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2008 Community Cultural Calendar

Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
& Bureau of Tourism, Cultural & Heritage Affairs


Thurs. 4/03/08
5PM-7PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Teen Anime Club
“Watch & Discuss Japanese
Animation”

Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Fri. 4/04/08
2:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Poetry Jam
Elizabeth Public Library
Elmora Branch
740 W. Grand Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Sat. 4/05/08
2PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Big Band Era
Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Sun. 4/06/08
9AM
City of Elizabeth
Run for Children
5 Mile Run/3 Mile Walk

City Hall
Wakeelah Abdur-Rahman
(908) 820-4050
Wed. 4/09/08
7 - 9PM
Free Homeowner Forum
Elizabeth City Hall
Coucil Chambers - 3rd Floor
For more info:
(908) 352-8450
Fri. 4/11/08
7PM

Councilman William Gallman, Jr.
Councilwoman-at-Large Patricia Perkins-Auguste
A Spirit of Motown Salute to the Stars
Ritz Theatre
1148 E. Jersey Street

Ritz Theatre
(908) 352-1919
Mon. 4/14/08
7PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Wild & Wonderful Wild Life
(For Children)

Elizabeth Public Library
Elmora Branch
740 W. Grand Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Thurs. 4/17/08
9:30AM
Elizabeth Public Library
Elmora Book Club
Elizabeth Public Library
Elmora Branch
740 W. Grand Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Thurs. 4/17/08
5PM-6PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Teen Book Discussion
Elizabeth Public Library
11 S. Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Fri. 4/18/08
2:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Poetry Jam
Elizabeth Public Library
LaCorte Branch
408 Palmer Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Sat. 4/19/08
2:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Wild & Wonderful Wild Life
(For Children)

Elizabeth Public Library
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Sat. 4/19/08
2:30PM

“Sisters with a Message”
Metropolitan Baptist Church
149 Springfield Avenue
Newark, New Jersey

Delores Perkins
(908) 820-4707
Sat. 4/19/08
12:00PM - 3PM

MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Sampson Senior Center
800 Anna Street

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form

For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Sat. 4/19/08
7:30PM
AKEDP
AKEDP Annual Banquet
Four Points Sheraton Hotel
901 Spring Street (Rt. 1 & 9 North)
Remis Regilus
(908) 590-3092
Mon. 4/21/08
8:30AM - 11:30AM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Sampson Senior Center
800 Anna Street

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Mon. 4/21/08
6:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Wild & Wonderful Wild Life
(For Children)

Elizabethport Branch
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Tues. 4/22/08
8:30AM - 11:30AM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Peterstown Community
409 Palmer Street

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Tues. 4/22/08
5PM - 7PM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
City Hall, Ground Floor
50 Winfield Scott Plaza

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Tues. 4/22/08
11AM

Elizabeth Public Library
Lapsit Event
“Songs & Stories for Babies”
Elizabeth Public Library

Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Wed. 4/23/08
9AM - 11AM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Elmora Racquet Club
23 Fernwood Terrace

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Wed. 4/23/08
6PM
Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
Department of Health & Human Services
Walk Elizabeth
Jackson Park
Broadway & Third Street
William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Wed. 4/23/08
6:30PM-8:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Teen Art Show
Elizabeth Public Library
11 S. Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Thurs. 4/24/08
6PM
Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
Department of Health & Human Services
Walk Elizabeth
Carteret Park
Elmora Ave. & Murray Street
William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Thurs. 4/24/08
9AM-2PM
City of Elizabeth
Earth Day
City Hall
William Reyes
(908) 820– 4124
Thurs. 4/24/08
8:30AM - 11:30AM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Sampson Senior Center
800 Anna Street

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Thurs. 4/24/08
6:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Wild & Wonderful Wild Life
(For Children)

LaCorte Branch
408 Palmer Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Fri. 4/25/08
10AM
City of Elizabeth
Earth Day
Elizabeth Marina
William Reyes
(908) 820– 4124
Fri. 4/25/08
8:30AM - 11:30AM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Peterstown Community Center
409 Palmer Street

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Fri. 4/25/08
2:30PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Poetry Jam
Elizabethport Branch
102-110 3rd Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Sat. 4/26/08
11:30AM - 1PM
MAYOR CHRIS BOLLWAGE ANNOUNCES
INFANTS & CHILDREN 2 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
Peterstown Community Center
409 Palmer Street

MUST BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Recoreds will be reviewed for needed immunizations

If referred by school nurse, bring school referral form
For more info:
(908) 820-4246
Sat. 4/26/08
10AM-2PM
Desfile Y Festival Dominicano Del Condado de Union
First Hispanic Health Fair
In front of City Hall

William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Mon. 4/28/08
5PM-6PM

Elizabeth Public Library
Teen Advisory Council
Elizabeth Public Library
11 S. Broad Street

Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Tues. 4/29/08
11AM
Elizabeth Public Library
Lapsit Event
“Songs & Stories for Babies”
Elizabeth Public Library
11 S. Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Wed. 4/30/08
6PM
Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
Department of Health & Human Services
Walk Elizabeth
Phil Rizzuto Park
North Ave. & Morris Ave.
William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Thur. 5/01/08
6PM
Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
Department of Health & Human Services
Walk Elizabeth
Wilson Park
Newark Ave. & Sherman Ave.
William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Thur. 5/01/08
6PM
City of Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hall of Fame Banquet
Westwood Banquet Center
Garwood, NJ
William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Fri. 5/02/08
4PM-7PM

Elizabeth Municipal Alliance Committee
Dare Day Jamboree
Erxleben Recreation Center
513-515 Richmond Street

Julie Muldrow-Wilson
(908) 820-4197
Sat. 5/03/08
12:30-4:30
Elizabeth Public Library
Mangafest
“Japanese Cultural Exhibit”
Elizabeth Public Library
11 S. Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060 ext. 7237
Sat. 5/03/08
10AM

Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Fishing Derby
Warinanco Park

Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sun. 5/04/08
1PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Portuguese Beauty Pageant
P.I.S.C.
401 Edgar Road
Grove St. & Rt. 1 & 9
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sun. 5/04/08
2PM

United Youth of New Jersey (UYNJ)
African Heritage Day Parade
City Hall

Charlotte Brown
(908) 354-0998
Mon. 5/5/08
10AM
Mexicans for Progress
Cinco De Mayo
Flag Raising

City Hall
Virginia Hernandez
(908) 820-4701
Wed. 5/07/08
10AM-12:30PM

Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
The GECC Business to Business Expo
“Seminar”
Jersey Gardens Mall
Retail Skills Center

Maira Santana
(908) 355-7600
Wed. 5/07/08
1PM-6PM
Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
The GECC Business to Business Expo
“Business Tabletop Expo”

Jersey Gardens Mall
Center Court
Maira Santana
(908) 355-7600
Wed. 5/07/08
6PM
Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
Department of Health & Human Services
Walk Elizabeth
Kellogg Park
North Ave. & Madison Ave.
William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Thurs. 5/08/08
6PM

Mayor Chris Bollwage, City of Elizabeth
Department of Health & Human Services
Walk Elizabeth
O’Brien Field
Second Ave. & South St.

William Reyes
(908) 820-4124
Sat. 5/10/08
10AM-2PM
Elizabeth Police Department
7th Annual Fishing Derby
Warinanco Park
Dennis Cabarle
(908) 370-9727
Sat. 5/10/08
7:30PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Piano Recital
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Tues. 5/13/08
6PM
Urban League of Union County
Annual Meeting
Schering Plough
2000 Galloping Hill Road
Kenilworth, NJ
Carolyn Ivory
(908) 351-7200
Sat. 5/17/08
10AM-3PM

E’Port Pride Day Committee
E’Port Pride Community Parade & Festival
Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park

Pauline Shirley
(908) 965-0161

Alonzo Jones
(908) 820-4051

Sun. 5/18/08
9AM

Ground Work Elizabeth Inc.
Tour de Elizabeth
15 Mile Tour
Union Square (Elizabeth Avenue)

Jonathan Phillips
(908) 289-0262
Sun. 5/18/08
2PM
Haitian Flag Day Parade Planning
Committee
Haitian Flag Raising
City Hall
Stanley Neron
(908) 820-4032
Sun. 5/18/08
3PM
Haitian Flag Day Parade Planning
Committee
Haitian Flag Day Parade & Festival
City Hall to Jefferson Park
Stanley Neron
(908) 820-4032
Sun. 5/18/08
3PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Rancho Festival
P.I.S.C.
401 Edgar Road
Grove St. & Rt. 1 & 9
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sat. 5/24/08
12PM-9PM
Elizabeth Cubans Lions Club
Elizabeth Waterfront Festival
Elizabethport Waterfront
Mel Acosta
(908) 527-1110
Sun. 5/25/08
12PM-9PM
Elizabeth Cubans Lions Club
Elizabeth Waterfront Festival
Elizabethport Waterfront
Mel Acosta
(908) 527-1110
Tues. 5/27/08 -
Thurs. 5/29/08
7PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Soccer Tournament
Williams Field
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Thurs. 5/29/08
7:30
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Portugal Exhibit
P.I.S.C.
401 Edgar Road
Grove St. & Rt. 1& 9
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Fri. 5/30/08
7PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Flag Raising
City Hall
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sat. 5/31/08
5PM-10PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Soccer Tournament
Williams Field
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sun. 6/01/08
2PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
Portugal Day Parade
Start - Union Square (Elizabeth Ave.)
Finish - PISC (401 Edgar Road)
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Fri. 6/06/08
5PM-11PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
“Feira Popular”
Lions Carnival

P.I.S.C.
401 Edgar Road
Grove St. & Rt. 1 & 9
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sat. 6/07/08
12PM-2PM

Elizabeth Avenue Partnership
Sprint into Summer
(Music, Petting Zoo & Face Painting)

Union Square

Dave Strochak
(908) 965-0660
Sat. 6/07/08
2PM
Elizabeth Public Library
Preview of Teen Summer Reading Club
Elizabeth Public Library
11 S. Broad Street
Kimberly Paone
(908) 354-6060
ext. 7237
Sat. 06/07/08
1PM-11PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
“Feira Popular”
Lions Carnival

P.I.S.C.
401 Edgar Road
Grove St. & Rt. 1 & 9
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Sun. 06/08/08
1PM-10PM
Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee
“Feira Popular”
Lions Carnival

P.I.S.C.
401 Edgar Road
Grove St. & Rt. 1 & 9
Jennifer Costa
(732) 925-4382
Fri. 06/13/08
5:30PM
Desfile Y Festival Dominicano Del Condado de Union
Union County Softball Tournament
Brophy Field
Gilberto Cruz
(908) 347-4609
Sat. 6/14/08
12PM-2PM

Elizabeth Avenue Partnership
Sprint into Summer
(Music, Petting Zoo & Face Painting)

Union Square

Dave Strachak
(908) 965-0660
Sat. 6/14/08
11AM-4PM

Mayor J. Christian Bollwage
City of Elizabeth, Bureau of Tourism, Cultural & Heritage Affairs
4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
City Hall

Denise M. Lowe
(908) 820-4238
Sat. 6/14/08
6PM-11PM

Women’s Scholarship Club, Inc.
22nd Debutante Cotillion
Sheraton Hotel
Frontage Road
Newark, NJ

Diane Smith
(732) 382-7836
Tues. 6/17/08
12PM
Elizabeth Avenue Partnership (EAP)
Farmer’s Market Opening Day
Union Square
Dave Strochak
(908) 965-0660
Fri. 6/20/08
5:30PM

Desfile Y Festival Dominicano Del Condado de Union
Union County Softball Tournament
Brophy Field

Gilberto Cruz
(908) 347-4609
Sat. 6/21/08
12PM-2PM

Elizabeth Avenue Partnership
Sprint into Summer
(Music, Petting Zoo & Face Painting)

Union Square

Dave Strochak
(908) 965-0660
Fri. 6/27/08
5:30PM

Desfile Y Festival Dominicano Del Condado de Union
Union County Softball Tournament
Brophy Field

Gilberto Cruz
(908) 347-4609
Sat. 6/28/08
12PM-2PM

Elizabeth Avenue Partnership
Sprint into Summer
(Music, Petting Zoo & Face Painting)

Union Square

Dave Strochak
(908) 965-0660

To Have Your Cultural Event Posted on the
Community Cultural Calendar
Please Contact:

Denise M. Lowe
City of Elizabeth
Bureau of Tourism, Cultural and Heritage Affairs
(908) 820-4238 or dlowe@elizabethnj.org

 
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