Memorial Day And Every Day, We Will Remember - 05/29/10 11:39 AM
Memorial Day and every day, we will remember and so General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic officially proclaimed Memorial Day on May 5, 1868. The national day of recognition was first observed on May 30, 1868.
In 1915 Moina Michael wrote a poem:
We cherish too, the Poppy redThat grows on fields where valor led,It seems to signal to the skiesThat blood of heroes never dies.
 Her poem inspired her to wear red poppies in honor of our fallen heroes and to sell poppies to raise funds to help veterans. Sometime thereafter, a French woman by the … (1 comments)

SO..... You Want To Rent Your House Out, Eh? - 05/29/10 10:11 AM
Pondering the option of renting your home versus selling your home? Well maybe you should ponder the noteworthy advice offered in this blog post.
Via Diane Rice, Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL:
WHAT?  You want to RENT OUT YOUR HOME?  Really?
You have come to this conclusion because your home SAT on the market for two years and failed to sell even though you.....
 
Updated it Offered a 13 Month Home Warranty Lowered the price of it regularly Switched REALTORS®  3 times!! Plastered ads in ALL the neighborhood spots Held monthly open houses             

If you reduced … (1 comments)

The Crescent Singers - 05/22/10 05:40 PM
Oldies But Goodies will be performed at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church on  May 23, 2010, at 3:00 PM by The Crescent Singers, as part of the Crescent Concerts. The Crescent Singers will be revisiting the roaring 20s and 30s as they closeout their 28th season. For more infor mation visit crescentconcerts.org/. Come hear the musical renditions by The Crescent Singers,  that abound in this nostalgic return to a turbulent time in our history.
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The Ri-Charles Choral Ensemble - 05/22/10 04:59 PM
This evening, May 22, 2010, the  Ric-Charles Choral Ensemble will perform in concert to commemorate the legacy of Charles E. Evans. Kenneth Brown, June Townes and Wendell Woods will be joined by pianist, Richard Alston. The venue is the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church at East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information contact Deborah Burke at (862) 215-7421. Overflow parking accommodated in the parking lot of Swain Galleries. Come and help The Ric-Charles Choral Ensemble commemorate Charles E. Evans.
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Third Annual Relay for Life Overnight Event - 05/22/10 04:39 PM
Cancer survivors will be honored by Plainfielders in the Third Annual Relay for Life Overnight Event. The function starts this evening at 6:00 PM from the Hub Stine Field at and will end at 7:00 AM on Sunday, May 23, 2010. There are 42 teams organized to walk through the night in an effort to raise funds to find a cure. A luminaria Ceremony will be held at 9:00 PM. For more information about this event visit  www.relayforlife.org/plainfieldnj. The Third Annual Relay for Life Overnight Event is for a great humanitarian cause.
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BOOK RESTORATION,CONSERVATION & REPAIR HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS - 05/17/10 07:33 AM
Book Restoration,Conservation & Repair Hands-on Workshops are now underway at the Plainfield library. You will have the benefit of expert advice on the condition of a book in question, as well as a demonstration on how to repair it. You will learn the necessary skills to repair, restore, bind and protect books with archival materials. The spring workshop series has two remaining sessions (May 27th & June 25th). There is also a fall series that begins September 24, 2010. Check the line above for further details and information on registration.
The Book Restoration,Conservation & Repair Hands-on Workshops offer time saving and affordable tips on … (1 comments)

Rhythm & Blues by the Brook - 05/17/10 06:59 AM
The Rhythm & Blues by the Brook musc festival in Plainfield is now entering its 12th year as one of New Jersey's  primier musical events.
The festival spans the genre of rhythm and blues from the early 1970s to current day renditions. In previous years the festival has included the likes of Roberta Flack as well as , Ashford & Simpson.
The is a family friendly event for all ages with a special chldrens area, as well as a food vendors section.
Come and celebrate the beginning of summer on June 5, 2010 from 12 noon until 7 PM at Cedarbrook Park. … (2 comments)

Haagen Daz Ice Cream Celebrates its 50th Anniversay with Free Ice Cream - 05/17/10 06:34 AM
Haagen Daz Ice Cream Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Free Ice Cream on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 4 until 8 PM. The three original flavors (Chocolate, Vanilla and Coffee) are yours for the asking at participating shops. Join in on the birthday celebration and savor one of the primier ice cream brands of all time, as if you really needed an invitation!
 Haagen Daz Ice Cream Celebrates its 50th Anniversay with Free Ice Cream, let the party begin!
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PSE&G Residential Whole House Efficiency Program Comes to Plainfield - 05/17/10 05:29 AM
PSE&G Residential Whole House Efficiency Program Comes to Plainfield through the partnership of GreenFaith and PSE&G.
One of GreenFaith's core values is stewardship in relation to the earth. As such the PSE&G Residential Whole House Efficiency Program is a perfect fit. The program is FREE  and it can help you save money on your energy bill. Upon signing up, eligible households may receive:
FREE in-home energy audit (a $300 value), which pinpoints areas of your home where energyis escaping. 
FREE in-home air-leakage testing and $1,000 worth of FREE air sealing to help stop energy loss (include air-sealing, caulking, weather-stripping). 
FREE appliance safety test … (2 comments)

American Red Cross Babysitting Course - 05/10/10 10:49 PM
 The American Red Cross Babysitting Course says gone are the days of calling the neighbor's daughter to babysit. At least, without her having the proper credentials. Childcare on all levels is important. When education on childcare can be obtained, it should be embraced, because it only enhances the provider's knowledge. Case in point, the American Red Cross Babysitting Course offered May 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., in the Fuld Auditorium, Somerset Medical Center, Somerville.
The course is geared for youth ages 11 -15. The objective is to provide them with skill sets essential to provide safe and responsible care … (5 comments)

Reception and Auction Benefiting Plainfield’s Camp Discovery - 05/10/10 12:09 AM
A reception and auction benefiting Plainfield's Camp Discovery will be held Saturday, May 15th, 2010 (Doors open at 6:15 PM). The benefit is the undertaking of the United Plainfield Community Development Corporation, a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit Plainfield, New Jersey based organization. The proceeds from this auction will help fund Camp Discovery, a daytime summer camp where Plainfield area youth will have a safe, healthy and exciting camp experience. 
Some of the wonderful items up for auction to benefit Camp Discovery include: a stay at a vacation home in Maine, resort vacations, car service, gift certificates, sporting event tickets, collectibles, … (1 comments)

POWER IN PARTNERSHIP - NAREB EAST COAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE - 05/09/10 11:47 PM
The Power in Partnership - NAREB East Coast Regional Conference is about empowering real estate professionals. We all recognize that the landscape of the industry has changed dramatically. Additionally, we have come to the realization that the change will be with us for some time. For many real estate professionals, the necessity to retool is paramount to surviving. 
The economic downturn has produced a number of opportunity seekers. Many self professed "gurus" have emerged espousing the ability to transform real estate agents into REO agents overnight; complete with training, certification and listings. The challenge for the real estate professional is having … (2 comments)

 
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