This year . . . |
MAY 2008 |
| May 8, 2008 |
Learn about Weeds and Wildflowers on an Evening Walk at Trailside, May 22 |
| May 8, 2008 |
SHERIFF’S OFFICERS TO SQUARE OFF AGAINST CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
ON THE DIAMOND - Freeholder’s Charitable Cup softball game scheduled for
June 21st to benefit Sheriff’s Project Lifesaver program |
| May 8, 2008 |
“Time Marches On”…Quality Watches for the Family
at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital |
| May 8, 2008 |
Union County’s Mobile Paper-Shredding Program |
| May 7, 2008 |
Union County Employee Art Show |
| May 7, 2008 |
Municipal Clerks Week |
| May 7, 2008 |
Personal Assistance Services Available for Adults with Physical Disabilities in Union County |
| May 7, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY OFFERS HELP FOR BOTTOM LINE
Municipalities save on county contracts |
| May 6, 2008 |
Celebrating Israel at 60 |
| May 6, 2008 |
Union County Sponsors Recycling Event, May 17:
Household Special Waste& Automobile Tires Will Be Collected |
| May 5, 2008 |
“Just the Two of Us” at Watchung Stable |
| May 5, 2008 |
Tricky Tray Held at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| May 2, 2008 |
Older Americans Month 2008 |
| May 1, 2008 |
Register Now to “Get on Board” For Non-Profit Management Workshop, May 21 |
| May 1, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY EMPLOYEE NAMED CIVIL ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Tom Mineo recognized for service to civil engineering profession |
| May 1, 2008 |
Union County Observes Older Americans Month with “A Check-up for Caregivers”- May 15th |
| May 1, 2008 |
Volunteer Naturalists Improve Union County Parks & Trails |
APRIL 2008 |
| April 30, 2008 |
CELEBRATE SPRING WITH UNION COUNTY GARDEN FAIR AND PLANT SALE
Annual event includes free expert advice, children’s activities. |
| April 30, 2008 |
Union County’s Mobile Paper-Shredding Program
Will Visit Westfield and Cranford, May 14 |
| April 29, 2008 |
2008 Teen Arts Exhibit Begins Tour
at Springfield Public Library |
| April 28, 2008 |
Hike the Sierra Trail at Trailside, May 17 |
| April 25, 2008 |
National Landscape Architecture Month |
| April 25, 2008 |
Teachers Discover the Wonders of Wetlands, May 14 |
| April 25, 2008 |
The Volunteer Guild of Runnells Hospital Presents S & S Trading – May 22nd |
| April 25, 2008 |
Union County healthcare professionals invited to attend an immunization regulations symposium |
| April 25, 2008 |
"Young Writers of Union County" Winners |
| April 24, 2008 |
Public Invited to Awards Ceremony & Exhibit of Art by Union County Employees, May 6 |
| April 23, 2008 |
Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations
in May to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs |
| April 18, 2008 |
The Fur Flies at Trailside’s 29th Annual Pet Fair, May 4 |
| April 17, 2008 |
MUSICFEST ’08 EXPANDS TO TWO-DAY FAMILY FUN
AND ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC FESTIVAL - PRESENTED BY UNION COUNTY AND OVERLOOK HOSPITAL
ON SEPTEMBER 5th and 6th IN CRANFORD |
| April 17, 2008 |
Register Now for Summer Youth League Baseball |
| April 16, 2008 |
Free Workshop Explains Application Process for Arts Grant Program, April 30 |
| April 16, 2008 |
Freeholders Honor James Keefe |
| April 16, 2008 |
Outstanding Rahway Senior Citizen |
| April 16, 2008 |
Tree Planting |
| April 16, 2008 |
Women in Public Service |
| April 15, 2008 |
May 8 Vikki’s Shoes and Luggage at Runnells |
| April 15, 2008 |
Prevention Links Honoree |
| April 15, 2008 |
Volunteer Scientists Needed for ‘Bio-Blitz 2008’ |
| April 15, 2008 |
Westfield American Legion Post Accepting “Support Our Troops” Donations |
| April 14, 2008 |
Earth Day is Every Day in Union County
by Angel G. Estrada, Chairman, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders |
| April 14, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY STEPS UP EFFORTS TO MANAGE CANADA GEESE
Public reminded that handouts for geese are illegal in County parks |
| April 11, 2008 |
Drawings by Sergio Moreno Carmenate of Elizabeth on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery |
| April 11, 2008 |
Make life easier for your loved ones…
complete advance healthcare planning documents |
| April 10, 2008 |
Connect with Nature at Wildlife Sunday, April 20 |
| April 10, 2008 |
"My County" Poster Contest Winners |
| April 9, 2008 |
Local Teens Take the Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center, April 16 |
| April 9, 2008 |
SPRING BEGINS ANNUAL BATTLE AGAINST MOSQUITOES |
| April 9, 2008 |
The Young Face of Underage Drinking
By
Alexander Mirabella, Vice Chairman -
Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders |
| April 9, 2008 |
UCC Scholarships |
| April 9, 2008 |
Union County Offers History Grant Workshop, April 24 |
| April 7, 2008 |
2008 Dates Announced for Mobile Paper Shredder Program |
| April 4, 2008 |
Diversity, celebrated during Black History Month at RUNNELLS |
| April 4, 2008 |
Union County Medical Reserve Corps Receives Training in Psychological First Aid - Volunteers instructed on all aspects of public health emergency response |
| April 3, 2008 |
Senior Citizens Can Get Help with Applications for Government Programs at Outreach Events in April Sponsored by Union County’s Division on Aging
(New Date for Outreach at Alexian Manor in Elizabeth) |
| April 2, 2008 |
Enjoy a Guided Horseback Ride
through the Watchung Reservation |
MARCH 2008 |
| March 31, 2008 |
Patricia Scott, RUNNELLS Hospital Volunteer Services
and Activities Therapy Director Honored by Volunteer Guild |
| March 31, 2008 |
Runnells Hospital Staff Members Honored by Resident Council |
| March 31, 2008 |
Women of Excellence Honored |
| March 28, 2008 |
“Topical Solutions” on Sale at Runnells April 24th |
| March 28, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY TO REPAIR HISTORIC SOUTH FRONT STREET BRIDGE IN ELIZABETH - Work also slated for railroad bridge in Roselle |
| March 27, 2008 |
Calling All Senior Artists:
Apply by June 2 for Annual Union County Senior Art Show |
| March 26, 2008 |
COUNTY UNVEILS ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE
COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT
Column By Union County Freeholder Chairman Angel G. Estrada |
| March 26, 2008 |
Free Watershed Presentation
Offered by Union County and AmeriCorps |
| March 26, 2008 |
Occupational Center of Union County Art Exhibit at Freeholders Gallery |
| March 26, 2008 |
Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment in New Providence, April 12 |
| March 25, 2008 |
Deadline Extended!
“Take Only Pictures and Leave Only Footprints” Photography Contest |
| March 25, 2008 |
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School Receives County Seal |
| March 25, 2008 |
“Is Your Garden for the Birds?” |
| March 25, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY WITH FREE TREES FOR SCHOOLS - Board of Chosen Freeholders distributing flowering trees |
| March 25, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS NEEDS YOU |
| March 24, 2008 |
Brownie and Girl Scout Programs at Union County’s Watchung Stable |
| March 24, 2008 |
Freeholders Honor Scotch Plains Police Officer |
| March 20, 2008 |
Easter Visit |
| March 20, 2008 |
Freeholders Honor Employee Heros |
| March 20, 2008 |
Student Project at the Roosevelt School |
| March 20, 2008 |
Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations
in April
to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs |
| March 19, 2008 |
Mardi Gras Celebrated at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| March 18, 2008 |
County Sponsors Recycling Event, March 29:
Household Special Waste& Automobile Tires Will Be Collected |
| March 18, 2008 |
Freeholders Honor Irish Dancers |
| March 18, 2008 |
Union County Performing Arts Center Reopens for All to Enjoy |
| March 17, 2008 |
Union County Juvenile Justice Initiative Receives “Best Practices” Award |
| March 14, 2008 |
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| March 13, 2008 |
The Jewelry of Silver Plus April 10th at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| March 13, 2008 |
Volunteers Sought for Arbor Day Tree Planting |
| March 12, 2008 |
Frighteningly Educational Program Receives High Honors |
| March 12, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER RENOVATIONS COMPLETED
Improvements bring historic Rahway showcase up to world class standards |
| March 10, 2008 |
Union County Teen Arts Festival |
| March 6, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
AT RUNNELLS HOSPITAL
Students with disabilities provide companionship to elderly patients |
| March 5, 2008 |
County of Union Employees and Their Families
Are Invited to Exhibit Artwork |
| March 5, 2008 |
Union County Veterans Outreach Program |
| March 4, 2008 |
Gail Smith Alexander of Plainfield Honored |
| March 4, 2008 |
National Career and Technical Education Month |
| March 4, 2008 |
Read Across America |
| March 4, 2008 |
S.O.S – Save on Socks at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital |
| March 3, 2008 |
Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations
in March to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs |
FEBRUARY 2008 |
| February 29, 2008 |
Heart Month |
| February 28, 2008 |
County Receives $1.6 Million for Open Space |
| February 27, 2008 |
NEW YOUTH HELPLINE TO PROVIDE UNION COUNTY TEENS
WITH SUPPORT AND REFERRALS
Clark, Cranford, Rahway, and Union to participate in pilot program |
| February 26, 2008 |
Eight "Women of Excellence" To Be Honored at Awards Dinner, March 28 |
| February 26, 2008 |
Irish-American History Lecture and Bagpipe Tunes
Usher in St. Patrick’s Day at Trailside, March 14 |
| February 26, 2008 |
NJ REPORT CARD: COUNTY VO-TECH’S MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
ONCE AGAIN SCORES AMONG STATE’S ELITE SCHOOLS |
| February 25, 2008 |
HAND-HELD CELL PHONE/TEXTING BECOMES PRIMARY OFFENSE
BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2008 |
| February 25, 2008 |
Watchung Reservation Deer Management Program to Begin March 3 |
| February 22, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY SCHEDULES ADOPT-A-TRAIL ORIENTATION FOR POTENTIAL TRAIL STEWARDS, MARCH 8 |
| February 21, 2008 |
“Project Learning Tree” Teacher-Training Workshop at Trailside Nature & Science Center, March 13 |
| February 21, 2008 |
Veterans Can Learn about Benefits, Health and Legal Issues
at All-Day Outreach Event in Cranford, March 5 |
| February 20, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY FINALIZES ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC CLARK RESERVOIR
Former water supply site to be preserved for public recreation and nature conservation |
| February 19, 2008 |
Sculptural Baskets by Elisa Kessler-Caporale of Summit
on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery |
| February 19, 2008 |
Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee |
| February 15, 2008 |
March 14 Reese Fine Jewelry Sale
at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| February 14, 2008 |
Apply Now For Training Program To Become a Home Health Aide
Interviews Begin in April |
| February 14, 2008 |
Union County Clerk Announces New Federal Passport Regulations |
| February 14, 2008 |
Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at Children’s Specialized Hospital |
| February 13, 2008 |
Outstanding Collegiate Athletes Honored |
| February 13, 2008 |
Police Receive Breaching Kits |
| February 13, 2008 |
Union County Veterans Outreach to be Held at Union County College in Cranford, March 5 |
| February 8, 2008 |
Residents of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
Prepared for a Family-Like Holiday Season |
| February 7, 2008 |
Who Will Preserve Your Personal and Family Historical Collections?
Feb. 27 Workshop Explains Donor-Repository Partnerships |
| February 6, 2008 |
Union County Aims to Increase Tourism |
| February 6, 2008 |
Union County Awards Grants to Local Arts Groups |
| February 6, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY WINS FUNDING FOR NEW BIKE PATH
$500,000 state grant will improve safety and travel opportunities for cyclists |
| February 5, 2008 |
Artists Celebrate Black History Month |
| February 4, 2008 |
Enjoy “February Festivities” at Trailside, Feb. 15-19 |
| February 4, 2008 |
February 28 Handbags & Accessories Sale
at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
JANUARY 2008 |
| January 30, 2008 |
Close encounters of the turtle kind! |
| January 29, 2008 |
February 14 Cellular Phone Accessories Sale
at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| January 29, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Training session scheduled for new volunteer advocates |
| January 25, 2008 |
Create Your Own Native American Beaded Pendant |
| January 25, 2008 |
Student Athletes Will Be Honored on Feb. 10
at Union County Hot Stove League Dinner - Guest Speaker: Former Mets Pitcher Jack Fisher |
| January 23, 2008 |
Ice Cream Social at Runnells Specialized Hospital |
| January 23, 2008 |
Union County Clerk Extends Office Hours
Saturday, Feb. 2, for Absentee Voters |
| January 22, 2008 |
Register for Summer Fun at Trailside Nature & Science Center:
Lottery System begins Feb. 9 for Registration in Popular Programs |
| January 18, 2008 |
Runnells Honors Volunteers at Awards Ceremony & Luncheon |
| January 17, 2008 |
Absentee Ballots Available for Presidential Primary in New Jersey
January 29 is last day to apply for Absentee Ballot by mail |
| January 17, 2008 |
UNION COUNTY STEPS UP EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITH NEARLY $400,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS -
Two new grants will accelerate identification of hazardous materials and boost regional cooperation |
| January 16, 2008 |
Rahway River Association Honorees |
| January 16, 2008 |
Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in February to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs |
| January 15, 2008 |
Federal Funding for Liberty Corridor Projects |
| January 11, 2008 |
Learn about Lenape Culture at Trailside, Jan. 25 |
| January 11, 2008 |
Umpires Can Earn More in 2008: Classes for New Softball Umpires Begin Feb. 19 |
| January 10, 2008 |
Union County Prosecutor Romankow Sworn In |
| January 9, 2008 |
Volunteers Needed for Teen Arts Festival, March 6-7 |
| January 8, 2008 |
Ballots Are Available for Overseas Federal Civilian Absentee Voters for the Presidential Primary in N.J. |
| January 7, 2008 |
Freeholder Chairman Estrada Sworn In |
| January 7, 2008 |
Freeholder Kowalski Sworn In |
| January 7, 2008 |
Freeholder Sullivan Sworn In |
| January 7, 2008 |
Freeholder Van Blake Sworn In |
| January 7, 2008 |
Freeholder Vice Chairman Mirabella Sworn In |
| January 7, 2008 |
Union County Sheriff Sworn In |
| January 6, 2008 |
NEW FREEHOLDER CHAIRMAN ESTRADA ANNOUNCES INITIATIVES
DURING 151st ANNUAL REORGANIZATION
Mirabella becomes Vice Chairman; Sheriff Froehlich and Three Freeholders Begin New Terms |
| January 3, 2008 |
Union County Baseball Hall of Fame Will Induct Five New Members, Feb. 10
Guest Speaker: Former Mets Pitcher Jack Fisher |
