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Free Film - Van Vorst 6th Annual Summer Film Series presents "UP" directed by Peter Docter August 18th, Wednesday (around 8:15 pm)
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Make my City - July 18th to 24th
[posted July 15 , 2010]
Make My City is a week of discounts and promotions at JC's best independent businesses, designed to help you discover what you've been missing…right outside your door. Shop for clothing and gifts, take a Pilates class, grab a bite, all without leaving your neighborhood.
Happening from July 18th through the 24th, Make My City challenges all of us to spend our money locally− eating at, shopping in, and exploring Jersey City's eclectic array of independent businesses.
Grease - Movie Sing Along at Grace Church Van Vorst, June 12, 2010 (7:30 pm)
[posted June 9 , 2010]
The event flyer can be downloaded here
25th Anniversary Hamilton Park Festival and Park Re-opening Ceremony Saturday, June 12, 2010 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
[posted May 20 , 2010]
The vendor and business Registration Form is available here
Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy - May Events
[posted May 16 , 2010]
Information regarding JCLC events is available here.
Spring Festival for Children at Van Vorst Park - May 22nd
[posted May 5 , 2010]
On May 22nd, there is a Spring Festival for Children at Van Vorst Park. All information regarding this event is available here.
Jersey City Ward Tour - May 23rd
[posted May 1 , 2010]
Jersey City Ward Tour, May 23, 11 am, Exchange Place. Rain date June 6. Bike JC announces its inaugural Jersey City Ward Tour, a ten-mile bike ride through five of the six wards of Jersey City, will be held May 23. Join us in our annual block party and parade! Click here for more information.
Cinco De Mayo - Celebrate on May 7th
[posted May 1 , 2010]
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Join us in our annual block party and parade!
VVP Flea Market - May 15, 2010: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
[posted April 8, 2010]
The Friends of Van Vorst Park is pleased to announce its third annual community flea market. This is a Neighborhood event helping to raise funds for our volunteer group, to improve and maintain Van Vorst Park, an oasis in an urban setting. Click here for more information.
Movie Night a Success!
[posted March 17, 2010]
The VVPA would like to thank Jersey Wine and Spirits and La Rustique for making Movie Night a great success! Jersey Wine and Spirits supplied the beer and La Rustique provided pizza.
Census 2010
[posted March 11, 2010]
More information can be found at the Jersey City web page.
Removal of Large Elm Tree
[posted March 2, 2010]
After consultation with an arborist and City Park authorities, the removal of a large Elm tree just west of the Gazebo was deemed necessary. The tree is diseased and will be shedding large limbs over the coming busy summer season making it a life safety hazard. To prevent further spread of the disease to neighboring Elm trees and endangering visitors to the park the tree will be removed and a tree will be planted to replace it.
January 19, 2010 - VVPA Minutes
The minutes can be viewed here
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January 27, 2010 - Tax Rally
A Rally is planned for outside City Hall, 280 Grove St., before the 6 p.m. City Council meeting. A City budget is on the agenda with an un-funded increase over the 2009 budget that triggered an 11% property tax increase.
Come Celebrate the Holidays
December 15, 2009 at 5:30 pm - Tree Lighting Angel Ramos Park (Wayne Street Between Jersey and Barrow across from the Barrow Mansion)
6:30-10:00 pm - Holiday Party in the Barrow Mansion - Free Fun Festivities for all
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Benefit Wine Tasting at the C-Side Restaurant on 34 Exchange Place
There will be a wine tasting event this Thursday, November 5th at C-Side Restaurant on 34 Exchange Place in the Harborside Financial Center on the waterfront in Downtown Jersey City. Tickets are a $30 donation, which includes a variety of wine samples, ore d’ ourves and gift bags. This benefit is for the Arthritis Foundation and the Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Newport Town Square in December
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VVP Community Flea Market Fundraiser -Encore '09 - Update
To all VVP flea market members:
Instead of having a flea market this Saturday, June 20th, we should all get together and build an arc…enough of this rain already!
Based on multiple weather forecasts for this weekend, I’m rescheduling the flea market for the following Saturday, June 27th. If you are unable to attend that day, if requested, I will return your donation to Subia’s, and with ID, you can pick up your check.
Sorry for the inconvenience but this is one thing I can’t control.
Hope you can join us next week,
Marc Wesson
Thank you for supporting this year's "MeetBall",
...the most successful in years!!!
Our funky contageous fun in the square downtown, Grove Path Plaza
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Fridays, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM - a unique outdoor lounge with music and lots lots of creativity on every level making public space again quaint, personal, and best of all: Ours! |
June A Palooza Spring Street Fair - June 6th – 12:00 to 5:00PM
(Raindate June 7th)
Please join Learning Community Charter School for our 4th JUNE A PALOOZA Annual Street Fair at the Boys & Girls Club intersection of Grove & Grand Streets.
Enjoy a fun filled family day with Crafts, Games, Food, Raffles, Flea Market, Music (featuring Marifanyi Drum & Dance), Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Henna & Blood Drive
Win great raffle prizes such as 1 Year Membership to Synergy Gym, Met Tickets, Yankee Tickets for 4, IPODs, 1 Week Timeshares, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Show tickets and lots, lots more !!!
VVP Community Flea Market Fundraiser -Encore '09
Due to multiple requests, I applied for and received a permit for an additional Community Flea Market Fundraiser for Van Vorst Park, to help you sell items collecting in your closets and basements and raise money for the park.
June 20th is the date, from 9am-4pm around the perimeter fence of VVP. A donation to the “Friends of Van Vorst Park” of $20 for one table (5’x3’), $30 for two tables, and $40 for three (sorry, we do not provide the tables). All donations collected, will go to the improvement and maintenance of the park.
Except for the northwest entrance, which is reserved for one food vendor, all spots are on a first come-first served basis. To reserve a spot, please make out a check to: “Friends of Van Vorst Park Inc”, with “VVP donation” in the memo and drop it off at Subia’s Market -506 Jersey Ave. Please leave a contact number or e-mail address in case we need a rain date or if you would like to be notified of additional markets.
For more information or questions please e-mail marcwesson2@aol.com or call 201 433-6553, 10am-4pm m-f.
Please tell your friends and neighbors so we can raise money for the park and at the same time, provide you with an outlet to make some yourself.
Thanks,
Marc Wesson
Ps. the Friends of Van Vorst Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corp. and all donations are tax deductible. Also, our farmer’s market will be in its second week that Saturday and should increase foot traffic for the flea market.
VVPA 34th Annual “MeetBall”
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May 2nd 6:30pm: "Meet Your Neighbors and Have a ball" at St. Peter's Prep ,Grand at Warren Street. Tickets available at the following vendors:
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3rd Annual Child Safety Event
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Target parking lot, located at 100 14th St
Download the flyer for additional information.
VVP Flea Market-Fundraiser - May 9th 2009, 9am-4pm
The Friends of Van Vorst Park is pleased to announce its second annual community flea market. This is a Neighborhood event to help raise funds to improve and maintain Van Vorst Park, an oasis in an urban setting.
A donation of $25 for one table, $40 for two, and $50 for three (5’x3’each, provided by participant), will be used in its entirety for the park.
Except for the northwest entrance, which is reserved for one food vendor, all spots are on a first come-first served basis. To participate, make a check out to: Friends of Van Vorst Park Inc, with “donation VVP” in the memo, dropped off at Subia’s Market -506 Jersey Ave. Please leave a contact number or e-mail address so you can be reached in case we need a rain date.
For conformation, additional information, or questions, please e-mail marcwesson2@aol.com .
Tell your friends and neighbors so we can raise money for the park and at the same time, provide you with an outlet to make some yourself and deal with the recession.
Thanks,
Marc Wesson
Rescheduled VVP Easter Egg Hunt
Sorry for the disappointment, but due to this wonderful weather, we are rescheduling this event for next Saturday, the 18th at noon.
We will turn this into a spring event for the kids with some added elements including the egg hunt.
Again, please RSVP.
The Embankment Preservation Coalition is asking for your help!
The federal Surface Transportation Board needs to hear from you that you want a full environmental study of the Harsimus Branch before Conrail is allowed to walk away from the Harsimus Branch Embankment.
We urgently (no later than April 7, 4pm) need you to register your comments and to get everyone you know to the same. We need 1,000 public comments.
PEOPLE DO NOT NEED TO BE JERSEY CITY RESIDENTS TO COMMENT!!! They just need to care about issues like: a healthy environment, preservation of transportation corridor, healthy neighborhoods, historic and cultural preservation, overdevelopment, habitat and ecosystems, flooding, public process and good governance.
REACH OUT VIA EMAIL to your personal networks and encourage others to do the same, getting family and friends near and far to let their voices be heard by registering comments directly online. AND SEE IF THEY TOO CAN SPREAD THE WORD AND GET PEOPLE TO FILE COMMENTS AS WELL.
Here's How to File in a Few Easy Steps
1. Go to the STB web site.
2. Enter, in the first four boxes, AB 167 1189 X 3. Enter your contact information, your comment, and Submit.
If you have only a minute, just write: I want a full environmental study of the entire Harsimus Branch. If you can, spend a few more moments and describe, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, what environmental impacts Conrail's abandonment and demolition will have on our neighborhoods. Guidelines for comments are at the Coalition web site.
Please Note: The Harsimus Branch is not just the Embankment on Sixth Street; the right of way that Conrail is abandoning extends from the Hudson River waterfront to the Embankment and from the western end of the Embankment into the Village area and along an edge of the Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. The Cemetery is a Revolutionary War and War of 1812 historic site as well as a historic burial place for Jersey City families. A full environmental impact study for the whole right of way should help decision makers make good choices about this important corridor.
If you need more help, call Jenny Meyer at 917-379- 3455.
Senior Police Academy scheduled for April 8, 15, and 22
Download the flyer regarding this year's Senior Police Academy scheduled for April 8, 15, and 22, from 10:30-12:00 noon at the Maureen Collier Center, located at 335 Bergen Ave. Anyone needing transportation should contact Senior Affairs as noted on the flyer.
P.O. Dina Reilly
Jersey City Police Department
East District Community Relations Officer
Operation Ceasefire Jersey City -
Overview and Outreach Volunteer Application Form
More information and the application form can be found on the Download page.
Jersey City Master Plan --Powerpoint Presentation from Public Meeting 3
The draft Circulation Element of the Jersey City Master Plan and the PowerPoint presentation from Public Meeting 3 are now available for download at the project website www.jerseycitymobility2050.com
The PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD for the draft Circulation Element will conclude on Monday, March 30 at 5 PM. During the public comment period, written comments on the draft Circulation Element may be submitted by e-mail or fax.
E-mail: jerseycitymobility2050@gmail.com
Fax: (201) 547-4323
Attn: Naomi Hsu, AICP, PP, Senior Transportation Planner
During the public comment period, paper copies of the draft Circulation Element are available for public review at the office of the:
Division of City Planning
30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400,
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 547-5010
and at the:
Mayor's Action Bureau
City Hall
280 Grove Street, Room 105,
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 547-4900.
The purpose of Jersey City Mobility 2050 is to create an action-oriented transportation master plan for Jersey City's multi-modal transportation network (including light rail, PATH, bus, ferry, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and roadways) through the year 2050.
Community Flea Market Fundraiser for Van Vorst Park
This is a Neighborhood event to help improve and maintain an oasis in an urban setting.
A donation of $25 for one table, $40 for two, and $50 for three (5’x3’each, provided by participant) will be used in its entirety towards this goal.
Except for the northwest entrance, which is reserved for one food vendor, all spots are on a first come-first served basis. To participate, make a check out to: Friends of Van Vorst Park Inc, with “donation flea market” in the memo, dropped off at Subia’s Market -506 Jersey Ave. Please leave a contact number or e-mail address.
For additional information or questions please e-mail marcwesson2@aol.com or call 201 433-6553 m-f, 10am-4pm.
Please tell your friends and neighbors so we can raise money for the park and at the same time, provide you with an outlet to make some yourself.
Thanks,
Marc Wesson
Community Meeting Announcement
You are invited to an informal presentation and discussion of the proposed Newark Avenue Redevelopment Plan on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. The meeting will convene at 5:30PM, at 30 Montgomery Street, in the 14th Floor Conference Room. Parking is available on Christopher Columbus Drive. A copy of the proposed Newark Avenue Downtown Redevelopment Plan can be downloaded here for your convenience.
The plan reflects the redevelopment goals within the Newark Avenue Study Area. This area is comprised of two blocks bounded by Jersey Avenue, Newark Avenue, Grove Street and Christopher Columbus Drive. A boundary map of the area is provided in the plan.
This informal meeting will provide all interested persons an opportunity to make suggestions and discuss concerns regarding the area and its future development.
Maryann Bucci-Carter, PP, AICP
Supervising Planner
Jersey City, Division of City Planning
(201) 547-4499 PH
(201) 547-4323 FAX
maryannb@jcnj.org
30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Jersey City's First Annual Book Festival
Jersey City's Free Public Library is looking to showcase writers from (and who have written about) Jersey City for Jersey City’s First Book Festival – A Tale of Our City
Sponsors, qualified authors and participants interested should please contact Assistant Library Director Sonia Araujo at 201-547-4549 or by e-mail, saraujo@jclibrary.org
Additionally, more information is available at the Jersey City Free Public Library web page: http://www.jclibrary.org/libinfo/events/september08/bookfestival.php
Films in Van Vorst
4th Annual Summer Films in The Park
For more information visit: http://filmsinvanvorst.wordpress.com/
Community Flea Market Fundraiser for Van Vorst Park
Due to multiple requests, I applied for and received a permit for an additional Community Flea Market Fundraiser for Van Vorst Park.
September 6th is the date, from 9am-4pm around the perimeter fence of VVP. A donation to the Friends of Van Vorst Park of $25 for one table (5’x3’), $40 for two tables, and $50 for three (max.). All donations collected will go to the improvement and maintenance of the park.
Except for the northwest entrance, which is reserved for one food vendor, all spots are on a first come-first served basis. To reserve a spot, a check made out to: Friends of Van Vorst Park Inc, with “donation flea market” in the memo, can be dropped off at Subia’s Market -506 Jersey Ave. Please leave a contact number or e-mail address.
For additional information or questions please e-mail marcwesson2@aol.com or call 201 433-6553 m-f, 10am-4pm.
Please tell your friends and neighbors so we can raise money for the park and at the same time, provide you with an outlet to make some yourself.
Thanks,
Marc Wesson
Jersey City Theater’s proposal to restore the Firehouse at 14 Bright Street
Jersey City Theater is looking for a permanent space to produce professional theater. To view their proposal to restore the historic firehouse at 14 Bright Street go to www.jcity.org. Jersey City Theatre is also looking for you to support a letter writing campaign to the mayor of Jersey City, below is a suggested letter. Thanks!
Please copy and paste the following text into an email and send it to:
MayorHealy@jcnj.org
Dear Mayor Healy,
As a concerned citizen, I am contacting you to express my support of J CITY Theater’s proposal to restore the Firehouse at 14 Bright Street. I fully support their plan to save this historic building and use it as a performing arts center. While Jersey City continues to experience a growth in residences, we are lacking in entertainment and cultural activities and this project will go a long way to fill this void.
The local arts, and theater in particular, have proven to raise property values, reduce crime, increase community involvement, lure businesses, and promote a thriving downtown. (Theater patrons typically spend 3x the price of their ticket in the local economy: restaurants, parking, cabs, etc.)
Restoring the Firehouse and using it as a performance space is a great idea. In one action, the city saves an historic building and creates a thriving cultural center.
Sincerely,
The 1st Annual Community Flea Market
Please visit the Events page for more information
The 33rd Annual MeetBall Event - Thank You!
To all attendees and supporters: Thank you for making this year's event a great success! We hope to see you next year!
4th Season of Films in Van Vorst Park
The 4th Season of Films in Van Vorst kick off with “Juno” after sunset in Van Vorst Park
Date: June 11, 2008
Jersey City Mobility 2050
Please take the time to complete the survey found at: Jersey City Mobility 2050
Currently Available Downloads:
Embankment Benefit Thursday, June 12th
The Embankment Preservation Coalition, the nonprofit organization working to preserve the historic Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment, is holding a benefit Thursday, June 12, from 6-9 PM, at The Embankment restaurant, Erie and 10th Streets, Jersey City. The restaurant, whose decorative scheme was inspired by the stone rail embankments that can be seen throughout the Downtown, features New American cuisine. Tickets for Cocktails and Canapes Only ($30), Dinner Only ($70), or Cocktails and Dinner ($100) are available at www.embankment.org or from Christina Donnelly, at 212-907-8056, christinawdonnelly@gmail.com .
Help the Coalition insure that Jersey City gets a new linear park, and that the East Coast Greenway, a walking and bicycling trail from Maine to Florida, comes through Jersey City!
Jersey City East District's Captain's Meeting
Hello all! Summertime is coming up so come to the next Captain's meeting to find out how we can be prepared.
May 27th at PS#4 on Bright Street (Entrance by Varick Street)
7pm - Go to Security Desk who will direct you to upstairs library
For updated statistics please go to their website http://www.njjcpd.org/ and click on compstat for stats. This will ensure accuracy and source creditability.
This message was brought to you by the Downtown Jersey City Watch ( downtownjcwatch@gmail.com ). "We watch out for each other." Always call suspicious activities or incidents of a "non-emergency" nature to the JCPD: (201) 547-5477 non emergency line
Please contact the East District Command, Captain McDonough with any information about suspicious events or crimes to: policeeast@jcnj.org
Copy the DJCW with emails you send to the East District Command to this address: downtownjcwatch@gmail.com
VVPA Meetings
3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm: Barrow Mansion
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