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July 21, 2008: Mothers & More will host a meeting about chiropractic care on Wednesday, August 6th at 8pm. Dr. Tricia Mastropietro, Director of Family Chiropractic of Clark, will speak about the benefits of chiropractics during pregnancy and for children. Some problems that have successfully been treated through chiropractic care are headaches, allergies, asthma, ear infections, neck pain, back pain due to pregnancy, and sciatica.
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. The organization addresses mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promotes the value of all the work mothers do. Member activities include fun and informative meetings, moms’ nights out, a book club, family activities, playgroups and more.
The Union County chapter holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. at the Cranford United Methodist Church, Room 23, located at 201 Lincoln Avenue in Cranford. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Lori at (732) 388-4390 or Katy at (908) 272-4881.
10:40 July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008: Fanwood Business and Professional Organization
Tuesday, August 5th. 25th Annual National Night Out - The Fanwood Community Policing Alliance is the local sponsor for this national event. LaGrande Park area in Fanwood. Free Food and lots of safety and crime prevention tips available. From 6pm-8pm. Movie in the Park to follow.
Tuesday, August 12th - Cruise Night sponsored by Sovereign Bank, Double Dipper and the Chiropractic Center of Fanwood. The Fanwood BPA and the Cougar Club of NJ and PA host a classic car show with trophies and live music from 6pm - 9pm in the Municipal Parking Lot (Entrance on LaGrande Avenue, just off of Martine Avenue).
6:34 July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008: Members & Friends of the Roselle Park Historical Society:
The regular monthly meeting will be held on the Third Monday JULY 21, 2000 at 7 p.m.
A brief program will be premiered: Were you there? 4th of July Events & Fireworks.
Refreshments will be served. This video has not yet been released to RPTV34.
Announcing: The new timely exhibit is now ready for your viewing, and it is great! Audrey Morgan and Barbara Sokol have put in endless hours to entertain, educate, and amuse you, just in time for the national election, also known as the "silly season."
The subjects: Presidents & Their Wives - and - Political Memorabilia. Scheduled display is until after Election Day.
If you have ever run for office locally, come and see if you are represented in our collection. If you are not, perhaps you would like to loan or donate YOUR memorabilia for the exhibit. Loaned items are always returned to contributors when the exhibit ends. Contact us if you have any questions.
Reminder: We are open every Weds. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is always free, and friends, members and visitors are always welcome. New members are even more welcome. Dues are still only $2.00 a year. Children join for free.
Please update your email addresses and phone numbers as needed.
6:32 July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008: Fanwood Republican Picnic Saturday July 26
State Senator Leonaard Lance, Republican Congressional Candidate for the seat in the Seventh Congressional District currently held by Mike Ferguson has indicated that he is looking forward to attending this Saturday, July 26th, Annual Fanwood Republican Picnic to be held at Dave Trumpp's, 10 Oakwood Court, from 2 to 6 p.m.
There will be plenty of good food, beverages and the opportunity to meet Senator Lance who believes his opponent, a Fanwood resident, has never done much for Fanwood, Union County and the State of New Jersey when elected to those offices serving the residents of those communities except follow the liberal Democratic party line and vote for more tax increases.
All residents of the 7th CD are welcome. In case of rain, the picnic will be held the following Saturday, August 2nd.
By: Theodore Trumpp
ttrumpp@verizon.net
6:25 July 21, 2008
July 17, 2008: The Stress Factory Comedy Club (90 Church street New Brunswick, NJ) welcomes comedian Tim Young from Comedy Central on July 25 - 26. Show times are 8:00pm and 10:30pm. Tickets are $15.
For more information, please visit www.stressfactory.com or call 732-545-4242
14:22 July 17, 2008
July 12, 2008: STOLEN ITEM, RETURN SOUGHT
At nighttime, July 11-12, a keepsake granite golf course marker was taken from the backyard of residence at 55 Canterbury Lane in Westfield. Owner requests return of the item. No questions will be asked. Please call Roy at (908) 233-0882 with any information.
12:12 July 12, 2008
July 10, 2008: The Stress Factory Comedy Club (90 Church street New Brunswick, NJ) welcomes Comedy Hypnotist Gary Conrad on July 17 - 20. Show times are Thurs. and Sun. 8:00pm; Fri. and Sat. 8:00pm and 10:30pm. Tickets are $18.
For more information, please visit www.stressfactory.com or call 732-545-4242.
15:48 July 10, 2008
July 9, 2008: Corzine To Taxpayers: Drop Dead!
Governor signs $3.9 billion borrowing bill without voter approval. Assemblyman Richard Merkt today said Governor Corzine’s decision to sign legislation authorizing $3.9 billion in non-voter approved bonding for school construction projects is an insult to New Jersey taxpayers to whom he promised in January to put a stop to state borrowing without voter approval.
“The Governor looked New Jersey voters in the eye and told them that he was committed to ending non-voter approved debt, only to sign-off this morning on a massive $3.9 billion borrowing program,” said Merkt, R-Morris. “This is a program that will spend $1.5 billion more than that which was ordered by the Supreme Court, with no safeguards for how the money will be spent, and it is being done without voter approval.”
In his State of the State speech on January 8th Governor Corzine proposed a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for all debt. The Governor stated that, “It is up to those of us in this room to change the ‘credit card’ culture of New Jersey’s finances,” and that, “The public must be put back in charge of the State’s credit card. Borrowing must be done sparingly.” Merkt noted that the Supreme Court had only ordered the state to fund another $2.5 billion in school construction costs, but somehow Trenton has allowed the borrowing to balloon to $3.9 billion – which will total more than $7 billion once the debt service is calculated.
“There was no reason why this borrowing could not have been placed before the voters,” Merkt said. “The Governor’s action today is a slap in the face to the state’s voters and it will only deepen the quicksand into which our state’s fiscal stability is sinking.”
14:39 July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008: Governor Signs Legislation to Borrow $3.9 Billion For School Projects
Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed legislation, bill (S1457/A2873), that provides $3.9 billion in state borrowing to replace or rebuild dozens of substandard schools across the state.
“Today, we fulfill an important obligation to our children by making a down payment on the future of their education,” Governor Corzine said. “Every student deserves to attend school in a safe and healthy building. This legislation recognizes that there are needs in both the SDA districts and in the suburban and rural districts.”
The legislation designates $2.9 billion for Abbott districts and $1 billion for other districts. school facilities projects. $50 million has also been directed toward county vocational school projects.
The new legislation calls for the Education Commissioner to institute a process that prioritizes financing for school facilities projects in those districts and to set-up a process for the annual allocation of school facilities project grant funding available to them.
The bill was sponsored in the Senate by Senators Ronald L. Rice (D-Essex) and Shirley K. Turner (D-Mercer). Assembly sponsors were Albert Coutinho (D–Essex and Union), Grace L. Spencer (D-Essex and Union), Nellie Pou (D-Bergen and Passaic), Elease Evans (D-Passaic), Mila M. Jasey (D-Essex ), Cleopatra G. Tucker (D-Essex ) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer).
14:38 July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008: Save Muhlenberg Hospital Rally Friday July 11; Randolph Road And Park Avenue.
Keep Up The Pressure! All Is Not Lost! Don't Give Up! Demand That Muhlenberg Remain Open As a Full Service Hospital
There was a great article in the Washington Post this week, Muhlenberg is attracting national attention.
Daniel Schorr's commentary on All Things Considered this evening picked up the Washington Post story and lamented the shutdown of Muhlenberg. We are really starting to increase the level of media attention to this issue. Now is not the time to give up the fight but rather to increase public pressure.
Here is the link to Schorr's commentary: Health Care Faces Funding Woes : NPR www.npr.org/temp lates/story/story.php?storyId=92342728andsc=emaf
News from Dottie Gutenkauf
1--Thursday, July 10, 8:30 am to 5 pm, State Health Planning Board meeting on applications for elective angioplasty without surgical backup facilities applications, including one from JFK. Several hospitals including Muhlenberg but NOT including JFK were chosen several years ago to participate in a federally-funded study of the effectiveness of this procedure -- Muhlenberg came out tops in NJ and among the top nationwide. Some specialized cardiac hospitals sued to prevent the study--the judge ruled that the hospitals in the study could proceed but that all hospitals wanting to do this procedure, including the ones in the study, would have to apply to DHSS. They all did--including Muhlenberg--in mid- December.
March 3, Solaris pulled Muhlenberg's application--just a couple of days after filing the application to close Muhlenberg. THIS IS A BIGGIE BECAUSE this procedure is income-generating. For more info, contact your cardiologist, Dr Blumberg.
A number of us Save Muhlenberg Coalition folks are going to testify. It's at the Westin in Forrestal Village off Route 1 south near Princeton. Yes, of course I'll be there!
Friday, July 11, 5:30 pm, Park Avenue and Randolph Road--another POP/Save Muhlenberg rally (there will be people there to interview).
Monday July 14--following the usual Monday evening POP/Save Muhlenberg Coalition meeting (6:30 pm at the duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue in Plainfield) we are going to go to the City Council agenda-fixing session (7:30 pm in the City Hall Library). We expect to have a bit of a crowd--hope you can come!
Plainfield Branch People's Organization For Progress
(908) 731-1518 or (973) 801-0001
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Contact Information: email: joan.hervey@plainfieldareaequality.com
phone: 908-222-3330
web: www.PlainfieldAreaEquality.com
13:53 July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008: Gudov and Witter to sing at Westfield Library
On Wednesday, July 23, the Two Tenors Vladimir Gudov and Douglas Witter will present A Potpourri of Song at the Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East Broad Street. The program will include operatic arias, Broadway show tunes, George Gershwin selections and international songs from countries such as Russia, France and Italy.
Vladimir Gudov, who was born in Kirghizstan (formerly the USSR), studied voice at the Kirghiz State Music Conservatory. From the age of seven, he also studied the violin, the clarinet and saxophone.
At the Metropolitan Opera, Gudov served as an intern under Maestro Jerome Hines. He has performed at the DiCapo Theatre in New York City, the Altamura Music Festival and numerous other concert halls and theatres.
Douglas Witter is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a major in speech and theatre arts. He has also studied at the NJ Institute of Fencing and Ballet. He has performed at the Amato Opera Company in New York and in numerous off-Broadway and community theatre productions as well.
Witter has studied voice with Bill Pickett, Lila Gage and Vladimir Gudov.
The performance is open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL cardholders. Please register by calling 908.789.4090 X4140.
During the summer, the Westfield Memorial Library is open Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to 9 pm, Fridays 9:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information call 908.789.4090, visit the library's website at www.wmlnj.org.
13:33 July 9, 2008
July 4, 2008: Sidewalk Sale Days will take place, rain or shine, in downtown Westfield from Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20, 2008. Retailers set up tables on the sidewalks displaying their bargains.
The Mad Hatters will be performing balloon artistry on Thursday, July 17 from 3 to 5 pm, Friday, July 18 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, July 19 from noon to 2 pm. “Clown Chips” will be providing entertainment in the downtown area on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 1 to 4 pm.
For more information about Westfield and other downtown events, call the DWC at (908) 789-9444 or see www.WestfieldToday.com.
1:20 July 4, 2008
July 2, 2008: Correction: Kenilworth Fireworks is July 6
Clark Fireworks: The Township of Clark will be hosting an independence day/4th of July celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2008 at the Clark Municipal Building, 430 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ. Rain Date is Saturday, July 5th, 2008. Fireworks will be held at Arthur L. Johnson High School. Rides, novelties and food vendors will be available in front of Town Hall from 4:PM - 8PM.
I think the rescheduled date for the Kenilworth Fireworks might be wrong on the July 1 post. Could it be July 6, instead of June 6, which wasn't even a Sunday.
Also what about Clark, I didn't see anything posted for their fireworks. Someone sent me a link that indicates that Clark will have fireworks this year (http://www.ourclark.com/4th_july.shtml)
22:18 July 2, 2008
July 1, 2008: Kenilworth Fireworks
Rescheduled to Sunday, June 6 at 9 p.m. at David Brearley High School on Monroe Avenue with music and food beginning at 6 p.m.
21:12 July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008: Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield Notifies Rescue Squads of Discontinued Services
Dear EMS Providers:
I would like to inform you of recent service changes at Muhlenberg. Our intention is to stay in touch with you in order to provide up to date factual information.
Muhlenberg continues to operate a full service Emergency Room and an acute care hospital. You can be assured that we have the necessary staff and resources to care for patients that you bring to us.
Muhlenberg has discontinued admission of patients to its In Patient Psychiatric Unit on June 23rd. We are currently continuing to care for the patients remaining on the unit.
Muhlenberg continues to operate a Screening and Mobile Crisis Intervention Center . Trinitas Hospital will assume responsibility for this service at some point in the future. The service will, however, continue to operate on the Muhlenberg campus.
Muhlenberg will close its obstetrical service on June 30th. Plans have been made with Trinitas Hospital to accept care Plainfield Health Center patients. PHC has communicated with its patients regarding this change. You can still continue to bring obstetrical patients in need of emergency services to Muhlenberg.
In order to assist us in communicating with you in a timely manner, we are requesting that you provide an email address for future squad communications. Please forward your email address to pkumar@solarishs.org or mail it to Priya Kumar, 80 James Street, Edison NJ 08820. If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at (908) 668-2000. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Nancy A. Fiamingo
Sr. V.P. and Chief Operating Officer
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
19:24 July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008: July 1, 2008: CORRECTION, Kenilworth Fireworks Postponed due to scheduling conflict at school, details pending: Originally was at 9 p.m. at David Brearley High School on Monroe Avenue with music and food beginning at 6 p.m.
4:30 July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008: Kenilworth Fireworks Postponed due to scheduling conflict at school, details pending: Originally was at 9 p.m. on June 29 at David Brearley High School on Monroe Avenue with music and food beginning at 6 p.m.
4:28 July 1, 2008
June 26, 2008: Area Fourth of July Firework Celebrations
Cranford: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Nomahegan Park, located on Springfield Avenue
Mountainside: Fireworks behind Our Lady of Lord Church at dusk, located on Central Avenue
Kenilworth: June 29, at David Brearley High School on Monroe Avenue. There will be music and food beginning at 6 p.m., and fireworks will be displayed at 9 p.m.
Roselle Park: From noon to 5 p.m. on West Colfax Avenue. There will be a street fair held with food and craft vendors, games and contests. Local bands will perform live during this time. At 6:15 p.m., The Magic Touch will play live music, and pony rides will be available for children. Fireworks will be held at dusk on the Roselle Park High School football field
Summit: From 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 pm there will be various rides, games and a bicycle parade. There will also be an annual softball game played by the Summit Police, Fire and First Aid squads. There will be an evening concert, and fireworks at the Soldier’s Memorial Field on Myrtle Avenue
Springfield: At 5 p.m., at Meisel Avenue Park, there will be fireworks, food, drink, live music, a 50/50 raffle, pony rides and a petting zoo
Union: There will be a day program on July 4, at Biertuempfel Park on Winslow Avenue, which includes rides, clowns, pony rides and face painting activities. Then, beginning at 7:30 p.m., the Party Dolls will perform live, followed by a fireworks display
Plainfield: A daytime parade will be held on East Front Street at 10 a.m. At 6 p.m., a live concert will be held at Cedar Brook Park, followed by fireworks at dusk.
7:14 June 26, 2008
June 3, 2008: Spring Clean Up Permits Available
http://www.scotchplainsnj.com/spring_cleanup.html
Township of Scotch Plains
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
6:30 June 3, 2008
June 2, 2008: Muhlenberg Hospital Public Hearing Set June 5
PLAINFIELD – The People’s Organization for Progress urges the public to attend the hearing on Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m. at Plainfield High School located at 950 Park Avenue in Plainfield, NJ to stop the closing of Muhlenberg Hospital.
The organization also will be holding a demonstration at the high school at 4:30 p.m. and seeks public support to demand that Muhlenberg remain open as a full service hospital.
For more information, call People's Organization for Progress at (908) 731-1518 or (973) 801-0001. Alternately, email joan.hervey@plainfieldareaequality.com or call (908) 222-3330. See the website PlainfieldAreaEquality.com.
14:22 June 2, 2008
May 30, 2008: Summit Professional Women’s Affair
The public is invited to the Summit Business and Professional Women (BPW) on Monday, June 16, at 6:15 pm at The Grand Summit Hotel, 570 Springfield Ave. in Summit for The Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. Summit BPW has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to women graduating from Summit High School as well as to women seeking career advancement or reentering the workforce. 10 Scholarships will be awarded this year.
Summit BPW will also install new officers for the year. They are: President Celeste Cafiero; First Vice President Deborah Factor: Second Vice President Kathleen Miller; Secretary Wendy Pavlicek; Treasurer Jenna Yingling.
The cost for the event for the general public is $35. Reserve at meetingrsvp@summitbpw.org or email: meetingrsvp@summitbpw.org before Wednesday June 11.
Scholarship donations can be made payable to Summit BPW Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Send to Summit BPW, Inc., PO Box 831, Summit, NJ 07902-0831
12:37 May 30, 2008
May 30, 2008: Scotch Plains Picnic June 1
The 1st annual Scotch Plains Volunteer Picnic scheduled for Sunday June 1, 2008 at Brookside Park is on. It looks like the weather will be good.
10:29 May 30, 2008
May 29, 2008: Westfield Memorial Pool Opening Delayed
According to the recreation department, Westfield Memorial Pool opening is delayed one week until June 14 due to construction delays. Status will be announced and updated at the town council meeting Tuesday night and mailers will be sent to pool members.
16:56 May 29, 2008
May 28, 2008: The public is invited to the Fanwood Street Fair Sunday, June 8th. from 11 am to 5 pm.
15:37 May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008: Westfield Memorial Library Presents Gordon James' Contemporary Jazz Band
On Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm, the Westfield Memorial Library presents the Gordon James Band. A composer, flugelhornist and trumpeter, James describes his music as blending the worlds of Jazz, Latin, R & B, Pop and hip hop.
"My music is both funky and lyrical," says James. "The arrangements are hip and polished, and the flugelhorn and muted trumpet are perfect for conveying the passion of my compositions."
A graduate of The Interlochen Arts Academy and the Hartt College of Music, James has studied and performed with artists such as trumpeter Ted Curson, Johnny Guitar Watson and saxophonist Paul Winter.
He released his first CD called "Candlelight Love" in 1995 and recently released his fourth CD "In Joy." A critic from Jazz Heritage Review said "James has created a set of jazz-influenced music that is accessible, contemporary and not without its unpredictable moments. It's a colorful set that crosses many musical boundaries and should appeal to a wide audience."
This program is open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL card holders.
Please register at the Circulation Desk or call 908.789.4090 X 4140.
For more information call 908.789.4090, visit the library's website at www.wmlnj.org, or stop by the library at 550 East Broad Street for a copy of the quarterly newsletter.
Roz Giuditta
Publicist
Westfield Memorial Library
550 East Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4090 x4132
wmlpr@wmlnj.org
12:18 May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008: Westfield Service League End of Year Sale
The Westfield Service League (WSL) will hold their annual end of year sales on Saturday, June 14th from 9 am - 4 pm at its thrift and consignment shops, located at 114 Elmer Street in Westfield.
‘Bag Day’ will be featured at the first floor thrift store, when customers will be able to buy a grocery size bag for $5.00 and fill it to the brim with items from throughout the thrift store. There will be no limit on the amount of bags one can purchase. The thrift store has men's, ladies' and children's clothing, as well as shoes, books, bric-a-brac and household items.
The consignment shop, located on the second floor, will be holding its annual 'Dollar Day' sale. All items for sale will be priced $1.00. Following these sales, the thrift and consignment shops will close for summer and will reopen after Labor Day on September 2.
Currently, the shops are holding store wide sales. Customers can find many items already marked for reduction. Featured are summer clothes, including shorts, t-shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes and swim wear. Consider making the shops your stop for clothing for your child's summer camping needs.
Normal shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm. A non-profit organization, the WSL donates proceeds from the sales at the shops to local charities. This year, the WSL is celebrating its 75th year of serving the community. For further information, call the Thrift Shop at (908) 233-2530 or Consignment shop at (908) 232-1223.
12:15 May 28, 2008
May 22, 2008: Blood Drive on May 30th, from 3-8:30 P.M.
Located at All Saint's Church, 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains NJ. Donate blood, save a life.
6:37 May 22, 2008
May 19, 2008: Lana's Restaurant and Lounge @ The Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, 1300 Raritan Road, Clark, offers award winning cuisine and world-class Jazz every Thursday and Friday night. Every Thursday enjoy legendary cornetist Warren Vache's Quartet featuring Eddie Monteiro, cordovox, from 7-11PM. Enjoy different artists slotted for Fridays, 7:30-11:30PM: 5-23:Hot Latin Trumpet Star Ray Vega; 5-30:Guitarist Bob DeVos' popular Organ Trio. Never a cover charge! Call for more information and dinner reservations: 732-669-9024. 3 1/2 Stars...New York Times.Covered pation open for dining.
14:08 May 19, 2008
May 15, 2008: Debate: GOP Congress 7th District Candidate’s on May 22 in Mountainside
The Union County GOP Candidate’s Debate sponsored by The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will be held on Thursday, May 22 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the Mountainside Borough Hall. All seven candidates are participating.
The public is invited to attend and submit topics for discussion by email in advance to editor@goleader.com.
For more information, see www.goleader.com/08congress
11:44 May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008: Senate Candidate in Westfield Sunday
Congressman Rob Andrews (candidate for United States Senate) is coming to Westfield this Sunday, May 18, at 5pm. He will be having a town hall style meeting at the Community Room in Westfield Town Hall, 425 East Broad Street.
This is a meeting, open to the general public. Regardless of your preference in the Senate primary, this is a good opportunity for people to learn more about Congressman Andrews.
11:33 May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008: Garwood Senior Citizens Prom
You are cordially invited to attend the First Annual Senior Citizens Prom to be held on Friday, May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria at Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Ave., Clark, NJ. Hors d'vours and Sparkling Beverages will be served. Dancing and crowning of the Prom King and Queen will occur. RSVP by May 27 to Senior Citizen Director by calling (908) 789-0738.
11:27 May 15, 2008
May 12, 2008: Duck Race in Westfield May 18
The New Jersey Chapter of FightSMA will hold its 2nd Annual Rubber Duck Race to benefit FightSMA on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Mindowaskin Park, Westfield. Festivities begin at noon, race time is 1:00 p.m. There will be games, prizes, DJ, food and fu. The first twenty ducks to finish will receive an ipod.
FightSMA is a not for profit corporation organized to raise funds and awareness to benefit scientists researching treatment and a cure for spinal muscular atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy kills more babies under the age of two than any other genetic disease. For more information, visit our website at www.Fightsma.com.
If you have any questions, please call Maureen Higgins at 908-313-8293.
9:31 May 12, 2008
May 12, 2008: Carnival, Westfield, May 31
On Saturday May 31, Pediatric Advantage will host a Carnival from 11 AM until 4 PM. The day will be fun for the whole family with crafts, games, prizes, obstacle courses, and snacks. Admission is five dollars per person, and all proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks. Pediatric Advantage is a corporate sponsor of the Autism Speaks Walk and invites the community to join in the fun on May 31st and unite in an effort to further the research and understanding of autism. In addition, throughout the month of June, five percent of all Speech and Language Evaluation fees will be donated to Autism Speaks.
Pediatric Advantage is a private facility providing Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Physical Therapy for children with special needs. The new location at 525 Central Avenue, Westfield, offers a sensory gym, a rock climbing wall, private treatment rooms, a partial weight support treadmill, and state of the art equipment, supplies and programs. Adjoining Pediatric Advantage at the new location is Accent On Hands & Comprehensive Physical Therapy, an in -network facility for patients of all ages, requiring Physical Therapy, Certified Hand Therapy, Sports Specific Rehabilitation, Work Conditioning, or Functional Capacity Evaluations.
Get ready for the Carnival---May 31----11 until 4------rain or shine
525 Central Avenue, Westfield.
Volunteers are needed to help at the Carnival on May 31.
For further information on all Pediatric Advantage and Accent On Hands events and programs, call Regina at 908-654-4252.
8:37 May 12, 2008
May 2, 2008: Garwood Food Drive
St. Anne’s Boy Scout Troop 75, together with the Garwood Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Garwood Knights of Columbus, the Garwood Post Office and others will be conducting the third annual Community-wide Food Drive on Saturday, May 17. Residents are asked to look for flyers in their mailbox from the Post Office that will advise them to either put their food out on their stoop for pickup or bring it to the Knights Hall off of Willow Avenue between 9:00 AM and noon. The past two years have been great successes and we look forward to continuing the tradition! We have been able to help a good number of Garwood and non-Garwood residents in need in these tough economic times with constantly rising food prices. This drive is of particular importance because most drives take place at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and food supplies for those in need are now low. Please contact Bill Nierstedt at (908) 654-8586 if you need any assistance or have any questions. We thank you for your support.
15:05 May 2, 2008
May 1, 2008: Jaycees Charity Poker
The Westfield Jaycees is holding it's 1st Annual No Limit Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament with proceeds to benefit the Westfield Jaycees Scholarship Program. For event details, prizes and cost, see westfieldjaycees.com.
When: Saturday, May 10, - Evening begins at 6 p.m. with check-in and 45 minute tutorial. Tournament starts 7 p.m. sharp. Please arrive by 6:30 to receive your chips and seat assignment.
Where: Kenilworth VFW Post 2230; 33 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033.
13:01 May 1, 2008
May 1, 2008: Astronomer Bob Berman to Discuss “Mysteries of the Night Sky”
SUMMIT -- On Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 pm, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey presents Mysteries of the Night Sky, a talk by distinguished astronomer, Bob Berman and Sara Lynn Henry.
Mysteries of the Night Sky is presented in conjunction with the exhibit Midnight Full of Stars by Ms. Henry and on display in the gallery from April 11 to June 6.
Attendees will plunge into the awe and beauty of the night sky in an evening made possible through the marriage of science and art. The discussion will speak to planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies and deep space.
Mr. Berman and Ms. Henry will delve into origins, development, explosions, color and light. Questions about the Big Bang, alternative universes, dark matter and possible endings will be explored.
Bob Berman is the most widely read astronomer in the world. He has written numerous books and writes a monthly column, “Strange Universe,” for Astronomy magazine. He is also the astronomy editor of the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
He has led dozens of aurora and eclipse expeditions, which have taken him from the arctic to the Antarctic. Mr. Berman has appeared on numerous television shows, including guest appearances on CBS This Morning, the Today Show, and Late Night with David Letterman.
Tickets for the event are $12 for adults and $5 for students. To purchase tickets, call (908) 273.9121 ext. 14. To learn more, visit the Art Center at artcenternj.org.
12:32 May 1, 2008
May 1, 2008: Putt For The WUW
CLARK -- The public is invited to the Third Annual Mini-Golf Tournament to benefit the Westfield United Way on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Hills Golf complex located at 1300 Raritan Road in Clark. There will be music and food along with prizes awarded to the lowest scores for different age groups.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the Westfield United Way at (908) 233-2113 or at the office located at the north side train station.
12:04 May 1, 2008
April 30, 2008: A Symphony of Fine Homes Set on Saturday May 10
Westfield – The Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra, the auxiliary and fund raising arm of the orchestra, will present a medley of five stylish residences in its Annual Home Tour to take place this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Now in its 24th year, the self-guided tour will wind its way through picturesque and storied neighborhoods of Westfield and environs.
This year’s tour features five residences that represent and exciting range of architectural influences and design sensibilities including a renowned Kimball Avenue home; an extensively transformed colonial residence on Minisink Way, a Bradford Avenue cottage, a sophisticated retreat in a 55+ community, and a splendid renovation in a pristine Scotch Plains neighborhood.
A multitude of activities and entertainment will be present throughout the Tour. One of the residences will feature a musical interlude, the always popular plant sale will offer geraniums in time for Mother’s Day purchase, and refreshments will be served in the garden of one of the homes.
An elegant raffle will present a host of fascinating prizes including a mini Mercedes car and baskets brimming with other luxury items and gift certificates. Also on offer is a special prize drawing for a 6’x 9’ antique hand knotted Oriental rug.
All profits will benefit the WSO, whose ambitious and wide-ranging repertoire places it among the top New Jersey symphonies and the state’s most precious artistic resources.
Tickets for the 2008 Tour of Notable Homes ($25 in advance, $30 on the day) can be purchased in Westfield at the office of the WSO, The Town Bank locations, Baron’s Drugs, The Town Book Store, Coldwell Banker Realtors, Burgdorff Realtors and Weichert Realtors. In Mountainside tickets are available at Christoffer’s Florist. Irma’s Hallmark has tickets available in Fanwood, and in Cranford tickets are on sale at Periwinkle’s.
16:17 April 30, 2008
April 30, 2008: County Garden Fair
The 19th annual Union County Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale will be held on Sunday, May 18, rain or shine, from 12 to 5 p.m. by the Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation.
The fair features annuals and perennials for sale, many raised by Master Gardener volunteers.
Among the offerings is a large selection of tomatoes suitable for container gardening, including Ramapo Tomato seedlings. The Ramapo is an heirloom variety legendary for its firm, fragrant flesh.
Other highlights include: Garden crafts for sale, handmade by the Master Gardeners. Free activities for children; Home-baked goods for sale; clinic for gardening problems; tours of the Demonstration Garden; Gently used gardening books and magazines for sale; Soil test kits for sale. The $15 price includes a Rutgers laboratory evaluation with recommendations.
16:13 April 30, 2008
April 28, 2008: Springfield Township Issues
Hello Everyone,
I am writing this newsletter a few weeks early because there are some very important meetings coming up and I will not be around in two weeks to get this letter out.
Compost Problem In The Quarry
We have had many complaints regarding the foul smell in the Quarry coming from the compost facility. We have scheduled a meeting with Reliable Wood Products, who runs the facility, to explain what they are doing about this problem and to assure the residents of Springfield how they plan on containing the odor. Questions will be answered.
The meeting will take place on MAY 27, 2007 at the Township Committee Meeting in Town Hall at 8 PM.
Budget Meeting Open To The Public
We are opening up the Budget Process to the public. Any resident of Springfield may come and ask any questions relating to the upcoming 2008 Budget during our next
Township Committee Meeting on May 13, 2008 at 8 PM at Town Hall.
We will have all Department Heads at this meeting to answer your questions. We hope this will bring to the forefront any of your concerns and ideas that you think can help us with the budgetary problems that plague the community.
Special Meeting Of The Township Committee
The Township Committee has added a Special meeting on May 19, 2008 so that we may discuss and try to finalize the Budget for 2008 to be introduced on May 27, 2008.
This meeting will be posted in the Observer.
Downtown Redevelopment
We are trying to get the major of property owners of the designated Downtown Redevelopment Study to attend a Township Committee Meeting either on May 12, 2008 or June 19, 2008 to discuss how we can move forward with this project. It is the consensus of the majority of the TC to move ahead in this fashion.
Steven Grau, Springfield Township Committeeman
12:44 April 28, 2008
April 26, 2008: 2008 Westfield Baseball League
For Summer Traveling Team Registration, please see: www.westfieldbaseball.com
13:05 April 26, 2008
April 26, 2008: ART in Summit
Annual Outdoor Art Show and Sale in Downtown Summit, Returns May 18th
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will present ART in Summit on Sunday, May 18, 2008 in downtown Summit, New Jersey. The show and sale will run from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or shine. This fine art event offers a wide array of artwork that will be available for sale from exhibiting artists, in addition to children’s art activities.
Free and open to the public, ART in Summit attracts families, art lovers, collectors and browsers from all over the state. ART in Summit is eagerly anticipated as a fine art event each year by artists and collectors from New Jersey and beyond, and as a dynamic community event that appeals to all ages. Over 120 artists will exhibit in a broad range of media that includes painting, drawing, glass blowing, engraving, photography, mixed-media, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, knitting, wood carving and mosaics.
For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or to participate as an artist, please contact Jen Hudon, Development Associate, at 908-273-9121 x 30 or jhudon@artcenternj.org.
About the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is celebrating its 75th anniversary of “bringing art and people together.” Since its founding in 1933, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has evolved into a major regional art center with a professionally recognized art school, a critically acclaimed exhibition program and an extensive community outreach program. In 2003, the Art Center completed a $6.5 million renovation featuring a nine studio art school with three interior galleries and an outdoor sculpture park.
For further information, please visit the Art Center at www.artcenternj.org. For further information on the event, please contact: Jen Hudon Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 908.273.9121 ext. 30 Jhudon@artcenternj.org
12:02 April 26, 2008
April 25, 2008: Westfield Community Action Group
I would like to thank everyone who attended the meeting on Tuesday and voiced their concerns regarding the downtown and specifically, the parking situation. It was a very inspirational meeting with over 80 merchants and property owners in attendance. For those of you who missed it, I would like to give you a recap of the evening.
Everyone who spoke had a horror story about parking and the aggressive enforcement of it and all were in agreement that the walking traffic in town was down substantially. Along with that, the storeowners on Prospect Street spoke of the street being closed off and on for six months with virtually no help from the downtown organizations. All felt the need for an organization to address downtown issues – an organization that includes everyone (merchants, downtown property owners and residents). We all have a stake in preserving the “specialness” of Westfield.
We are in the process of creating the Westfield Community Action Group. This entity will be totally funded with however much people feel that they can give. There is no minimum to be a member. We only ask people to give what they can. But we will be a voice for all. The parking situation is what brought everyone together. However, I see this group as the advocate for anything pertaining to our downtown.
Everyone was very enthusiastic and realized that the time for action is now which is why I am writing to you today.
We Need Your Commitment For The Next Two (2) Tuesdays.
·4/29/08 – Place – Jersey Mike’s – 6 p.m. – The agenda will include short-term and long-term goals for the group, delegating responsibilities to maximize our efforts, and discussing the upcoming Town Council meeting.
·5/6/08 – Place – Town Council Meeting – 8 p.m.
This is a very important meeting. As Mike Blancato and Tim Harrington said at our meeting, if we want to implement change quickly, we need to show up in numbers – to show them we are a force to be heard. We cannot let the town continue using our downtown as the go-to piggy bank. They are chasing our customers away. We need to let them know that we’re mad as heck and we won’t take it anymore!
From the comments made at our first meeting, everyone realizes the significance of immediate action. We are the backbone of this community and we need to be heard. Please don’t leave the commitment to your neighbor. We Need Everyone! The time to be involved is now.
Norman Greco
14:04 April 25, 2008
April 25, 2008: A Tribute To The Greatest Generation
War Requiem-Benjamin Britten
A Concert to Honor America's Heros
May 3, 2008, 8 pm
Presbyterian Church, Westfield, NJ
Westfield Symphony Margaret Cusack, Soprano, Scott Murphree, Tenor, Peter Castaldi, Baritone Princeton Pro Arte Chorale, Westfield Intermediate School Youth Choir
For tickets call 908-232-9400,
wso@westfieldsymphony.org or purchase tickets at Town Books in Westfield or Martin Jewelers in Cranford. Tickets $25-65.
When the histories of the troubled last 100 years are written in ages to come, there is reason to believe that the War Requiem by Benjamin Britten will be ranked among its finest treasures, an unparalleled expression of artistic sorrow and cathartic reconciliation. The technical difficulty and grand scale of this work has deterred all but the most professional and committed performing arts organizations, and yet its noble message of abhorrence of destruction, and ultimate reconciliation could not be more appropriate than at this moment in time. This performance represents New Jersey’s most significant, cultural commemoration of veterans who have either made the ultimate sacrifice, or who have served, or presently serve, their country. The WSO plans for military representatives and a commemorative ceremony, reaching out to local, as well as statewide, veterans associations.
Don't Miss This Concert-The First Performance of the War Requiem ever in Union County.
13:44 April 25, 2008
April 25, 2008: The Family Support Organization of Union County is pleased to invite the public to attend a workshop on the key changes in special education law on May 13, 2008 at 143 Elmer Street in Westfield from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This workshop is sponsored by The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN). Participants will gain the knowledge needed to understand the new laws and to fully participate in the educational planning for their children.
Family Support Organizations are private, non-profit organizations funded by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Child Behavioral Health Services to provide support, education, and advocacy for parents and caregivers of children with special emotional and behavioral needs. To RSVP or if you have any questions, contact Gail or Mary at 908 789-7625 or mjackson@fso-union.org.
13:38 April 25, 2008
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