Bernice: More on social services & budget.. Olddoc offers to post guest commentary on awarding of jobs grant.. Maria has some fun stuff.. Dr. E=MC² urges creation of recreation commission.. PSN notes Cardinals at Linden, QCBL at Dunellen, both today..
Events Today: "Library hangs Plainfield photographers" | "Plainfield does Mahler"
PHS Football: "True Commitment" -- Spivey catches a Cardinal player in the rain, wishes team luck against Linden this weekend.
PHS Football: "True Commitment" -- Spivey catches a Cardinal player in the rain, wishes team luck against Linden this weekend.
'Medicine Chest Challenge': "Sheriff to coordinate medicines turn-in at County Office building"
Thanksgiving for Vets: "Cafe Vivace hosting free Thanksgiving dinner for vets" -- Donations from many, many area businesses. Vets and families should make reservations by calling (908) 753-4500.
Veterans Day: "Plainfield schedules Veterans Day event"
Christie & NJEA --
Thanksgiving for Vets: "Cafe Vivace hosting free Thanksgiving dinner for vets" -- Donations from many, many area businesses. Vets and families should make reservations by calling (908) 753-4500.
Veterans Day: "Plainfield schedules Veterans Day event"
Christie & NJEA --
- Christie: "Christie tells teens teachers to blame for lack of school supplies" -- Every teacher I know spends their own money on stuff the schools don't supply!!!
- NJEA: "Leader praises teachers, ignores Christie snub"
Fraud: "NJ firms settles for $69M for overbilling US in Iraq, Afghan contracts"
NJ Congressional Delegation: "NJ delegation split on Pelosi bid for minority leader"
NJ Congressional Elections: "Most of $1.6M outside money went against Adler in elections"
NJ Tea Party: "Tea Party activists assess NJ impact"
Peace Corps Reunion: "First Peace Corps volunteers reunite after 50 years"
Cable TV: "More customers drop cable. Is it cost or Internet availablity?"
NJ Congressional Delegation: "NJ delegation split on Pelosi bid for minority leader"
NJ Congressional Elections: "Most of $1.6M outside money went against Adler in elections"
NJ Tea Party: "Tea Party activists assess NJ impact"
Peace Corps Reunion: "First Peace Corps volunteers reunite after 50 years"
Cable TV: "More customers drop cable. Is it cost or Internet availablity?"
Robert Reich: "America's two economies" -- Guess which one most of us are in?
RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts more on budget deliberations on social services sends Diwali greetings. Olddoc offers to open his blog to a guest post on the questions around the recent jobs training grant award. Maria has some playful weekend stuff, plus the movie 'Teached'. Dr. E=MC², urges consideration of establishing a recreation commission. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals at Linden, and QBCL at Dunellen, both today, plus the NJ Wolves play in the Unity Bowl.
RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts more on budget deliberations on social services sends Diwali greetings. Olddoc offers to open his blog to a guest post on the questions around the recent jobs training grant award. Maria has some playful weekend stuff, plus the movie 'Teached'. Dr. E=MC², urges consideration of establishing a recreation commission. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals at Linden, and QBCL at Dunellen, both today, plus the NJ Wolves play in the Unity Bowl.
| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 6. 11 AM - 1 PM. Exhibit: 5th Annual Plainfield Public Library Photography Contest. Opening reception and awards presentation for the 2010 photography contest, with the theme 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town'. Amateur and professional photographers look forward to this annual contest for images of Plainfield daily life. All entries become part of the Library's extensive photography collection. Winning photographs and selected entries will be on view through December 31. At the Plainfield Public Library, Room 2, Lower Level, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.
- Today - November 6. 3 - 5 PM. Exhibit: Antique Engravings. Opening reception. Exhibit includes maps and hunt, marine and historical scenes. On display until the Christmas Miniatures Show. At Swain Galleries, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. Info: (908) 756-1707 or visit the website at www.swaingalleries.com/.
- Today - November 6. 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.
- Today - November 6. 8 PM. (Conductor's talk at 7 PM). Plainfield Symphony: Mahler's First. Continuing the PSO's 91st year and Conductor Charles Prince's first full season, the PSO first-ever performance of Gustav Mahler's glorious Symphony No. 1. The concert opens with Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5, with Evelyn Estava as soloist. At 7 PM in the chapel, 'Chat with Charles' will give concertgoers an overview of the evening's program (free with your ticket). Tickets: $45/Reserved, $25/General admission, $15/Seniors/Students, under 12 free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website www.plainfieldsymphony.org. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot).
- Tomorrow - November 7. 2 - 4 PM. Book Signing at Gov. Jim McGreevey's. Mark O'Donnell and Gov. Jim McGreevey host a book signing at their home of 'What's Love Got To Do With It? The Case For Same-Sex Marriage' with Senators Ray Lesniak and Loretta Weinberg. Suggested donation: $25 (book is extra). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grace Episcopal Church. At 1332 Prospect Avenue. Info: Amy Naples, (908) 963-4413.
- Monday - November 8. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Audit & Cotnrol, Purchasing. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tuesday - November 9. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Public Library, City Clerk, Information Technology/Media. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Wednesday - November 10. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Capital Budget, Planning, Economic Development. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. At the main Conference Room, Plainfield Senior Citizens Center, 400 East Front Street. Parking in the lot off East Second Street.
- Friday - November 12. 6:30 PM. Alpha Phi Alpha Wine & Cheese/Art Show & Silent Auction. The brothers of Zeta Nu Lambda chapter, Plainfield, are hosting a wine tasting, art show and silent auction. Featured visual artist is B. Curtis Grayson III. Wine tasting starts promptly at 8:06 PM. Advance tickets: $25/person. Reserve online here.
- Friday - November 12. 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.
- Friday thru Sunday, November 12 - 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.)
- Saturday - 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.
- Saturday - 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.
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