Octoberfest Dessert Contest
Do you pride yourself on your baking skills? Then get your tickets for Octoberfest, this Saturday, October 13th! Bring a homemade dessert, and maybe you’ll be crowned as 2012 Best Baker in the NHN Pumpkin Patch!
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This old house: Restoring homes and building community in Plainfield’s Van Wyck Brooks Historic District
If you haven’t seen it, there’s an article on a restored home in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District. The article, written by Kimberly Jackson of The Star-Ledger, appears below. Click here to see the full article and photos. Published: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 2:58 PM Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 7:38 AM By Read More …
Netherwood in the News
In today’s edition of “Inside Jersey”, the Star Ledger’s magazine supplement, the Netherwood Train Station is featured along with several paragraphs about our area. Many thanks to author Susan Bloom! Here’s a screen shot of the article, or check it out here: http://njsections.travidia.com/SS/Page.aspx?sstarg&facing=false&secid=123538&pagenum=20&artid=1846260#1846260
End of Summer Neighborhood Party
From neighbors Chris and Robert: Hi! We are having a neighborhood party on Saturday, September 8, 2012. It is from 1 pm on at 730 Ravine Road. RSVP to 908-822-2074 or wallford@verizon.net
Plainwood Square Free Summer Concert
The Plainfield SID invites the public to celebrate the completion of the “new” South Avenue by enjoying a FREE “Celebrate South Avenue Cultural Entertainment Explosion” this Wednesday, August 29th, at Plainwood Square Park, 1380 South Avenue. Don’t forget your lawn chairs! Plainwood Square Merchants’ Association Free Summer Concert Plainfield Idol – 2012 Competition The evening Read More …
My Manz and ‘Em The Movie
The following is from a local initiative that is undertaking making a Plainfield native’s book into a movie. The movie will star Jamie Hector from HBO/The Wire, and will be shot almost entirely here in our city. In addition, the production team plans to use local merchants, and create internship opportunities as well. If Read More …
Netherwood-Plainfield History Lesson
History of Union County 1882 – State of New Jersey Library Netherwood – Within a few years a number of gentlemen made purchase of a large tract of land about a mile from the depot of Plainfield, and about the same distance from Fanwood, on the line of the railroad, the land being elevated and Read More …
Union County map dating back to Colonial days
Neighbor David B. had the opportunity to visit the state library today during his stop in Trenton. This posting is from a large volume covering the history of Union County dated 1882. Thanks, David! Want to see what else he dug up? Stop by again tomorrow! If you have any historic pictures, we’d love to Read More …
Carillon Concert & Peach Festival
Grace Episcopal Church in Plainfield invites you to join them next Sunday, August 26th for a special day. Their guest preacher will be Rev. John Hartman at 10:30 AM. Following the service will be their annual Carillon Concert and Peach Festival at 12 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. A link to the event Read More …
DISH: August 8th and 15th
Have you checked out DISH yet? Here are the menus for the week of August 8th and August 15th. WEDNESDAY 8/8/12Baked Penne Pasta w/Roasted Vegetables—Fontina cheese, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, zucchini,squash, peas, w/side saladKid’s Meal— Smaller version of adult option, fruit cupDESSERT—Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars WEDNESDAY 8/15/12Roasted Shrimp & Orzo—scallions, cucumbers and feta w/tomato saladKid’s Meal— Read More …