NEW JERSEY - September 3rd, 2010
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The First Baptist Church at the corners of Bridge and Centre Street in South Trenton
has a farm market with fresh produce every Saturday from 9am to 2 pm. This is made
available by Mercer Food Council, Crisis Ministries and TASK. In addition to the farm
market, there is a flea market also. Tables are only $5. Come one, Come All! Saturdays
from 9am to 2pm.
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Just in case you were planning to come to the Ziti Supper this Friday evening (usually
held on the 1st Friday of each month) at Centenary United Methodist Church, it has been
rescheduled until Friday the 10th, 5-7pm because of the Labor Day weekend. Come
next week and enjoy a wonderful homecooked meal which, by the way, benefits our
roof fund! See you there!!!!
Located in Lambertville, NJ on Union Street.
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HOPEWORKS FUNDRAISER:
Hopeworks’ 5th Annual Celebration of Accomplishments on Friday, October 8th at
Venice Plaza, 281 Crosskeys Road, Berlin, NJ. Some of the baskets include a Backyard
Bird Watcher Basket, containing a bird nesting ball, pecan “tweet” seed, “Know Your
Birds” book, suet cage and bird feeder tube, among other great items and a Lennox
China Christmas Basket, containing candlesticks, figurine and other festive pieces from
the classic Lennox series “The Snowman Collection.”
Auction tickets are available for purchase on line and at the Dinner. Auction tickets
are $2.00 each or six (6) tickets for $10.00 and please visit our website for more
information about the Dinner -http://hopeworks.force.com/dinner.
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ATTENTION ALL HAZLET BUSINESSES
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE HAZLET BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH @ 7:15 PM
AT AIRPORT PLAZA
IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM
(LOCATED ABOVE INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS)
1390 STATE ROUTE 36, 2ND. FLOOR - SUITE 105, HAZLET
MEETING AGENDA:
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
MEMBER INTRODUCTION
OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Discount Cards
Distribution to Membership
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Treasurers Report
Membership
Web Site / Communications Newsletter
Blue Claws Fundraiser
Flea Market Fundraiser
Government Affairs
Publicity
Police
Annual Coat Drive
Guest Speaker
To Be Determined
OPEN FORUM
NEXT MEETING
October 13, 2010
MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES
MEET AND GREET YOUR FELLOW BUSINESSMEN & BUSINESSWOMEN
* Offer your ideas for a better business community *
* Allow this organization to be an advocate for your business *
* We offer assistance to all members with regard to Planning & Zoning Issues*
Board of Directors
President - Vin Gopal 732-739-8689
1st Vice President - Tom Kelly 732-787-4000
2nd. Vice President - John McCarthy 732-888-8400
Treasurer - Gregg Bernicker 732-739-8800
Secretary - Jo-Ann Dinan 732-672-2955
Media Consultant - Antonio Scotto 732-241-0580
Not a member yet? Please call Grace Marchena 732-673-8623
Visit us on the Web www.HazletBOA.com
Please forward this e-mail to your fellow business owners.
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Gospel Open-Mic at The Conservatory Mansion
Time Saturday at 7:00pm - September 5 at 1:00am
Location NJ Conservatory
540 East State Street
Trenton, NJ
More Info Calling for ministers of song, spoken-word/poetry, comedy, rap or
short-sermons. Hosted by Brother Raul {Polo}.
"Donation":
-5$ To perform
-7$ To watch
......-14$ V.I.P. (Includes Table & Food) {Limited Tables}
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This is expected to get crowded quickly so please get your seats early.See More
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NJ Cycle Kings End of The Summer ClubHouse Party
Time September 18 at 7:30pm - September 19 at 2:00am
Location 415 Calhoun st. Trenton New Jersey
More Info NJ Cycle Kings end of the Summer Party. Were saying Goodbye to the Summer and Riding Season
but we are Welcoming New Members: BIG ART, J.P./Quiet storm, SOLO, UNDER, KING JAMES, GEE, BLACK &
SINCERE. Were talking ((Live DJ. & FOOD)) and the Cycle King Family. @ the Cycle Kings ClubHouse. Dont
try to act like you dont know where we Be at either. Only $5.00 to enter
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Latino Festival of Monmouth County
Time October 2 · 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location 1 W. Main St. Freehold, NJ 07728
More Info 6th Latino Festival of Monmouth County.
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RAFHA Inc. Center for Empowering Young Women launching/ fundraiser
Time October 22 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location Vallarie's Sicklerville Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081
We are launching our CEYW in Camden City and the first in New Jersey. We will honor
some great community leaders that support our mission at RAFHA Inc. food and
entertainment.
Support our young women!
Donation of 50.00. For more info call Laura 856 465-4061 or 856 404-9528. If you can't
attend please support with a donation to:
RAFHA Inc.519 Sicklerville Rd Suite # 4 Sicklerville Sicklerville, NJ 08081.
Thanks for your support!
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Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network
Time November 5 · 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location Cedar Gardens 661 Route 33, Hamilton NJ 08690
Join us for a night of casino style gaming, silent auction, friends, food
and spirits to benefit CMN. Try your luck at a number of gaming
tables or perhaps join the first ever CMN Hold Em' Poker
Tournament!
...
Friday, November 5, 2010
Cedar Gardens
661 Route 33, Hamilton NJ
7pm to 11pm
…
Monte Carlo Night
Hosted by Re/Max Tri County
to benefit
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Enjoy generous hors d 'oeuvres, OPEN BAR from 7:00pm to
10:00pm, $25 in chips to get your started (pre event promotion
below).
All for $60 per person!
Value Promotion
• Purchase your event ticket by October 15, 2010 and RECEIVE $50 in
gaming chips
• Donate an additional $100 and RECEIVE $1500 in chips PLUS two
chance raffle ticket boards upon entry
ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!
If you are interested in…
• purchasing “Monte Carlo Night” tickets;
• buying 50/50s to be drawn that night;
• becoming a sponsor;
• donating items for silent auction;
• lending a hand; and/or
• just have a question about the event ...
CONTACT US !!!
All of the money raised directly benefits Children's Miracle Network (CMN).
RE/MAX Tri County is proud to have raised over $1 million for CMN.
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Provides information, education, support and advocacy for families and professionals.
Serves all New Jersey residents with autism, including pre-school age children, youth
ages 3-21, young adults ages 14-21 and adults.
For more information visit this link:
http://www.disability.gov/state/new_jersey/education
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Garden state water color exhibit
September 11, 2010 - November 17, 2010 | Trenton City Museum @ Ellarslie Mansion
Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays
and Municipal Holidays.
Opening Reception will be held from 7-9 PM on Saturday, September 18. Members and
artists only from 6-7 PM.
Gallery Walk with Marge Chavooshian at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 25.
Utrecht Lecture at 10 a.m. and Garden State Watercolor Demonstration at noon on Saturday, October 9.
Visit www.ellarslie.org for more information and directions, or contact Museum Director Brian O. Hill at
609.989.3632
FEATURED EVENTS
Trenton Thunder
August 30-Sept. 2 | Waterfront Park, Trenton, NJ
Trenton Thunder season is still in effect. Catch a home game and enjoy the special promotions for each day.
Family fun at its best
9/2 Jesus Montero Bobblehead Doll Night and Thirsty Thursdays.
For more about the Thunder, go to http://www.trentonthunder.com/
Live music at the trenton marriott
Fridays in September | 6 p.m. | Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St., Trenton.
Featuring James Popik on Sept. 3 and the BIttersweet Duo on Sept. 10.
Trenton2Nite: Trenton's for the foodies
Friday, Sept. 10 | 6 p.m.-midnight | Downtown, Trenton.
Featuring
Trenton Sampler. 6-9 PM. Trenton Marriott Parking Garage Plaza, corner of Warren and Lafayette. Sample
the best of downtown restaurants, and vote for your favorite at the second annual sampler. Tickets are $5.
Tickets entitle attendants to sample the food and a shot at a raffle for a $50 gift certificate to the winning
restaurant. Proceeds will be distributed among participating restaurants. The sampler will also serve as a
kick-off for the city's first Restaurant Week from Sept. 19-25.
Made In Metal Opening Reception. 6-9 PM. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley. Juried exhibit highlighting metal’s
unique role in the fine arts. Music by Wilbo. Light refreshments will be served.
Bittersweet Duo at the Trenton Marriott. 6-9 PM. Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St.
Messy Klosets' End of Summer Sale. 30% off any reg price item and handbags. 60% off sale items. 101 S.
Warren St.
Classics' Foodies Sale. 40% off cookbooks in celebration of Restaurant Week. Win prizes for playing the
following culinary terms in Scrabble: chef, saute, taste, kitchen, restaurant, deli, cafe, dining, waiter and
dessert. Scrabble's from 7 p.m. - midnight. 117 S. Warren St.
For more Trenton2Nite events, visit http://trenton-downtown.com/tdablog/
watercolor art classes with ruth tiejen councell
Sept. 11 - Oct. 2 | 10 a.m. - noon | 1719 William Trent House Museum, 15 Market St., Trenton.
Ruth Tiejen Councell, an artist and illustrator specializing in botanical art, will be leading a series of
watercolor classes in the Trent-era garden at the 1719 William Trent House Museum. Each session will offer
an indoor lesson and then students will be able to explore the garden and choose their own corner to apply
techniques learned. Lesson topics will include drawing, washes and glazes, color theory, composition, and
more. The class is open to all levels of experience. The class is limited to the first ten registrants. There is
a forty dollar registration fee and a list of supplies will be provided upon receipt of registration. Class dates
are Saturday Sept. 11, 18 & 25 and Oct. 2. To register, visit the Trent House webiste http://www.
williamtrenthouse.org/news.html.
planetarium shows at the nj state museum
Saturday, September 11 | Planetarium, NJ State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton.
One World, One Sky: 1 PM; 40 minutes; Ages: 3-6 with adult; FREE. Big Bird's adventure begins on Sesame
Street when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an
exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars.
STARS: 2 & 4 PM; 40 minutes; General Audiences; FREE. Journey through the furthest reaches of the
galaxy and experience the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars!
For more museum activities, visit http://www.state.nj.us/state/museum/index.htm
Cadwalader Heights House and Museum Tour
Saturday, September 11 | Noon - 5 p.m. | Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood, Trenton.
Sprawling Colonial Revivals, stately Georgians, quaint Cottages and a charming 18-room "min-castle" are
styles of homes that will be on display in the century-old Trenton neighborhood of Cadwalader Heights.
Preserving Trenton's Past, Investing in Trenton's Future, this year's theme, represents the residents'
dedication to restore and maintain the beauty of Trenton's architecture and the neighborhood's commitment
to investing in Trenton's youth by supporting The Martin House Learning Center, a 501 (c)(3) organization.
Various local restaurants will be featured in each house and will offer complimentary tastes of international
cuisine.
Cadwalader Heights is a living architectural exhibit. Tudor, Georgian, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman style
homes sit at the edge of nearby Cadwalader Park, designed at the turn of the 20th century by renowned
landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. A published account of the History of Cadwalader Heights is
available in book form and can be purchased on the Cadwalader Heights website, or by visiting participating
homes the day of the event.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of event. For more information, visit www.cadwaladerheights.com or call
(609) 695-6524.
downtown trenton specials
Butterfly Essential Wellness Spa. Buy a 1-hour Swedish Relaxing Massage, get the 2nd one for half price.17
Peace St. (609) 456-1103.
Trenton Marriott Weekday Lunch Buffet for $15.95 and Happy Hour from 5-7 PM Monday through Friday. Free
wireless internet available in the restaurant and lounge. Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St.
Thrifty Thursdays at Messy Klosets. 20% off one item excluding accessories & sale items on Thursdays. 101
S. Warren St. (609) 695-7300.
Be Beautiful Parlor Market Special. 20% off all services on Thursdays. 24 S. Warren St. (609) 392-6363.
Metro PCS. $50 mail-in rebate on the Blackberry Curve,
$39 Samsung Freeform & $30 mail-in rebate on the LG Imprint. Good through September 6, 2010. 17 N. Broad
St.
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Trenton NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Dinner "One Nation, One Dream"
Time October 31 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location Hyatt Regency Rt 1 Princeton New Jersey
More Info Join the Trenton NAACP as we celebrate our 40th Annual Freedom Fund
Awards Dinner “One Nation, One Dream“ on Sunday October 31, 2010 Hyatt Regency,
Rt 1, Princeton NJ at 2pm. Tickets are $60 per person. Keynote speaker Dr. Randal
Pinkett - Scholar, Author, Entrepreneur, Chairman and CEO BCT Partners, Author of
Black Faces in White Places, No-Money Down and Campus CEO. For more info call
609-392-6772 or email Trentonnaacp@yahoo.com
Honorees: Eugene Marsh, Linda Hughes, Rev. Ernest D. Wormley, Congressman Rush Holt, Eric Tunstall,
Peter Wise, Mary VanHise, Bruce Boyd, David Broach, Kim Pearson and Andrew Bobbitt.
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AN INTERFAITH EVENT focused on PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF will be held at the
TITUSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (7 Church Street, Titusville, NJ 08560)
above the intersection of Church Road & Route 29 (River Road) on TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14 at 7:30 PM. Our presenter will be SALIM MANZAR, Executive Director
& CEO of the Princeton Advisory Group, LLC. Salim, a Pakistani American, has been
actively involved in relief work in his country of origin and brings a personal perspective
to this unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Massive flooding has devastated one fifth of
Pakistan and over 14 million people, about 8% of the population have been dislocated.
If people in the flood-prone Delaware Valley can't appreciate the horror of this flood
disaster, who can? Come, learn, and help millions of people at risk to survive and
rebuild. TUMC's "Serendipity" service group will be serving refreshments; and a free-will offering for
Pakistan flood relief will be received.
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Come run or walk. The course is flat. September 25th at Skylands Park in Augusta, NJ.
Finish by homeplate. Individually or as a team...there are individual and team prizes.
Families, businesses, organizations, etc. are encouraged to put a team together of
walkers and runners (5 or more makes a team). Registration is 8:15-9AM and the 5K
goes off at 10AM.
The Endorphin 5 K Festival & Business Expo benefits IES Brain Research Foundation
Stay and enjoy: the business expo, silent auction, awards presentation, bounce houses,
face painting, games, food, etc.
Register by Sept. 1st and receive 2 door prize tickets and 2 activity tickets.
visit www.iesBrainResearch.org or call 973 726-6218 for details.
Please help us spread the word about this event[] .
"No major cure of a disease has ever occurred without the basic research that made it possible". Eric
J. Simon, PhD
We all want effective treatments and cures for brain diseases.
Join us in our goal for Brain Health!
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FUNDRAISER:
AppleBee’s (3330 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville; Route 1 N) to donate 10% of their
dining and drink order to LifeTies, Inc. ALLDAY on Monday, September 13, 2010.
Just mention “LifeTies” to your server and 10% will automatically be donated. Please
plan on joining us from 6-8PM as we will be celebrating the first NFL Monday Night
Football games with former NFL player Reggie “Truck” Brown. Truck Brown will be
available for pictures and signing autographs. There will be raffles, games and prize
giveaways.
All proceeds benefit the children of LifeTies. Please plan on attending as well as
spreading this email to your social networks.
Sincerely,
Quiana Starr
Executive Coordinator
LifeTies, Inc.
2205 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08638
Phone: 609-771-1600
Fax: 609-530-1648
Email: QStarr@LifeTiesInc.Org
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Register for these FREE Seminars:
Call (609)989-6066 or email msmith@mercercounty.org
or visit the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center, 26 Yard Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Hours Of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.– 7 p.m.
...Shaping Our Community’s Workforce…
Mercer County One-Stop Career Center
Professional Resource Seminars
Please bring a copy of your résumé to all seminars.
Résumé Writing 09/10/10 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This seminar will help you prepare a professional cover letter and résumé that
will effectively market your skills and abilities to potential employers. Get
helpful information, tools and strategies to strengthen your marketability.
Taking Charge of Your Job Search 09/14/10 2-3 p.m.
The success of your job search effort depends heavily on the amount of time you
invest and the different strategies and resources you utilize. This seminar will prepare
you to conduct an effective job search and give you the necessary tools to diversify
your approach.
Interviewing 101 09/17/10 10-11 a.m.
This seminar will prepare you to confidently interview with a potential employer.
You’ll learn the importance of projecting a confident first impression,
what questions to ask and anticipate, and how to navigate tough questions.
Appointments will be scheduled for Interviewing 102 at this seminar.
Interviewing 102 09/24/10 10-11 a.m.
Build on the basics from Interviewing 101 and participate in individual role
playing exer-cises. Receive constructive feedback and build your confidence to
start your new career.
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Calling All Arts, Culture and History Groups
Help us Promote Your Venue or Event! Historic Mercer County and its 13 municipalities are home to an
incredible array of fine, visual and performing arts venues, diverse ethnic communities with rich cultural
traditions, fascinating historic sites, and a thriving community of artists, performers, artisans and history
advocates who strive to provide a multitude of opportunities for the County’s residents.
County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Board of Chosen Freeholders, together with the Mercer County
Cultural and Heritage Commission, would like you to join them in celebrating and highlighting the cultural
riches of Mercer County October 15 – 17, 2010 through “Eyes on Mercer”. “Eyes on Mercer” is a
promotional campaign focusing the public spotlight on all of the outstanding events and opportunities
offered by the arts, history and cultural organizations of Mercer County.
Mercer County organizations offering arts, history or cultural events any time during the weekend of
October 15 – 17 will be the focus of “Eyes on Mercer”. If you have an event that you would like to ensure is
included in the “Eyes on Mercer” promotional campaign, please call the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage
Office at (609) 278-2712, or email eyesonmercer@mercercounty.org. For more information and to complete
an organization/event form, please visit http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/eyes.html.
Weekly Supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter.
FYI is a weekly supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update newsletter. This email
contains last minute items that arrived too late to be included in the quarterly newsletter Update or the
online Calendar of Events. Calendar of Events, which is updated monthly, can be accessed at: nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/calendar.html. The quarterly Update newsletter can be
downloaded at: nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html.
Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter Fall issue.
The fall issue of the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter is available. Discover exciting
happenings all over Mercer County including information on local arts organizations activities and contests,
art-related articles and reviews. Information on upcoming art exhibits, theater and musical events, historical
tours, are among some of the things offered in the quarterly calendar of events at: http://nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra seeking musicians
The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) is holding auditions in September for its 2010-2011 season.
There are openings for all instruments at this time, but winds and brass are especially sought. GPYO has
ensembles for every level and grade of player from 5th grade to 12th grade. Rehearsals are held at
Montgomery High School’s state of the art facilities. GPYO offers a Preparatory Division with Wind and String
Ensembles, and a Senior Division with Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra.
For more information for more information and to register for an audition, please visit www.gpyo.org.
Call for Artists
Montclair State University's George Segal Gallery is seeking artists for Art Connections 7 Exhibition.
Deadline for submission is September 17. Accepted artwork will be on display from January 18 through
February 19. Art Connections is the annual fund-raising event for the George Segal Gallery - the crown
jewel of the Montclair State Art Galleries. Now in its seventh year, Art Connections has grown from a
regional exhibit to one of national scope, encouraging artists in all media. For more information and
guidelines, please 973-665-3266 or visit www.montclair.edu/segalgallery.
Plein Air Contest
Burlington County Division of Parks Open is holding a Plein Air Contest on September 26. The contest is
open to all artists 18 years of age and over juried by Philip J. Carroll. Mr. Carroll is a professional artist,
lecturer and is currently the Curator of Exhibitions for the Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown and
Collingswood New Jersey. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts and studied art
history at The University of Pennsylvania and has exhibited in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area.
Awards will be presented for Juror’s Choice, People Choice and Arts in the Park. For more information and
to receive a prospectus and registration form, please email Burlington County Arts in the Park Coordinator
at jgoldsmith@co.burlington.nj.us.
New Jersey Council for the Humanities grants deadlines
NJCH administers two grant programs for public humanities projects starting January 1, 2011 or later—Major
Grants and Mini Grants. Drafts are required to be submitted at least 1 month ahead of the application
deadline
Major Grants of up to $20,000. Application deadline of October 1.
Mini grants of up to $3,000. Application deadline November 1.
Drafts are required to be submitted at least 1 month ahead of the application deadline. For additional details,
please call 1-888-FYI-NJCH; email rapgar@njch.org; or visit www.njch.org/grants_major-mini.html
Environmental Justice: A Camden Forum
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities and Rutgers School of Law-Camden are sponsoring an
Environmental Justice: A Camden Forum on September 14 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in Rutgers University-
Camden Campus Center at 326 Penn Street in Camden. This program, part of NJCH's Justice theme, brings
together a diverse group of scholars and community activists for a discussion of Camden's environmental
past, present and future. From brownfields to diesel fumes, Camden's residents deal with environmental
problems daily. Using environmental justice as a framework, this program will examine the conditions of
Camden's environment and explore possibilities for the future. For more information or to register, visit www.
njch.org/camdenforum.html.
Call for Artists
New Hope Art League (NHAL) is looking for artists who live within 50 miles of New Hope, PA to submit work
for possible inclusion in the First Annual NHAL Juried Show in Prallsville Mill. Drop off of work is scheduled
for November 15 from 11 am to 7 pm at Prallsville Mill at 24 Risler Street in Stockton. Accepted artwork will
be on display from November 17 through November 29 with a opening reception on November 19 from 6 pm
to 9 pm. For more information and to download a prospectus, please call (561) 400-1958 or visit
newhopeartleague.webs.com/eventsactivities.htm.
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Trenton Central High School meet and greet
Time September 17 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location Trenton Marriott At Lafayette Yard
"What Trenton Really Makes"
Hosts
TCHS meet and greet
* Friday September 17, 2010 6-9 P.M. This is a free event.
...and
* Friday October 15, 2010 6-9 P.M. Homecoming "Sports Night" Red and Black Team
competition
Categories for sports night
!. Basketball hoop shoot
2. Cheerleading
3. Dance/step
4. Lip sync
5.. By special request- line dancing
Please RSVP
Meet and greets are open to All TCHS graduates and friends.
NO jeans, sneakers, sweats or tee's... This applies to everyone. No exceptions
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Girl Scout Neighborhood Yard Sale - come and BUY some STUFF!
Time September 11 · 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location Ewing Community Center
Lower Ferry Road
Ewing, NJ
More Info Girl Scout group #71452 invites you to join the
NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE
and sell your stuff!
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
...Ewing Twp Senior/Community Center
Lower Ferry Road, Ewing
8am to 1pm
Spaces available for a $15 donation
Payable to GS troop #71452
– to benefit the girl’s 2011 trip to Niagara Falls Canada –
For more info or to reserve your space – contact ms Cathi @ 609-915-7016 or Cathi@Macheda92.com
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BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
The 3rd Annual First Baptist Church of Lincoln Garden's Block Party and Bike-A-Thon. Over the last two
years, they have reached more than 700 people with this community event that celebrates fellowship, food,
fitness and a new school year. It's an opportunity for First Baptist to demonstrate its commitment to the
community and for Project Single Moms to spread the word about our movement and opportunities.
Block Party, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 which is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the parking lot of First Baptist
Church, 771 Somerset St. in Somerset. The rain date is Sept. 19.
Please contact Loretta Rivers for any questions and to volunteer at lrivers@projectsinglemoms.com
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Passage is thrilled to present a season
with old friends and new!
Join us to celebrate our 2010-11 season with artists from your own backyard, be transported to new
countries and past eras, sing and laugh along, all in the inimitable style Passage is known for!
Buy Tickets
Love and Communication
by James J. Christy
directed by Adam Immerwahr
October 7 - 24
Love and Communication is a haunting and incisive play about tangled relationships in which two desperate
parents do battle with a byzantine educational system -- and their own insecurities.
The fate of one beautiful boy hangs in the balance.
Our first mainstage production was developed in our own Passage Playwrights Lab: James Christy lives in
Princeton, New Jersey and has been published in multiple anthologies and produced throughout the U.S.
and Canada.
Tickets $20-$30. Included in membership subscription.
Santa Claus is Coming Out
written and performed by Jeffrey Solomon
directed by Joe Brancato
November 27 & 28 (special event two performances only)
A Passage Theatre favorite, Jeffrey Solomon (MotherSON) returns with his hilarious, clever and endearing
new one-man comedy (with over 20 characters, all played by Solomon). Santa Claus is Coming Out purports
to tell the "true" story of Santa being outed as gay, but uses it as a vehicle to examine with humor and
compassion today's culture wars and the desperate need for tolerance.
Tickets $20.
State Street Project Playmaking
by Trenton's School Kids
February 12 (special event two performances only)
Some of the funniest actors in the region interpret brand new plays by Trenton's school kids. These
productions have developed a cult following over the years. If you think this is all kid stuff, you are in for a
surprise.
(Tickets are free but donations are appreciated
10th Anniversary Solo Flight Festival
The Solo Flight Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with some of the most exciting performers yet.
March 4 - 27
No Parole
by Carlo D'Amore
Carlo D'Amore will roar into Trenton with No Parole demonstrating his indomitable spirit and unique
theatrical style. In this wry, energetic adventure play, D'Amore takes you on a wild journey through the real
life of a flamboyant, live-for-the-moment con artist mother, who has no trouble posing as an attorney,
professor, daycare worker, or diplomat, as seen through the eyes of her young son, who acts as her look-out,
bail bondsman, and partner-in-crime.
Tales from the Bawdy House
by Terry Waldo
Ragtime pianist and raconteur Terry Waldo will return with a brand new show, Tales from the Bawdy House,
delighting audiences with stories and songs from America's most famous red-light districts: New Orleans's
Storyville, New York's Tin Pan Alley, St Louis's Rose Bud Café and more.
Thanks to Terry, Passage audiences will get a full-course sound feast of the music and spirit of the once-
legal underworld of some of America's most colorful cities.
Kurt Weill
by Mary Martello
Princeton chanteuse and actress Mary Martello returns this season with a show on Kurt Weill, the German
and American stage composer. Mary has crafted an intimate portrait in song and story of a complicated man
and musician, bringing little know aspects of his career into the limelight.
Tickets $20. Included in membership subscription.
Solo Flights will be adding shows to its roster through December so check the web site for new additions.
Samuel J. and K.
by Mat Smart
directed by Jade King Carroll
May 5 - 22
A simple game of pickup basketball has higher stakes than two brothers could ever imagine. When J
surprises his adopted brother with a trip to K's birthplace of Cameroon, they find their game, their lives, and
their brotherly bonds challenged as never before.
Tickets $20-$30. Included in membership subscription
www.passagetheatre.org (609) 392-0766 info@passagetheatre.org
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Dear Clark Resident: Oak Ridge Park will be the site of the 13th Annual Musicfest,
sponsored by the Union County Freeholders and Overlook Hospital. The festival will
begin on Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010 and conclude on Sunday, Sept 12, 2010. For complete
details and a schedule of events, log onto www.ucmusicfest.com. This popular festival
draws thousands of spectators, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. Paid parking will
be available within the confines of the park. In addition, shuttle buses are expected to
bring in participants from satellite locations throughout the county. Festival organizers
expect to have sufficient parking on site. In anticipation of heavy traffic and in the
interest of public safety, it will be necessary to prohibit all street parking west of
Lake Avenue from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 8 and 9, 2010;
from 4 p.m. until midnight on Friday, Sept 10, 2010 and from 8 a.m. on Saturday,
September 11, 2010 until 11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 12, 2010. Signs will be posted on all
affected streets for the duration of Musicfest. Additional police patrols will be assigned
to monitor traffic conditions and remove violators in the area. Parking will be prohibited
on both sides of the following streets, pursuant to Clark Ordinance 7-7.2: Schwinn Drive;
Conger Way; Lance Drive; Rutgers Road; Arbor Lane; Roberts Road; Kincaid Place;
Oak Ridge Road; Woodland Road; Laurel Lane; Willow Way; Wheatsheaf Road;
Brookside Terrace; Deerwood Drive; Hawthorne Drive; Orchard Terrace; Limoli Lane;
Locust Grove Drive; Grove Street; William Street; Briar Heath Lane and Lake Avenue. All of the affected
streets will be open to residential traffic throughout the festival. This temporary parking ban is necessary to
prevent gridlock by festival participants seeking free on-street parking and to ensure that emergency
response vehicles have immediate, unimpeded access to all addresses. If you have special needs or if the
temporary regulations create a hardship, please call my office at 732-388-3495. Thank you for your
cooperation. Very truly yours, Chief Denis E. Connell
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UIH FAMILY PARTNERS
Trenton, NJ
Invites you to a Symposium on Responsible Fatherhood
“DAD MATTERS: BEST PRACTICES IN FATHERHOOD PROGRAMMING”
Friday September 10, 2010
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Continental Breakfast begins 8:30 AM
Lunch Provided
Hilton Garden Inn
800 US Highway 130
Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-4164
FREE Registration – RSVP Required in Advance
RSVP to (609) 695-3663 or dlgreene@uih.org
About the day:
Join colleagues throughout New Jersey and surrounding states to discuss issues related
to addressing the needs of fathers. This event is for service providers, government,
non-profit, parents, and advocates.
· Speakers
· Panel Discussions
· Networking Opportunities
· Resources
About UIH Family Partners:
UIH Family Partners (formerly Union Industrial Home for Children) is the oldest child welfare agency in
New Jersey. Established in 1859, the mission of UIH Family Partners is to build effective families through
innovative programs for parents and children.
The core of UIH Family Partners’ family-strengthening programs is the Father Center located at 4 N. Broad
Street in downtown Trenton. Here, men are empowered and equipped to play a positive, involved role in the
lives of their children and families.
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DEDICATION TO EDUCATION
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SERVICE
Sponsored by Life Abundant Church of God’s Women of Purpose Ministry
Featuring Our Special Guest Speaker
Co-Pastor Tameika Gaines
New Destination Worship Center, Trenton, NJ
&
PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN
Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
At
Life Abundant Church of God
167 Mercer Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
Elder Leon S. Alexander, Jr., B.Ch.M., D.D., Senior Pastor
Elder Lois Alexander, B.Ch.M., Co-Pastor
For more information contact (609) 989-8383
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto
me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:14)
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (2 Timothy 3:1) – And we believe those
times are here! Come enjoy an evening of great preaching and great music and the power of prayer as we
pray that God would watch over OUR CHILDREN and protect them through another school year.
Educational Information Will Be Available
Free School Supplies (Limited amount so get there early!)
CASUAL DRESS
ALL ARE WELCOME!
(Parking in the Mercer Street Friends Center & Motor Vehicles Stockton St. Parking Lots (with a little walk
up the hill)
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Entrepreneur Expo 2010 " Change your mind, Change your life"
Time October 16 · 11:30am - 4:30pm
Location The Lighthouse
715 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ
More Info Reserve Booth Space Now!
Space is limited
Shows case your business to hundreds of residents and consumers.
Early Bird Registration $150.00, Must receive by September 1, 2010
Limited slots for opportunity presentations, additional fees apply.
After September 1, 2010 registration fee: $225.00
Registration Cut off is October 1, 2010
Be an Entrepreneur Expo Sponsor
And be featured in the October's issue of The City, Trentonion, and read by over 11,000 business owners
and consumers. Press releases, printed advertisement materials, and more!
Network for Free
With your business card and/or registration is a must.
(www.pricelessprofessionals@eventbrite.com)
FREE professional head shots
For exhibitors and sponsor's!
For additional information please contact:
Priceless Professional’s 609-815-6924
Or pricelessprofessionals@eventbrite.com
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Calling All Arts, Culture and History Groups
Help us Promote Your Venue or Event! Historic Mercer County and its 13 municipalities are home to an
incredible array of fine, visual and performing arts venues, diverse ethnic communities with rich cultural
traditions, fascinating historic sites, and a thriving community of artists, performers, artisans and history
advocates who strive to provide a multitude of opportunities for the County’s residents.
County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Board of Chosen Freeholders, together with the Mercer County
Cultural and Heritage Commission, would like you to join them in celebrating and highlighting the cultural
riches of Mercer County October 15 – 17, 2010 through “Eyes on Mercer”. “Eyes on Mercer” is a
promotional campaign focusing the public spotlight on all of the outstanding events and opportunities
offered by the arts, history and cultural organizations of Mercer County.
Mercer County organizations offering arts, history or cultural events any time during the weekend of
October 15 – 17 will be the focus of “Eyes on Mercer”. If you have an event that you would like to ensure is
included in the “Eyes on Mercer” promotional campaign, please call the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage
Office at (609) 278-2712, or email eyesonmercer@mercercounty.org. For more information and to complete
an organization/event form, please visit http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/eyes.html.
Weekly Supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter.
FYI is a weekly supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update newsletter. This email
contains last minute items that arrived too late to be included in the quarterly newsletter Update or the
online Calendar of Events. Calendar of Events, which is updated monthly, can be accessed at: nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/calendar.html. The quarterly Update newsletter can be
downloaded at: nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html.
Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter Fall issue.
The fall issue of the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter is available. Discover exciting
happenings all over Mercer County including information on local arts organizations activities and contests,
art-related articles and reviews. Information on upcoming art exhibits, theater and musical events, historical
tours, are among some of the things offered in the quarterly calendar of events at: http://nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html
Cadwalader Heights Historic House Tour
The Cadwalader Heights Civic Association will host its 2010 Historic House Tour on September 11 from noon
to 5 pm. (rain or shine). Nine homes and a garden will be showcased on the walking tour and local area
restaurants will be in the open homes to offer samples of tasty cuisines. A portion of the proceeds from this
year’s event will be donated to the Martin House Learning Center, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
instilling the value of education in young people. For more information about the tour or to purchase
$20/person advanced tickets, please visit www.cadwaladerheights.com. Tickets can also be purchased the
day of the tour for $25/person at the registration center within Cadwalader Asbury United Methodist Church
located at 900 Stuyvesant Avenue in Trenton.Summer Music Series Continues
Fall Classes are now online!
Arts Council of Princeton fall classes are available in dance, digital or B&W photography, theater arts,
ceramics, drawing, painting, or mixed media. Classes are geared for adult, teen, and children activities.
Additional classes will be added in the coming weeks, so check the website regularly for updates. Classes
start the week of September 11. For more information and to register, please call (609) 924-8777 or visit www.
artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Non-profit Organization annual filing requirements
Tax-exempt organizations that do not satisfy annual filing requirements for three consecutive years
automatically lose their tax-exempt status. The IRS is providing one-time relief for such organizations that
have filing due dates on or after May 17 and before October 15, 2010. The list includes organizations, for
which the IRS does not have a record of a required annual filing for 2007 and 2008, and whose 2009 return,
due on or after May 17 and before October 15, 2010, has not yet been received. For more information, please
visit http://www.irs.gov/charities.
Bestselling Author Cassandra Clare to launch new series
Bestselling teen author Cassandra Clare releases the first in her new “Infernal Devices” Series on August 31
at 7 pm at the Barnes & Noble at 3535 US Route 1 South in the Princeton MarketFair Mall. Ms. Clare will read
from and discuss her new book, Clockwork Angel, followed by a Q&A session. Seating will begin at 6 pm on
a first-come, first-seated basis. Standing room will be available and signing will follow Q&A. Cassandra
Clare made her fiction debut with The Mortal Instruments series which has been on many bestseller lists.
For more information on this event, or for a schedule of upcoming events, please call (609) 716-1570 or visit
www.bn.com.
Young Audiences programs for Native American Indian Month
To help celebrate Native American Indian Month in November, Young Audiences is offering a variety of
programs for people of all ages. Some of the heritage programs and workshops include:
Les Genser, who is of Native-American descent, will raise a 23-foot tipi. Inside the magnificent structure is a
world that is centuries away from us in time and spirit. Participants will learn Native American lore and life
skills and examine museum-quality artifacts. Tribes of the northern plains and our own northeast woodlands
are emphasized.
Robin Pease’s telling of a Native American legend by becoming birds, beasts and people who solve the
monumental problem of a sky that is too low to the ground. Beautifully costumed powwow dancers take the
stage in a high-energy, interactive program that combines authentic dancing, flute and drumming traditions
from American Indian nations across North and South America.
Native Nations Dance Theatre: Beautifully costumed powwow dancers take the stage in a high-energy,
interactive program that combines authentic dancing, flute and drumming traditions from American Indian
nations across North and South America.
For more information, please call (609) 243-9000 or visit www.yanj-yaep.org.
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Trenton International Jazz and Blues Festival
. Time September 17 at 7:00pm - September 19 at 6:00pm
The Trenton International Jazz and Blues Festival includes (7) indoor venues and Mill Hill
Park. Due to the cancellation of all of the main festivals downtown Trenton the TIJBF
was created to continue the festivities. The venues being used are: State Museum
(Gallery and Auditorium), Historic Masonic Temple (Main Parlor and Doric Room), Mill Hill
Park, Mill Hill Saloon, Settimo Cielo and NJN Studios. There will be over 28 performances
ranging from African Jazz, Indian Jazz, Latin Jazz, Straight Ahead Jazz, Blues and Zydeco.
There will be international food vendors and vendors selling other goods on the streets
from the State Museum to NJN Stuidios. This represents the element of Heritage Days
Festival and International Dance Groups will perform throughout the mile-long festival
representing the Cultural Festival element. For additional information please visit
www.TIJBF.com or call
609-775-3910 and 609-532-3568.
There are still vending opportunities and an opportunity for your organization to raise
money through the Trenton International Jazz and Blues Festival. Ask us how!
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Clark Township
Please be advised that due to the Labor Day Holiday, there will be no Bulky Pick-Up in
Ward 1 only in September. There are two more dates for pick-ups for 2010 for Ward 1
residents. They are August 2nd and October 4th respectively. Please call 732.428.8402
to schedule your appointment
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AL-AN CLUB 2 nd ANNUAL FALL PICNIC JAM
Time September 11 · 11:00am - 6:00pm
Location Hopewell Township, Valley Road Picnic Area
More Info Live Music, Speaker, Food, Fun & Fellowship. Suggested Donation $5.00. Any & all food donations
are welcome, side dishes, chips, deserts ect... Come One Come All, Rain or Shine. Thank You The AL-AN
CLUB
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2011 Real Property Tax Assessment Planning By Glen-David Schwarzschild, Esq.
If you are a property owner in New Jersey and missed the filing deadline to file a real
estate tax appeal for the 2010 tax year, it is not too early to prepare to contest your
2011 tax assessment. There are several steps a property owner must take to prepare
for a 2011 assessment appeal.
If the township assessor serves you by certified mail with an income and expense questionnaire, you must
deliver your response to that questionnaire within 45 days from the date of mailing of the notice. It is called
a Chapter 91 request. If you fail to deliver your response within 45 days, you are precluded from filing an
appeal for the upcoming tax year. You must respond to the request even if you are not an income producing
property (whether owner occupied, vacant building or vacant land).
The valuation date is for the 2011 tax year is October 1, 2010. This means that the property will be assessed
for tax purposes based on the value of the property on October 1, 2010. As a result, you can prepare for an
appeal for 2011 by obtaining market information as of on or around that date. If you own an income
producing property, obtaining market rents in the area will assist in determining whether an appeal is
warranted. In addition, whether the property is income producing or owner occupied, obtaining comparable
sales, as close to the valuation date, will also assist in evaluating your property's value. The Tax Court (and
County Tax Boards) will generally consider sales that are less than a year prior to the valuation date. Any
sale older than a year old may be considered stale. Alternatively, you can obtain an appraisal from a state
certified appraiser.
Although, the filing deadline for an appeal is April 1, 2011, many municipal assessors will negotiate with
property owners or their counsel prior to the close of the books in early January 2011, when the assessor
must certify the tax roll as accurate and complete. In those cases where an assessor is willing to discuss
your assessment prior to the end of the year, it is recommended that the property owner or their counsel
contact the local assessor in October or November to discuss the assessment. The closer you get to the
holidays the less chance the assessor will have the time to discuss your assessment, due to his year end
commitments.
If an assessor does not have the time or will not negotiate your assessment prior to the certification of the
tax roll, then to challenge your assessment you must file an appeal by April 1st, either with the local county
tax board or if your assessment is in excess of 1,000,000, you have the option of filing your appeal directly
with the Tax Court of New Jersey.
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Hooked Rugs by the Mercer County Rug Hookers
On display through May at the Hopewell Branch Library, Mercer County Library System, 245 Pennington-
Titusville Road, Pennington. Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:30 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat, 9:30 am-5 pm. For more information,
please call (609) 737-2610 or visit www.mcl.org.
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Down Town Trenton........
Vendors, special promotions and music by
DJ Manik, who will make it feel like the sun is out!
EVERY THURSDAY from:
11:30-2:30 PM
Warren Street between State and Lafayette streets.
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Outreach Opportunity
Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry
2009 was a great year for volunteers at the Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry. A number of people have
said that they enjoy this local ministry to our neighbors from Hillsdale, Westwood, and Emerson.
Pascack Bible Church is part of the cooperative ministry of the four Hillsdale Christian churches. For your
information the number of clients served in:2007 was 3054; 2008 was 3814; and 2009 was 5357.
Four or five people are needed to serve for an hour and a half, occasionally, on a Monday night. If you would
be interested in volunteering your time and energy to the pantry, and for more details, please contact Nancy
Illian: 201-666-3336 or 7.illian@gmail.com.
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Today's National and global economic climate has shifted some of the rules of Real Estate.
Many of the do-it-yourself methods no longer apply. “First Wednesdays” is an educational
series on this basic and sophisticated industry, designed to help your real estate purchase or sales
experience be a successful one.
Coldwell Banker Park Avenue Realty has designed a series of workshops and seminars to be presented on
the First Wednesdays of each month. These sessions are held throughout the year. Beginning January 6,
2010, each session will be presented from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and will feature professionals from all aspects of
the Real Estate Transaction. Each seminar will feature the opportunity to begin a credit counseling program,
become immediately pre-approved for a mortgage and offer help pr counseling to existing homeowners. In
addition, each session will feature properties available for immediate sale or rent to own.
Our goal is to assist all who are desirous of homeownership or investing in Real Estate or saving their home
from foreclosure and to educate the consumer during the entire home buying process.
SUMMER VACATION - July, August & September
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Save the Dream
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Having trouble making your mortgage payments? Find out if you are eligible for a Loan Modification or
Forbearance Agreement. YES YOU CAN save your home from foreclosure. Speak with a certified housing
counselor. There will be a separate meeting for the First Time Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Home Buyers Assistance & Grant Programs
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Introduction to the New Jersey First Time Homebuyers programs, down payment and closing cost assistance.
The best source for the rehab loans. YES, Buy It & Fix It There will be a separate meeting for the First Time
Homebuyers club.
DECEMBER CELEBRATION - Watch for Details
Register in Advance! To Register Today!
•In Person: 1015 Park Ave. Plainfield
•By Phone: 908-251-6450
•Online: www.cbparkavenuerealty.com
•By E-Mail: sandra.jackson1@coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker ® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal
Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated Except
Offices Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated.
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Walkers and Crutches Available
Recently we have been receiving a lot of walkers and crutches and I was wondering if you
ever have clients in need of such items. If so, we would be glad to donate some of them for your clients.
Just let me know.
Thanks and best to you.
Geri
Geri LaPlaca, Director
Your ReSource, Inc.
8 Industry Court
Ewing, NJ 08638
(P) 609-530-1513
(F) 609-530-1514
glaplaca@yourresourcenj.org
www.yourresourcenj.org
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The New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides subsidies to help low-
income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. LIHEAP funds can
also be used for energy crisis intervention and low cost residential weatherization and other energy related
home repairs. Applications are accepted beginning on November 1 and ending on March 31 for both heating
and cooling assistance costs. Persons applying for LIHEAP should present: Social Security Card, Driver's
license or birth certificate, Proof of residence, Current fuel/utility bill showing account number and the
name, address, telephone number of the dealer, proof of earnings and any other requested documentation.
Renters who pay their share of the heat must present a copy of the lease or an affidavit from the landlord.
Persons who live in public housing and/or receive rental assistance are not eligible, unless they pay their
own heating or cooling costs directly to the fuel suppliers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must need
financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $23,400 if one person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800 if five people live in
the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000 if seven people live in the household; and
$80,100 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit the New Jersey LIHEAP website to download an application, at the following
location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/forms/docs/heaappl.pdf
Applications must be submitted to your authorized local community action agency or community based
organization in your area. To find your local agency please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit our website to download an application and to locate an authorized local
community action agency or community based organization in your area:
http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/resources/bills.shtml#liheap
For persons age 60 or over, or who are disabled, applications may be received and returned by mail. Other
households may apply by mail at the discretion of the local agency.
For further information, call the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Hotline (toll-free) at:
800-510-3102
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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VOLUNTEER TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS!
Every Friday from 10:30a m to 12:30pm BCC is scheduled to deliver meals to Seniors and
the disabled in North Brunswick. If you would like to volunteer on Fridays contact
Carl (908-616-3315)or Shaun (732-824-1022)!
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Program Description
New Jersey administers the Federal Food Stamp program, which enables eligible low-income individuals and
families to receive cash benefits to help pay for food. The County Welfare Agency determines eligibility.
Individuals and families who are deemed eligible will receive their Food Stamp benefits within 30 days of
submitting an application. Under certain situations, emergency benefits may be issued within just a few days.
Clients who are already receiving Food Stamp benefits may reapply by filing an application for re-
certification by the 15th day of the last month of their current certification period.
Recipients of Food Stamps and WFNJ/TANF, the state cash assistance program for families, receive their
benefits through the "Families First" card (Electronic Benefits Transfer System). Currently, clients of
WFNJ/GA, the state cash assistance program for individuals and childless couples, access their Food Stamps
through the Families First card but receive cash assistance by check.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and fall into
one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
(2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their
household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse,
a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284;if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three
people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the
household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or
$44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply for Food Stamps, please visit the New Jersey Department of Human Services web site:
http://www.oel.state.nj.us/foodstampTool/fs_howto_apply.html
To locate a county welfare office nearest you, click here:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
For more information, dial the Food Stamp Hotline:
800-792-9773
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious
breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect
the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP
provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive
Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition
standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and a parent or
primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify
must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household;
$47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven
people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be
found here:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/directory/districts.shtml
Program Contact Information
For information on the New Jersey School Breakfast and Lunch program please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school.html
For additional information, call the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey FamilyCare is a Federal and state funded health insurance program created
to help New Jersey's uninsured children to have affordable health coverage. It is not a
welfare program. New Jersey FamilyCare is for hard-working families who cannot afford
to privately pay the high cost of health insurance. Eligibility is based on family size and
monthly income. Assets are not considered when determining eligibility. New Jersey
FamilyCare is a comprehensive health insurance program that will provide many if not
all of your child's health care needs. A sample of the services provided by NJFC are:
physician services, preventive health care, emergency medical care, inpatient hospital
services, outpatient hospital services, laboratory services, prescription drugs,
eyeglasses, dental services in most cases, emergency transportation, mental health
services, plus many more.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, under
19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national,
citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if
three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580
if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540
if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's
program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for New Jersey FamilyCare, the entire application process can be completed
through the mail. All enrollment packets contain postage free envelopes. Calling the number below and
giving your name and address will allow our office to mail an application to your home: (800) 701-0710
You can also download an application by visiting our web site at: http://www.njfamilycare.org/pages/FC_APP-
en.pdf
Or if you would like to have face-to-face contact with someone, you may select one of the many outreach
and enrollment sites listed by county:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/enroll/enroll_njkc.html
The outreach and enrollment sites also have applications available if you choose to personally obtain one. If
you need help completing your application, you may call and speak to a Health Benefits Coordinator at (800)
701-0710.
Once you have copies of all the required documentation and your application is completed and signed, place
everything in the prepaid postage return envelope provided and drop it in the mail. That's all there is to it.
Program Contact Information
For more information on New Jersey FamilyCare, please call (800) 701-0710 or visit the following website:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.html
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in April 1997, following
the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the Federal program for families became known as
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family
Development (DVD), WFNJ provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families
through the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life and a brighter
future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and become self-sufficient through job
training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either pregnant or
responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have
low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to
become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants,
and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive
educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as
primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs
provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided
social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal
farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must be a
parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two
people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the household; $22,050 if four people live in the
household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the household; $33,270 if
seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident
whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to
become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary
caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program
please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the New Jersey Head Start-State Collaboration Office at:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hsd/SCO/StateCollaborati.htm#NewJersey
You may also contact Department of Human Services, Office of Early Care and Education by calling at:
609-292-4469
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey WIC Services provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. WIC
services include nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and
support, immunization screening and health care referrals.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of
age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk;
and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A
person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit
programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/localagencies.shtml
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on New Jersey WIC, please visit the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
website at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml
If you have questions about the program or if you would like to schedule an appointment with a local WIC
state agency representative, call the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at:
609-292-9560
Or call toll-free a local WIC agency at:
866 446-5942
Managing Agency
Department of Health and Senior Services (NJ)
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) encourages the consumption of milk by children in order
to foster good health and academic achievement. The Special Milk Program may not be
operated in a school or institution, which is also participating in the National School
Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. The exception is for the sponsors
participating in the Split Session Kindergarten Milk program. The Split Session
Kindergarten Milk Program allows for the serving of milk to children enrolled in the Split
Session Kindergarten programs, where they do not have access to the National School
Lunch Program.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get
milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for
this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the
household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the
household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each
additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to
find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information
here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school_milk.html
Program Contact Information
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.
You can call the New Jersey Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs if you would like to learn more about
Special Milk at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community
Resources administers the Weatherization Assistance Program designed to promote
energy conservation in low-income households.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $23,400 if one
person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800
if five people live in the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000
if seven people live in the household; and $80,100 if eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Home Weatherization Assistance program, please call the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs at:
609-292-6140
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Dear Union County Employers and Community Partners -
Would you like to improve your employees' PC and/or communication skills?
It outlines a series of classes that are free to employees of businesses in Union County.
If your employees need to strengthen their skills in any of the subject areas noted, please
call Mr. Joe Oliver or Ms. Vanessa Torres-Holmes at 908-355-4444 for further details on
how your company's employees can participate.
We encourage you to share this information with your business colleagues throughout
Union County.
Thank you.
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Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation is a nationally certified center
renowned for providing high quality early childhood education and services for the entire
family. As an expansion of its Social Services program, we now offer a Saturday Parenting
On Program Days Participants Receive:
• Bus Transportation for parents & children 18months-5yrs old
• Child Care with Educational, Therapeutic &Recreational goals.
• Parent Stipend for Participation
•
Breakfast and Lunch
Upon Completion
Parents Receive:
•
Formal Graduation and Certificate of Achievement
FAMILY SUCCESS IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!
Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation
Please call with referrals and questions
101 Oakland Street
Trenton, J 08618
www.millhillcenter.org
609-989-7333 ext 22
Program focusing on improved parenting skills and parent empowerment.
Millhill's Parent Empowerment Group is a 12 week intensive Parenting Group (6 weeks) and Life Skills class
(6 weeks) for families with open DYFS cases that will meet on two alternating Saturday mornings per month
from 9:30-11am. After group sessions, parents/caregivers and children will come together to share a meal
which will both reinforce skills learned in group but also build nurturing and family cohesion.
Participants will gain:
• Increased knowledge of child development
• Awareness of appropriate expectations for children
• Increased knowledge of alternatives of physical punishment
• A change in views regarding the use of corporal punishment
• An increase in empathic awareness of children's needs.
Children will have the opportunity to continue their respite day with therapeutic play and excursions into
the community. Parents who successfully complete the program may be identified as Parent Mentors who
will then serve as informal supports for the next cohort.
Introducing Millhill’s
Therapeutic Intervention Respite and Parenting Program!
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Food Pantry Needs
We have a real need in the food pantry right now for non-perishable food items. Please
help by either buying food items from the list below, or donating monetarily. The pantry
ministers to several families not just by providing food, but by emotional and spiritual
support and prayer. This is an awesome work! Please help us!
Food Items Needed: Spaghetti Sauce; Canned Spaghettios, Raviolis, etc; Peanut Butter,
Jelly, Baked Beans, Cereal, Tuna
New Covenant Community Church | 255 Edgewood Ave | Audubon | NJ | 08106
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in
April 1997, following the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the
Federal program for families became known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family Development (DVD), WFNJ
provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families through
the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life
and a brighter future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and
become self-sufficient through job training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either
pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal
alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) administer state-and Federally- funded
health insurance programs for certain groups of low and moderate income people. New Jersey Medicaid is an
entitlement program that provides health insurance for more than 600,000 very low-income parents,
children and people who are aged, blind or disabled. It pays for hospital, doctor, prescription drug, nursing
home and many other healthcare benefits.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, a US national,
citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would
be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with
a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The Office of Customer Service oversees ten (10) Medical Assistance Customer Centers (MACC) throughout
the State. The MACCs serve as focal points of information and problem solving for customers, families,
providers and other agencies throughout the State. Click here for listing of MACCs:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/info/resources/macc/index.html
People can apply for the New Jersey Medicaid program either by calling:
800-356-1561
For questions about New Jersey Medicaid, call your local MACC or toll-free at:
800-356-1561
Our mailing address is:
Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services
Quakerbridge Plaza
P.O. Box 712
Trenton, NJ 08625-0712
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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National Guard Militia Museum
See historic pictures displayed in the National Guard Heritage Gallery, the first national
flag carried ...
Ongoing Every Tue & Fri.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Guard Militia Museum
151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville
(609) 530-6802
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Free Shuttle Bus – to and from Elizabeth and Newark Liberty International Airport
Terminal B (NJ Transit bus stop) and North
Area Bldg. 70. Service available 7 days a week between 1:00 am – 5:00 am. To make
reservations please call Meadowlink
Commuter Services at 1-866-208-1307.
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Want to know
if you are pregnant?
Call or Visit us to receive your
FREE and Confidential
Pregnancy Test.
Immediate Results and
Free and Confidential
counseling available.
South Ward Family
Success Parent Child Center
635 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
1-800-247-6365 x 142
We are here to help you.
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CHS of NJ is in dire need of
DIAPERS and BABY WIPES
for our CUNA* and Infant Foster Care Programs.
If you, your church, synagogue, or civic group are interested
in coordinating a Diaper Drive please contact Valerie for details
at: vnoble@chsofnj.org or (609) 695-6274 x141
We would also appreciate gift cards of any value
to stores where we can purchase them ourselves.
Thank you for caring about our babies!
*CUNA provides linguistically and culturally appropriate prenatal health, education and
support for at risk and isolated Latina pregnant
women, birth fathers and their families
Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families Since 1894
www.chsofnj.org
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YOUR CHILD
MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $2000
WORTH OF
FREE TUTORING!
Choose the NJ Department of Education Approved
A.Y.P. ACADEMY (PROVIDER #305) because we provide
your child with the BEST TUTORING PROGRAM!
A.Y.P. Academy students:
⇒ Show improvement in Math and English Language Arts
⇒ Have BETTER Grades in School
⇒ Perform BETTER on Standardized Tests
⇒ Have BETTER Study Skills
⇒ Have increased Self-Esteem and Confidence
⇒ Receive Comprehensive Assessments and Individualized Education Plans
CALL 908-595-2106 OR 877-LEARN13 FOR
MORE INFO!
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TIME TO REPLENISH OUR INVENTORY OF EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP (FLOOD) BUCKETS
Help us replenish our inventory so we can assist others in the future! With donations of 5-gallon buckets
loaded with cleaning supplies, masks and gloves, we are able to offer much needed necessities during
natural disasters. Emergency Clean-up (Flood) Bucket assembly is a great service project for a youth group
or congregation. If you are interested in participation or making a donation, please contact Lee Zandstra,
Director of Community Partnering and Disaster Response Coordinator at 609.699.4133 or at lzandstra@lsmnj.
org.
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· Help for Foreclosure
Mercer Alliance is spreading the word about the help for individuals experiencing foreclosure. Isles, a
nonprofit in Mercer County , is offering HUD counseling. They will work for the client and not the lender. Call
609-341.4733 or 609-341-4714 or 1-888-995-HOPE.
·
· Donate Money for ID campaign
Mercer Alliance is raising money to help all people experiencing homelessness to get a photo ID. Experts
estimate that the cost to obtain proper photo ID for an individual is between $50 and $100. The homeless
person often never had these important documents or has lost them. A photo ID is needed to enter Federal
buildings, ride the railroads and to apply for many benefits and services.
· For More Information
Please Contact: Tarry Truitt, Communications and Project Manager, ttruitt@merceralliance.org or 609-844-
1008
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Mercer County Community College Continuing Education Classes
Community colleges in New Jersey often offer continuing education classes.
Mercer County Community College is currently offering courses specific to seniors!
Topics include managing your health care, politics and other issues.
For more information go to www.mccc.edu/ccs.
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IN CAMDEN COUNTY: Wanted: Literacy Volunteers!
We have opportunities for Literacy Volunteers! If you are interested in working
one-on-one with a youth to help them to improve their reading, writing or math skills,
please contact our Literacy Director Shawn Mack at shawn@hopeworks.org.
We especially are looking for people who would be available in the afternoons
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Real Estate
Buying or Selling a home - NO PROBLEM! EVEN in Today's Volatile Market!
I can help YOU with buying or selling property in New Jersey! Call me today for a
FREE consultation! Experience the difference of personalized attention from an
experienced realtor with your best interest in mind.
For more info contact:
Andrea White-Spann, Real Estate Broker Sales Associate- Coldwell Banker @
(908) 754-7511 or (908) 400-1409
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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR THEIR CURRENT SITUATION
AND TO HELP THEM REGARDLESS"
Ann Martin-Frey
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If you need specific help, email me and I will respond relatively quickly!
Thank you! And have a peace-filled day!
Ann
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS INFORMATION ON TO
THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH
THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL: homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
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The First Baptist Church at the corners of Bridge and Centre Street in South Trenton
has a farm market with fresh produce every Saturday from 9am to 2 pm. This is made
available by Mercer Food Council, Crisis Ministries and TASK. In addition to the farm
market, there is a flea market also. Tables are only $5. Come one, Come All! Saturdays
from 9am to 2pm.
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Just in case you were planning to come to the Ziti Supper this Friday evening (usually
held on the 1st Friday of each month) at Centenary United Methodist Church, it has been
rescheduled until Friday the 10th, 5-7pm because of the Labor Day weekend. Come
next week and enjoy a wonderful homecooked meal which, by the way, benefits our
roof fund! See you there!!!!
Located in Lambertville, NJ on Union Street.
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HOPEWORKS FUNDRAISER:
Hopeworks’ 5th Annual Celebration of Accomplishments on Friday, October 8th at
Venice Plaza, 281 Crosskeys Road, Berlin, NJ. Some of the baskets include a Backyard
Bird Watcher Basket, containing a bird nesting ball, pecan “tweet” seed, “Know Your
Birds” book, suet cage and bird feeder tube, among other great items and a Lennox
China Christmas Basket, containing candlesticks, figurine and other festive pieces from
the classic Lennox series “The Snowman Collection.”
Auction tickets are available for purchase on line and at the Dinner. Auction tickets
are $2.00 each or six (6) tickets for $10.00 and please visit our website for more
information about the Dinner -http://hopeworks.force.com/dinner.
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ATTENTION ALL HAZLET BUSINESSES
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE HAZLET BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION
WILL TAKE PLACE ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH @ 7:15 PM
AT AIRPORT PLAZA
IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM
(LOCATED ABOVE INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS)
1390 STATE ROUTE 36, 2ND. FLOOR - SUITE 105, HAZLET
MEETING AGENDA:
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
MEMBER INTRODUCTION
OLD BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Discount Cards
Distribution to Membership
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Treasurers Report
Membership
Web Site / Communications Newsletter
Blue Claws Fundraiser
Flea Market Fundraiser
Government Affairs
Publicity
Police
Annual Coat Drive
Guest Speaker
To Be Determined
OPEN FORUM
NEXT MEETING
October 13, 2010
MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES
MEET AND GREET YOUR FELLOW BUSINESSMEN & BUSINESSWOMEN
* Offer your ideas for a better business community *
* Allow this organization to be an advocate for your business *
* We offer assistance to all members with regard to Planning & Zoning Issues*
Board of Directors
President - Vin Gopal 732-739-8689
1st Vice President - Tom Kelly 732-787-4000
2nd. Vice President - John McCarthy 732-888-8400
Treasurer - Gregg Bernicker 732-739-8800
Secretary - Jo-Ann Dinan 732-672-2955
Media Consultant - Antonio Scotto 732-241-0580
Not a member yet? Please call Grace Marchena 732-673-8623
Visit us on the Web www.HazletBOA.com
Please forward this e-mail to your fellow business owners.
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Gospel Open-Mic at The Conservatory Mansion
Time Saturday at 7:00pm - September 5 at 1:00am
Location NJ Conservatory
540 East State Street
Trenton, NJ
More Info Calling for ministers of song, spoken-word/poetry, comedy, rap or
short-sermons. Hosted by Brother Raul {Polo}.
"Donation":
-5$ To perform
-7$ To watch
......-14$ V.I.P. (Includes Table & Food) {Limited Tables}
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This is expected to get crowded quickly so please get your seats early.See More
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NJ Cycle Kings End of The Summer ClubHouse Party
Time September 18 at 7:30pm - September 19 at 2:00am
Location 415 Calhoun st. Trenton New Jersey
More Info NJ Cycle Kings end of the Summer Party. Were saying Goodbye to the Summer and Riding Season
but we are Welcoming New Members: BIG ART, J.P./Quiet storm, SOLO, UNDER, KING JAMES, GEE, BLACK &
SINCERE. Were talking ((Live DJ. & FOOD)) and the Cycle King Family. @ the Cycle Kings ClubHouse. Dont
try to act like you dont know where we Be at either. Only $5.00 to enter
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Latino Festival of Monmouth County
Time October 2 · 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location 1 W. Main St. Freehold, NJ 07728
More Info 6th Latino Festival of Monmouth County.
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RAFHA Inc. Center for Empowering Young Women launching/ fundraiser
Time October 22 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location Vallarie's Sicklerville Rd Sicklerville, NJ 08081
We are launching our CEYW in Camden City and the first in New Jersey. We will honor
some great community leaders that support our mission at RAFHA Inc. food and
entertainment.
Support our young women!
Donation of 50.00. For more info call Laura 856 465-4061 or 856 404-9528. If you can't
attend please support with a donation to:
RAFHA Inc.519 Sicklerville Rd Suite # 4 Sicklerville Sicklerville, NJ 08081.
Thanks for your support!
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Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network
Time November 5 · 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location Cedar Gardens 661 Route 33, Hamilton NJ 08690
Join us for a night of casino style gaming, silent auction, friends, food
and spirits to benefit CMN. Try your luck at a number of gaming
tables or perhaps join the first ever CMN Hold Em' Poker
Tournament!
...
Friday, November 5, 2010
Cedar Gardens
661 Route 33, Hamilton NJ
7pm to 11pm
…
Monte Carlo Night
Hosted by Re/Max Tri County
to benefit
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Enjoy generous hors d 'oeuvres, OPEN BAR from 7:00pm to
10:00pm, $25 in chips to get your started (pre event promotion
below).
All for $60 per person!
Value Promotion
• Purchase your event ticket by October 15, 2010 and RECEIVE $50 in
gaming chips
• Donate an additional $100 and RECEIVE $1500 in chips PLUS two
chance raffle ticket boards upon entry
ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!
If you are interested in…
• purchasing “Monte Carlo Night” tickets;
• buying 50/50s to be drawn that night;
• becoming a sponsor;
• donating items for silent auction;
• lending a hand; and/or
• just have a question about the event ...
CONTACT US !!!
All of the money raised directly benefits Children's Miracle Network (CMN).
RE/MAX Tri County is proud to have raised over $1 million for CMN.
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Provides information, education, support and advocacy for families and professionals.
Serves all New Jersey residents with autism, including pre-school age children, youth
ages 3-21, young adults ages 14-21 and adults.
For more information visit this link:
http://www.disability.gov/state/new_jersey/education
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Garden state water color exhibit
September 11, 2010 - November 17, 2010 | Trenton City Museum @ Ellarslie Mansion
Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays
and Municipal Holidays.
Opening Reception will be held from 7-9 PM on Saturday, September 18. Members and
artists only from 6-7 PM.
Gallery Walk with Marge Chavooshian at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 25.
Utrecht Lecture at 10 a.m. and Garden State Watercolor Demonstration at noon on Saturday, October 9.
Visit www.ellarslie.org for more information and directions, or contact Museum Director Brian O. Hill at
609.989.3632
FEATURED EVENTS
Trenton Thunder
August 30-Sept. 2 | Waterfront Park, Trenton, NJ
Trenton Thunder season is still in effect. Catch a home game and enjoy the special promotions for each day.
Family fun at its best
9/2 Jesus Montero Bobblehead Doll Night and Thirsty Thursdays.
For more about the Thunder, go to http://www.trentonthunder.com/
Live music at the trenton marriott
Fridays in September | 6 p.m. | Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St., Trenton.
Featuring James Popik on Sept. 3 and the BIttersweet Duo on Sept. 10.
Trenton2Nite: Trenton's for the foodies
Friday, Sept. 10 | 6 p.m.-midnight | Downtown, Trenton.
Featuring
Trenton Sampler. 6-9 PM. Trenton Marriott Parking Garage Plaza, corner of Warren and Lafayette. Sample
the best of downtown restaurants, and vote for your favorite at the second annual sampler. Tickets are $5.
Tickets entitle attendants to sample the food and a shot at a raffle for a $50 gift certificate to the winning
restaurant. Proceeds will be distributed among participating restaurants. The sampler will also serve as a
kick-off for the city's first Restaurant Week from Sept. 19-25.
Made In Metal Opening Reception. 6-9 PM. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley. Juried exhibit highlighting metal’s
unique role in the fine arts. Music by Wilbo. Light refreshments will be served.
Bittersweet Duo at the Trenton Marriott. 6-9 PM. Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St.
Messy Klosets' End of Summer Sale. 30% off any reg price item and handbags. 60% off sale items. 101 S.
Warren St.
Classics' Foodies Sale. 40% off cookbooks in celebration of Restaurant Week. Win prizes for playing the
following culinary terms in Scrabble: chef, saute, taste, kitchen, restaurant, deli, cafe, dining, waiter and
dessert. Scrabble's from 7 p.m. - midnight. 117 S. Warren St.
For more Trenton2Nite events, visit http://trenton-downtown.com/tdablog/
watercolor art classes with ruth tiejen councell
Sept. 11 - Oct. 2 | 10 a.m. - noon | 1719 William Trent House Museum, 15 Market St., Trenton.
Ruth Tiejen Councell, an artist and illustrator specializing in botanical art, will be leading a series of
watercolor classes in the Trent-era garden at the 1719 William Trent House Museum. Each session will offer
an indoor lesson and then students will be able to explore the garden and choose their own corner to apply
techniques learned. Lesson topics will include drawing, washes and glazes, color theory, composition, and
more. The class is open to all levels of experience. The class is limited to the first ten registrants. There is
a forty dollar registration fee and a list of supplies will be provided upon receipt of registration. Class dates
are Saturday Sept. 11, 18 & 25 and Oct. 2. To register, visit the Trent House webiste http://www.
williamtrenthouse.org/news.html.
planetarium shows at the nj state museum
Saturday, September 11 | Planetarium, NJ State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton.
One World, One Sky: 1 PM; 40 minutes; Ages: 3-6 with adult; FREE. Big Bird's adventure begins on Sesame
Street when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an
exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars.
STARS: 2 & 4 PM; 40 minutes; General Audiences; FREE. Journey through the furthest reaches of the
galaxy and experience the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars!
For more museum activities, visit http://www.state.nj.us/state/museum/index.htm
Cadwalader Heights House and Museum Tour
Saturday, September 11 | Noon - 5 p.m. | Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood, Trenton.
Sprawling Colonial Revivals, stately Georgians, quaint Cottages and a charming 18-room "min-castle" are
styles of homes that will be on display in the century-old Trenton neighborhood of Cadwalader Heights.
Preserving Trenton's Past, Investing in Trenton's Future, this year's theme, represents the residents'
dedication to restore and maintain the beauty of Trenton's architecture and the neighborhood's commitment
to investing in Trenton's youth by supporting The Martin House Learning Center, a 501 (c)(3) organization.
Various local restaurants will be featured in each house and will offer complimentary tastes of international
cuisine.
Cadwalader Heights is a living architectural exhibit. Tudor, Georgian, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman style
homes sit at the edge of nearby Cadwalader Park, designed at the turn of the 20th century by renowned
landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. A published account of the History of Cadwalader Heights is
available in book form and can be purchased on the Cadwalader Heights website, or by visiting participating
homes the day of the event.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of event. For more information, visit www.cadwaladerheights.com or call
(609) 695-6524.
downtown trenton specials
Butterfly Essential Wellness Spa. Buy a 1-hour Swedish Relaxing Massage, get the 2nd one for half price.17
Peace St. (609) 456-1103.
Trenton Marriott Weekday Lunch Buffet for $15.95 and Happy Hour from 5-7 PM Monday through Friday. Free
wireless internet available in the restaurant and lounge. Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St.
Thrifty Thursdays at Messy Klosets. 20% off one item excluding accessories & sale items on Thursdays. 101
S. Warren St. (609) 695-7300.
Be Beautiful Parlor Market Special. 20% off all services on Thursdays. 24 S. Warren St. (609) 392-6363.
Metro PCS. $50 mail-in rebate on the Blackberry Curve,
$39 Samsung Freeform & $30 mail-in rebate on the LG Imprint. Good through September 6, 2010. 17 N. Broad
St.
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Trenton NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Dinner "One Nation, One Dream"
Time October 31 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location Hyatt Regency Rt 1 Princeton New Jersey
More Info Join the Trenton NAACP as we celebrate our 40th Annual Freedom Fund
Awards Dinner “One Nation, One Dream“ on Sunday October 31, 2010 Hyatt Regency,
Rt 1, Princeton NJ at 2pm. Tickets are $60 per person. Keynote speaker Dr. Randal
Pinkett - Scholar, Author, Entrepreneur, Chairman and CEO BCT Partners, Author of
Black Faces in White Places, No-Money Down and Campus CEO. For more info call
609-392-6772 or email Trentonnaacp@yahoo.com
Honorees: Eugene Marsh, Linda Hughes, Rev. Ernest D. Wormley, Congressman Rush Holt, Eric Tunstall,
Peter Wise, Mary VanHise, Bruce Boyd, David Broach, Kim Pearson and Andrew Bobbitt.
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AN INTERFAITH EVENT focused on PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF will be held at the
TITUSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (7 Church Street, Titusville, NJ 08560)
above the intersection of Church Road & Route 29 (River Road) on TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14 at 7:30 PM. Our presenter will be SALIM MANZAR, Executive Director
& CEO of the Princeton Advisory Group, LLC. Salim, a Pakistani American, has been
actively involved in relief work in his country of origin and brings a personal perspective
to this unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Massive flooding has devastated one fifth of
Pakistan and over 14 million people, about 8% of the population have been dislocated.
If people in the flood-prone Delaware Valley can't appreciate the horror of this flood
disaster, who can? Come, learn, and help millions of people at risk to survive and
rebuild. TUMC's "Serendipity" service group will be serving refreshments; and a free-will offering for
Pakistan flood relief will be received.
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Come run or walk. The course is flat. September 25th at Skylands Park in Augusta, NJ.
Finish by homeplate. Individually or as a team...there are individual and team prizes.
Families, businesses, organizations, etc. are encouraged to put a team together of
walkers and runners (5 or more makes a team). Registration is 8:15-9AM and the 5K
goes off at 10AM.
The Endorphin 5 K Festival & Business Expo benefits IES Brain Research Foundation
Stay and enjoy: the business expo, silent auction, awards presentation, bounce houses,
face painting, games, food, etc.
Register by Sept. 1st and receive 2 door prize tickets and 2 activity tickets.
visit www.iesBrainResearch.org or call 973 726-6218 for details.
Please help us spread the word about this event[] .
"No major cure of a disease has ever occurred without the basic research that made it possible". Eric
J. Simon, PhD
We all want effective treatments and cures for brain diseases.
Join us in our goal for Brain Health!
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FUNDRAISER:
AppleBee’s (3330 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville; Route 1 N) to donate 10% of their
dining and drink order to LifeTies, Inc. ALLDAY on Monday, September 13, 2010.
Just mention “LifeTies” to your server and 10% will automatically be donated. Please
plan on joining us from 6-8PM as we will be celebrating the first NFL Monday Night
Football games with former NFL player Reggie “Truck” Brown. Truck Brown will be
available for pictures and signing autographs. There will be raffles, games and prize
giveaways.
All proceeds benefit the children of LifeTies. Please plan on attending as well as
spreading this email to your social networks.
Sincerely,
Quiana Starr
Executive Coordinator
LifeTies, Inc.
2205 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08638
Phone: 609-771-1600
Fax: 609-530-1648
Email: QStarr@LifeTiesInc.Org
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Register for these FREE Seminars:
Call (609)989-6066 or email msmith@mercercounty.org
or visit the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center, 26 Yard Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Hours Of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.– 7 p.m.
...Shaping Our Community’s Workforce…
Mercer County One-Stop Career Center
Professional Resource Seminars
Please bring a copy of your résumé to all seminars.
Résumé Writing 09/10/10 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This seminar will help you prepare a professional cover letter and résumé that
will effectively market your skills and abilities to potential employers. Get
helpful information, tools and strategies to strengthen your marketability.
Taking Charge of Your Job Search 09/14/10 2-3 p.m.
The success of your job search effort depends heavily on the amount of time you
invest and the different strategies and resources you utilize. This seminar will prepare
you to conduct an effective job search and give you the necessary tools to diversify
your approach.
Interviewing 101 09/17/10 10-11 a.m.
This seminar will prepare you to confidently interview with a potential employer.
You’ll learn the importance of projecting a confident first impression,
what questions to ask and anticipate, and how to navigate tough questions.
Appointments will be scheduled for Interviewing 102 at this seminar.
Interviewing 102 09/24/10 10-11 a.m.
Build on the basics from Interviewing 101 and participate in individual role
playing exer-cises. Receive constructive feedback and build your confidence to
start your new career.
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Calling All Arts, Culture and History Groups
Help us Promote Your Venue or Event! Historic Mercer County and its 13 municipalities are home to an
incredible array of fine, visual and performing arts venues, diverse ethnic communities with rich cultural
traditions, fascinating historic sites, and a thriving community of artists, performers, artisans and history
advocates who strive to provide a multitude of opportunities for the County’s residents.
County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Board of Chosen Freeholders, together with the Mercer County
Cultural and Heritage Commission, would like you to join them in celebrating and highlighting the cultural
riches of Mercer County October 15 – 17, 2010 through “Eyes on Mercer”. “Eyes on Mercer” is a
promotional campaign focusing the public spotlight on all of the outstanding events and opportunities
offered by the arts, history and cultural organizations of Mercer County.
Mercer County organizations offering arts, history or cultural events any time during the weekend of
October 15 – 17 will be the focus of “Eyes on Mercer”. If you have an event that you would like to ensure is
included in the “Eyes on Mercer” promotional campaign, please call the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage
Office at (609) 278-2712, or email eyesonmercer@mercercounty.org. For more information and to complete
an organization/event form, please visit http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/eyes.html.
Weekly Supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter.
FYI is a weekly supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update newsletter. This email
contains last minute items that arrived too late to be included in the quarterly newsletter Update or the
online Calendar of Events. Calendar of Events, which is updated monthly, can be accessed at: nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/calendar.html. The quarterly Update newsletter can be
downloaded at: nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html.
Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter Fall issue.
The fall issue of the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter is available. Discover exciting
happenings all over Mercer County including information on local arts organizations activities and contests,
art-related articles and reviews. Information on upcoming art exhibits, theater and musical events, historical
tours, are among some of the things offered in the quarterly calendar of events at: http://nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra seeking musicians
The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) is holding auditions in September for its 2010-2011 season.
There are openings for all instruments at this time, but winds and brass are especially sought. GPYO has
ensembles for every level and grade of player from 5th grade to 12th grade. Rehearsals are held at
Montgomery High School’s state of the art facilities. GPYO offers a Preparatory Division with Wind and String
Ensembles, and a Senior Division with Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra.
For more information for more information and to register for an audition, please visit www.gpyo.org.
Call for Artists
Montclair State University's George Segal Gallery is seeking artists for Art Connections 7 Exhibition.
Deadline for submission is September 17. Accepted artwork will be on display from January 18 through
February 19. Art Connections is the annual fund-raising event for the George Segal Gallery - the crown
jewel of the Montclair State Art Galleries. Now in its seventh year, Art Connections has grown from a
regional exhibit to one of national scope, encouraging artists in all media. For more information and
guidelines, please 973-665-3266 or visit www.montclair.edu/segalgallery.
Plein Air Contest
Burlington County Division of Parks Open is holding a Plein Air Contest on September 26. The contest is
open to all artists 18 years of age and over juried by Philip J. Carroll. Mr. Carroll is a professional artist,
lecturer and is currently the Curator of Exhibitions for the Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown and
Collingswood New Jersey. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts and studied art
history at The University of Pennsylvania and has exhibited in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area.
Awards will be presented for Juror’s Choice, People Choice and Arts in the Park. For more information and
to receive a prospectus and registration form, please email Burlington County Arts in the Park Coordinator
at jgoldsmith@co.burlington.nj.us.
New Jersey Council for the Humanities grants deadlines
NJCH administers two grant programs for public humanities projects starting January 1, 2011 or later—Major
Grants and Mini Grants. Drafts are required to be submitted at least 1 month ahead of the application
deadline
Major Grants of up to $20,000. Application deadline of October 1.
Mini grants of up to $3,000. Application deadline November 1.
Drafts are required to be submitted at least 1 month ahead of the application deadline. For additional details,
please call 1-888-FYI-NJCH; email rapgar@njch.org; or visit www.njch.org/grants_major-mini.html
Environmental Justice: A Camden Forum
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities and Rutgers School of Law-Camden are sponsoring an
Environmental Justice: A Camden Forum on September 14 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in Rutgers University-
Camden Campus Center at 326 Penn Street in Camden. This program, part of NJCH's Justice theme, brings
together a diverse group of scholars and community activists for a discussion of Camden's environmental
past, present and future. From brownfields to diesel fumes, Camden's residents deal with environmental
problems daily. Using environmental justice as a framework, this program will examine the conditions of
Camden's environment and explore possibilities for the future. For more information or to register, visit www.
njch.org/camdenforum.html.
Call for Artists
New Hope Art League (NHAL) is looking for artists who live within 50 miles of New Hope, PA to submit work
for possible inclusion in the First Annual NHAL Juried Show in Prallsville Mill. Drop off of work is scheduled
for November 15 from 11 am to 7 pm at Prallsville Mill at 24 Risler Street in Stockton. Accepted artwork will
be on display from November 17 through November 29 with a opening reception on November 19 from 6 pm
to 9 pm. For more information and to download a prospectus, please call (561) 400-1958 or visit
newhopeartleague.webs.com/eventsactivities.htm.
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Trenton Central High School meet and greet
Time September 17 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location Trenton Marriott At Lafayette Yard
"What Trenton Really Makes"
Hosts
TCHS meet and greet
* Friday September 17, 2010 6-9 P.M. This is a free event.
...and
* Friday October 15, 2010 6-9 P.M. Homecoming "Sports Night" Red and Black Team
competition
Categories for sports night
!. Basketball hoop shoot
2. Cheerleading
3. Dance/step
4. Lip sync
5.. By special request- line dancing
Please RSVP
Meet and greets are open to All TCHS graduates and friends.
NO jeans, sneakers, sweats or tee's... This applies to everyone. No exceptions
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Girl Scout Neighborhood Yard Sale - come and BUY some STUFF!
Time September 11 · 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location Ewing Community Center
Lower Ferry Road
Ewing, NJ
More Info Girl Scout group #71452 invites you to join the
NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE
and sell your stuff!
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
...Ewing Twp Senior/Community Center
Lower Ferry Road, Ewing
8am to 1pm
Spaces available for a $15 donation
Payable to GS troop #71452
– to benefit the girl’s 2011 trip to Niagara Falls Canada –
For more info or to reserve your space – contact ms Cathi @ 609-915-7016 or Cathi@Macheda92.com
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BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
The 3rd Annual First Baptist Church of Lincoln Garden's Block Party and Bike-A-Thon. Over the last two
years, they have reached more than 700 people with this community event that celebrates fellowship, food,
fitness and a new school year. It's an opportunity for First Baptist to demonstrate its commitment to the
community and for Project Single Moms to spread the word about our movement and opportunities.
Block Party, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 which is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the parking lot of First Baptist
Church, 771 Somerset St. in Somerset. The rain date is Sept. 19.
Please contact Loretta Rivers for any questions and to volunteer at lrivers@projectsinglemoms.com
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Passage is thrilled to present a season
with old friends and new!
Join us to celebrate our 2010-11 season with artists from your own backyard, be transported to new
countries and past eras, sing and laugh along, all in the inimitable style Passage is known for!
Buy Tickets
Love and Communication
by James J. Christy
directed by Adam Immerwahr
October 7 - 24
Love and Communication is a haunting and incisive play about tangled relationships in which two desperate
parents do battle with a byzantine educational system -- and their own insecurities.
The fate of one beautiful boy hangs in the balance.
Our first mainstage production was developed in our own Passage Playwrights Lab: James Christy lives in
Princeton, New Jersey and has been published in multiple anthologies and produced throughout the U.S.
and Canada.
Tickets $20-$30. Included in membership subscription.
Santa Claus is Coming Out
written and performed by Jeffrey Solomon
directed by Joe Brancato
November 27 & 28 (special event two performances only)
A Passage Theatre favorite, Jeffrey Solomon (MotherSON) returns with his hilarious, clever and endearing
new one-man comedy (with over 20 characters, all played by Solomon). Santa Claus is Coming Out purports
to tell the "true" story of Santa being outed as gay, but uses it as a vehicle to examine with humor and
compassion today's culture wars and the desperate need for tolerance.
Tickets $20.
State Street Project Playmaking
by Trenton's School Kids
February 12 (special event two performances only)
Some of the funniest actors in the region interpret brand new plays by Trenton's school kids. These
productions have developed a cult following over the years. If you think this is all kid stuff, you are in for a
surprise.
(Tickets are free but donations are appreciated
10th Anniversary Solo Flight Festival
The Solo Flight Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with some of the most exciting performers yet.
March 4 - 27
No Parole
by Carlo D'Amore
Carlo D'Amore will roar into Trenton with No Parole demonstrating his indomitable spirit and unique
theatrical style. In this wry, energetic adventure play, D'Amore takes you on a wild journey through the real
life of a flamboyant, live-for-the-moment con artist mother, who has no trouble posing as an attorney,
professor, daycare worker, or diplomat, as seen through the eyes of her young son, who acts as her look-out,
bail bondsman, and partner-in-crime.
Tales from the Bawdy House
by Terry Waldo
Ragtime pianist and raconteur Terry Waldo will return with a brand new show, Tales from the Bawdy House,
delighting audiences with stories and songs from America's most famous red-light districts: New Orleans's
Storyville, New York's Tin Pan Alley, St Louis's Rose Bud Café and more.
Thanks to Terry, Passage audiences will get a full-course sound feast of the music and spirit of the once-
legal underworld of some of America's most colorful cities.
Kurt Weill
by Mary Martello
Princeton chanteuse and actress Mary Martello returns this season with a show on Kurt Weill, the German
and American stage composer. Mary has crafted an intimate portrait in song and story of a complicated man
and musician, bringing little know aspects of his career into the limelight.
Tickets $20. Included in membership subscription.
Solo Flights will be adding shows to its roster through December so check the web site for new additions.
Samuel J. and K.
by Mat Smart
directed by Jade King Carroll
May 5 - 22
A simple game of pickup basketball has higher stakes than two brothers could ever imagine. When J
surprises his adopted brother with a trip to K's birthplace of Cameroon, they find their game, their lives, and
their brotherly bonds challenged as never before.
Tickets $20-$30. Included in membership subscription
www.passagetheatre.org (609) 392-0766 info@passagetheatre.org
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Dear Clark Resident: Oak Ridge Park will be the site of the 13th Annual Musicfest,
sponsored by the Union County Freeholders and Overlook Hospital. The festival will
begin on Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010 and conclude on Sunday, Sept 12, 2010. For complete
details and a schedule of events, log onto www.ucmusicfest.com. This popular festival
draws thousands of spectators, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. Paid parking will
be available within the confines of the park. In addition, shuttle buses are expected to
bring in participants from satellite locations throughout the county. Festival organizers
expect to have sufficient parking on site. In anticipation of heavy traffic and in the
interest of public safety, it will be necessary to prohibit all street parking west of
Lake Avenue from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 8 and 9, 2010;
from 4 p.m. until midnight on Friday, Sept 10, 2010 and from 8 a.m. on Saturday,
September 11, 2010 until 11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 12, 2010. Signs will be posted on all
affected streets for the duration of Musicfest. Additional police patrols will be assigned
to monitor traffic conditions and remove violators in the area. Parking will be prohibited
on both sides of the following streets, pursuant to Clark Ordinance 7-7.2: Schwinn Drive;
Conger Way; Lance Drive; Rutgers Road; Arbor Lane; Roberts Road; Kincaid Place;
Oak Ridge Road; Woodland Road; Laurel Lane; Willow Way; Wheatsheaf Road;
Brookside Terrace; Deerwood Drive; Hawthorne Drive; Orchard Terrace; Limoli Lane;
Locust Grove Drive; Grove Street; William Street; Briar Heath Lane and Lake Avenue. All of the affected
streets will be open to residential traffic throughout the festival. This temporary parking ban is necessary to
prevent gridlock by festival participants seeking free on-street parking and to ensure that emergency
response vehicles have immediate, unimpeded access to all addresses. If you have special needs or if the
temporary regulations create a hardship, please call my office at 732-388-3495. Thank you for your
cooperation. Very truly yours, Chief Denis E. Connell
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UIH FAMILY PARTNERS
Trenton, NJ
Invites you to a Symposium on Responsible Fatherhood
“DAD MATTERS: BEST PRACTICES IN FATHERHOOD PROGRAMMING”
Friday September 10, 2010
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Continental Breakfast begins 8:30 AM
Lunch Provided
Hilton Garden Inn
800 US Highway 130
Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-4164
FREE Registration – RSVP Required in Advance
RSVP to (609) 695-3663 or dlgreene@uih.org
About the day:
Join colleagues throughout New Jersey and surrounding states to discuss issues related
to addressing the needs of fathers. This event is for service providers, government,
non-profit, parents, and advocates.
· Speakers
· Panel Discussions
· Networking Opportunities
· Resources
About UIH Family Partners:
UIH Family Partners (formerly Union Industrial Home for Children) is the oldest child welfare agency in
New Jersey. Established in 1859, the mission of UIH Family Partners is to build effective families through
innovative programs for parents and children.
The core of UIH Family Partners’ family-strengthening programs is the Father Center located at 4 N. Broad
Street in downtown Trenton. Here, men are empowered and equipped to play a positive, involved role in the
lives of their children and families.
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DEDICATION TO EDUCATION
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SERVICE
Sponsored by Life Abundant Church of God’s Women of Purpose Ministry
Featuring Our Special Guest Speaker
Co-Pastor Tameika Gaines
New Destination Worship Center, Trenton, NJ
&
PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN
Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
At
Life Abundant Church of God
167 Mercer Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
Elder Leon S. Alexander, Jr., B.Ch.M., D.D., Senior Pastor
Elder Lois Alexander, B.Ch.M., Co-Pastor
For more information contact (609) 989-8383
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto
me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:14)
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (2 Timothy 3:1) – And we believe those
times are here! Come enjoy an evening of great preaching and great music and the power of prayer as we
pray that God would watch over OUR CHILDREN and protect them through another school year.
Educational Information Will Be Available
Free School Supplies (Limited amount so get there early!)
CASUAL DRESS
ALL ARE WELCOME!
(Parking in the Mercer Street Friends Center & Motor Vehicles Stockton St. Parking Lots (with a little walk
up the hill)
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Entrepreneur Expo 2010 " Change your mind, Change your life"
Time October 16 · 11:30am - 4:30pm
Location The Lighthouse
715 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ
More Info Reserve Booth Space Now!
Space is limited
Shows case your business to hundreds of residents and consumers.
Early Bird Registration $150.00, Must receive by September 1, 2010
Limited slots for opportunity presentations, additional fees apply.
After September 1, 2010 registration fee: $225.00
Registration Cut off is October 1, 2010
Be an Entrepreneur Expo Sponsor
And be featured in the October's issue of The City, Trentonion, and read by over 11,000 business owners
and consumers. Press releases, printed advertisement materials, and more!
Network for Free
With your business card and/or registration is a must.
(www.pricelessprofessionals@eventbrite.com)
FREE professional head shots
For exhibitors and sponsor's!
For additional information please contact:
Priceless Professional’s 609-815-6924
Or pricelessprofessionals@eventbrite.com
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Calling All Arts, Culture and History Groups
Help us Promote Your Venue or Event! Historic Mercer County and its 13 municipalities are home to an
incredible array of fine, visual and performing arts venues, diverse ethnic communities with rich cultural
traditions, fascinating historic sites, and a thriving community of artists, performers, artisans and history
advocates who strive to provide a multitude of opportunities for the County’s residents.
County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Board of Chosen Freeholders, together with the Mercer County
Cultural and Heritage Commission, would like you to join them in celebrating and highlighting the cultural
riches of Mercer County October 15 – 17, 2010 through “Eyes on Mercer”. “Eyes on Mercer” is a
promotional campaign focusing the public spotlight on all of the outstanding events and opportunities
offered by the arts, history and cultural organizations of Mercer County.
Mercer County organizations offering arts, history or cultural events any time during the weekend of
October 15 – 17 will be the focus of “Eyes on Mercer”. If you have an event that you would like to ensure is
included in the “Eyes on Mercer” promotional campaign, please call the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage
Office at (609) 278-2712, or email eyesonmercer@mercercounty.org. For more information and to complete
an organization/event form, please visit http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/eyes.html.
Weekly Supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter.
FYI is a weekly supplement to the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update newsletter. This email
contains last minute items that arrived too late to be included in the quarterly newsletter Update or the
online Calendar of Events. Calendar of Events, which is updated monthly, can be accessed at: nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/calendar.html. The quarterly Update newsletter can be
downloaded at: nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html.
Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter Fall issue.
The fall issue of the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Update Newsletter is available. Discover exciting
happenings all over Mercer County including information on local arts organizations activities and contests,
art-related articles and reviews. Information on upcoming art exhibits, theater and musical events, historical
tours, are among some of the things offered in the quarterly calendar of events at: http://nj.
gov/counties/mercer/commissions/cultural/newsletter.html
Cadwalader Heights Historic House Tour
The Cadwalader Heights Civic Association will host its 2010 Historic House Tour on September 11 from noon
to 5 pm. (rain or shine). Nine homes and a garden will be showcased on the walking tour and local area
restaurants will be in the open homes to offer samples of tasty cuisines. A portion of the proceeds from this
year’s event will be donated to the Martin House Learning Center, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
instilling the value of education in young people. For more information about the tour or to purchase
$20/person advanced tickets, please visit www.cadwaladerheights.com. Tickets can also be purchased the
day of the tour for $25/person at the registration center within Cadwalader Asbury United Methodist Church
located at 900 Stuyvesant Avenue in Trenton.Summer Music Series Continues
Fall Classes are now online!
Arts Council of Princeton fall classes are available in dance, digital or B&W photography, theater arts,
ceramics, drawing, painting, or mixed media. Classes are geared for adult, teen, and children activities.
Additional classes will be added in the coming weeks, so check the website regularly for updates. Classes
start the week of September 11. For more information and to register, please call (609) 924-8777 or visit www.
artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Non-profit Organization annual filing requirements
Tax-exempt organizations that do not satisfy annual filing requirements for three consecutive years
automatically lose their tax-exempt status. The IRS is providing one-time relief for such organizations that
have filing due dates on or after May 17 and before October 15, 2010. The list includes organizations, for
which the IRS does not have a record of a required annual filing for 2007 and 2008, and whose 2009 return,
due on or after May 17 and before October 15, 2010, has not yet been received. For more information, please
visit http://www.irs.gov/charities.
Bestselling Author Cassandra Clare to launch new series
Bestselling teen author Cassandra Clare releases the first in her new “Infernal Devices” Series on August 31
at 7 pm at the Barnes & Noble at 3535 US Route 1 South in the Princeton MarketFair Mall. Ms. Clare will read
from and discuss her new book, Clockwork Angel, followed by a Q&A session. Seating will begin at 6 pm on
a first-come, first-seated basis. Standing room will be available and signing will follow Q&A. Cassandra
Clare made her fiction debut with The Mortal Instruments series which has been on many bestseller lists.
For more information on this event, or for a schedule of upcoming events, please call (609) 716-1570 or visit
www.bn.com.
Young Audiences programs for Native American Indian Month
To help celebrate Native American Indian Month in November, Young Audiences is offering a variety of
programs for people of all ages. Some of the heritage programs and workshops include:
Les Genser, who is of Native-American descent, will raise a 23-foot tipi. Inside the magnificent structure is a
world that is centuries away from us in time and spirit. Participants will learn Native American lore and life
skills and examine museum-quality artifacts. Tribes of the northern plains and our own northeast woodlands
are emphasized.
Robin Pease’s telling of a Native American legend by becoming birds, beasts and people who solve the
monumental problem of a sky that is too low to the ground. Beautifully costumed powwow dancers take the
stage in a high-energy, interactive program that combines authentic dancing, flute and drumming traditions
from American Indian nations across North and South America.
Native Nations Dance Theatre: Beautifully costumed powwow dancers take the stage in a high-energy,
interactive program that combines authentic dancing, flute and drumming traditions from American Indian
nations across North and South America.
For more information, please call (609) 243-9000 or visit www.yanj-yaep.org.
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Trenton International Jazz and Blues Festival
. Time September 17 at 7:00pm - September 19 at 6:00pm
The Trenton International Jazz and Blues Festival includes (7) indoor venues and Mill Hill
Park. Due to the cancellation of all of the main festivals downtown Trenton the TIJBF
was created to continue the festivities. The venues being used are: State Museum
(Gallery and Auditorium), Historic Masonic Temple (Main Parlor and Doric Room), Mill Hill
Park, Mill Hill Saloon, Settimo Cielo and NJN Studios. There will be over 28 performances
ranging from African Jazz, Indian Jazz, Latin Jazz, Straight Ahead Jazz, Blues and Zydeco.
There will be international food vendors and vendors selling other goods on the streets
from the State Museum to NJN Stuidios. This represents the element of Heritage Days
Festival and International Dance Groups will perform throughout the mile-long festival
representing the Cultural Festival element. For additional information please visit
www.TIJBF.com or call
609-775-3910 and 609-532-3568.
There are still vending opportunities and an opportunity for your organization to raise
money through the Trenton International Jazz and Blues Festival. Ask us how!
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Clark Township
Please be advised that due to the Labor Day Holiday, there will be no Bulky Pick-Up in
Ward 1 only in September. There are two more dates for pick-ups for 2010 for Ward 1
residents. They are August 2nd and October 4th respectively. Please call 732.428.8402
to schedule your appointment
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AL-AN CLUB 2 nd ANNUAL FALL PICNIC JAM
Time September 11 · 11:00am - 6:00pm
Location Hopewell Township, Valley Road Picnic Area
More Info Live Music, Speaker, Food, Fun & Fellowship. Suggested Donation $5.00. Any & all food donations
are welcome, side dishes, chips, deserts ect... Come One Come All, Rain or Shine. Thank You The AL-AN
CLUB
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2011 Real Property Tax Assessment Planning By Glen-David Schwarzschild, Esq.
If you are a property owner in New Jersey and missed the filing deadline to file a real
estate tax appeal for the 2010 tax year, it is not too early to prepare to contest your
2011 tax assessment. There are several steps a property owner must take to prepare
for a 2011 assessment appeal.
If the township assessor serves you by certified mail with an income and expense questionnaire, you must
deliver your response to that questionnaire within 45 days from the date of mailing of the notice. It is called
a Chapter 91 request. If you fail to deliver your response within 45 days, you are precluded from filing an
appeal for the upcoming tax year. You must respond to the request even if you are not an income producing
property (whether owner occupied, vacant building or vacant land).
The valuation date is for the 2011 tax year is October 1, 2010. This means that the property will be assessed
for tax purposes based on the value of the property on October 1, 2010. As a result, you can prepare for an
appeal for 2011 by obtaining market information as of on or around that date. If you own an income
producing property, obtaining market rents in the area will assist in determining whether an appeal is
warranted. In addition, whether the property is income producing or owner occupied, obtaining comparable
sales, as close to the valuation date, will also assist in evaluating your property's value. The Tax Court (and
County Tax Boards) will generally consider sales that are less than a year prior to the valuation date. Any
sale older than a year old may be considered stale. Alternatively, you can obtain an appraisal from a state
certified appraiser.
Although, the filing deadline for an appeal is April 1, 2011, many municipal assessors will negotiate with
property owners or their counsel prior to the close of the books in early January 2011, when the assessor
must certify the tax roll as accurate and complete. In those cases where an assessor is willing to discuss
your assessment prior to the end of the year, it is recommended that the property owner or their counsel
contact the local assessor in October or November to discuss the assessment. The closer you get to the
holidays the less chance the assessor will have the time to discuss your assessment, due to his year end
commitments.
If an assessor does not have the time or will not negotiate your assessment prior to the certification of the
tax roll, then to challenge your assessment you must file an appeal by April 1st, either with the local county
tax board or if your assessment is in excess of 1,000,000, you have the option of filing your appeal directly
with the Tax Court of New Jersey.
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Hooked Rugs by the Mercer County Rug Hookers
On display through May at the Hopewell Branch Library, Mercer County Library System, 245 Pennington-
Titusville Road, Pennington. Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:30 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat, 9:30 am-5 pm. For more information,
please call (609) 737-2610 or visit www.mcl.org.
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Down Town Trenton........
Vendors, special promotions and music by
DJ Manik, who will make it feel like the sun is out!
EVERY THURSDAY from:
11:30-2:30 PM
Warren Street between State and Lafayette streets.
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Outreach Opportunity
Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry
2009 was a great year for volunteers at the Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry. A number of people have
said that they enjoy this local ministry to our neighbors from Hillsdale, Westwood, and Emerson.
Pascack Bible Church is part of the cooperative ministry of the four Hillsdale Christian churches. For your
information the number of clients served in:2007 was 3054; 2008 was 3814; and 2009 was 5357.
Four or five people are needed to serve for an hour and a half, occasionally, on a Monday night. If you would
be interested in volunteering your time and energy to the pantry, and for more details, please contact Nancy
Illian: 201-666-3336 or 7.illian@gmail.com.
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Today's National and global economic climate has shifted some of the rules of Real Estate.
Many of the do-it-yourself methods no longer apply. “First Wednesdays” is an educational
series on this basic and sophisticated industry, designed to help your real estate purchase or sales
experience be a successful one.
Coldwell Banker Park Avenue Realty has designed a series of workshops and seminars to be presented on
the First Wednesdays of each month. These sessions are held throughout the year. Beginning January 6,
2010, each session will be presented from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and will feature professionals from all aspects of
the Real Estate Transaction. Each seminar will feature the opportunity to begin a credit counseling program,
become immediately pre-approved for a mortgage and offer help pr counseling to existing homeowners. In
addition, each session will feature properties available for immediate sale or rent to own.
Our goal is to assist all who are desirous of homeownership or investing in Real Estate or saving their home
from foreclosure and to educate the consumer during the entire home buying process.
SUMMER VACATION - July, August & September
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Save the Dream
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Having trouble making your mortgage payments? Find out if you are eligible for a Loan Modification or
Forbearance Agreement. YES YOU CAN save your home from foreclosure. Speak with a certified housing
counselor. There will be a separate meeting for the First Time Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Home Buyers Assistance & Grant Programs
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Introduction to the New Jersey First Time Homebuyers programs, down payment and closing cost assistance.
The best source for the rehab loans. YES, Buy It & Fix It There will be a separate meeting for the First Time
Homebuyers club.
DECEMBER CELEBRATION - Watch for Details
Register in Advance! To Register Today!
•In Person: 1015 Park Ave. Plainfield
•By Phone: 908-251-6450
•Online: www.cbparkavenuerealty.com
•By E-Mail: sandra.jackson1@coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker ® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal
Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated Except
Offices Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated.
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Walkers and Crutches Available
Recently we have been receiving a lot of walkers and crutches and I was wondering if you
ever have clients in need of such items. If so, we would be glad to donate some of them for your clients.
Just let me know.
Thanks and best to you.
Geri
Geri LaPlaca, Director
Your ReSource, Inc.
8 Industry Court
Ewing, NJ 08638
(P) 609-530-1513
(F) 609-530-1514
glaplaca@yourresourcenj.org
www.yourresourcenj.org
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The New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides subsidies to help low-
income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. LIHEAP funds can
also be used for energy crisis intervention and low cost residential weatherization and other energy related
home repairs. Applications are accepted beginning on November 1 and ending on March 31 for both heating
and cooling assistance costs. Persons applying for LIHEAP should present: Social Security Card, Driver's
license or birth certificate, Proof of residence, Current fuel/utility bill showing account number and the
name, address, telephone number of the dealer, proof of earnings and any other requested documentation.
Renters who pay their share of the heat must present a copy of the lease or an affidavit from the landlord.
Persons who live in public housing and/or receive rental assistance are not eligible, unless they pay their
own heating or cooling costs directly to the fuel suppliers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must need
financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $23,400 if one person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800 if five people live in
the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000 if seven people live in the household; and
$80,100 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit the New Jersey LIHEAP website to download an application, at the following
location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/forms/docs/heaappl.pdf
Applications must be submitted to your authorized local community action agency or community based
organization in your area. To find your local agency please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit our website to download an application and to locate an authorized local
community action agency or community based organization in your area:
http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/resources/bills.shtml#liheap
For persons age 60 or over, or who are disabled, applications may be received and returned by mail. Other
households may apply by mail at the discretion of the local agency.
For further information, call the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Hotline (toll-free) at:
800-510-3102
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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VOLUNTEER TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS!
Every Friday from 10:30a m to 12:30pm BCC is scheduled to deliver meals to Seniors and
the disabled in North Brunswick. If you would like to volunteer on Fridays contact
Carl (908-616-3315)or Shaun (732-824-1022)!
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Program Description
New Jersey administers the Federal Food Stamp program, which enables eligible low-income individuals and
families to receive cash benefits to help pay for food. The County Welfare Agency determines eligibility.
Individuals and families who are deemed eligible will receive their Food Stamp benefits within 30 days of
submitting an application. Under certain situations, emergency benefits may be issued within just a few days.
Clients who are already receiving Food Stamp benefits may reapply by filing an application for re-
certification by the 15th day of the last month of their current certification period.
Recipients of Food Stamps and WFNJ/TANF, the state cash assistance program for families, receive their
benefits through the "Families First" card (Electronic Benefits Transfer System). Currently, clients of
WFNJ/GA, the state cash assistance program for individuals and childless couples, access their Food Stamps
through the Families First card but receive cash assistance by check.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and fall into
one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
(2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their
household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse,
a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284;if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three
people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the
household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or
$44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply for Food Stamps, please visit the New Jersey Department of Human Services web site:
http://www.oel.state.nj.us/foodstampTool/fs_howto_apply.html
To locate a county welfare office nearest you, click here:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
For more information, dial the Food Stamp Hotline:
800-792-9773
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious
breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect
the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP
provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive
Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition
standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and a parent or
primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify
must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household;
$47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven
people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be
found here:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/directory/districts.shtml
Program Contact Information
For information on the New Jersey School Breakfast and Lunch program please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school.html
For additional information, call the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey FamilyCare is a Federal and state funded health insurance program created
to help New Jersey's uninsured children to have affordable health coverage. It is not a
welfare program. New Jersey FamilyCare is for hard-working families who cannot afford
to privately pay the high cost of health insurance. Eligibility is based on family size and
monthly income. Assets are not considered when determining eligibility. New Jersey
FamilyCare is a comprehensive health insurance program that will provide many if not
all of your child's health care needs. A sample of the services provided by NJFC are:
physician services, preventive health care, emergency medical care, inpatient hospital
services, outpatient hospital services, laboratory services, prescription drugs,
eyeglasses, dental services in most cases, emergency transportation, mental health
services, plus many more.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, under
19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national,
citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if
three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580
if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540
if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's
program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for New Jersey FamilyCare, the entire application process can be completed
through the mail. All enrollment packets contain postage free envelopes. Calling the number below and
giving your name and address will allow our office to mail an application to your home: (800) 701-0710
You can also download an application by visiting our web site at: http://www.njfamilycare.org/pages/FC_APP-
en.pdf
Or if you would like to have face-to-face contact with someone, you may select one of the many outreach
and enrollment sites listed by county:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/enroll/enroll_njkc.html
The outreach and enrollment sites also have applications available if you choose to personally obtain one. If
you need help completing your application, you may call and speak to a Health Benefits Coordinator at (800)
701-0710.
Once you have copies of all the required documentation and your application is completed and signed, place
everything in the prepaid postage return envelope provided and drop it in the mail. That's all there is to it.
Program Contact Information
For more information on New Jersey FamilyCare, please call (800) 701-0710 or visit the following website:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.html
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in April 1997, following
the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the Federal program for families became known as
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family
Development (DVD), WFNJ provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families
through the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life and a brighter
future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and become self-sufficient through job
training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either pregnant or
responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have
low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to
become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants,
and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive
educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as
primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs
provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided
social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal
farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must be a
parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two
people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the household; $22,050 if four people live in the
household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the household; $33,270 if
seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident
whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to
become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary
caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program
please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the New Jersey Head Start-State Collaboration Office at:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hsd/SCO/StateCollaborati.htm#NewJersey
You may also contact Department of Human Services, Office of Early Care and Education by calling at:
609-292-4469
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey WIC Services provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. WIC
services include nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and
support, immunization screening and health care referrals.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of
age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk;
and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A
person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit
programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/localagencies.shtml
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on New Jersey WIC, please visit the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
website at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml
If you have questions about the program or if you would like to schedule an appointment with a local WIC
state agency representative, call the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at:
609-292-9560
Or call toll-free a local WIC agency at:
866 446-5942
Managing Agency
Department of Health and Senior Services (NJ)
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) encourages the consumption of milk by children in order
to foster good health and academic achievement. The Special Milk Program may not be
operated in a school or institution, which is also participating in the National School
Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. The exception is for the sponsors
participating in the Split Session Kindergarten Milk program. The Split Session
Kindergarten Milk Program allows for the serving of milk to children enrolled in the Split
Session Kindergarten programs, where they do not have access to the National School
Lunch Program.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get
milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for
this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the
household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the
household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each
additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to
find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information
here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school_milk.html
Program Contact Information
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.
You can call the New Jersey Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs if you would like to learn more about
Special Milk at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community
Resources administers the Weatherization Assistance Program designed to promote
energy conservation in low-income households.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $23,400 if one
person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800
if five people live in the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000
if seven people live in the household; and $80,100 if eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Home Weatherization Assistance program, please call the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs at:
609-292-6140
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Dear Union County Employers and Community Partners -
Would you like to improve your employees' PC and/or communication skills?
It outlines a series of classes that are free to employees of businesses in Union County.
If your employees need to strengthen their skills in any of the subject areas noted, please
call Mr. Joe Oliver or Ms. Vanessa Torres-Holmes at 908-355-4444 for further details on
how your company's employees can participate.
We encourage you to share this information with your business colleagues throughout
Union County.
Thank you.
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Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation is a nationally certified center
renowned for providing high quality early childhood education and services for the entire
family. As an expansion of its Social Services program, we now offer a Saturday Parenting
On Program Days Participants Receive:
• Bus Transportation for parents & children 18months-5yrs old
• Child Care with Educational, Therapeutic &Recreational goals.
• Parent Stipend for Participation
•
Breakfast and Lunch
Upon Completion
Parents Receive:
•
Formal Graduation and Certificate of Achievement
FAMILY SUCCESS IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!
Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation
Please call with referrals and questions
101 Oakland Street
Trenton, J 08618
www.millhillcenter.org
609-989-7333 ext 22
Program focusing on improved parenting skills and parent empowerment.
Millhill's Parent Empowerment Group is a 12 week intensive Parenting Group (6 weeks) and Life Skills class
(6 weeks) for families with open DYFS cases that will meet on two alternating Saturday mornings per month
from 9:30-11am. After group sessions, parents/caregivers and children will come together to share a meal
which will both reinforce skills learned in group but also build nurturing and family cohesion.
Participants will gain:
• Increased knowledge of child development
• Awareness of appropriate expectations for children
• Increased knowledge of alternatives of physical punishment
• A change in views regarding the use of corporal punishment
• An increase in empathic awareness of children's needs.
Children will have the opportunity to continue their respite day with therapeutic play and excursions into
the community. Parents who successfully complete the program may be identified as Parent Mentors who
will then serve as informal supports for the next cohort.
Introducing Millhill’s
Therapeutic Intervention Respite and Parenting Program!
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Food Pantry Needs
We have a real need in the food pantry right now for non-perishable food items. Please
help by either buying food items from the list below, or donating monetarily. The pantry
ministers to several families not just by providing food, but by emotional and spiritual
support and prayer. This is an awesome work! Please help us!
Food Items Needed: Spaghetti Sauce; Canned Spaghettios, Raviolis, etc; Peanut Butter,
Jelly, Baked Beans, Cereal, Tuna
New Covenant Community Church | 255 Edgewood Ave | Audubon | NJ | 08106
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in
April 1997, following the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the
Federal program for families became known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family Development (DVD), WFNJ
provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families through
the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life
and a brighter future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and
become self-sufficient through job training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either
pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal
alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) administer state-and Federally- funded
health insurance programs for certain groups of low and moderate income people. New Jersey Medicaid is an
entitlement program that provides health insurance for more than 600,000 very low-income parents,
children and people who are aged, blind or disabled. It pays for hospital, doctor, prescription drug, nursing
home and many other healthcare benefits.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, a US national,
citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would
be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with
a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The Office of Customer Service oversees ten (10) Medical Assistance Customer Centers (MACC) throughout
the State. The MACCs serve as focal points of information and problem solving for customers, families,
providers and other agencies throughout the State. Click here for listing of MACCs:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/info/resources/macc/index.html
People can apply for the New Jersey Medicaid program either by calling:
800-356-1561
For questions about New Jersey Medicaid, call your local MACC or toll-free at:
800-356-1561
Our mailing address is:
Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services
Quakerbridge Plaza
P.O. Box 712
Trenton, NJ 08625-0712
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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National Guard Militia Museum
See historic pictures displayed in the National Guard Heritage Gallery, the first national
flag carried ...
Ongoing Every Tue & Fri.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Guard Militia Museum
151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville
(609) 530-6802
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Free Shuttle Bus – to and from Elizabeth and Newark Liberty International Airport
Terminal B (NJ Transit bus stop) and North
Area Bldg. 70. Service available 7 days a week between 1:00 am – 5:00 am. To make
reservations please call Meadowlink
Commuter Services at 1-866-208-1307.
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Want to know
if you are pregnant?
Call or Visit us to receive your
FREE and Confidential
Pregnancy Test.
Immediate Results and
Free and Confidential
counseling available.
South Ward Family
Success Parent Child Center
635 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
1-800-247-6365 x 142
We are here to help you.
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CHS of NJ is in dire need of
DIAPERS and BABY WIPES
for our CUNA* and Infant Foster Care Programs.
If you, your church, synagogue, or civic group are interested
in coordinating a Diaper Drive please contact Valerie for details
at: vnoble@chsofnj.org or (609) 695-6274 x141
We would also appreciate gift cards of any value
to stores where we can purchase them ourselves.
Thank you for caring about our babies!
*CUNA provides linguistically and culturally appropriate prenatal health, education and
support for at risk and isolated Latina pregnant
women, birth fathers and their families
Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families Since 1894
www.chsofnj.org
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YOUR CHILD
MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $2000
WORTH OF
FREE TUTORING!
Choose the NJ Department of Education Approved
A.Y.P. ACADEMY (PROVIDER #305) because we provide
your child with the BEST TUTORING PROGRAM!
A.Y.P. Academy students:
⇒ Show improvement in Math and English Language Arts
⇒ Have BETTER Grades in School
⇒ Perform BETTER on Standardized Tests
⇒ Have BETTER Study Skills
⇒ Have increased Self-Esteem and Confidence
⇒ Receive Comprehensive Assessments and Individualized Education Plans
CALL 908-595-2106 OR 877-LEARN13 FOR
MORE INFO!
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TIME TO REPLENISH OUR INVENTORY OF EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP (FLOOD) BUCKETS
Help us replenish our inventory so we can assist others in the future! With donations of 5-gallon buckets
loaded with cleaning supplies, masks and gloves, we are able to offer much needed necessities during
natural disasters. Emergency Clean-up (Flood) Bucket assembly is a great service project for a youth group
or congregation. If you are interested in participation or making a donation, please contact Lee Zandstra,
Director of Community Partnering and Disaster Response Coordinator at 609.699.4133 or at lzandstra@lsmnj.
org.
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· Help for Foreclosure
Mercer Alliance is spreading the word about the help for individuals experiencing foreclosure. Isles, a
nonprofit in Mercer County , is offering HUD counseling. They will work for the client and not the lender. Call
609-341.4733 or 609-341-4714 or 1-888-995-HOPE.
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· Donate Money for ID campaign
Mercer Alliance is raising money to help all people experiencing homelessness to get a photo ID. Experts
estimate that the cost to obtain proper photo ID for an individual is between $50 and $100. The homeless
person often never had these important documents or has lost them. A photo ID is needed to enter Federal
buildings, ride the railroads and to apply for many benefits and services.
· For More Information
Please Contact: Tarry Truitt, Communications and Project Manager, ttruitt@merceralliance.org or 609-844-
1008
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Mercer County Community College Continuing Education Classes
Community colleges in New Jersey often offer continuing education classes.
Mercer County Community College is currently offering courses specific to seniors!
Topics include managing your health care, politics and other issues.
For more information go to www.mccc.edu/ccs.
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IN CAMDEN COUNTY: Wanted: Literacy Volunteers!
We have opportunities for Literacy Volunteers! If you are interested in working
one-on-one with a youth to help them to improve their reading, writing or math skills,
please contact our Literacy Director Shawn Mack at shawn@hopeworks.org.
We especially are looking for people who would be available in the afternoons
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Real Estate
Buying or Selling a home - NO PROBLEM! EVEN in Today's Volatile Market!
I can help YOU with buying or selling property in New Jersey! Call me today for a
FREE consultation! Experience the difference of personalized attention from an
experienced realtor with your best interest in mind.
For more info contact:
Andrea White-Spann, Real Estate Broker Sales Associate- Coldwell Banker @
(908) 754-7511 or (908) 400-1409
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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR THEIR CURRENT SITUATION
AND TO HELP THEM REGARDLESS"
Ann Martin-Frey
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If you need specific help, email me and I will respond relatively quickly!
Thank you! And have a peace-filled day!
Ann
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS INFORMATION ON TO
THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH
THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
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