County of Union, New Jersey

Los Residentes del Condado de Union Pueden Ayudar a Planificar los Servicios Para Adultos Mayores

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union invita a los residentes de 60 años en adelante a que asistan a una reunión pública para discutir sus preocupaciones y necesidades. La reunión sera presentada por el personal de la División de Adultos Mayores y Discapacitados del Condado de Union el martes 24 de julio, en el Buckle Center, 25 Wavecrest Avenue en Winfield Park, de 9:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.

La información que salga de esta reunión será parte del Area de Planificación de Adultos Mayores del Condado de Union County para 2019 al 2021.

“Esta reunión pública es una oportunidad para que los residentes del Condado de Union sean parte del proceso y hagan que sus voces sean escuchadas mientras planeamos los servicios para los próximos años,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Granados. “Los asistentes a la reunión discutirán los servicios disponibles, e identificarán las deficiencias en los servicios de nuestra División de Adultos Mayores y Discapacitados y como estos se pueden mejorar y proporcionar asistencia adicional.”

“Desde el 2016 los adultos mayores de 60 años hacen el 19.6 porciento de la población total del Condado de Union,” dijo el Presidente Granados . “Este es un grupo grande y muy diverso, y la participación del público ayuda asegurar que nuestros documentos de planificación están basados en información completa sobre sus necesidades.”

El US Census Bureau / Buró del Censo ha estimado una población total de 563,892 para el Condado de Union a partir de julio del 2017.

Para más información sobre los programas del Condado de Union para Adultos Mayores y Discapacitados pueden llamar al 908-527-4870 o al 1-888-280-8226, o visitar la página www.ucnj.org.

Los de habla en español pueden llamar al 908-527-4863, hay información disponible en panfletos en ambos idiomas, ingles y español.

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Kicks For Kids hosts event to donate Sneakers to Children in Need

Press Release from the City of Elizabeth

Earlier this morning, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage announced that a non-profit organization, Kicks for Kids, LLC., will host an in-store sneaker event for children in need at The Mills at Jersey Gardens on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

“Due to a family’s financial hardships, there may not be funds to purchase new shoes, therefore children often wear hand-me-downs or shoes that may not fit well – both of which can be uncomfortable and contribute to foot issues,” said Mayor Bollwage. “I would like to thank Kicks for Kids for being a selfless organization, which addresses this issue and provides new sneakers to young people. Their efforts are helping our community gain access to resources that will support youth growth and development.”

The event, which is being held in the Nike Factory Outlet and in coordination with the County of Union, will provide two hundred and fifty (250) Elizabeth children the opportunity to choose a sneaker and style they like and be properly fitted with the help of a Nike sales member. In addition to the giveaway, several activities will be set up in the mall’s parking lot, including bounce houses, water slides, music and performances by local groups as well as food and more.

All participants in the Kicks for Kids event will also have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of summer programs including STEM, Tech, Coding, summer and sports programs. These summer camps prepare students for college by promoting problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills at no cost.

Freeholder Chairman Granados noted the County’s Office of Community Engagement and Diversity, worked to coordinate the Kicks for Kids event. “The County of Union is pleased to partner with Kicks for Kids in their efforts to support, educate and boost confidence in underprivileged children,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “In addition to providing children in need with the proper footwear aimed at preventing bullying from their peers, Kicks for Kids is supplementing this effort with recreational and educational programs aimed at boosting their development. I thank them for their efforts and look forward to this productive partnership.”

Kicks for Kids, LLC., which was founded by CEO Beatrice Carter in 2015, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) youth service organization, which presents brand-new sneakers to disadvantaged children, who also participate in its educational programs (anti-bulling, tutorial, enrichment). Since its induction, they have provided over five hundred (500) children with brand new shoes and have helped over two hundred (200) families in New Jersey.

“Children, who wear ill-fitting or off-brand sneakers are often ignored, teased, bullied and even victimized in schools,” said Beatrice Carter, CEO and Founder. “These experiences can become the root cause for frustration, low self-esteem, depression, anger and violence that is often associated with disadvantaged children. So let us remember that we should never underestimate the power of help – even a little goes a long way!”

For more information about Kicks for Kids or to donate, please visit www.kicks-forkids.com. To have countywide community events & programs coordinated as well as volunteer opportunities, the public can contact Nathalie Hernandez, the coordinator of the Office of Community Engagement and Diversity at 908-527-4880 or email nahernandez@ucnj.org.

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Serie De Matinees De Verano Los MiéRcoles En Trailside Con Animales En Vivo, Juegos Y DiversióN Desde El 11 De Julio Al 15 De Agosto

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación se complace en anunciar el regreso de la popular Serie e Matinees de Verano en el Trailside Nature & Science Center comenzando el 11 de julio hasta el 15 de Agosto. Esta serie de entretemiento familiar comienza a la 1:30 p.m. cada semana y dura aproximadamente 45 minutos. Todos los shows son recomendados para niños de 4 años en adelante. La admisión es de $5.00 por persona y los boletos se encuentran a la venta a la 1:00 p.m.

“Esta serie de Matinees de verano los miércoles ofrece a nuestras familias diversión y aprendizaje, ” dijo el Legislador Presidente Sergio Granados.

Este verano comenzamos el 11 de julio con FIRE & ICE/ FUEGO & HIELO, un programa que usa simple experimentos que descubren el proceso de la ciencia.

La serie continúa el 18 de julio con TOUCH OF NATURE/ TOQUE DE NATURALEZA, donde las maravillas de la naturaleza se encuentran a sólo un toque de distancia, la audiencia puede ver una gran variedad de animales vivos que incluyen lagartos, serpientes y cocodrilos.

El 25 de julio sigue con SCIENCE OF MAGIC/ CIENCIA DE LA MAGIA deleita a la audiencia con el uso de espejos, imanes e ilusiones ópticas; educando y entreteniendo mientras se demuestran los principios de la luz y reflejo.

La diversión continúa el 1ero de Agosto con OUTRAGEHISS PETS/ MASCOTAS ASOMBROSAS un único y educacional show de animales en vivo que ofrece la oportunidad de conocer criaturas asombrosas de todo el mundo. El programa de seguro despertará la curiosidad de la audiencia y les ofrecerá hechos sorprendentes sobre cada animal.

Y el 8 de Agosto PURELY FUN WITH MR. FISH/ DIVERSIÓN CON MR. FISH quien usa magnetismo, luz, aire, ilusiones ópticas y confusión mental para enseñar a la audiencia como hacer magia. La última presentación de la temporada es el 15 de Agosto con SPIN POP BOOM/ GIRAR SALTAR TRONAR. La Audiencia puede desafiar la gravedad en esta energética y espectacular presentación. Tubos, manos con espuma, y reacciones químicas al vapor introduce a los niños al emocionante mundo de la química.

Para obtener más información sobre esta serie de Matinees los miércoles u otros programas, pueden llamar al 908-789-3670 o visitar la página www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Science Center se encuentra en el 452 New Providence Road en Mountainside y es parte del Departamento de Parques y Recreación del Condado de Union.

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Family Fun & Flix in Warinanco Park kicks off Tuesday, July 17 with showing of Despicable Me 3

Family Fun & Flix, a free summer entertainment and film series presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, begins Tuesday, July 17 with the presentation of “Despicable Me 3” at Warinanco Park, on the border of Elizabeth and Roselle.

As part of the evening’s events, UC Get Fit, a health initiative of the Union County Freeholder Board, will offer fitness fun for kids before the movie, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Kid’s Crossfit presented by Crossfit Veracity of Summit will sponsor the pre-movie activities.

Despicable Me 3 is a computer-animated action comedy film which premiered in June of 2017. The film is the fourth highest grossing animated film of all time.

“Family Fun & Flix gives families the opportunity to visit our parks, enjoy a free movie and also participate in activities that promote healthy habits for our children,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados.

All movies will begin at dusk, with everyone encouraged to bring a blanket or beach chair to claim your spot on the lawn. Bleacher seating will also be available. Refreshments can be purchased from the Good Humor Truck, hosted by TG and Sons.

The following is a list of movies throughout the summer at Warinanco Park:

Tuesday, July 24, Peter Rabbit
Tuesday, July 31, Coco
Tuesday, August 7, Cars 3 (Part of the National Night Out program at Meisel Park in Springfield)
Tuesday, August 14, Wonder

All movies start at dusk, weather permitting. For more information, call the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-527-4900 or visit the Union County website; www.ucnj.org. In case of weather related matters, you can call 908-558-4079 after 3:30 p.m. on the day of the show.

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Union County Park Contributes “Natural Fireworks” to Holiday Festivities

Union County, NJ – Union County’s Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield celebrated Independence Day in its own fashion, with a natural display of colorful native flowers around the shoreline of Cedar Brook Lake.

The flowering plants and shrubs are part of a restoration project aimed at improving wildlife habitats in County parks.

“We have been restoring landscapes and gardens in Union County parks to help sustain butterflies, birds and other valuable pollinators,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “Much of the effort has been undertaken with the assistance of volunteers, and their hard work has really made a big difference.”

“Everyone can help preserve and protect valuable pollinators in our environment by adding native plants to their yard or garden,” added Granados. “Native plants are also drought-hardy and require less maintenance than other varieties.”

Union County’s Plant This, Not That guide offers simple suggestions for incorporating colorful native species in yards and gardens. The guide was originally developed for Union County by a local Girl Scout as a volunteer project. Free downloads are available at ucnj.org/parks-recreation.

The pollinator projects in County parks include the restoration of native species along lakeshores in Echo Lake Park in Mountainside and Warinanco Park in Roselle, as well as Cedar Brook. Volunteers with the County’s Adopt-a-Park program continue to maintain these areas by periodically removing invasive species, picking up litter, and clearing debris.

Among other recent projects is a new butterfly meadow near the Trailside Nature and Science Center at the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside in partnership with a local Girl Scout and other volunteers. A new wildflower meadow has also been established around the dam at Lake Surprise in the Watchung Reservation.

Another pollinator-friendly location is the historic Shakespeare Garden in Cedar Brook Park, which is tended by volunteers with the Plainfield Garden Club.

The Chatfield Garden in Warinanco Park underwent a major transformation several years ago. Formerly a high maintenance display of tulips, it now consists of pollinator-friendly beds of perennial flowering plants and shrubs. The new garden was designed by a volunteer and is periodically tended by Adopt-a-Park volunteers.

The Union County’s Kids Dig In and UC Means Green garden grant programs also encourage school and community gardens to include pollinator-friendly flowering plants along with vegetables.

“Through these two grant programs, volunteer gardeners have populated Union County with dozens of small scale habitats that attract pollinators,” said Granados. “Pollinators help our gardeners increase their harvest, too.”

Pollinator conservation supports the goals of Chairman Granados’s Moving Union County Forward “Plant a Seed” initiative for building participation in environmental education and stewardship.

To find out more about volunteering in County Parks through Adopt-a-Park, visit online at ucnj.org/parks-recreation or call 908-789-3683. Any individual or group may participate, including corporate groups.

Union County residents interested in joining the Rutgers Master Gardeners and Master Tree Stewards volunteer programs can sign up to attend the fall 2018 training sessions. For more information visit ucnj.org/rce or call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County at its offices in Westfield, 908-654-9854.

For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities visit ucnj.org/green-connection.

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Union County Summer Arts Festival Continues July 11 at Echo Lake Park featuring Black Dog

The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series continues on July 11, returning to its normal Wednesday evening schedule, with Black Dog taking the stage at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Union County Education Association. The free concert series, presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will take place at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside during the month of July and move to Oak Ridge Park in Clark during the month of August.

“We invite everyone to come out to Echo Lake Park and enjoy another season of great music,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “Be sure to keep your Wednesday night’s clear, and arrive early to participate in UC Get Fit Yoga in the Park, a great way for families to stay healthy together.”

Black Dog will perform several classics, including ‘Dazed and Confused’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ as well as the lesser-heard B-sides to satisfy Led Zeppelin’s most discerning fans. Black Dog has been playing together since 2000.

While enjoying the wonderful music, refreshments may be purchased from Benito’s Jersey Curbside Eats or Danny’s Soft Serve Ice Cream . Attendees can also pack a picnic basket, bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music under the stars.

Once again UC Get Fit Yoga in the Park, a Union County Freeholder initiative will be part of the Wednesday night pre-concert schedule, with AMP Yoga of Springfield presenting a free community class from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Bring a mat or beach towel and participate in healthy activities for the entire family before the music begins.

Here is a list of the upcoming concerts (All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.):

Echo Lake Park, Mountainside

July 11th Black Dog – Tribute to Led Zeppelin (Sponsored by the Union County Education Association)
July 18th 5 Against 1
July 25th The Vinny’s & Katfish Lucy

Oak Ridge Park, Clark

August 1^st Jobonanno & the Godsons
August 8th American Rapture
August 15th Brother John Brown Band
August 22th Dead on Live

Please visit www.ucnj.org/summer for more summertime fun activities.

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La Trituradora Ambulante del Condado de Union Visitará Rahway y Hillside en el mes Julio

Condado de Union, NJ –La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar 2 eventos para destruir documentos personales en el mes de julio.

“La trituradora ambulante del Condado de Union ayuda a los residentes a protegerse del robo de identidad asegurando de deshacerse de documentos confidenciales,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Sergio Granados.

El primer evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 12 de julio en el Parque de Rahway en St. Georges Avenue en Rahway.

El Segundo evento sera el sábado, 21 de julio en el antiguo Bristol Myers, situado en el 1350 Liberty Avenue en Hillside.

Ambos eventos son de 9:00 a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m., llueva o truene.

Todos los residentes del Condado de Union pueden usar este servicio. Hay un límite de cuatro bolsas o cajas de 10 libras por persona.

Es preferible que los residentes traigan sus documentos en bolsas de papel. Carpetas plásticas o prescillas deben ser eliminadas. Papeles que estén mojados o húmedos no serán aceptados. Papeles como revistas u otros materiales se pueden botar con su basura de reciclaje.

Los residentes no necesitan bajar las bolsas del carro. Los trabajadores pondrán los documentos en contenedores y los llevarán. Los participantes están bienvenidos a presenciar el proceso a través de un circuito cerrado de television.

Los documentos destruídos son reciclajos y enviados a los molinos de papel.

Para obtener más detalles sobre los programas de reciclaje del Condado de Union, pueden llamar a la línea de Reciclaje del Condado 908-654-9889 o visitar la página ucnj.org/recycling.

Para enlaces con todos los programas ambientales del Condado de Union visiten The Green Connection al ucnj.org/green-connection.

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Hay Ayuda Disponible Para la Prevención del Suicidio

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union le recuerda a los residentes que consejeros entrenados en la línea NJ Hopeline ( de ayuda) les facilitará guia confidencial y anónima, para aquellas personas que tengan pensamientos de suicidio o que conocen a alguien que se encuentra en riesgo d cometerlo.

NJHopeline se puede contactar 24/7 por teléfono al 855-654-6735 o por charla en vivo en njhopeline.com.

Además los residentes del Condado de Union pueden comunicarse con la oficina del Condado de Salud del Compartamiento durante las horas regulares al 908-527-4846 para información de recursos locales o consejería y tratamiento.

“Las recientes muertes de la diseñadora Kate Spade y el chef Anthony Bourdain nos recuerda que cualquier persona en un momento determinado de su vida se puede abrumar por circunstancias ,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Sergio Granados. “Si usted tiene señales de atentar contra su vida, o si conoce a alguien por favor llame a la línea de ayuda para poder socorrerlo.”

Las señales comunes de suicidio incluye decir que se encuentran atrapados, sin esperanzas y pasando un gran dolor inaguantable; buscando formas de como obtener un arma, usando drogas y alcohol.

Salud de Comportamiento es parte del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Union, División de Planeamiento. Para más información use la página ucnj.org/departments/human-services.

NJ Hopeline es administrada por la Universidad de Rutgers Cuidado de Salud y Comportamiento, miembro de la Prevención Nacional de Suicidio. Pueden ponerse en contacto llamando al 1-800-273-8255 para obtener ayuda.

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En el Sol o en la Sombra, Tenga Cuidado durante esta Ola de Calor

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union les recuerda a los residentes y turistas que las actividades afuera de casa deben reducirse cuando existe una ola de calor.

Los que desean visitar los parques locales deben traer bastante agua cuando están caminando o haciendo ejercicios físicos, deben tomar descansos, y estar atentos a los niños en caso de señales de calentamiento excesivo.

Señales incluyen dolores de cabeza, mareos, confusión, nausea, calambres, debilidad, respiración rápida, latidos rápidos y falta de sudor. Esto puede llevarlo a tener convulciones y a perder el conocimiento. En casos extremos puede resultar en muerte inmediata o complicaciones de salud de por vida.

Los parques del Condado con “sprayground” (campos de rocío) y parque infantil se pueden encontrar en Warinanco en Roselle, Phil Rizzuto en Union, Snyder Park en Berkeley Heights, Ponderosa en Scotch Plains, Mattano Park en Elizabeth, y Cedar Brook en Plainfield. Para mapas y direcciones visite la página ucnj.org/parks-recreation. El Parque Infantil en la Reservación de Watchung tiene también atomizador de agua.

El Trailside Nature y Science Center se encuentra a corta distancia del parque infantil. El Trailside está abierto siete dias a la semana desde el mediodía hasta las 5:00 p.m., excepto los días feriados.

La entrada al Trailside es gratis. Para más detalles llamar al 908-789-3670 o visite ucnj.org/trailside.

En Rahway, la Piscina Walter E. Ulrich Memorial en el Parque de Rahway River está abierta siete dias a la semana. Para información sobre las horas llamar al 732-381-4045.

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Union County Freeholders Announce 100 New Hospitality Positions Available for County Residents

Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that the Peopleready staffing firm will use the County’s Workforce Innovation Business Center to hold a hiring event for 100 full time hospitality positions.

The positions include housekeepers, room attendants, cooks, prep cooks, banquet servers, bartenders, janitors, dishwashers, event set up and breakdown and many more.

“The WIB Center leverages Union County’s experience and resources to help top quality employers like Peopleready streamline their hiring process,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “When we established the WIB Center in 2014, we knew that our business community and our residents would both make good use of this opportunity. We are looking forward to working with Peopleready to make this event a success, and we will continue to be proactive in expanding our private public partnerships to benefit our communities and residents.”

The Peopleready hiring event will be held on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Union County College’s Kellogg Building in Elizabeth.

Pre-registration is required by visiting ucnj.org/jobs.

Attendees at the hiring event should bring a copy of their resume and dress appropriately.

For more information on the Peopleready hiring event call the WIB Center at 908-965-2992.

The WIB Center was established by the Freeholder Board in 2014, in partnership with Union County College and the Union County Workforce Development Board. The WIB Center offers a professional staff, programs and facilities designed to help employers in Union County connect with qualified job seekers.

Since its inception in, the WIB Center has worked with more than 100 employers and held 59 major hiring events, offering a total of more than 3,800 employment opportunities to Union County residents.

For more information about the Workforce Development Board visit online at ucnj.org/wdb.

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