2014 SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT JERSEY CITY MAIN LIBRARY
The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) will have this year's summer reading program until Aug. 15, which will feature movies, games, fun book reads, trips, live performances, and more. For kids (Grades K through 5), there will be movies on Mondays at 11:30 a.m., Reading Clubs on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 2 p.m., Illustrate-a-Story days from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and crafts days on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For young adults (Grades 6 through 8), there will be Book Chat on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m., crafts on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m., movies on Thursdays at 2 p.m., and Fun Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration began on June 2, and is still tentatively available at https://nj.evanced.info/jclibrary/sr/homepage.asp or at all 9 branch libraries. The Main library is located at 472 Jersey Ave., Jersey City. For information, call 201-547-4519.
RTNA FARMERS MARKET AT NJCU OPENS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS AND SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS
Redstone, The Neighborhood Association (RTNA), and New Jersey City University (NJCU) have partnered to operate Jersey City's RTNA farmer's market, which will run every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 28 (except Aug. 14), and will feature local healthy foods vendors such as Farmer Al, which offers fresh and seasonal produce; and Peace.Love.Pops, which makes ice-pops from all-natural, locally sourced ingredients. The farmer's market is the first one to serve Jersey City's Greenville and West Side Neighborhoods, and is located at NJCU's John J. Moore Athletic and Fitness Center, located at 110 Culver Ave., Jersey City. For information, call Julio Leiva of RTNA at 201-687-5142, or email him at leivaj86@yahoo.com.
MAYOR FULOP LEADS JERSEY CITY TEEN SUMMIT
Mayor Steve Fulop and the Department of Health and Human Services will partner with Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey to host the first annual Jersey City Teen Leadership Summit today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The summit, open to youths aged 15 to 21, is a health and wellness forum for Jersey City youth which aims to encourage youth to make healthy choices in a supportive peer environment. Some issues that will be discussed at the summit include money management, violence, gangs, LGBT issues, and other issues pertaining to urban teens. The summit will also kick off the JC Summer Works initiative, which provides Jersey City's youth with jobs and internships, and also entails career guidance programs on Saturdays throughout the summer to introduce them to college and career opportunities. The summit will be held at New Jersey City University's Student Union Building, located at 2039 Kennedy Blvd. Pre-registration is required, and continues until 11 a.m. this morning through https://jcteensummit.eventbrite.com.
REBUILDING TOGETHER JERSEY CITY
Rebuilding Together Jersey City, with an American Red Cross grant, will partner with the Hudson County Long Term Recovery Group to rehabilitate 3 homes that were affected by Hurricane Sandy today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers from these two organizations, as well as volunteers from Pershing LLC and St. Peter's University and other community volunteers will be for that project. The project will also feature a "Morning kickoff" event, in which some members of the Jersey City Council will be speaking 8:30 a.m. at Exeter Rd., located at Jersey City's Country Village area. Afterward, the volunteers will start working on the homes, but they are encouraged to meet at 8 a.m. at Exeter Road for the project. The Country Village area is located off Route 440, in Jersey City's Greenville neighborhood. For information, call Joan Parzel at 201-200-5590,or email Jcp36@yahoo.com, or visit www.RebuildingTogetherJC.org.
CLIMB OUT OF THE DARKNESS
Hoboken resident Lesley Neadel will host a Climb out of the Darkness fundraising walk today at 11 a.m. at Maxwell Place Park. The walk will start at the park, then go down and around Pier A, and then back up for a picnic lunch. The proceeds from the fundraising walk will benefit Postpartum Progress, Inc., which works to raise awareness about Postpartum depression and other related conditions. For information, call 914-589-2187, or email lesley.neadel@gmail.com.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING PROGRAM IN JERSEY CITY
Miracle Temple Church Hall will facilitate a child abuse prevention training program called "Stewards of Children" today from 10 a.m. to noon, as put together by the group Choices. Patrina Wright from Patrina Wright Ministries is the guest speaker. The Choices organization works to educate people across the country on how they can help fight the sexual abuse of children. Registration for its training program costs $10 per person, which goes toward the packet that participants will receive. Doors open at 9 a.m. The church is located at 166 Monticello Ave., Jersey City. For information, contact Phyllis Cuffie at 201-687-0770.
WOMEN'S DAY PROGRAM
Convenant Sons/UCAP Ministries will present a Women's Day program today from 3 to 6 p.m. at Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Jersey City. Call Desiree at 201-971-1733 for information.
LATIN SAX CONCERT AT WEST NEW YORK CHURCH
The Church of St. Joseph and the Palisades will have a Latin Sax concert today at 8:15 p.m. at the Upper Church. The concert comes with a $10 per person donation, with children under 12 being admitted for free. Parking will be available for the event. The church is located at 6401 Palisade Ave. (near the corner with 65th St.), West New York. For information, call 201-854-7006.
"A.J. MEERWALD" SAILING AND TOURS
Hudson County and other residents will have the chance to sail New York Bay on the A.J. Meerwald, as well as take part in some dock-side tours, during the next few weeks. During the sailing trip and tours, people can learn about the oyster industry, the ship's history, help hoist the sails, or simply relax and enjoy the views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. The sailing trips will be held in the morning (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) today and July 5, in the afternoon (1:30 to 4 p.m.) today, Thursday, and July 5, 6, 11, 14, and 15, and in the evening (6 to 8:30 p.m.) on Thursday, July 5, July 12 and July 13. The dock tours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 14 and 15, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 4. For information, call 856-785-2060.
MOVIES AT GREENVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
The Greenville Branch Library will show "Iron Man & Hulk – Heroes United" today at 1 p.m. The library is located at 1841 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. For information, call 201-547-4553. All movies will be free of charge.
ST. DOMINIC ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GAMES
The St. Dominic Academy's alumnae association will have a softball game at 11 a.m. today and a soccer game tomorrow at 11 a.m. to provide an opportunity for alumnae to get together and reconnect with one another. Those interested can take part in either the soccer game or football game, or both. The softball game will be at Allan Field, located at 96 Schuyler Avenue, North Arlington; and the soccer game will be the James Zadroga Skyline Field, located at 300 Schuyler Avenue, North Arlington. Participants may register alone or with a team. For information, call Anne O'Brien at 201-997-1635, or email obanne@comcast.net.
EVENTS BY JERSEY CITY PUERTO RICAN HERRITAGE FESTIVAL AND PARADE, INC.
The Jersey City Puerto Rican Heritage Festival and Parade, Inc. will be hosting a softball tournament at Lincoln Park today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and an honorary dinner tomorrow from 2 to 6 p.m. at Puccini's Restaurant & Catering in Jersey City. The park is located between Communipaw & Duncan Avenues, west of West Side Ave., Jersey City, and the restaurant is located at 1064 West Side Ave, Jersey City. For information, call Wanda Rodriguez at 551-358-3387.
PRESLEY AND MELODY MUSICAL GROUP AT JERSEY CITY LIBRARIES
The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) will have the Presley and Melody Interactive Musicals group perform live music concerts for children to help them enjoy learning and reading tomorrow at the Heights Branch library (14 Zabriskie St.; 201-546-4556) at 1 p.m. and the Five Corners Branch library (678 Newark Ave. ; 201-547-4543) at 3 p.m. For information, call the phone numbers above that correspond to the specific program you wish to attend.
HAMILTON "BARK" FESTIVAL IN JERSEY CITY
The Liberty Humane Society will have its first annual Hamilton BARK Festival tomorrow from noon to 5 p.m. at Hamilton Park, Jersey City, located off McWilliams Pl. The festival will entail music, beer, and food vendors; as well as service and product vendors, children' amusements, 50/50 raffle, adoptable dogs and cats on site, and a GODZILLA CAT living art installation. For information, email lhs@libertyhumane.org.
HOBOKEN BABY PARADE
The Hoboken Historical Museum will have its 13th Annual Baby Parade tomorrow (rain date: July 6), starting at 1 p.m. During the parade, local parents and caregivers are encouraged to dress up themselves, their babies, toddlers and their carriages in costumes and other fine attire, as well as create mini-floats to display at the parade. The parade begins at Sinatra Park, located at Fifth Street and the Hudson River, and continues along the waterfront to Pier A. The Parade, which is sponsored by CarePoint Health and other local businesses, is free of charge registration starts at noon. To register, visit http://bit.ly/BabyParade14. For information, call Melissa Abernathy at 201-406-0033.
HUDSON RIVER'S "WALK THE WALKWAY"
The Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy is pleased to announce the fourth annual "Walk the Walkway" series on the Hudson River Walkway. The various walks will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and meet at various locations on different dates. The walk will meet tomorrow at The Hyatt Hotel, 2 Exchange Place, Jersey City. The walks on Sep. 7 and Sept. 28 will both meet at The Sheraton Hotel, 500 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken. The final walk on Oct. 12 will meet at the Zeppelin Beer Garden parking lot located at the end of Jersey Ave. The Zeppelin Beer Garden is located at 88 Liberty View Dr., Jersey City. To register or for details, contact Don Stitzenberg at destitz@yahoo.com or 201-519-7057.
JERSEY CITY KAPPA LEAGUE EVENTS AT HCCC
The Jersey City Kappa League will hold its 4th Annual Achievement Awards Luncheon and its 2nd College Signing Day at the Hudson County Community College (HCCC)'s Culinary Center, tomorrow starting at 1 p.m. These events, sponsored by the Global Leadership and Achievement Foundation and the Jersey City Alumni of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., are meant to promote and honor young men of color for their academic achievements and aspirations. The event will entail acknowledging the Kappa League's achievements, a segment where award winners will announce their colleges of choice, and an induction of the league's newest members. In addition, the league will honor Earl Morgan, a Jersey Journal columnist, as a Jersey City, with its Distinguished Supporter of the Year award for his work supporting the program. To register for the event, visit http://globalleadershipaf.givezooks.com/events/the-4th-annual-achievement-awards-luncheon. For information, call L-Mani S. Viney at 201-965-8732, or email JCKappaleague@gmail.com.
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH'S "WOMEN'S DAY"
Salem Baptist Church will have its "2014 Women's Day" event tomorrow at 10 a.m. The theme of the event will be "Race, Religion, and Relationships: Building and bettering our future", and Dr. Roslyn Brock, who chairs the NAACP's National Board of Directors, will be the guest speaker. The church is located at 50 Clinton Ave., Jersey City. For information, call 201-332-2172.
"SOLO DUO TRIO" MUSIC CONCERT IN JERSEY CITY
Con Vivo Music's "Solo Duo Trio" group will present a concert of 20th- and 21st-century music tomorrow at 7 p.m. at The Barrow Mansion. Admission is free and open to everyone. The concert will feature music by the group itself, as well as 2013 Pullitzer Prize for Composition winner Caroline Shaw, Con Vivo's 2011 and 2013 Composition Competition Winners Lembit Beecher and Greg Steinke, and others. The Barrow Mansion is located at 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City. For information, call 201-579-0265.
FREE SUMMER MEALS AT JERSUALEM TEMPLE CHURCH
Jerusalem Temple Holy Pentecostal Church, Inc, will be serving free nutritious breakfasts and lunches as part of the Summer Free Meals program to anyone under 18 years old on weekdays from Monday to Aug. 30. Breakfast will be served from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Summer Free Meals Program is sponsored by the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services. The church is located at 92 Monticello Ave., Jersey City. For information, call Diana Tucker at 908-477-9516.
MOVIES AT PAVONIA BRANCH LIBRARY
The Pavonia Branch Library will present the "Philomena" movie free of charge for adults on Monday at 4 p.m. The library is located at 326 Eighth Street, Jersey City. For information, call 201-547-4808. All movies will be free of charge.
FIZZ, BOOM, READ! AT HOBOKEN LIBRARY
The Hoboken Library will start its "FIZZ BOOM READ!" summer reading program for local children entering Grades 1 through 5 with a "Chalk the Walk" event on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in which children will get to draw with chalk provided by the library. Kids participating in the reading program may sign up to read for prizes awarded at 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minute increments. In addition, there will be a weekly random drawing for one special prize bag. Registration must be done in person at the library, but the hour recording and book reports can be done on-line at any time. The program ends officially on Aug. 9, and there will be a reading celebration on August 13 for all children who have read at least 5 hours and have earned a colored bracelet. The library is located at 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken. For information, call 201-420-2348.
JERSEY CITY 2014 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service have partnered with the Food and Nutrition Services of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the 2014 Summer Food Service Program, which provides healthy summer breakfasts and lunches for qualified summer camps, daycares, not-for-profits, and faith based organizations. The program will run from Monday to Aug. 15. For information, call Alita Carter, the program's coordinator, at 201-547-5279.
HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Computer Programming 101 will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Tuesday to July 29 at 6 to 9 p.m. The course will cost $349 and is designed for individuals with basic computer skills with little programming knowledge. Hudson County Community College is located at 162 Sip Ave., Jersey City. For information or to register call 201-360-4224 or email jline@hccc.edu.
JCITFF LAUNCH PARTY
The Jersey City International Television and Film Festival (JCITFF), a nonprofit which partners with New Jersey City University (NJCU) to support independent TV and fllm Production, will celebrate its debut with a "launch party" on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Battello restaurant. The launch party will include a cash bar and a free Hors d'ouevre, with donation accepted at the door. Mayor Steve Fulop, NJCU President Sue Henderson, and the NJCU Board of Trustees will also be present for the launch party. Batello is located at 502 Washington Rd., Jersey City, with parking available Newport North Garage at 561 Washington Blvd. For information, or to register, call 201-798-1798, or email info@jcitff.org.
UNION CITY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Union City will hold its Independence Day celebration on Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. The celebration will feature live music, free hot dogs& soda, and some activities for kids. The celebration will be located on Palisade Ave.from 9th to 15th Streets in Union City. Transportaion will be provided beginning at 5:30 p.m. from 1104, 3700, and 4545 Palisade Ave., as well as 380 Mountain Ave., 3911 Kennedy Blvd., 1509 Bergenline Ave., 1015 Central Ave., the intersection of 49th St.& Hudson Ave., and Buena Vista Apartments.
JERSEY CITY FIREWORKS AND FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Mayor Steve Fulop and the Jersey City Council will present the "Jersey City Fireworks and Freedom Festival" on Friday at its Liberty State Park. The festival will run from noon to 9 p.m., and will benefit the Fields of Honor foundation, which runs a college scholarship program for family members of fallen or wounded soldiers. The festival will include musical performances by Craig Morgan and Kristen Redmond, as well as a Budweiser Beer Garden Experience, Brewmaster Tour, and a Clydesdale show with a photo op session for attendees. The festival will also be followed by a fireworks display by Grucci from 9 to 10 p.m. Jersey City's mayor and council, Budweiser, Suntex Marinas, The Jersey Journal, and NJ.com will all be sponsoring this event. For information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/323186257831138/?ref_notif_type=plan_user_invited&source=1.
PILSENER HAUS & BIERGARTEN 'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten will celebrate the 4th of July with beer, barbecues, and World Cup game showings on Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. Pilsener Haus & Biergarten is located at 1422 Grand St., Hoboken. For information, call 201-683-5465.
OPEN DOOR NJNY BIKEATHON FUNDRAISER
Moses Lee, a board member of The Open Door NJNY, will do a bikeathon travel by bicycle from Boston to New York on July 5 and 6 to raise funds to help expand its programs. Lee's fundraising goal is to raise $10,000, and community members are strongly encouraged to sponsor the bikeathon. The Open Door NJNY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping immigrants integrate into American society by offering English, citizenship, and computer language classes. For information, call 973-780-3818. To help contribute, visit https://www.crowdrise.com/TheOpenDoor/fundraiser/moseslee1.
FIRST SUNDAY-OF-THE-MONTH BIRD WALK AT DEKORTE PARK
The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) and Bergen County Audobon Society (BCAS) will host a free two-hour guided nature walk in DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst on July 6. The walk, which starts at 10 a.m., is free of charge, and will allow participants to search for shorebirds, raptors and other choice birds. Participants should meet at DeKorte Park's Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC), located at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, and may check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. They must also sign a standard liability release, which will be valid for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To RSVP, call Don Torino at 201-230-4983.
BUTTERFLIES FOR BEGINNERS AT DEKORTE PARK
The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) and Bergen County Audobon Society (BCAS) will host a 30-minute talk and slide show about butterflies, followed by a butterfly exploration trip, at DeKorte Park on July 6 at 1 p.m. The event is free of charge. Participants should meet at DeKorte Park's Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC), located at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, and may check meadowblog.net for last-minute updates and weather advisories. They must also sign a standard liability release for this event. To RSVP, call Don Torino of the BCAS at 201-230-4983.
HCCC FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation will hold its 12th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on July 7 at Forrest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield. Check-in time and breakfast starts at 8 a.m., with the event itself to happen at 9:30 a.m., and refreshments will be served on the course. An awards ceremony for the outing's sponsors will take place at 2 p.m. For information, call the College's Office for Development at 201-360-4006, or email Mr. Sansone at jsansone@hccc.edu.
"SPIRIT LIVES" BOOK PRESENTATION IN HOBOKEN
Hoboken resident Dr. John Muciaccia will present his book "Spirit Lives", which tells the stories of people who say they have communicated with the spirits of their deceased loved ones, at Symposia Book Store and Community Center on July 8 at 7 p.m. The bookstore is located at 510 Washington St, Hoboken. For more information on his book presentation, call the bookstore at 201-963-0909; or visit the website www.spiritlivesthebook.com. Muciaccia's book is also available through amazon.com/author/drjohnmuciaccia.
VICTORY HALL DRAWING ROOMS ADULT ART WORKSHOPS
Victory Hall Drawing Rooms will have a series of "Summer Art Workshops" each Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. for adults throughout July and August. The workshops include "Bookarts Explorations" on July 10, "Drawing Foundations" on July 17, "Printing Without a Press" on July 24, "Sumi-eBrush Painting" on July 31, and "Mixed Media Portraits on Mylar" on Aug. 7. Some workshops may require an extra materials fee between $5 and $15, payable at or before class time. Class size is between 5 to 8 students, and any classes that do not have a minimum of 5 registered students will be cancelled. Victory Hall Drying Rooms is located at 180 Grand St., Jersey City. Full payment is required before registration can begin. Payments may be mailed to "Drawing Rooms, 180 Grand St., Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302, or be made online through paypal. For information, call 201-208-8032, email victoryhall1@msn.com, or visit http://www.drawingintopainting.com/summerworkshops.html.
METROPOLITAN WATER ALLIANCE MEETING AND ANNUAL CITY OF WATER DAY
The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance will host the 7th Annual City of Water Day on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MWA's City of Water Day brings together thousands of mariners, paddlers, rowers, activists and families in a day-long celebration of the potential of the water for the community. The City of Water Day will take place Maxwell Place Park, Sinatra Dr., Hoboken. For information contact the MWA at 212-935-9831.
RESAVIAN CLUB AT JERSEY CITY RESERVOIR
The Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance is starting a bird-watching club called "The ResAvian Club", and is welcoming people of all ages, regardless of previous bird-watching experience, to join the club. The club's first event will be on July 12 from 7 to 8 a.m. Space is limited to 30 people, and will be allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those interested in joining should email jcreservoir@gmail.com, with the subject title "ResAvian", and provide their name, email address, phone number, and what bird-watching experience, if any, that they have. For information, call 201-656-5235, or email jcreservoir@juno.com.
SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced the launch of the "College, Career, Ready, Academy", a summer residential program for high potential high school students entering their freshman sophomore and junior years. The program will take place at various colleges including New Jersey City University from July 14 to July 18. The program will accept 50 students for each college. Students will learn what colleges and employers expect, gain valuable insights and skills that can be used during the college admissions and career planning processes, and experience college and employment interviews. For details about the program, costs, staff, instructional content and registration visit www.CollegeCareerReadyAcademy.org or call 609-789-5279.
6TH BOROUGH MARKET IN JERSEY CITY
The 6th Borough Market in Jersey City will have its farmer's market events at its new location on Montgomery St. & Marin Blvd. (behind Jersey City's City Hall, and only 2 blocks away from the Grove Street PATH Station) this year on July 20, August 10, Sept. 14, and Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, please visit www.6thboroughmarket.com, its Facebook page at Facebook.com/6thboroughmarket, or follow it on twitter through @6thBMarket.
TALES OF OUR CITIES BOOK FESTIVAL SCOUTING
The Jersey City Free Public Library is now scouting for book authors, poets, spoken word artists, musicians, performers, vendors, publishers and sponsors for its annual book festival. "Tales of Our Cities", which will be held Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at a new venue – Grove Street Plaza – in the heart of Downtown Jersey City. The application deadline for participants is July 21. For information visit jclibrary.org.
REBU BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Rebu Business Solutions will have a 4-day Project Management Profession (PMP) Exam Prep Course from July 21 to 24. The course will entail individualized attention and training from experienced industry professionals to help exam candidates learn the skills and strategies needed to pass the exam, which is one of the most widely used credentials for project management used by many industries. Registration costs $1,299 per person, with group discounts available. There will also be a $200 discount available until Friday. For information, visit www.leadyourprojects.com.
ST. ANNE'S ANNUAL FESTIVAL
St. Anne's Church will have its annual festival at its location on 3545 Kennedy Blvd. (corner of Congress St.) in Jersey City from July 25 to 27. The festival will feature entertainment, food, games and prizes. The festival will run on July 25 from 6 to 11 p.m., July 26 from 4 to 11 p.m., and July 27 from noon to 11 p.m. On July 27, the festival will also include a noon mass, followed by a band procession and then the festival's regular activities, as well as a 50/50 Raffle Drawing at 10 p.m. For information, call 201-360-0838.
PORTA OPENING FOR AUGUST
Smith, a hospitality and design firm based in Asbury Park, will open a second Porta this August. The Porta will be a dynamic Neapolitan pizzeria similar to the one in Asbury Park that opened in 2011. The restaurant will have a communal seating area, an open kitchen, and two 6,000 pound Italian Brick ovens. The restaurant will be open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, and will serve a large variety of Neapolitan dishes, including salads and appetizers, that will be made with traditional ingredients like basil, homemade ricotta, parmigiano reggiano, among other ingredients. Porta Jersey City will be located at 135 Newark Avenue, Jersey City (which formerly housed Jersey City's historic Fenny Pharmacy) just steps from the Path's Grove Street stop. For information, call Christopher Langley at 617-501-4293 or email chris@44-communications.com. Members of the public may also call Alexandra Hynes at 617-872-8991, or email alexandra@44-communications.com, or visit www.pizzaporta.com.
FASHION OPENING NIGHT
Jersey City Fashion Week will bring high fashion back to Jersey City from Sept. 24 to Sept. 28. An opening VIP reception will take place to network with special guests on Sept. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. The reception will take place at VB3, 475 Washington Blvd, Jersey City. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Visit jcfw@djsec.com for sponsorship opportunities. For information call 201-420-4823.