Van Wyck Brooks Historic District Meeting. Regularly monthly meeting for members. Planning continues on the annual Twelfth Night Progressive Dinner (always sold out, make mental note). At Arne and Gerry's.

  • Tuesday - November 16. 5 - 8 PM. Pemberton Area Block Association: Cedarbrook School Fundraiser. The block association is  hosting a Family Fun Night at  Friendly's in support of the Cedarbook K-8 center. At Friendly's Restaurant, 1060 Stelton Road, Piscataway.

  • Tuesday - November 16. 5:30 PM. Courier News Microsite Workshop. Learn how to use the Courier's free new online microsite 'InPlainfield' to publicize your group's events, fundraisers, concerts or theatrical productions. Free hands-on workshop. At the Plainfield Public Library, Computer training room, Lower Level, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.

  • Tuesday - November 16. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Wednesday - November 17. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Thursday - November 18. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Friday - November 19. 6 - 9 PM. Volunteer Appreciation Night. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot).

  • Friday - November 19. 6:30 PM. Muhlenberg Foundation Gala: Corks & Forks Wine Tasting. Join friends and supporters of the Muhlenberg Hospital Foundation in a fundraiser for the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) on the Muhlenberg Campus. Fine wines, savory cheeses, exquisite hors d'oeuvres, delectable desserts. $125/person. At Shackamaxon Country Club, 1607 Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains. Info: (908) 668-2025. Business casual.

  • Friday thru Sunday, November 19 - 21. Hours vary. Act IV Productions: The Cemetery Club. Ivan Menchell's 1990 comedy about three Jewish widows in NYC whose husbands died in quick succession. Produced by Barbara Van Savage. Tickets: $15. Info, ticket orders: (908) 756-0750. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)

  • Saturday - November 20. 11:45 AM - 4 PM. Annual NJ Peace Action Soup Luncheon. Join with peace activists from around the Garden State for the 53rd annual statewide luncheon, featuring fresh homemade soups, fresh-baked breads, cheeses and desserts. There will be a silent auction featuring theater tickets, jewelry, subscriptions and theater gift certificates. The program will be a Tribute to Historian Howard Zinn, with readings by Larry Hamm of POP, Anthony Johnson of WABC News, Jose Santiago of WBAI and others. Tickets: $25/person, $20 each, groups of 4 or more. Full details and tickets available online here. At Bloomfield High School, 160 Broad Street, Bloomfield.

  • Sunday - November 21. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: Magnificent Magnificats. The Crescent Choral Society will present the Magnificats of J. S. Bach and Alan Hovhaness, the American composer of Armenian and Scottish ancestry. Tickets: $20/General admission, $15/Seniors, $5/Students. Info: (908) 756-2468. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot).
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