Livingston Open Mike Night – February 26, 2010

by Beth Spector February 4, 2010

HIGH SCHOOL AGE PEOPLE who live, study or work in Livingston are invited to perform. Students and parents are invited to enjoy the show! Friday, February 26th 7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. Memorial Hall Federated Church of Livingston 6 West Mt Pleasant Avenue Admission $5.00 All proceeds will be donated to HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF Hosted By Federated Church of Livingston 6 West Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston (Memorial Hall is located across from the Town Center) Sponsored By HCHY Healthy Community • Healthy Youth® Initiative of Livingston, Inc. A collaborative

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Livingston Skate Park Rules & Regulations

by Beth Spector February 3, 2010

The following rules and regulations  have been presented to the Livingston Town Council for adoption: LIVINGSTON NEW JERSEY SKATE PARK RULES & REGULATIONS “RESPECT GETS RESPECT” THE SKATE PARK IS A SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK FACILITY •    All users must register and obtain a badge from the Livingston Senior, Youth & Leisure Services Department (LSYLS). The badge is in the form of a sticker, which will contain a personal Id #, and must be worn on the protective helmet. •    Only residents of Livingston with a skate park badge will

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Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Livingston Chinese Community on April 10, 2010

by Beth Spector January 26, 2010

Celebration will take place at Livingston High School (4:00-10:00 p.m.) Join us in honoring the Year of the Tiger with Chinese cultural performances, exhibits, Chinese Arts workshops and children’s games. There will also be fun activities for seniors and a food court.

Tickets are $12 (in advance only) for all programs with Chinese food; $8 in advance or $10 on the day for performance only (without food); $6 for Chinese food (in advance only); and $3 for Pizza & Water (in advance only). For tickets and information, please call Ru Zhang (973-992-0105), Rebecca Shen (973-535-1452) or Yifong Ho (973-486-9398).

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LHS Student Career Workshops Planned for February and March

by Beth Spector January 26, 2010

On February 26th, HCHY parent Kim DeFilippo will be running a career workshop on sales careers. Kim is an independent sales director for Mary Kay who will be covering a wide spectrum sales jobs: corporate, commission, wholesale, retail, etc. for interested students.

On March 26th, HCHY parent and returning volunteer, Sharon Kornstein, will be running a career workshop on fashion and design. Sharon works for a company called Image Design Consulting and helps clients make choices regarding fashion and beauty.

Students who are interested in career workshops should see Mr. Vasquez in the Guidance Department prior to the workshop date to receive a pass.

Dennis M. Vasquez
College and Career Specialist
Livingston High School
30 Robert H. Harp Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000 ext. 7367 ;   DVasquez@livingston.org

Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities Offers Programs for Children with Special Needs

by Beth Spector January 26, 2010

The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD)
has GREAT programs for children with special needs.

AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM at Monmouth Court Community Center

Every Wednesday Through June 2, 2010 (2/17, 3/31, 4/7) from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
26 Monmouth Court, Livingston, NJ

Free of charge; please call 973-970-4441 for more information.

WINTER SPORTS CLINICS at West Essex YMCA

February 7, 2010: Kickball

March 7, 2010: Baseball

Noon – 1:00 p.m.
321 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ

All programs are free of charge!

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January 18th Candlelight March Held to Honor Memory of Dr. King

by Beth Spector January 22, 2010

A Candlelight March around Livingston High School’s Al Jacobson Memorial Field was held on Monday evening, January 18th, in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The walk was part of the community’s MLK Day of Service and preceded an introductory philosophical inquiry workshop facilitated by Joe Oyler – Program Coordinator of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC). The theme of the program was “Encouraging Civility and Learning Through Dialog.”

Time4Teens Winter Issue

by Beth Spector January 22, 2010

Time4Teens_Winter_Issue

In this issue – Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships, How to Raise Your GPA, Incorporating Aspects of Wellness Into Your Life, Peer Leaders Club and more.

Gives voice to the youth in Livingston. Articles are welcome from children in all grades and from parents and community leaders. Please send articles to: Time 4 Teens – LYCS, PO Box 822, Livingston, NJ 07039 or email: lycs@livingston.org

Livingston Sunrise Rotary Clubs Seek Community Assistance for Haiti Earthquake Relief

by Beth Spector January 21, 2010

The Livingston Rotary Clubs are looking for assistance from the community to help the survivors of the recent tragedy in Haiti.

We are asking for the following items that we will get to Haiti through our International Rotary connections:
•Baby Food
•Rice
•Pop Top Cans of Beans
•Pop Top Cans of Fruit
•Dry Beans
•Dried Meats
•Gently used or new
Clothes
•Sandals/Sneakers
•Baseball Caps
•Toys/Stuffed animals
•First Aid/Medical Supplies
•Batteries in packages
•Flashlights

Local Drop Sites:

Regal Bank 570 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. or 504 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston

PIP Printing 465 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston

Jan Press Photography 72 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston

Investors Savings Bank 371 E. Northfield Ave., Livingston

Livingston Chiropractic 65 E. Northfield Rd., Ste. F, Livingston

Cartridge World 184 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston

Law Office of Larry Stempler 704 Passaic Ave., Caldwell

For further information or donation pick up requests,  please contact Monte Ehrenkranz at 973-716-0600 or monte@regalbankj.com

Please click here to link to the flyer on Livingston Navigator.

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January 26, 2010

Starting January 11, 2010, residents of Livingston can make an appointment to have their taxes prepared Free of Charge by trained and certified volunteers.  From February 6 through April 15, 2010, United Way of North Essex Family Success Center is providing Free Tax Preparation [...]

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January 26, 2010

Teens interested in creative writing or publishing are invited to take part in a free workshop featuring editor/writer Kerri Smith Majors at the Livingston Public Library on Sunday, February 7th @ 2:30. Kerri Majors has an M.F.A. from Columbia University, and currently teaches writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is the editor and co-founder of [...]

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January 22, 2010

West Essex Tribune – January 21, 2010
Dear Editor:
Recent events in Livingston have made it disturbingly clear that some of our neighbors have not yet owned the notion that everyone deserves to live in respect and without fear, regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or other individual differences.
Most well-known among these incidents was [...]

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January 22, 2010

The public is invited to a free community presentation of “Teen Dating Abuse–The Untold Story” at the Livingston Library on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. This workshop is sponsored by the NCJW Teen Dating Abuse Project. Studies show that one out of three teens has been involved in an abusive dating relationship. This [...]

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