Ironbound Newark http://ironboundnewark.com Ironbound News, Food, Events and History Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:52:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 IronboundNewarkBloghttp://feedburner.google.com Welcome to the Portugal Day Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/mtVex1VcyK0/ http://ironboundnewark.com/welcome-to-the-portugal-day-festival/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:52:24 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=566 portugal-day-festival-ferry-streetClick here to learn about today’s events. ]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/welcome-to-the-portugal-day-festival/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/welcome-to-the-portugal-day-festival/ Portugal Day - June 13, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/ImibEqcbLOM/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-13-2009/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:36:11 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=526 12:00pm - Ferry Street closes to vehicular traffic.

2:00pm - Start of the popular feast on Ferry Street - “Portugal Avenue” - with lots of music, folkloric performances, food and much more.

7:30pm - Parade consisting of the Our Lady of Fatima Church Band and Zes Pereiras from Baiao, Portugal. Portuguese folklore dancers (”Rancho”), the Pauliteiros de Miranda (Performance by men in traditional garb armed with sticks), Samba music (Brazilian), and “Os Irmãos Justino.”

8:00pm - Music Festival on Ferry Street

11:30pm - Fireworks at Riverbank Park

]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-13-2009/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-13-2009/ Portugal Day - June 12, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/akVwRjgxotI/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-12-2009/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:30:59 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=525 7:00pm - Portugal Day Newark 30th Anniversary Gala at the Robert Treat Hotel.

8:00pm - New York’s Empire State Building will display the colors of the Portuguese flag until June 14.

]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-12-2009/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-12-2009/ Portugal Day - June 11, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/nFLAsmiO9pQ/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-11-2009/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:43:47 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=524 8:00pm - Traditional Catholic Thanksgiving Mass in honor of Portugal at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark. Various types of New Jersey figures and members of Portuguese associations will be attending.
]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-11-2009/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-11-2009/ Portugal Day - June 10, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/dx1LPTvENIY/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-10-2009/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:12:10 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=523 9:00am - Community Artists Exhibit at the Portuguese Sports Club - Newark, NJ.

4:00pm - New York Red Bulls Train at Riverbank Park Independence Park fields.

4:00pm - New York Red Bulls Local Soccer Teams Clinic at Riverbank Park and Independence Park fields.

6:00pm - Portugal Day Cocktail Party at the Portuguese Inst. Social Club - Elizabeth, NJ.

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]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-9-2009/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-9-2009/ Ironbound Super Neighborhood Meeting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/2myTemfYTN0/ http://ironboundnewark.com/ironbound-super-neighborhood-meeting-2/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:46:35 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=550 Monday, June 8th Meeting - 7 PM
St. James Church School

* Reports on Beautification Efforts
* Follow up reports on issues addressed at prior meetings
* Announcements of upcoming events

Organized and run by residents working on:

* Neighborhood Cleaning
* Neighborhood Beautification Projects
* City Beautification grants
* Neighborhood Greenings (tree plantings)
* New Initiatives e.g. Welcome Wagon, etc.
* And other quality of life issues in the community

Please attend to show your concern about these important issues. ALL ARE INVITED.

For more information, call Nancy Zak, 973.589.3353
If you need a ride, call Lisseth Russo, 973.344.2698.

]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/ironbound-super-neighborhood-meeting-2/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/ironbound-super-neighborhood-meeting-2/ WANTED: Working Moms for Survey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/UQ9K8veB0V4/ http://ironboundnewark.com/wanted-working-moms-for-survey/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:00:55 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=552

Dear Moms,

Are you a working mother?
Have you lived in Newark, New Jersey at least one year?
Do you have a daughter between 9-12 years old?

If you answered yes to these questions, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking your help to inform policymakers about young girls’ health. We want to know what you think of your neighborhood. Is it a safe place for your daughters to play outside?

We would like to hear from you. You will be compensated for your participation with a $40 Target gift card. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Dr. Janice Johnson Dias at 973.669.9686.

]]> http://ironboundnewark.com/wanted-working-moms-for-survey/feed/ http://ironboundnewark.com/wanted-working-moms-for-survey/ Portugal Day - June 8, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IronboundNewarkBlog/~3/rHv9bi7Y7vs/ http://ironboundnewark.com/portugal-day-june-8-2009/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:18:45 +0000 admin http://ironboundnewark.com/?p=520 6:00pm - Inauguration of the Art Exposition at Sport Club Portugues, Newark. The exhibit will be open to the public everyday from 5pm-10pm and will run through June 13. There will be numerous plastic artists participating.

6:00pm - Start of the Soccer Tournament “Friendship Cup 2009″ simultaneously at Independence Park and Riverbank Park. Games will take place Monday-Wednesday from 6pm-9pm through June 10.

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7:00pm - Saint Antonio Feast at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Newark

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