A Bit of Netherwood History

Look what we found!  An article about Samuel Rushmore from March 7, 1939.  Credit to the “Gettysburg Times” via Google! Update on 2015-07-31 13:37 by NHN Administrator We received the following picture of Samuel Rushmore, and boy does he mean business! Photo:  Courier News Photo Archive, courtesy of the Plainfield Public Library

Plainfield H.O.P.E. Community Forum Tuesday Night

Plainfield H.O.P.E. (Healing, Opportunities, Possibilities, Education) Community Forum will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 PM, at Rose of Sharon Community Church. The event is sponsored by Mayor Adrian Mapp and the City of Plainfield, in partnership with the Greater Central Jersey Clergy. As noted in the mayor’s weekly email blast: “I encourage Read More …

FOSH Garage Sale is Sunday May 17th

Did you know that yard and garage sales in the U.S. really got their start in shipyards in the early 1800s with “rommage sales,” where the yards would sell unclaimed cargo at a discounted rate? Check out this neat infographic that details the history!  For more information, visit http://www.dailyinfographic.com/the-evolution-of-the-yard-sale-infographic. And then make plans to visit Read More …

EAT YOUR WEEDIES FORAGING WORKSHOP

Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (FPNL) is hosting a foraging workshop at the Mapleton Preserve from 2-4 pm on Sat. April 25.  It will be led by Debbie Naha (www.wildediblesnjpa.com), an experienced naturalist who holds an MS degree in Food and Nutrition from NYU. An indoor slide talk will be followed by a foraging walk Read More …

Christine Dixon as Harriet Tubman Saturday March 7th

Frontiers International – Westry Horne Cultural and Heritage Series The purpose of this series is to educate and provide space for intergenerational dialogues on topics of African American history and culture. February 7 – Why Study African American History?– Dr. Akil Khalfani, Director of African Institute Essex County College and William “Bill” Payne, Former State Read More …

2015 NHN Executive Board

Recently the Netherwood Heights Neighbors executive board reorganized, so we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to its new officers. Joe Palmer – President  Phil Schafer – Vice President  Harold Spingarn – Treasurer Wayne Lewis – Secretary Nancy Blades – Board Member Shea Scott – Board Member Tracy Kirby – Board Member Read More …