memorial day: Tropical Depression Bonnie changes Memorial Day plans
- 05/30/16 05:52 AM
The forecast was dismal. Rain all day. Thunderstorms. So last night, we got the reverse 911 call that our Memorial Day parade had been cancelled. Lots of surrounding towns got the same call. The morning started out drizzly and we modified our plans for an indoor barbecue. And then the sun came out. Still grey skies, but no rain. Here's a few photos of our garden which we are enjoying this afternoon.
Bonnie is apparently causing a lot more trouble south of us and we hope everyone is safe. But for us, we're about to put the charcoal in the grill. We hope you all enjoyed your … (5 comments)
memorial day: Don't invite unwanted visitors to your picnic!
- 05/24/13 04:53 AM
Potato salad and fried chicken? Yum. E.coli and Salmonella? Not so much. Here's how to be sure you're not packing any bacteria in with your picnic: Wash your produce before packing for your picnic. No sense bringing extra bacteria along for the ride! Keep food at proper temperature - never let your picnic food remain in the "Danger Zone" - between 40° F and 140° F - for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if outdoor temperatures are above 90° F. The danger zone is when bacteria can multiply rapidly. Store and transport cold food in a cooler with ice packs to keep them … (0 comments)
memorial day: Cleaning a Gas Grill
- 05/24/13 12:54 AM
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Lots of folks in Union County are planning to take their gas grill out of their garages this weekend and fire them up for the first time this season. Before you put the hot dogs on, be sure to take care of some annual maintenance to make sure your grill is safe to use. First of al, the folks at About.com want you to know that the "Clean" setting on many grills doesn't really do the job. You still need to clean the grates, sides and lid after every use. You also need to clean off the … (0 comments)
memorial day: Memorial Day in Cranford
- 05/26/12 07:54 AM
The Cranford Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Marchers will line up beginning at the Community Center at 220 Walnut Avenue at 8:30 am and step off is at 9am. At 10am, after the parade, there will be a Memorial Day ceremony at Memorial Park on Springfield Avenue between Riverside Drive and Central Avenue. Peter Fekete is this year’s Grand Marshal. Fekete is a Vietnam veteran who served with the 101st Airborne Division and has been a Cranford resident with his wife Irene for over thirty years. Two of Fekete’s sons are … (0 comments)
memorial day: Memorial Day in Clark
- 05/26/12 01:37 AM
Memorial Day Events in Clark Clark will host a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, stepping off at 9:30 am. Following the parade will be services at the Arthur L. Johnson High School. This year’s parade will dedicated to the memory of Clark native Sergeant James W. Harvey II who was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 20, 2011.
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memorial day: Rahway Memorial Day Events
- 05/25/12 08:50 PM
Rahway's Memorial Day Parade will be held on Sunday, May 27th, stepping off at 1:30 pm in front of City Hall at Main Street and E. Milton Avenue. It will pass down Irving Street to Main Street and end at City Hall. Rahway’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host the The 12th Annual Mayor’s Trophy 5K Run including a 100 yards Pee Wee Run for the little folk on Monday, May 28th. The top three male and female runners will earn prize money. The run will take place at the Rahway City Hall Complex at 3 City Hall Plaza. For … (2 comments)
memorial day: Scotch Plains - Fanwood Memorial Day Events
- 05/24/12 06:34 AM
The Borough of Fanwood is hosting a special concert, “A Tribute to Fallen Heroes,” at the north side of the railroad station this Saturday evening at 7:30pm. The Westfield Community Band will provide an evening of patriotic entertainment and the concert is free thanks to donations of local civic groups, businesses, and individuals. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets! At 8:00 am on Monday morning, Memorial Day observances will begin at American Legion Post 209 at Park Avenue and Sunset Place. At 9:00 am, there will be a ceremony at the Fanwood Memorial Library at Tillotson Road and North … (0 comments)
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