plainfield: Alpha Phi Alpha Wine & Cheese/Art Show & Silent Auction
- 11/07/10 12:30 AM
The brothers of Zeta Nu Lambda Plainfield Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,will be hosting the Alpha Phi Alpha Wine & Cheese/Art Show & Silent Auctionon November 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM. The venue is The Wine Chateau, located at 1380 Centennial Avenue in Piscataway, New Jersey. Featured visual artist is B. Curtis Grayson III. Wine tasting starts promptly at 8:06 PM. Advance tickets: $25/person. Reserve online here.
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plainfield: The United Plainfield Community Development Corporation's Community Leaders Awards Luncheon
- 10/11/10 12:56 AM
The United Plainfield Community Development Corporation's (UPCDC), Community Leaders Awards Luncheon will benefit community based programs. The mission of the organization is to provide support services to the neediest amongst the community.
There is a tutoring program to supplement what the school district is doing in the way of providing remedial assistance. High school students are hired to provided tutoring in math and English for elementary school age children. The High school children have an opportunity to earn income, while at the same time serving in mentorship roles for the younger children in the community. The students being tutored have … (1 comments)
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plainfield: Hispanic Health Fair
- 10/08/10 03:15 PM
The Coalition of Hispanic Physicians will be conducting a Hispanic Health Fair at Crescent Presbyterian Church, located at 716 Watchung Avenue in Plainfield.. This is an annual event that will occur on Saturday, October 9, 2010. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 2:30 p.m.
There will be free testing for vision, breast, pap, bone density, HIV, colon test, hypertension,circulation, prostate, *blood sugar, *cholesterol and colon.
Mini Lectures in Spanish by Coalition Doctors.
Refreshments, Music, Face Painter and Medical Consults
For further information contact (908) 397-5949
latinasenaccion@hotmail.com
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plainfield: 10,000 Singers needed
- 09/28/10 01:46 AM
Here is a great opportunity to get together with fellow Plainfielders and celebrating a rich musical genre and supporting peace in our community and the world at large.
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plainfield: People's Organization for Progress (POP)/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition
- 08/07/10 03:15 PM
The People's Organization for Progress (POP)/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition will be Finalizing plans for Wednesday's commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of Muhlenberg's closure. The meeting will take place at the duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue, August 9, 2010 at 6:30 PM . Park and enter at the rear of the building.
The second annual commemoration of the closing of Muhlenberg Hospital will take place on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the Muhlenberg parking lot, corner of Randolph Road and Park Avenue.
The People's Organization forProgress/Restore Mulenberg Coalition has worked tirelessly to keep the hospital closure at the forefront … (0 comments)
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plainfield: Kids Fun Festival in Plainfield, New Jersey
- 08/06/10 03:45 PM
Come and be a part of the kids fun festival in Plainfield, New Jersey. The Plainfield Police Benevolent Association Local #19 will host a fund day for kids 12 and under. Rock-climbing wall, dunk tank, free rides, facepainting, popcorn, ice cream, and other activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At Library Park, West 8th Street, August 7th from 1 - 5 PM. FREE.
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plainfield: Plainfield New Jersey's Camp Discovery Day Camp
- 07/01/10 05:33 AM
Plainfield New Jersey's Camp Discovery Day Camp is underway and there are just a few slots remaining. The camp runs from Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 23, 9 AM - 3 PM. the camp is for children 8 - 11 (entering grades 3, 4 and 5). Arts, swimming, field trips, drama, community gardening, plus learning experiences in reading, science and math will be available. Cost: $25-$150/week (sliding scale - scholarships available). Registration: $35, includes first week and camp T-shirt. Sponsored by United Plainfield CDC and UCC-Congregational. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue. Camp … (6 comments)
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plainfield: Plainfield New Jersey's 87th Annual Independence Day Parade
- 07/01/10 05:22 AM
Come join us on Saturday July 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM for the 87th Annual Independence Day Parade. Parade commences on East Front Street at the corner of Johnston Avenue to Park Avenue. Following the parade you are invited to join us for an Independence Day Fiesta in Lot 8, between Front Street stores and the Green Brook. The fiesta will run two consecutives day, culminating on Sunday.
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plainfield: Plainfield New Jersey's Fourth of July Fireworks at Cedar Brook Park
- 07/01/10 05:07 AM
Come and join us for Plainfield, New Jersey's free fourth of July fireworks at Cedar Brook Park on July 2. 9:30 PM. The venue is the creation of the famed Olmsted Brothers of Boston. The Olmsted brothers were landscape architects who were successors to the firm that desined both Central Park and Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
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plainfield: Steppin Out
- 06/03/10 01:53 AM
Union County Psychiatric Center (UCPC) has provided a recreational and socialization program for 16 yearsfor this population, until this year when our funding was lost due tosevere state budget cuts. That program was called 'Steppin`Out'.This program allowed our mentally ill adults take part in everydayactivities like exploring history museums, attending baseball games,enjoying day outings to public parks for picnics and play, and otherleisure and social fare. These are experiences many would never have hadwithout a program like this.But maybe now they still can!UCPC Behavioral Healthcare has an opportunity to regain the provisionof this program through a wonderful effort made available by … (2 comments)
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plainfield: The Crescent Singers
- 05/22/10 10:40 AM
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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plainfield: The Ri-Charles Choral Ensemble
- 05/22/10 09:59 AM
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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plainfield: Third Annual Relay for Life Overnight Event
- 05/22/10 09:39 AM
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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plainfield: Rhythm & Blues by the Brook
- 05/16/10 11:59 PM
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)
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plainfield: PSE&G Residential Whole House Efficiency Program Comes to Plainfield
- 05/16/10 10:29 PM
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).
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plainfield: Reception and Auction Benefiting Plainfield’s Camp Discovery
- 05/09/10 05:09 PM
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)
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plainfield: Second Annual Maidens in May Plainfield House Tour
- 04/28/10 04:15 PM
The United Way Community Council of Plainfield will be hosting its second annual Maidens in May Plainfield House Tour on Sunday, May 23rd, from 2-5pm, a reception follows the tour at The Tree Lawn Estate from 3-6pm. The tour promises to feature some of Plainfield's architectural gems and noteworthy historical homes. An added bonus includes access to the gardens of some of the properties included in the tour.Proceeds from the Second Annual Maidens in May House Tour will benefit the Plainfield Medical Transportation Fund. The Plainfield Red Cross and Plainfield EMS will be beneficiaries of the fund's allocations in 2010.For more information about the Second Annual … (2 comments)
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plainfield: The 17th Annual Friends of Sleepy Hollow Garage Sale
- 04/28/10 02:43 PM
We are fast approaching the day of the big sale. Upwards of 100 homes in Plainfield, New Jersey will be participating in the towns largest garage sale collective. Each participant will host their own garage sale as part of the Friends of Sleepy Hollow Garage Sale. The infamous Friends of Sleepy Hollow Garage Sale is taking place on May 22 & 23, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (rain or shine). The deadline for application submission is April 30, 2010. For more information, contact Kathleen at 908-668-1595.
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plainfield: Help Haiti Smile: A Benefit for Haiti Relief
- 03/22/10 02:44 PM
A benefit for Haiti relief will be underway this Saturday, March 27th at 7:00 PM. The evening features a reception, fine art exhibit featuring the works of Darlene Foster, Ivan Lo and Jeremy Langdon. Additionally, there will be performances by the Good News Community Gospel Choir under the direction of Mark Miller.
The venue for this event is Grace Episcopal Church located at East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. The benefit's proceeds will be shared between the Clinton and Bush Haiti Fund, as well as the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund's Haiti relief effort. Parking in public lot across street. Info: (908) … (2 comments)
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plainfield: The Plainfield City Classic Center Hall Colonials
- 02/02/10 12:16 PM
The Plainfield city architecture runs the gamut from ranches and cape cods to Victorians and classic colonials. A Plainfield house, regardless of architecture is representative of a high quality housing stock.
Located at the southern end of Union county, Plainfield, New Jersey was originally settled by the Quakers in 1684 and incorporated in 1869. Within the six square miles of Plainfield are numerous 18th century buildings, many of them private residences. The presence of many stately homes helped to give way to the creation of the nickname "The Queen City".
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The brothers of Zeta Nu Lambda Plainfield Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,will be hosting the Alpha Phi Alpha Wine & Cheese/Art Show & Silent Auctionon November 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM. The venue is The Wine Chateau, located at 1380 Centennial Avenue in Piscataway, New Jersey. Featured visual artist is B. Curtis Grayson III. Wine tasting starts promptly at 8:06 PM. Advance tickets: $25/person. Reserve online here.
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