County of Union, New Jersey
Union County Freeholders Christopher Hudak and Vernell Wright present Summit Mayor Nora Radest, Community Programs Director Judith Josephs and Senior Program Coordinator Gretchen Masterfano with a new van that will provide free transport for senior citizens. The vans are being awarded to a total of 18 municipalities this year through Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen’s “Seniors in Motion” initiative to assist seniors with free, local transport. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County Freeholders Christopher Hudak and Vernell Wright present Union Mayor Suzette Cavadas, Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio, Committeeman Clifton People, Jr., Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo and Supervisor of Senior Citizens Activities Phyllis Monguso with a new van that will provide free transport for senior citizens. The vans are being awarded to a total of 18 municipalities this year through Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen’s “Seniors in Motion” initiative to assist seniors with free, local transport. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen, Vice Chairman Sergio Granados, Freeholder Angel G. Estrada, Union County Sheriff Joe Cryan, Assemblyman Jamel Holley, Union Township Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio and Committeeman Clifton People, Jr. joined Mike Boll, Dave Tyms and Bob Jones of the New Jersey Veterans Network at the official opening of the group’s new office at the America Legion in Union. The Freeholder Board will be sponsoring the New Jersey Veterans Network throughout the year as part of the UC HERO Veterans’ initiative for 2017.
Union County Freeholders Linda Carter and Mohamed S. Jalloh present a resolution to singer/songwriter Alexis Morrast of Plainfield congratulating her on winning first prize at “Showtime at the Apollo,” a brand-new one-hour special and reimagining of the classic talent showcase series. Morrast was also joined by her parents (inset) Lorenzo and Tiffany Morrast. Alexis Morrast, a 10th grader at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS), won on February 1 at the Fox show hosted by Steve Harvey.
Union County Board of Chosen Freeholder is proud to bring a sensory-friendly performance of American Repertory Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the stage at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 2, at 1:00 P.M.
Presented as part of the Union County’s Sensory Friendly Theatre series, this abridged, one-hour sensory-friendly ballet performance of the A Midsummer Night’s Dream is adapted especially for children and adults with sensory sensitivities and other special needs.
Available now, all tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased through the Union County Performing Arts Center at ucpac.org or by calling the Box Office at 732-499-8226.
“Adapting productions to help reduce disturbances at live performances, the sensory-friendly series seeks to increase access to the arts for children and adults with sensory sensitivities,” said Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen. “The Freeholder Board is proud to help make this Shakespeare classic accessible to families with children and adults of all abilities and needs.”
Set to an enchanting score by Felix Mendelssohn, the ballet brings to life the wit and splendor of one of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Featuring colorful choreography, costumes and sets, the story portrays the weaving tales of cunning fairies, quarreling lovers and a hilariously amateur acting group as their paths cross in a magical forest.
For each of the performances in Union County’s Sensory Friendly Theatre series the theatre environment at the Union County Performing Arts Center is adjusted to provide a sensory-friendly, comfortable and judgment-free space that is welcoming for all families.
Autism Friendly Spaces implements the supportive atmosphere at each of the sensory-friendly performances. For more information on what to expect at a Sensory Friendly Theatre performance visit ucpac.org/sensory-friendly-theatre.
For more information or to purchase tickets call the Union County Performing Arts Center, 732-499-8226 or visit ucpac.org. The UCPAC Box Office, located at 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM and is also open late on Thursdays until 8:00 PM.
For information on additional Union County recreational programs for people with disabilities age five and up, call the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-527-4781 or visit ucnj.org.
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the first Family Pride CommUNITY Picnic in Union County, celebrating marriage equality in the state of New Jersey, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Rahway River Park.
“This inclusive family event is an opportunity to bring our families, friends and neighbors together to celebrate the strength of our diversity, and to honor the great strides we’ve made in the movement for equality,” said Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen.
Since the federal marriage equality ruling in 2015, thousands of same-sex couples have married state-wide. The free Family Pride CommUNITY Picnic event aims to reach beyond the Union County boarders and invites all families across the state to join us to celebrate Pride.
A celebration of all families, Union County’s first Family Pride CommUNITY Picnic will feature music, arts and crafts, family field day games, inflatable bounce houses, playground fun, and many other family activities. Families are invited to pack a picnic, a blanket or lawn chairs and head out to the park for an afternoon of fun! Food trucks will also be on site for those who wish to purchase lunch.
A family equality rally will kick off at 1:00 p.m. with special guest speakers and performances. Families are invited to bring hand-held signs that celebrate their family.
“This inclusive event aims to celebrate all families in our community,” said Freeholder Chairman Bergen. “It is our hope that when we look out across Rahway River Park on June 17 at all of the families at the Pride family event, we’ll see the diversity of what family looks like.”
In 2013, New Jersey became the 14th state with marriage equality, granting same-sex couples the security of marriage in New Jersey. In 2015 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide. While same-sex couple have been creating and supporting families for centuries in the state of New Jersey, it was with this landmark ruling that the profound union of marriage was granted to all Americans to uphold, as Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy stated in the 2015 ruling, ‘the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family.”
Families are invited to visit the vendor and resource tables for giveaways and information. Equality and family advocacy organizations will also set up tables alongside the Freeholder Board Information van with general information, and support and networking resources.
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.
Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen, Vice Chairman Sergio Granados and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski attend the 2017 Union County Teen Arts Festival at Union County College in Cranford. The Union County Teen Arts Festival is an annual two-day celebration of the arts sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The event is open to all students from public, charter, private and parochial middle and high schools in Union County. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
ELIZABETH, NJ – Entusiastas de arte e historia están invitados a unirse al primer evento del Condado de Union de “History Paint Night Social” y disfrutar de esta única oportunidad de realizar trabajos de arte en una atmosferasocial y relajada. No se necesita tener experiencia previa.
Se les proporcionará a los participantes con los materiales y una instrución artistica sobre los paisajes y escenas de la rica historia del Condado de Union.
History Paint Night se llevará a cabo el martes, 28 de marzo, en la historica Snyder Academy en el 42 Broad Street en Elizabeth, de 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Los participantes pueden traer vino y aperitivos para su disfrute.
El espacio es limitado. Se les pide que se incriban con anterioridad aunque no es requerido. El monto de $20.00 por participante incluye todos los materiales.
Para inscribirse o recibir más información pueden llamar a la Oficina de Asuntos de Cultura del Condado de Union al 908-436-2912, o email jprescott@ucnj.org.
Union County Freeholders Linda Carter (outer right) and Mohamed S. Jalloh (far left) present a resolution to singer/songwriter Alexis Morrast (holding resolution) of Plainfield congratulating her on winning first prize at “Showtime at the Apollo,” a brand-new one-hour special and reimagining of the classic talent showcase series. Morrast was also joined by her parents (inset) Lorenzo and Tiffany Morrast. Alexis Morrast, a 10th grader at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS), won on February 1 at the Fox show hosted by Steve Harvey. (photo by Sebastian D’Elia, Public Information Director, Union County)
Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen, Vice Chairman Sergio Granados and Freeholders Mohamed S. Jalloh, Bette Jane Kowalski, Angel G. Estrada, Christopher Hudak and Vernell Wright march in the 21st Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Morris Avenue in Union. They we joined by Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan, Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Congressman Leonard Lance and other elected officials.