County of Union, New Jersey

Paper Sculptures by Barbara Wallace of Elizabeth on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery

ELIZABETH, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present an exhibit of paper sculptures by Elizabeth artist Barbara Wallace in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located in the historic St. John’s Parsonage at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth.

A selection of Ms. Wallace’s work entitled “Barbara Wallace: Sculptural Relief” is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery through October 20. The public is invited to enjoy the exhibit during gallery hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

“The talent and diversity of our county artists assure an inspiring and interesting variety of exhibitions at the Pearl Street Gallery,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Union County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board. “We are pleased to display an exhibit of Ms. Wallace’s impressive figurative sculptures.”

Barbara Wallace began her artistic training at the Art Students’ League of New York. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Pratt Institute and her Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of Pennsylvania.

Wallace is an Adjunct Professor at Kean University and Passaic County Community College. She currently works with various mixed media materials including recycled paper, wire, and acrylic paint.

Recent exhibitions include the Westfield Art Association Jubilee Exhibit at the Masker’s Barn in the Deserted Village of the Watchung Reservation, Fire in Her Eyes at the Newark School of the Arts, and Wreath Interpretations at the Arsenal Gallery in Manhattan.

She is a previous Union County Honoree in the Arts for Women’s History Month, awarded by the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly in Trenton. For more details visit Ms. Wallace online at blw105.wix.com/barbarawallace.

“My training is in traditional sculptural materials of clay, metal, stone, and wood. I have adapted techniques ordinarily reserved for clay and sheet metal for recycled paper and cardboard,” Ms. Wallace said. “The process for creating the works usually begins with a recycled metal clothes hanger. Layers of newspaper, magazine pages and cardboard are applied to this minimal armature with an adhesive of boiled wheat paste glue. Other sculptures combine the paper core technique with a layer of wax. Creating long-lasting sculpture from unlikely and somewhat ephemeral materials of yesterday’s news and this afternoon’s lunch is the crux of my artwork.”

Union County artists interested in exhibiting in the gallery space are welcome to apply (works must be hung on a wall). For more information about the Pearl Street Gallery or other programs, contact the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at culturalinfo@ucnj.org or call (908)-558-2550. NJ Relay users dial 711.

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36th Annual Harvest Festival at Trailside, Sept. 24

Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Recreation invites everyone to attend the 36^th Annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 24 at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or shine.

Harvest Festival is a celebration of Early American life featuring ongoing music and entertainment, storytelling, Native American cooking display, petting zoo, pony rides, Colonial and Native American crafts, children’s games and crafts, food and a pumpkin patch. The always popular Scarecrow Building will again take place.

“This event gives those in attendance an opportunity to see early American culture and history come to life while walking through the festival grounds in the picturesque Watchung Reservation,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen. “Visitors of all ages will enjoy this fascinating, fun-filled event.”

Admission to the Harvest Festival is $4.00 per person, with children ages 6 and younger admitted free of charge. There may be a fee charged for some of the activities.

Trailside Nature & Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside. For more information on Trailside Nature and Science Center please visit www.ucnj.org/trailside.

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Hayrides and Campfires Tickets on Sale Beginning September 5 Both Online and in Person

Union County, NU — Tickets for the Hayrides and Campfires event presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Department of Parks & Recreation will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, September 5th at 8:30 a.m.

Beginning this year, tickets will be sold online in addition to three locations throughout the county. All tickets must be purchased in advance, there will be no tickets sold on site.

All ticket sales will be final, with no refunds or exchanges. The event includes the hayride, entertainment, and hot chocolate and marshmallows to toast over a campfire.

The first Hayride and Campfire will be on Friday, September 29 at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. On Sunday afternoon, October 1, Hayrides will be offered from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Hayrides and Campfires will also be offered on Friday October 13 and Friday, October 20 at Trailside from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

On Friday, October 6, Hayrides and Campfires will take place at Warinanco Park in Roselle from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

“The hayrides and campfire events are always among the most popular events in our parks, so those interested in participating should get their tickets early, either online or in person, and plan for a fun filled evening to begin the fall,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen.

Tickets are priced at $6.00 for Union County Residents, $12.00 for Non-Residents. Group sales are limited to 15 tickets. To purchase tickets online visit ucnj/ticket.

Tickets will be on sale at the following locations and times beginning September 5.

Westfield Office, Colleen Fraser Building, 300 North Avenue East in Westfield, Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm; Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Elizabeth Office, Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday.

For further information call the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-527-4900; or Trailside Nature and Science Center at 908-789-3670; or visit the Union County website at ucnj.org.

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Ayuda Diaria está disponible a los Residentes del Condado de Union

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union le recuerda a los residentes que se encuentran permanentemente discapacitados pueden recibir asistencia bajo el Programa de Asistencia y Servicios Personales, un programa estatal diseñado para promover la vida independiente.

“El Programa de Asistencia y Servicios Personales ha hecho una diferencia muy significativa en la vida de los residentes del Condado de Union por más de 30 años, dijo el Legislador Presidente Bruce H. Bergen. “Toda la comunidad se beneficia cuando las personas discapacitadas pueden realizar su potencial ya sea para empleos, desarrollo profesional y trabajo voluntario.”

El Programa de Asistencia y Servicios Personales proporciona fondos para asistentes entrenadas para ayudar con tareas esenciales de la vida cotidiana. Esta pueden ser, ayudar a vestir, bañar, preparar la alimentación, , ayudar con la limpieza, lavar la ropa o ir al mercado.

Las asistentes personales también pueden ayudar con el transporte, la correspondencia y el pago de las cuentas.

Las personas que pueden participar en este Programa deben estar entre las edades de 18 a 70, y estar empleadas, inscritos en un entrenamiento, o envueltos en trabajo voluntario por lo menos 20 horas por mes.

Para participar en el programa la persona debe ser residente del Condado de Union y ser capaz de seguir direcciones para los servicios necesarios.

La elegibilidad no se basa en sus ingresos o bienes. Sin embargo, los residentes deben contribuir al costo de los servicios basado en sus ingresos y el tamaño de su familia.

Para más información del Programa de Asistencia y Servicios Personales y otros servicios para individuos descapacitados, pueda ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Union , Oficina de Incapacidad, al 908- 527-4845.

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El Condado de Union Otorga 61 “HEART” Subvenciones

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union anuncia que 61 artistas, historiadores y organizaciones locales sin ánimo de lucro recibirán fondos a través del Programa del 2017 del Condado de Union HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) (Historia, Educación, Artes Alcanzando a Miles).

Reconociendo la importancia de la cultura y las artes en nuestra economía y calidad de vida, los Legisladores del Condado de Union establecieron el Program de Subvención HEART en 1998.Este programa apoya proyectos relacionados con la historia, artes y humanidades, y demuestra un compromiso hacia los artistas y la organizaciones comunitarias. Los fondos para este año 2017 es por la suma de $100,000.

“Los beneficiarios de los fondos del program HEART son una mezcla de individuos creativos, incluyendo, compositores,, escritores, historiadores, artistas visuales, músicos, bailarines, así como otras organizaciones culturales y grupos civicos,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Bruce H. Bergen. “La respuesta a este programa ha sido muy bien recibida, desde su comienzo.”

Artistas, educadores, oraganizaciones civicas e historicas sin ánimo de lucro que quieran obtener información sobre el Programa HEART del próximo año 2018 pueden contactar la Oficina de Cultura y Asuntos de Herencia del Condado de Union (Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs), situada en el 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Teléfono: (908) 558-2550. o por correo electrónico: culturalinfo@ucnj.org

Grupos y Organizaciones a quienes se le Otorga el Premio HEART

Brian Beste, Fanwood, $1,000, presenting art and photography workshops
Candace Waller, Fanwood, $1,000, providing free dance classes
Lesl Harker, New Providence, $1,000, presenting Irish music workshop and concert
Lowell Schantz, Westfield, $1,000, presenting two free jazz concerts in Union County libraries
Renaee Smith, Roselle, $700, providing Writers Café workshops
Valerie Graham, Roselle, $1,000, presenting free crafts workshops for children and seniors
Borough of Fanwood, Fanwood, $2,200, presenting a Fanwood Cultural Arts Performance Series
Borough of Roselle Park, Casano Community Center, $1,000, presenting a free concert
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, Union, $2,000, presenting a dance festival
City of Plainfield, $2,500, provide historic cemetery restoration
Community Access Unlimited, Elizabeth, $1,000, providing a choral concert of students
Continuo Arts Foundation, Summit, $1,500, presenting a holiday concert
Cranford Housing Board, Cranford, $1,000, presenting the “Three Po’ Tenors” in concert for senior residents
Dreamcatchers Repertory Theatre, Summit, $1,700, presenting the NJ premiere of “What Stays”
duCret School of Art, Plainfield, $2,300, presenting an art lecture series
Elizabeth Avenue Partnership, Elizabeth, $1,500, presenting Hispanic Heritage Month concerts
Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, $1,000, providing art education for homeless children
Groundwork Elizabeth, Inc., Elizabeth, $2,000, presenting the 15^th Annual Tour de Elizabeth bicycle tour
Hanson Park Conservancy, Cranford, $600, presenting “Olmstead by Design” program
Hillcrest Academy North, Scotch Plains, $2,000, providing interactive music programs to students
Historical Society of Elizabeth NJ, $1,000, presenting a history panel discussion
Historical Society of Plainfield, Plainfield, $2,500, providing a Nathaniel Drake Family Genealogy Project,
HomeTowne Television, Summit, $1,000, presenting a Union County history TV series
Institute of Music for Children, Elizabeth, $2,500, providing arts and culture classes to young children
Jefferson Parks Ministries, Elizabeth, $1,700, presenting an art education program for children
Jewish Community Center of Central NJ, Scotch Plains, $2,200, presenting a cultural appreciation series for Seniors
Josephine’s Place, Elizabeth, $2,500, presenting arts programs for immigrant women
Kenilworth Historical Society, Kenilworth, $1,000, presenting a Living History exhibition
Language & Enrichment Center INC, Scotch Plains, $1,000, presenting performances by preschool children of Italian winter songs
Life Drawing Studio Group, Fanwood, $2,000, providing visual arts workshops
Miller-Corey House Museum, Westfield, $1,000, presenting a benefit concert
Music for All Seasons, Scotch Plains, $2,500, presenting music programs for U.C. Juvenile Detention Center

Musical Club of Westfield, Westfield, $900, presenting a benefit concert
National Council of Jewish Women, U.C. Section, Elizabeth, $2,400, providing two intergenerational programs: a big band swing dance and a jazz band
New Jersey Festival Orchestra, Westfield, $1,700, presenting a live concert “Home for the Holidays”
New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra, Berkeley Heights, $2,300, presenting a community concert
New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, Westfield, $1,000, provide chamber ensemble concerts
Occupational Center of Union County, Inc., Roselle, $2,500, presenting art education classes for people with disabilities
Old First Historic Trust, Elizabeth, $1,000, providing presentations and exhibit on historic cemeteries
Overlook Hospital Foundation, Summit, $2,400, presenting “Healing Caregivers” healing arts program
Peruvians for Progress, Elizabeth, $1,800, presenting a free traditional Peruvian Christmas celebration
Plainfield Symphony Society, Plainfield, $1,600, presenting a free symphony concert
Premiere Stages at Kean University, Union, $2,200, presenting the play “Black Tom Island”
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit, $2,000, presenting concert with jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee
Roselle 24/7, Roselle, $1,000, providing community-based arts festival
Roselle Board of Education, Roselle, $1,500, presenting a high school performing arts program
Roselle Park Historical Society, $1,000, presenting local history speaker series
SAGE Eldercare, Inc., Summit, $2,200, presenting free musical performances to older adults
Saint Theresa School, Kenilworth, $1,800, providing two student theatrical productions
Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing, Westfield, $1,000, providing an interactive education program for Seniors
Stony Hill Players, Summit, $2,000, presenting children’s theatrical productions
Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, Clark, $1,200, presenting a free Klezmer concert
The ARC of Union County, Springfield, $2,300, presenting an interactive concert series
The Theater Project, Union, $2,000, presenting theatrical performances in Union
Union Township Community Action Organization, Inc., Union, $2,500, presenting Senior Choral performances in nursing homes
Union Township Historical Society, Union, $1,000, presenting history programs for students
United Youth of NJ, Elizabeth, $2,500, presenting an historical play about the Emmett Till Story
Visual Arts Center of NJ, Summit $2,300, presenting a visual arts program for older adults,
Westfield Neighborhood Council, Westfield, $2,000, presenting dance workshops
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts, Berkeley Heights, $1,000, presenting free musical performances
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, $2,000, presenting the “Y Sunday Brunch Art Series”

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Union County Hosts UC HERO Networking Mixer

Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Sergio Granados and Freeholder Vernell Wright joined Brigadier General Ed Chrystal and Lieutenant Colonel Bill Morris at the UC HERO networking mixer at the Clubhouse at Union County’s Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth.

UC HERO launched in 2016 as an initiative of Chairman Bruce H. Bergen, with the mission of enhancing opportunities for education, employment and well-being for eligible veterans and active duty service members and their families in Union County.

For more information about all UC HERO programs and activities, and the Union County Office of Veterans’ Affairs visit online at ucnj.org/uc-hero.

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Conectese con “El Condado de Union Significa Negocios”2017

Todos los dueños y gerentes de empresas en el Condado de Union están invitados a asistir al 2017 Union County Means Business Expo, el próximo martes 12 de septiembre en el nuevo Warinanco Sports Center en el Parque Warinanco de 5:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.

“El Nuevo Centro de Deportes es impresionante, moderno y espacioso y proporciona el lugar perfecto para mostrar los productos, servicios y habilidades para las empresas localesen nuestra comunidad,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Chairman Bruce H. Bergen. “Si usted es dueño o gerente de una empresa en el Condado de Union , les pido que participen en esta conexión de diferentes empresarios, accionistas y todos aquellos pueden decidir un mejor futuro empresarial.”

El evento está diseñado para ayudar a capturar más contactos, desarrollar nuevas iniciativas y ayudar al crecimiento de las empresas locales.

La inscripción es gratis y disponible en ucnj.org/union-county-means-business/expo. La admisión a los asistentes es gratis.

Las mesas de los Vendedores y Expositores cuestan $100.00 y la fecha tope para inscribirse es el 5 de septiembre. La Expo también ofrece degustación de alimentos complementario del menu de SFM, quienes son los que se encargan de la cocina del Warinanco Sport Center.

El Union County Means Business es una iniciativa de desarrollo economico de la Junta de Legisladores con el apoyo de sus socios comunitarios que incluyen el New Jersey Small Business Development Center, el Union County Economic Development Corporation, el Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, la Suburban Chamber of Commerce, Kean University, Union County College, Union Township Chamber of Commerce, la Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, y la Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce.

Para más información sobre este evento pueden visitar ucnj.org/ucmb o contactar a Deana Mesaros al 908-659-7412 or dmesaros@ucnj.org

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Team Up and Register for Field Day Games at Union County’s Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic

Families, groups and individuals of all ages are invited to lace up your sneakers for field day games at Union County’s Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic, celebrating marriage equality in the State of New Jersey on Saturday, September 16 at Rahway River Park in Rahway from Noon until 5:00 p.m. with the family-friendly field day competition starting at 3:30 p.m.

“Family field day games are a great way to share tons of laughs with the whole family and make new friends, too,” said Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen. “All families are invited to sign up for field day games now and join LGBTQ equality advocates and allies for a day of fun to celebrate the strength of our diversity as a community.”

During Union County’s Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic, right in the middle of all the music, arts and crafts, and bounce house fun, field day favorites will take over the outfield at Rahway River Park, with family teams of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Registration is requested to participate in field day games so that teams may be formed. All other activities at the Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic are open on a walk-in basis.

Teams will be announced on the day of the event. Participants will be grouped by color (red team, orange team, yellow team, green team, blue team, purple team). Each team will participate in each activity, such as the three-legged race and the egg relay. Ranked first through sixth, the team with the lowest score at the end of the day will bring home the rainbow.

A celebration of all families, the free Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic will include music, arts and crafts (featuring a “LOVE Makes a Family” poster making station), inflatable bounce houses for all ages, face painting, music, and much more.

A Family Equality Rally will kick off at 1:00 P.M. with special guest speakers and performances. Parents and children are encouraged to show family Pride with a sign or banner. Bring a rally sign or join us at the Rally Poster Making Station between noon and 1:00 p.m. to create one.

Esteemed children’s music band, Michael and the Rockness Monsters will join in the day’s celebration with a live family concert starting at 2:30 P.M.

Families are invited to pack a picnic lunch and head out to the park with blankets and lawn chairs for an afternoon of fun. Food trucks will also be on site for those who wish to purchase lunch.

LGBTQ family and marriage equality advocacy and ally organizations will also set up tables, alongside the Freeholder Board information van, with general information and resource material.

“Pride events matter because inequality is not always obvious. Union County’s pride event demonstrates the support for diversity and full equality,” said Chairman Bergen. “Marriage equality rights are in part the result of years of Pride events. The Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic brings advocates, allies, and families of the LGBTQ community together to celebrate individuality and raise awareness for the need to meet the equality challenges of the LGBTQ community.”

In the event of inclement weather the Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic will be held at the Warinanco Sports Center, Warinanco Park in Elizabeth/Roselle.

For more information visit ucnj.org/Pride, or find the UC Family PRIDE CommUNITY Picnic event page at Facebook.com/CountyOfUnion, or call the Union County Office of Parks and Recreation at 908-527-4900.

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La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi Presenta un Seminario de Entrenamiento para Notarios en NJ

Condado de Union, NJ – La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi será la anfitriona del Seminario de Entrenamiento para Notarios de New Jersey en el John H. Stamler Police Academy situado en 1776 Raritan Road en Scotch Plains el viernes 8 de septiembre de 9:30 a 11:30 a.m.

El Juez Testamentario James LaCorte, Esq. presentará los aspectos legales de ser un Notario Público. La Sra.explicará el proceso de solicitud.

“El seminario de entrenamiento es designado para proporcionar a los notarios con información desde el punto de vista de profesionales de la comunidad con conocimiento y experiencia,” dijo la Sra. Rajoppi. “El curso cubre todos los aspectos de ser un Notario.”

“El seminario es también popular con notarios actuales, quienes desean asegurarse de que están al día con las cuestiones que afectan el Condado de Union,” añadió Rajoppi. “Ofrecemos esta oportunidad como una cortesía profesional que beneficia a toda la comunidad, y todos son bienvenidos.”

Para inscribirse pueden usar la planilla que se encuentra en el sitio ucnj.org/county-clerk o contactar a Donna Connell al 908-527-4999 o dconnell@ucnj.org.

El espacio es limitado a 50 personas.

El costo de la isncripción es de $5.00 e incluye un desayuno ligero y se require por adelantado para asegurar el espacio.

Los asistentes deben tener en cuenta que existe un código de vestimenta en John J. Stamler Police Academy. Los pantalones jeans y zapatos tenis no son permitidos, y los hombres deben usar camisas de cuello.

Para más información sobre estos programas y servicios de la Escribana del Condado de Union pueden visitar la página ucnj.org/county-clerk o llamar al 908-572-4787.

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La Escribana del Condado de Union Aconseja a los Veteranos de un Nuevo Programa Gratis de Parqueo A Nivel Estatal

La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi alienta a los veteranos discapacitados y los Condecorados con el Corazón Púrpura de ponerse en contacto con la agencia de New Jersey de Motor Vehicles Commission para obtener información sobre el nuevo programa estatal de parqueo. Bajo este nuevo programa, los veteranos pueden obtener un a placa para el parabrisas que lo libra de pagar parqueo en los parquimetros en cualquier estacionamiento municipal en New Jersey. El veterano debe ser el dueño del vehículo, y solo puede usarlo cuando el veterano se encuentra dentro del carro.

La Sra. Rajoppi también le recuerda a los residentes que su oficina proporciona tarjetas de identificación y copías gratis de el DD-214 baja honorable, y asiste a los veteranos en aplicar para licencia de vendedor ambulante gratis.

“La tarjeta gratis de Identificación y el DD-214 son destinadas a ayudar a los veteranos a que puedan obtener descuentos y beneficios importantes lo más rápido posible,” explicó la Sra. Rajoppi. “También ofrecemos asistencia con el proceso para proporcionar la licencia de vendedor ambulante para aquellos que quieran comenzar su propio negocio.”

Como servicio adicional para los veteranos el sitio web de la Escribana incluye un Directorio de Descuentos de negocios en el Condado de Union que ofrecen descuentos para los veteranos..

Para más detalles sobre servicios para veteranos visite la página ucnj.org/county-clerk o llame al 908-527-4787.