Hello, my name is Erin Rocha, and I am the NJ editor for Arcadia Publishing, the nation’s leading publisher of local and regional photographic histories. We are interested in publishing a history of the Portugese in Newark and the neighborhood of Ironbound, and I am looking for a local historian who may be interested in working with us on a book project. You can learn more about our publications at www.arcadiapublishing.com. I can be reached at 603-436-7610 or erocha@arcadiapublishing.com. Thank you, Erin
The Ironbound will finally (cross your fingers) get two new schools:
Oliver Street School and South Street School
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The Daily Newarker picked up this press release first - thanks
rom City Hall of the Great City of Newark comes this press release regarding the Portugal Day Festival this weekend. These policies and rules go well with The Daily Newarker’s Survival Guide.
The City also bans the following items from the festival area:
- bicycles
- large coolers
- exotic animals
Schedule:
Friday, June 6th - ends at midnight
Saturday, June 7th - ends at midnight
Sunday, June 8th - ends at nine
Alcohol sales must cease one hour before the closing time.
Newark Police, Alcohol Beverage Control, Code Enforcement, and other agencies will be enforcing all laws and ordinances during the weekend, and offenders will be prosecuted.
POLICIES AND RULES BEING ENFORCED DURING THE PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL
- Glass bottles and containers are prohibited. Street vendors selling alcohol are prohibited from dispensing alcoholic beverages in glass bottles or containers.
- Large flags, banners, sticks, poles, or other obstructions shall not be allowed in the festival with the exception of those of organized performing groups or those persons participating in the parade or processions.
- Bicycles are not allowed within the festival area.
- The general public shall not be allowed to carry large coolers into the festival area.
- Dogs shall not be walked within the festival area. Small dogs that can easily be carried will be permitted. Exotic animals and pets (e.g., snakes, lizards, etc.) are prohibited in the festival area due to the general public’s sensitivity and emotional reaction to such animals. Persons with such pets shall be directed to leave the festival.
- The consumption of alcohol shall NOT be permitted in or near Penn Station; this excludes consumption within licensed establishments.
- Festivities conclude at 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 5; at midnight on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7; and 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. Alcohol sale must cease one hour before the closing time.
- NO public drinking outside designated festival/street fair route.
- NO alcohol stuffed backpacks; liquor stores & alcohol vendors shall NOT dispense liquor into any backpacks.
Contact: Newark Press Information Office: (973) 733-8004 Press Secretary Esmeralda Cameron: (201) 396-2556
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Portugal Day at SCP
June 6, 7 and 8
Come celebrate Portugal day at Sport Club Portuguese
Friday June 6th
“Baile á Portuguesa” at SCP’s Café Concerto featuring DJ Funny (Oneword Entertainment) spinning your favorite Portuguese dance tunes
Saturday and Sunday - June 7 and 8
SCP Cafe Concerto will offer:
- Lots of Music, Food, Drinks and Entertainment
- Kitchen will be serving Sardinhas, Camarão, Febras, Pipis and Caldo verde
- Bar will be featuring lots of drinks specials including Sangria, Caipirinha and the Caipituga!!!
- SCP Juventude activities
- And much more…
SCP Hall will offer:
2:45PM - Soccer Game - Portugal - Turkey (euro 2008) on a 17 foot screen. Best Soccer viewing experience, watch the game with 400 other Portugal fans (Free admission)
6:00PM – Theater – SCP’s Proverbo presents “Foi pelo Sonho” – After the much acclaimed opening performance at Kean University, you will now have an opportunity to watch this show at SCP. Written by Councilman Augie Amador, and featuring performances by Fatima Santos, Rancho Camponeses do Minho and Rancho Casa do Ribatejo, this show will take you on a tour of Portugal. A must see!!!
Rain or Shine, you will always be comfortable inside SCP
Viva Portugal!!!
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from Luso-Americano
Summer Camp Open House at the Ironbound Boys and Girls Club
The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Ironbound will be hosting a Summer Camp Open House on June 6, at 7:00 pm, at 11 Providence Street, Newark, NJ.
If you wish to enroll your child in the Summer Camp, now is the time.
The program includes: 2-3 trips per week, breakfast and lunch, CPR certified counselors, and before and after care.
For more information, interested people are invited to attend the open house, or call (973) 344-2698.
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