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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Burney on Dan's 'slippery' questions.. Jackie has a memorable bus ride in downtown Plainfield.. Bernice: Vacant house reminds of folks in need at holidays.. Olddoc hopes Burney will continue to make public contribution.. Renata marks Spivey on Courier's Abdul-Haqq story, congratulates Alrick Brown..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Holiday Meal & Party:  "Church of Living God dedicates events to memory of slain Plainfield youth" -- See more in 'Holiday Giving Opportunities' under 'What's Happening'.
Montgomery Bus Boycott Remembrance:  "Plainfield gathering urged to draw inspiration from bus boycott"
Property Taxes:  Courier starts a series in print today that will appear online later. For now, you can check out the interactive feature that calculates your future property taxes here.
Real Estate:  "For NJ homebuyers, a season of deep discounts"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Archbishop shielded at least 4 priests accused of sexual abuse" -- Union County parishes are in the Newark archdiocese; North and South Plainfield are in Diocese of Metuchen.
Bound Brook:  "Economic development committee looks for members, volunteers" -- Whatever happened to one our Council was setting up?
Port Authority:  "After layoffs, agency will have smallest staff in 40 years"
Tax Revaluation:  "Maplewood's revaluation results shouldn't shock homeowners"
Union County:  "Thieves steel clothing donation bins across NJ towns"

Auditor:  "Booker's turkey snub; Exodus at DOE; Charter school money: Dems not only ones out of loop"
Gov. Christie --

Expungement:  "More NJ ex-offenders look to clear records through revamped rules"
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "Is new rail tunnel in state's distant future?"
Police Cuts:  "Large cuts in Camden, Newark cops could threaten anti-crime progress"
Salary Caps:  "Make a deal: Dems have a reasonable cap offer" -- Editorial, Ledger.
State Commission of Investigation:  "Reform is focus of SCI"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice meditates on fate of vacant property across from City Hall and how we can help others at holidays, plus pix of trucker's hobby 'statement'. Olddoc on filling upcoming Council vacancy, and a hope that Burney will continue to make a public contributions, as well as a great JAMA pic, and a memo on weather that reminds me why I left the Buffalo area. Maria is still gathering comments on the question: What do Plainfield students deserve? Councilor Burney responds to Dan's post of Saturday. BOE member Renata Hernandez, at Standing In The Gap, corrects Spivey on the Abdul-Haqq story quote, and congratulates Plainfield filmmaker Alrick Brown. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts her weekly great pix and a note on a memorably scary bus ride in downtown Plainfield.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING



  • HOLIDAY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES --
    • CHILDREN'S BOOKS: The Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority is collecting new or gently used children's books. The books will given out at a holiday party hosted by Daybreak Community Development Corporation. Your gift will make a child's holiday a little brighter -- and help support the PMUA's mission to recycle. Books may be left in the lobby of the PMUA offices at 127 Roosevelt Avenue (corner of East 2nd Street) between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday until December 17th. For more info, see here.

    • WINTER COATS: New or clean, gently used winter coats for children, teens and young adults are needed. You might check with your dry cleaner to see if they have unclaimed coats they are disposing of. Articles may be dropped off at the Dairy Queen, 1367 South Avenue Sundays before 1:00 PM through Friday, December 17th. For more info, see here.

  • Today - December 5. 11 AM - 4 PM. FUSP: Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Local crafters offering homemade foods, jewelry, pottery, knit goods, ornaments. Also available will be a variety of Fair Trade products, including coffee and chocolate. Desserts, coffee and mulled cider will be available in the Stevens Café. There will be craft demonstrations and kids' craft workshop where youngsters can make items to take home. Several craft items will also be raffled. Info at (908) 756-0750 or visit the website, www.fusp.org/. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.) Proceeds will benefit the Society's community outreach programs and its congregational work.

  • Today - December 5. 2 - 4 PM. duCret: Annual Miniature Art Show. This annual show of original art pieces by the school's students and Open House of the school is a Plainfield tradition. The duCret School, which has been preparing students for careers as fine and commercial artists for more than 80 years, is housed in an 1890s mansion that was the former site of the all-boys Wardlaw Country Day School. At duCret School of the Arts, 1038 Central Avenue. Park in rear parking lot, entrance to hall directly from lot. Info: (908) 757-7171 or visit the website at www.duCret.edu/.

  • Friday - December 10. 7:30 PM. 15th Annual Drake House Tree Lighting. Over the years, the annual tree lighting has become one of the Drake House's prime outreach events, drawing in a large number of families from the neighborhood. This year will feature caroling, a surprise visit by Santa with a gift for every child, and refreshments. There will be drawings for raffle winners and the special Gingerbread House which will be awarded to a lucky family. There will be three theme-decorated trees in the museum's period rooms as well as in the Ballroom. At the Drake House, 602 West Front Street (at the foot of Plainfield Avenue). Info: (908) 755-5831 or visit the website at www.drakehousemuseum.org/.

  • Saturday - December 11. 10 AM - 3 PM. Gifted: A Holiday Bazaar. Featuring holiday crafts, small gifts, jewelry and homemade baked goods. Sponsored by the New  Covenant Christian Academy (proceeds will benefit the Academy). At First-Park Baptist Church Hall, Central Avenue at West 7th Street. Entry off the parking lot on Central Avenue.

  • Saturday - December 11. Noon - 3 PM. 6th Annual Horse and Wagon Rides. Bring the kids out for this ever-popular holiday event, sponsored by Plainfield merchants. Two staging areas: Downtown, West Front near McDonald's, and South Avenue, at Plainwood Square Park. Goody bags for all riders, compliments of the merchants. Santa will be available for photo opportunities with the kids (bring your own camera): Downtown, Noon to 1:15 PM, and South Avenue, 1:45 to 3:00 PM. Drawing for a giant toy-filled  Christmas Stocking at 3:30 PM at Plainwood Square Park (entry forms will be available at both staging locations). Sponsored by the Pllainfield SID. FREE.

  • Sunday - December 12. 3:30 PM. Go Change The World: A Holiday Celebration in Dance, Song and Theatre. Shiloh Baptist Church Liturgical Dance Ministries presents an unforgettable Christmas celebration, with a guest appearance by Work of Art Dance Theatre. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West 4th Street. Reservations are strongly suggested. Call Sharon (732) 247-6201, Cynthia (609) 529-3778 or the church office at (908) 754-3353. No charge, but a free will offering will be taken.

  • Sunday - December 12. 5:30 PM. Concert: Yuletide By Candlelight. The Crescent Singers present their annual gift of holiday music of all ages to the community. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). FREE.

  • Monday - December 13. 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.
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