Mayor Healy’s Neighborhood Block Parties 2009

JCRegister — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:08:17 +0000

It’s May and it’s time for Mayor Healy’s Jersey City Block Parties. Unlike last year, this year’s block parties will happen each day of the week starting May 4, 2009 — except for the block party for Ward A at Columbia Park, as it has been rescheduled due to bad weather.

Read the rest to learn more about block parties, including the schedule for your ward…

What is Mayor Healy’s Block Parties?

According to the city’s official website: “Hosted by Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Cultural Affairs, Jersey City’s Annual Neighborhood Block Parties are held in each of the city’s six wards, and feature music and games for children as well as City services for adults. Prizes, balloons, hot dogs and drinks will be given away on a first come, first served basis. This year, Marco Beria will conduct green Eco-Art workshops for kids and DJ Omar will provide music…”

Mayor Healy’s Neighborhood Block Parties 2009 Schedule

May 04, 2009 – Ward B – Lincoln Park
May 05, 2009 – Ward C – Pershing Field
May 06, 2009 – Ward D – Leonard Gordon Park
May 07, 2009 – Ward E – Roberto Clemente Sports Complex (Enos Jones Park) – Brunswick St. bet 8th and 9th Sts)
May 08, 2009 – Ward F – Arlington Park
May 14, 2009 (RAINDATE) – Ward A – Columbia Park

Are you going to one of the parties?

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PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award & Fashion Show

JCRegister — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:04:18 +0000

PAFCOM(Philippine American Friendship Committee) invites the public to its 2nd Community Heroes Award, which recognizes various individuals who have made an enormous impact in our community and have demonstrated leadership in their areas of endeavor through their extraordinary talents and contributions.

This 4-hour event which will be held at NJCU in Greenville section of Jersey City, will also feature the collections of Fashion Designer Emmanuel Guinto.

PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award
Where: Margaret Williams Theater, New Jersey City University
Address: 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Date: January 24, 2009 6:00PM-10:00PM

Contact Persons:
Hector Magno – (908)229-0155
Ludy Corrales – (908)693-4277
Helen Castillo – (201)920-9441
Linda Rupel – (201)892-8681

A Prelude to the gala was held last November 20, 2008 when the recipients were presented during the Press Conference at the Trump Plaza. You have another chance to meet and greet the recipients of PAFCOM’s 2009 Community Heroes Award 3 days from now:

1. Senator Sandra B. Cunningham for Education
2. Sheriff Juan M. Perez for Public Safety
3. Darice Toon for Community Development
4. Mary Ann Kelleher Arango for Cultural Enrichment
5. Roger Gupta for Corporate Stewardship
6. Patricia A. Berberabe for Community Service
7. Dr. Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza for Arts
8. Oscar Fernando for Business

Donations for this event are accepted and proceeds will support the year-round community development projects of PAFCOM.