Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds people seeking School Board positions in their municipality that the deadline for filing their nominating petitions is this coming Monday, July 27, before 4:00 p.m. in the Office of the Union County Clerk, 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07207.
“As a former school board member, I urge anyone interested to submit their petitions so that they can serve their municipality in a most rewarding capacity,” said Rajoppi.
A Petition can be obtained by calling 908-527-4996 or in person at the County Clerk’s Office, 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Inquiries may also be submitted by email to lbobish@ucnj.org.
Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Bruce H. Bergen and Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan joined Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, Clark Council President Bill Smith, Councilman Alvin Barr, Councilman Frank Mazzarella, Business Administrator John Laerra, Township Clerk Edie Merke and AppleBee’s Director of Operations Kevin Coughlin, VP of Operations David DiBartolo and Area Director Brian Orgodnick at the Clark Applebee’s Grand Opening Ceremony. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble will perform Shakespeare’s romantic masterpiece Romeo and Juliet live on stage at Echo Lake Park on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. (Photo courtesy of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey)
Union County, NJ – Union County’s free Shakespeare in the park tour of Romeo and Juliet continues on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, admission is free.
Pack a blanket or lawn chairs and head out to Echo Lake Park this Thursday to enjoy the most famous love story ever written, featuring The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble performing Romeo and Juliet.
“Romeo and Juliet has been the iconic love story by which all others are measured. Shakespeare’s most popular romantic tragedy is as relevant today as it was 450 years ago,” said Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh. “This summer’s tour of Romeo and Juliet in our parks provides an opportunity for residents of all ages to experience the most beloved playwright who ever lived.”
Additional tour performances in Union County parks include:
Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade in Linden
Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park in Clark This performance is sponsored in part by Whole Foods Market Clark.
Monday, August 3 at 7 p.m. at Echo Lake Park, Mountainside
Friday, August 7 at 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park, Clark
In the words of the Bard himself, “For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and Romeo.”
Written around 1594, Romeo and Juliet has been a favorite of audiences for over 400 years.
In the hot summer streets of Verona, two idealistic teens discover love in a society consumed by senseless brutality. Filled with witty wordplay, lyric poetry, and flashy swordfights, Romeo and Juliet remains one of the most gripping and moving tragedies by William Shakespeare.
The Next Stage Ensemble, the Shakespeare Theatre’s summer touring company of early career actors, is part of the Theatre’s Summer Professional Training Program which offers students working toward a career in the performing arts clear instruction, individual attention, and thoughtful and candid evaluation in a professional theatre environment. The Next Stage Ensemble works with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s resident and guest directors on two fully developed productions of abridged classic plays. The troupe tours to various locations throughout the state – including libraries, retirement homes and community centers.
For more information or for a complete listing of summer events visit ucnj.org.
On Sunday, July 12, Union County Freeholder Linda Carter welcomed the audience to the first of six Shakespeare in the park performances of Romeo and Juliet at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. The tour continues this Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, admission to each of the Romeo and Juliet performances is free.
Condado de Union, NJ – El mes pasado un grupo muy entusiastico de casi tres docenas de voluntarios de Barclays fueron parte del Programa del Condado de Union Adopt-A-Park (Adopte un Parque) y ayudaron a reparar las cercas, remover basura, escombros, podar árboles alrededor del lago en el Parque Warinanco. El grupo de voluntarios de Barclays, fue coordinado por la organización Jersey Cares, y son un maravilloso ejemplo para este programa. Individuos, escuelas, grupos comunitarios y corporativos son bienvenidos a unirse al programa (Adopte un Parque). Para más información visite la página del Condado, ucnj.org, o llame al 908-789-3683.
La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación continuan su presentación de “Family Fun and Flix” (Diversión Familiar al Aire Libre) – el próximo 21 de Julio en el Parque Warinanco con la película “Dolphin Tale 2” patrocinada por el Investors Bank.
“La Diversión Familiar comienza al anochecer, pero se les pide que vengan temprano para que disfruten de las actividades antes de comenzar la película,” nos dice el presidente de la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union Mohamed Jalloh. “Traigan sus sillas y acomodense a ver las diversiones que presentaremos antes de la función.”
“Dolphin Tale 2” es un animado drama familiar con la voz de Morgan Freeman. Es la historia del rescate del delfin Winter, el equipo de rescate se reunen en el velorio de su madre para conseguirle un compañero y asi poderse quedar en el Hospital Marino de Clearwater.
Las próximas fechas y los parques donde se presentarán las películas este verano son:
Martes 28 de julio, Parque Warinanco, Big Hero 6
Martes 4 de agosto Parque Meisel, Springfield (National Night Out) Alexander the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Martes 11 de agosto, Parque Warinanco, Annie (Patrocinado por Investors Park)
Todas las funciones comienzan al anochecer, si el tiempo lo permite. Para más información llamar al Departamento de Parques y Recreación al 908-527-4900, o visite la página www.ucnj.org. Para información en caso de lluvia llamar al 908-558-4079 después de las 3:00 p.m. el día de la función .
Union County Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh (left) presented the United Youth of New Jersey community theatre company with a Union County Advancing Community Theatre (UCACT) grant during a reception at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. He was joined by County Manager Alfred Faella (right). (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County – There is limited time to purchase tickets for the exclusive performance of “Mandela: Apartheid to Die For” Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center’s Mainstage in Rahway.
The original work is presented by United Youth of New Jersey – a nonprofit youth organization based in Elizabeth, in partnership with the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, through the Union County Advancing Community Theater program. The performance is being produced in honor of Nelson Mandela’s birthday, July 18th.
Mandela is an original play, written and produced by Charlotte and Kenny Brown, founders of United Youth of New Jersey. The play tells the story of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa who became known and respected all over the world as a symbol of the struggle against apartheid and all forms of racism.
Tickets are priced at $10 and can be purchased online at ucpac.org or through the UCPAC Box Office at 732-499-8226.
Following Mandela, the UCACT Series continues in August with the following performances:
The Theatre Project presents “Legally Blonde Jr.” Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m., at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage.
Vanguard Theatre Company presents “Hairspray” the musical Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 12 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m., on the Mainstage at the UCPAC.
Union County Advancing Community Theater grants funding to cover the hard costs associated with putting up at production at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Through creative partnership and a holistic approach, the program creates a successful business model for Community Theater, allowing them to provide quality performances while also thriving financially.
For more information on Union County Advancing Community Theater, contact Victoria Durbin Drake, Chief of Staff, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, at 908-558-2278 or visit ucnj.org/ucact.
CLARK, NJ—El Condado de Union continúa con su serie de conciertos del Festival de Verano el miércoles 22 de julio, con la presentación de la banda JoBonanno & The Godsons. Esta serie de conciertos gratis son presentados por la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union y se llevarán a cabo en el Oak Ridge Park, en Clark en el mes de julio, y en Echo Lake Park en Mountainside, en el mes de agosto.
La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union dirigida por el Presidente Mohamed S. Jalloh, invita al público a que asistan a este concierto que comienza a las 7:30 p.m. en el Oak Ridge Park en Clark.
Jo Bonanno y The Godsons of Soul han amenizado miles de clubs con su electrizante rock desde el 1992 y ha sido elegida como una de las Diez Primeras bandas en New Jersey. Han servido como acto de apertura para James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joan Jett, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Mitch Ryder The Stylistics, Gary U.S. Bonds, y muchos más. En muchas ocasiones han estado en el Giant Stadium.
“Vengan con toda su familia, empaquen una cesta con comida, traigan sillas y disfruten de una noche de verano en el Oak Ridge Park al ritmo de música bajo las estrellas,”dijo el Legislador Jalloh.
Los siguientes Conciertos de la Serie de Verano son:
Oak Ridge Park, Clark
29 de julio – Hey Bulldog – Patrocinado por Union County Education Association
Echo Lake Park, Mountainside – Patocinados por ConnectOne Park
5 de agosto – Good Vibrations
12 de agosto – American Rapture
19 de agosto – The Benjamins
26 de agosto – The Sensational Soul Cruisers
En caso de lluvia por favor llamar al Departamento de Parques y Recreación 908-558-4079 después de las 3:00 p.m el dia del concierto o visite la página : www.ucnj.org
Union County, NJ – Last month an enthusiastic crew of almost three dozen volunteers from Barclays took part in Union County’s Adopt-A-Park program and helped to remove invasive plants, repair fencing, prune native trees and remove litter and debris in and around the lake at Warinanco Park. The Barclays group, coordinated by the organization Jersey Cares, worked hard and is a wonderful example of what the Adopt-A-Park program is all about. Individuals and school, community, and corporate groups are welcome to join Adopt-A-Park. For more information visit the County website, ucnj.org/adopt or call 908-789-3683. Photo: Betty Ann Kelly/County of Union.
Union County Freeholder Vernell Wright (L) presents a resolution to Lisa Adams of Union congratulating her on being honor by the Susan G. Komen North Jersey organization at the group’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner for her volunteerism and commitment to the fight against breast cancer. Adams received the 2015 Extra Mile Award. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds people seeking School Board positions in their municipality that the deadline for filing their nominating petitions is this coming Monday, July 27, before 4:00 p.m. in the Office of the Union County Clerk, 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07207.
