A Community Organization – PO Box 2902, Plainfield, NJ 07062
There have been so many wonderful things that have gone on in the Netherwood Heights neighborhood this holiday season. Thank you to everyone, neighbors and friends, for your time, your donations and participation. In case you missed it, our luminary display was written up HERE and HERE! And here is just a snapshot of neighbors Read More …
Neighbor Renee writes… For the next few weeks we are offering this dog coat to be made by you in a three-hour session in our Plainfield Studio or we can make it for you. Choose from a selection of fabrics. Made to order starting at $45.00-60.00. Learn how to sew this dog coat in one Read More …
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by the Island recently, you have missed seeing the work of NHN neighbors who have been busy decorating. The lights are up on the tree, but if you look closer at this picture, you’ll notice a new addition. At one of our monthly meetings, neighbors agreed to Read More …
Started by American Express in 2010 to celebrate small businesses, this year’s Small Business Saturday is one week away. If you want to participate, you’ll first need to enroll your card, starting tomorrow. Visit ShopSmall.com to register. How does it work, you ask? It’s easy. Just use your registered American Express card and spend $10 Read More …
Forget those stores that are not waiting until Black Friday, and are opening up on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a sweet and generous way to celebrate and give thanks to others, brought to you by our friends at Cafe Vivace. We told you once before here, but it bears repeating!
We received the following information from Larry Quirk and our friends in VWB, and wanted to share this with you. Gigi and John will be shipping donations to the Phillipines which was affected by Typhoon Haiyan. —————————————- From: qman56@comcast.netTo: “Larry Quirk” <QMAN56@COMCAST.NET>Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 12:37:37 PMSubject: Local Drop Off Point for Donations to Read More …
Happy Halloween! Enjoy the day and stay safe! For Halloween safety tips, check out the blog post by Councilwoman Rebecca Williams, Halloween Safety in Plainfield. For a fun look at Halloween in New Jersey this year vs. the past few years, read Jersey Kids and the Halloween Huh?. Photo credit: David Beverly
One-Seat Ride for Raritan Valley Rail Commuters Would Mean No More Changing Trains In Newark COMMUTERS: A rush hour commute that doesn’t require changing trains in Newark is a powerful incentive to attract residents to towns served by the one-seat ride. It cuts down on the stress of the daily, hour-plus trip to New York that is Read More …
Our friends and neighbors have always been generous, both giving of time and financial resources. As we approach the holidays, we’d like to share a few different ways you, too, can help. First up, Cafe Vivace and their wonderful offering of Thanksgiving dinner to veterans and their families. Read on for how you can help… Read More …
Mark your calendars! On Sunday, December 8th, from 12:00 – 6:00 PM, there will be a walking tour through grand homes in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District. Buy your tickets in advance, through December 7th, for $30. You can purchase them in person, with cash or check at: Swain Galleries, 703 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield Read More …