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DECEMBER 2006
December 28, 2006 Beginning Basket-Making Workshop at Trailside, Jan. 23
December 27, 2006 Union County Baseball Hall of Fame Will Induct Three New Members, Feb. 11 - Guest Speaker: Former Yankee Johnny Blanchard
December 22, 2006 Andrea Kee of Plainfield Honored
December 22, 2006 Berkeley Heights Silver Congressional Award Winners
December 22, 2006 Union County Christmas Carol Sing Along
December 22, 2006 Freeholders Honor Brett Ellen Block of Summit
December 22, 2006 Freeholders Honor Plainfield Cardinals
December 21, 2006 Union County Planner Appointed to Regional Associations
December 19, 2006 Union County Art Exhibit Celebrates Excellence: Merck 2006 Juried Art Show on Display thru Jan. 12
December 18, 2006 Skating with Santa
December 15, 2006 Adopt-A-Trail Honorees
December 15, 2006 Photographs by George Hodges of Scotch Plains on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
December 14, 2006 Clinics about Horses Are Offered at Watchung Stable
December 13, 2006 Teen Arts 2006 Touring Exhibit on Display at Elizabeth Public Library
December 13, 2006 UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES WINTER GOLF SCHEDULE
December 11, 2006 County Surrogate Offers Evening Office Hours in Union, Rahway, Cranford and Summit
December 11, 2006 First Baptist Church of Vauxhall Celebrates 100 Years
December 11, 2006 Trailside Offers Winter Programs for Young Children
December 11, 2006 WINTER SPORTS GUIDELINES ISSUED
December 7, 2006 Chinese Law Enforcement Delegation Visits Union County
December 7, 2006 New Union County Sheriff Officers
December 7, 2006 Sheriff's Officers Promoted
December 7, 2006 Union County Sheriff’s Officers Seek Donations to Place Under “Tree of Hope” for Kids in Need
December 4, 2006 Holiday Tree Lighting
December 4, 2006 PUBLIC SECURITY DELEGATION FROM ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, VISITS UNION COUNTY
December 4, 2006 Union County Will Hold Meeting to Discuss County-wide Bicycle Master Plan, Dec. 12
December 1, 2006 Freeholders Honor Kevin Dowling
December 1, 2006 RUNNELLS HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO HOLD A “GET READY FOR WINTER SALE”- DECEMBER 15TH
NOVEMBER 2006
November 30, 2006 HALLOWEEN, RUNNELLS STYLE
November 30, 2006 Union County Has Chosen a Holiday Tree
November 30, 2006 Watchung Junior Hunt Club’s Annual Fall ‘Gymkhana’
November 22, 2006 Celebrate the Holidays in the Watchung Reservation: Nature Craft Show & Holiday Lights Celebration, Dec. 3
November 22, 2006 Trailside to Host Teacher-Training Workshop, Dec. 7
November 20, 2006 RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD VENDOR SALES FOR 2007
November 15, 2006 Workshop Focuses on Preserving Family Archives and Historical Materials, Dec. 5
November 13, 2006 RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO FEATURE THE HANDMADE JEWELRY OF MAX FREEMAN (Dec. 7)
November 9, 2006 Mixed Media Artist Kaaren Patterson of Union on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
November 9, 2006 Teen Arts 2006 Touring Exhibit On Display at Trinitas Hospital
November 6, 2006 Adopt-a-Trail Orientation Meeting Will Begin Training for Potential Trail Stewards, Nov. 15
November 6, 2006 CRAFTERS WANTED FOR TRAILSIDE’S 2006 HOLIDAY NATURE CRAFT SHOW
November 6, 2006 Thanksgiving Broom Bowl Challenge, Nov. 25 At Warinanco Ice Skating Center
November 2, 2006 Bridgeway
November 2, 2006 Celebration Singers
November 2, 2006 Children’s Specialized Hospital
November 2, 2006 Demaree Clay of the Concord Singers

November 2, 2006

Fran Donnelly
November 2, 2006 Jona Jeannoute
November 2, 2006 Lecture on Women & Art in Native American Society, Nov. 10
November 2, 2006 Mystic Vision Players
November 2, 2006 Rahway Valley Jerseyaires
November 2, 2006 Union County College Foundation
November 2, 2006 Urban League
November 2, 2006 Westfield Theatre
November 2, 2006 YWCA: Arts
November 1, 2006 Emerald Society Honorees
OCTOBER 2006
October 27, 2006 Freeholders Honor Church for Gun Surrender Program
October 27, 2006 U.C. Sheriff's Officers Wins Shooting Awards
October 27, 2006 Union County Defibrillator Distribution Program
October 26, 2006 Glenside Avenue Field in Summit
October 25, 2006 Free Halloween Skate at Warinanco Ice Skating Center, Oct. 31
October 24, 2006 RUNNELLS HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO HOLD HOME PRODUCTS SALE NOVEMBER 9TH
October 24, 2006 UNION COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS MAY RECEIVE FLU SHOTS AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL IN BERKELEY HEIGHTS NOV. 14 & 15
October 23, 2006 Fr. Chuck McDermott Honored
October 23, 2006 Lynn Raymond of Union Honored
October 23, 2006 Meet the Real Ghosts of Deserted Village On Haunted Hayrides, Oct. 27-29
October 23, 2006 Michael Scanlon of Union Honored
October 19, 2006 County Clerk Extends Office Hours for Absentee Voters
October 18, 2006 Meisel Field Park
October 18, 2006 Public Question 2
October 18, 2006 UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR RESTORATION PLAN FOR ITS WATERWAYS - Five Waterways on tap for major restoration work over next four years
October 18, 2006 Union County Honors Artists, Performers & Historians, Oct. 25
October 17, 2006 Art in the Gardens Performers for Oct. 28-29
October 17, 2006 Union County Clerk Begins ‘Paperless’ Land Transactions
October 16, 2006 Essay Winner Drew Casey of Union
October 16, 2006 Freeholders Honor Springfield Mayor Harelik
October 16, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Berkeley Heights
October 13, 2006 COUNTY UNVEILS IMPROVED WEBSITE TO ASSIST INTERNET USERS
October 13, 2006 Ghost of Deserted Village Founder to Lead Tours of Feltville, Oct. 21-22
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Clark
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Cranford
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Elizabeth
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Fanwood
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Garwood
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Kenilworth
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Linden
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Mountainside
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, New Providence
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Rahway
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Scotch Plains
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Springfield
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Union
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Westfield
October 13, 2006 Kids Recreation Trust Fund, Winfield
October 13, 2006 Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment and Automobile Tires in Kenilworth, Oct. 28 - Donate Cell Phones to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
October 13, 2006 Union County Seeks Holiday Tree Donation
October 12, 2006 Morris Avenue Corridor Improvements Project
October 12, 2006 Union County History Comes Alive, Oct. 21-22 - “Time Traveler” Patches Available at “Four Centuries in a Weekend”
October 10, 2006 Annie Adams of Plainfield Turns 100
October 10, 2006 Columbia Feudale of Union Turns 100
October 10, 2006 Freeholders Honor Rev. Porter
October 6, 2006 Poet David Tucker to Read at Arts & Healing Conference, Nov. 3
October 6, 2006 Union County Sponsors Recycling Event, Oct. 21: Household Special Waste, Mercury Thermometers, Automobile Tires
October 5, 2006 COUNTY OF UNION TO PARTICIPATE IN JUVENILE DETENTION REFORM PROGRAM
October 5, 2006 COUNTY TO HOLD PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ON RARITAN VALLEY LINE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SMART GROWTH STUDY
October 4, 2006 Art in the Gardens Schedule for Oct. 15-22
October 3, 2006 Annual Columbus Celebration
October 3, 2006 Heart Walk
October 3, 2006 “JUST IN TIME” DRILL PREPARES VOLUNTEERS FOR EMERGENCIES
October 3, 2006 Union County K-9 Memorial
October 3, 2006 Union County to Donate Life Saving Equipment
October 2, 2006 FREEHOLDERS SEEK CONSENSUS AND PUBLIC INPUT ON SHARED SERVICES - Fall market Campaign commercial unveiled WATCH THE COMMERCIAL
October 2, 2006 Historic Tour Booklets and Maps Are Available for Four Centuries in a Weekend, Oct. 21-22
October 2, 2006 "Women of Excellence" Sought For 2007 Awards
SEPTEMBER 2006
September 29, 2006 Art in the Gardens Kicks off this Weekend
September 29, 2006 COUNTY OF UNION ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMOVING DEER CARCASSES FROM ROADS
September 29, 2006 Freeholders Honor ConocoPhilips Bayway Refinery for Endowment
September 29, 2006 Freeholders Honor Peter De Jianne of Mountainside
September 29, 2006 Freeholders Honor Schering Plough for Endowment
September 29, 2006 Freeholders Honor Scotch Plains-Fanwood 9U baseball team
September 29, 2006 Freeholders Thank Watts Mountainside Community Foundation for Endowment
September 29, 2006 Union County Clerk Reminds Winter Travelers: Apply for Passports Now to Avoid December Rush - New Federal Regulations Require Passports for All Air or Sea Travel to or from the U.S.
September 28, 2006 Freeholders Open New Visitors Center
at the Trailside Nature and Science Center
September 28, 2006 RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD FEATURES CATHERINE’S FINE JEWELRY – OCTOBER 12TH
September 28, 2006 Union County Opens New Visitors Center at Trailside
September 26, 2006 ‘Finding Funding’ Panel Explores Grant Options, Oct. 11
September 26, 2006 Senior Warning / Trust Fund Deception By: James S. LaCorte, Surrogate of Union County
September 26, 2006 UNION COUNTY SCHOOL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT NURSES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A SEMINAR
September 25, 2006 Martine Avenue Bridge Fencing
September 25, 2006 Union County Harvest Festival
September 21, 2006 Elizabeth Vietnam Memorial Unveiled
September 21, 2006 Senior Volunteers Honored
September 21, 2006 Swing Your Partner at the Annual Barn Dance For People with Disabilities, Sunday, Oct. 8
September 21, 2006 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO REFOREST UNAMI PARK
September 20, 2006 County of Union Facilitates the Installation of a “Wi-Fi” Antenna for Pilot Program
September 20, 2006 Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in October to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs
September 18, 2006 Freeholders Honor Kevin Szcseh of Cranford
September 18, 2006 Music Fest '06
September 18, 2006 POW / MIA Day
September 14, 2006 Early American History Comes to Life at Union County Harvest Festival, Sept. 24
September 14, 2006 RUNNELLS HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO HOLD “CREATIVE ACCESSORIES” SALE SEPTEMBER 28TH
September 14, 2006 UCC joins with IBM for "Reading Companion"
September 13, 2006 Summit Medical Group
September 12, 2006 Union County Offers Assistive Listening Devices to Cultural Groups
September 12, 2006 Workshop to Protect Endangered Historic Sites, Sept. 27
September 9, 2006 COUNTY OF UNION ANNOUNCES THIRD ROUND OF “GREENING UNION COUNTY” Freeholders continue planting trees throughout Union County
September 8, 2006 THE “GADGET LADY” TO BE THE SEPTEMBER 14TH - VOLUNTEER GUILD SALE AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL
September 7, 2006 Calling all Volunteers!
September 7, 2006 Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment and Automobile Tires in Cranford, Sept. 23 - Donate Cell Phones to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
September 7, 2006 UNION COUNTY RECEIVES $604,000 STATE GRANT TO DEVELOP EMERGENCY-READY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Homeland Security adds $117,000 for Terrorism Prevention
September 6, 2006 Prints by Leona M. Seufert on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
September 6, 2006 Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade Opens in Linden
September 6, 2006 SEPTEMBER 14TH VENDOR SALE AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL HAS A CHANGE IN VENDOR
September 6, 2006 UNION COUNTY POLICE AIM FOR SAFER SCHOOL TRAVEL
Traffic Enforcement Teams To Help Towns with Route 78 Overflow Traffic
September 5, 2006 Don’t Feed the Geese - By Alexander Mirabella, Chairman, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders
September 5, 2006 UNION COUNTY POW / MIA REMEMBRANCE DAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
September 1 , 2006 Enjoy Family Fun at Harvest Festival, Sept. 24
September 1 , 2006 RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO FEATURE HORIZON BAGS & SPORTSWEAR SEPTEMBER 14TH
AUGUST 2006
August 31, 2006 NURSING STAFF OF RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL HONORED BY FACILITY’S RESIDENT COUNCIL & UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS
August 31, 2006 THE VOLUNTEERS OF RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL WERE HONORED DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
August 30, 2006 Help for Union County’s Homeless Veterans
August 30, 2006 Union County Hosts 3rd Annual Arts & Healing Conference - Deadline for Early Registration Discount Is Sept. 15
August 29, 2006 The Party Dolls Will Sing and Dance the Night Away at Echo Lake Park, Aug. 30
August 29, 2006 Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in September to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs
August 28, 2006 Adults on Horseback Will Explore The Watchung Reservation, Sept. 12
August 28, 2006 Coach Thomas Memorial
August 28, 2006 "Community Prevention Awareness Day"
August 28, 2006 FREEHOLDER BOARD TO JOIN WITH CITY OF LINDEN, UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN CUTTING RIBBON ON RAYMOND WOOD BAUER PROMENADE Project touted as “unique public-private partnership” contains public amphitheater, library and revenue-generating commercial building
August 25, 2006 Gary U.S. Bonds & His Roadhouse Rockers Perform at Echo Lake Park, Sept. 6
August 24, 2006 CHEAP TRICK HEADLINING MUSIC FEST ’06 Bands to Rock Nomahegan Park in Cranford, Sept. 16
August 22, 2006 Volunteers Needed for Union County Rape Crisis Center
August 21, 2006 AUGUST IS IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH . . .
TIME FOR CHILDREN TO GET FREE IMMUNIZATIONS AT UNION COUNTY’S IMMUNIZATION CENTER
August 21, 2006 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AWARDS SHARED SERVICES GRANT - $104,500 COUNT Grant to Benefit Union County
August 21, 2006 Union County Receives COUNT Grant
August 18, 2006 “Art in the Gardens” Performances Return to Jersey Gardens Mall in October: Music & Dance Groups Need to Apply Before Sept. 8
August 18, 2006 SeniorNet
August 17, 2006 Colonial and Native American Crafters/Demonstrators and Food Vendors Wanted for Harvest Fest at Trailside, Sept. 24
August 15, 2006 Beginners Are Encouraged to Learn Horseback Riding with Union County’s Watchung Mounted Troop
August 15, 2006 Catch the Sound of the Ed Palermo Big Band with Rob Paparozzi at Echo Lake Park, Aug. 23
August 15, 2006 Harris Playground Opens
August 15, 2006 The Nerds Rock Echo Lake Park at Free Concert, August 16
August 14, 2006 COUNTY ROADS PROJECTS UPDATE AVAILABLE ON-LINE
August 11, 2006 Union County Honored by NACO
August 10, 2006 Adult High School and Post-Secondary Programs Graduation
August 10, 2006 College for Teens

August 3, 2006

Union County Sponsors Recycling Event, Aug. 19: Mercury Thermometers, Ammunition, Fireworks Included
JULY 2006

July 31, 2006

County Receives $900,000 Open Space Grant

July 26, 2006

Mustang Sally Plays Contemporary Country Music at Free Concert in Echo Lake Park, August 9

July 26, 2006

Teen Arts 2006 Touring Exhibit on Display at Elizabethtown Gas Company

July 24, 2006

Union County Launches Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program

July 21, 2006

Freeholders Honor Watchung Sail and Power Squadron

July 21, 2006

Union County Clerk Keeps Evening Office Hours To Help Travelers Obtain Passports & ID Cards Westfield Office Open Evenings on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

July 19, 2006

Free Rock & Soul Concert at Echo Lake Park, Aug. 2:
‘Yasgur’s Farm’ plus ‘Jobonanno & The Godsons of Soul’

July 18, 2006

‘Amethyst’ Plays Tributes to Music of the ‘80s at Free Concert in Echo Lake Park, July 26

July 17, 2006

Union County Announces August Schedule of Farmers Markets Where Eligible Seniors May Use Vouchers for Jersey Fresh Produce

July 14 2006

COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK A CHANCE FOR FREEHOLDERS TO THANK DEDICATED RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL WORKERS

July 14 2006

Freeholders Honor Michael Murray of Westfield

July 14 2006

Union County Trailside Nature & Science Center
Offers “Hooray for Herptiles” Camp for Kids

July 13, 2006

Paintings by Mary Paynter on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery

July 13, 2006

Submit Art Work for Merck 2006 Art Show

July 13, 2006

“WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY” A SWEET TREAT AT UNION COUNTY FILM FEST Free Movies in County Parks

July 11, 2006

THE ART OF THE MASTERS… MORE THAN JUST ART AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL

July 12, 2006

“Calling All Volunteers!”

July 7, 2006

UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS ANNOUNCE PARTIAL MUSIC FEST ’06 LINEUP - Bands to Rock Nomahegan Park in Cranford, Sept. 16

July 6, 2006

Plainfield 4th of July Parade

July 6, 2006

RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Foundation Announces Plans for “Party in the Park”

July 6, 2006

Warinanco Park Lake Restoration
JUNE 2006

June 29, 2006

Union County Summer Arts Festival 2006 Concert Series

June 28, 2006

Drake House Museum Restoration Progress

June 26, 2006

Bio-Blitz 2006

June 23, 2006

2006 Union County Consumer Bowl Champs

June 23, 2006

Freeholders Honor Alisha Pemberton of Plainfield

June 23, 2006

Freeholders Honor Merck Employees

June 23, 2006

Freeholders Honor YMCA of Eastern Union County

June 23, 2006

Union County Day in Rahway

June 23, 2006

Union County Senior Art Show

June 22, 2006

Mexican Police Officials Visit Union County

June 22, 2006

New Sheriff's Officers Graduate Academy with Awards

June 22, 2006

Union County Day in Rahway

June 21, 2006

2006 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit on Display in New Providence

June 21, 2006

The Fabulous Greaseband Rocks the Night Away July 19 at Free Concert in Echo Lake Park

June 21, 2006

Freeholders Support Restoration of Drake House Museum Officials Gather in Plainfield to Mark Progress on Phase One

June 21, 2006

JOIN THE RANKS OF SOME OF THE MOST GIVING FOLKS AROUND…
VOLUNTEERS AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL

June 20, 2006

Reggae Band ‘Verdict’ Will Have the Audience Dancing
at Free Concert in Echo Lake Park, July 5

June 20, 2006

The Sensational Soul Cruisers Perform Free Concert in Echo Lake Park, July 12

June 19, 2006

Union County Pools to Open

June 19, 2006

Union County Records Room Gets Air Conditioning

June 16, 2006

Monterrey, Mexico Chief of Police and Director of Operations Visit Union County’s Froehlich Public Safety Building, June 22

June 16, 2006

Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Hosts “Union County Day” in Rahway
Second in a Series of “Mobile Meetings” on June 22

June 16, 2006

Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in July to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs

June 16, 2006

Union County Receives Award for Park Madison Project in Plainfield - National Association of Counties Announces Winners

June 15, 2006

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to Open Union County Summer Concert Series, June 28

June 14, 2006

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STAFF OF RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL HONORED DURING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH

June 14, 2006

UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS APPLAUD PHYSICIANS ON “NATIONAL DOCTOR’S DAY”

June 14, 2006

Union County Employee Artists Show Work at Freeholders Gallery

June 12, 2006

Farmer’s Market Vouchers Are Available for Eligible Seniors in Union County

June 12, 2006

Rhythm & Blues by the Brook

June 9, 2006

Roselle's "Knowledge Masters"

June 9, 2006

Union's Central Five School Quiz Bowl Winners

June 7, 2006

BOOKS ARE FUN THE RUNNELLS HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD’S JUNE 22ND VENDOR SALE

June 5, 2006

ROBERTA FLACK TO HEADLINE ‘RHYTHM & BLUES BY THE BROOK’ MUSIC FESTIVAL AT CEDAR BROOK PARK IN PLAINFIELD, JUNE 10

June 2, 2006

Trailside Staff Prepares to Move Exhibits Museum will have amended weekday hours in June

MAY 2006

May 31, 2006

BIO-BLITZ 2006 OFFERS PUBLIC PROGRAMS ABOUT ASH BROOK RESERVATION WILDLIFE Opportunity to rub elbows with naturalists and scientists as they study the flora & fauna of the reservation

May 31, 2006

Union County Vo-Tech's Dr. Bistocchi Honored

May 30, 2006

Portrait of "Picasso"

May 30, 2006

Union County Memorial Day

May 26, 2006

Applications Available for Union County History Grant Program

May 26, 2006

UNION COUNTY EMPLOYEE HONORED BY MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD)

May 25, 2006

Evening Exploration at Trailside, May 31

May 25, 2006

Union County Clerk Assures Veterans: Discharge Records Are Protected

May 25, 2006

Unique training program to help law enforcement officers understand Arab American culture

May 24, 2006

County Will Assist Veterans Seeking Maximum Disability Benefits

May 24, 2006

JUNE 8TH VENDOR SALE AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL

May 24, 2006

Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome

May 24, 2006

Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment And Automobile Tires in Scotch Plains, June 10

May 24, 2006

Union County Provides Recycling Bins to Schools

May 23, 2006

2006 Teen Arts Exhibit Begins Tour At Springfield Public Library - Reception to honor student artists, June 5

May 23, 2006

UNION COUNTY LIBRARY CONNECTION ALLOWS MUNICIPALITIES TO SHARE SERVICES

May 19, 2006

County Clerk Extends Office Hours for Absentee Voters

May 18, 2006

Union County Employee Art Show

May 18, 2006

Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in June to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs

May 17, 2006

Runnells Volunteers Honored

May 11, 2006

May 10, 2006

Municipal Clerks Week

May 10, 2006

Nature Walk and Guided Meditation Offered at Trailside, May 25

May 9, 2006

Kean/Chinese Agreement

May 8, 2006

National Nutrition Month Observed at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County

May 8, 2006

Police-Monitored Radios in Schools

May 5, 2006

SPRING BEGINS ANNUAL BATTLE AGAINST MOSQUITOES Residents Are Asked to Help Keep Population Under Control

May 4, 2006

Public Invited to Union County Art Exhibit for Awards Reception, May 17

May 4, 2006

Senior Citizen Council of Union County 35th Annual Luncheon

May 3, 2006

FREEHOLDERS TO HOST SERIES OF SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

May 3, 2006

RUNNELLS HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO HOST “REESE FINE JEWELRY”

May 3, 2006

Teachers Can Learn to Create Wild School Sites, May 10

May 3, 2006

Union County is moving forward with the installation of Fiber Optic Network - Network will save County $57,000 a year

May 3, 2006

Union County Sponsors Recycling Event
In New Providence: Saturday, May 20

May 2, 2006

Applications Are Available for Senior Art Show

May 2, 2006

WalkAmerica 2006

May 1, 2006

LoJack Honors Union County Police Officer

May 1, 2006

Paintings by Valerie Moreno of New Providence on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery until June 8 

May 1, 2006

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AT WARINANCO PARK

May 1, 2006

St. Patrick's Autism Foundation Honors Sheriff Froehlich

APRIL 2006

April 28, 2006

April is National Landscape Architecture Month

April 28, 2006

Contest Winner Reads Tree Poem

April 28, 2006

Freeholders Honor Psi Sigma Phi Volunteers

April 28, 2006

Freeholders Honor Volunteer Dr. Inez Phillips Durham of Plainfield

April 28, 2006

Freeholders Honor Volunteer Marvin Smith of Westfield

April 28, 2006

Freeholders Honor Volunteer Peggy Lore of Elizabeth

April 28, 2006

Shade Tree Essay Winners

April 28, 2006

UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS HONOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS WHO “INSPIRE BY EXAMPLE”

April 27, 2006

Motorama 2006

April 27, 2006

Union County Clerk Adds More Evening Office Hours to Help Passport Applicants - Westfield Office Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings

April 27, 2006

Workshop Explains How Historic Preservation Can Work for Your Town, May 16

April 26, 2006

Michael Murray, Jr. selected to the 2006 All-American Baseball Team

April 26, 2006

The Fur Flies at Trailside’s 27th Annual Pet Fair, May 7

April 26, 2006

Union County Poster Contest Winners

April 25, 2006

Arbor Day

April 25, 2006

Rahway Senior of the Year

April 25, 2006

United Youth of NJ

April 20, 2006

Adults Can Explore the Watchung Reservation on Horseback, May 2

April 20, 2006

COUNTY AND UNION COUNTY ARTS CENTER CELEBRATE PURCHASE
County and Arts Center to team in making $6 million renovations

April 20, 2006

Easter Bunny Pays a Visit to RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County

April 20, 2006

RUNNELLS HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD TO FEATURE “BASKETS BY COLLEEN” MAY 11TH

April 19, 2006

"Cinderella's Closet" OPENS

April 19, 2006

Free Workshop Explains Application Process For Arts Grant Program, May 3

April 19, 2006

UNION COUNTY TO ONCE AGAIN OFFER
SENIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

April 13, 2006

Freeholders Offer Free Trees for Union County Schools

April 11, 2006

Meet a Menagerie on Wildlife Sunday, April 23

April 10, 2006

CHOOSE FROM LOTS OF HANDY GADGETS AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD’S VENDOR SALE

April 10, 2006

Learn about New Jersey’s Endangered Species at Trailside Nature & Science Center, April 20

April 10, 2006

“Project WET” Teacher Training Workshop At Trailside, April 27

April 6, 2006

CLOTHING DONATIONS NEEDED FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS SEEKING JOBS New Service Will Provide Career Clothing to Residents

April 6, 2006

Union County Clerk Reminds Summer Travelers:
Apply Now to Keep Passports Up-to-Date
New Federal Regulations Require Passports for Travel to Bermuda, the Caribbean, Central & South America

April 6, 2006

Union County Hosts History Grant Workshop, April 18

April 5, 2006

RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County Hosts Symposium on Trends in Immunizations

April 5, 2006

St. Patrick’s Autism Foundation Honors Union County Sheriff Froehlich April 30 Champagne Brunch to Raise Autism Awareness

April 4, 2006

Falcon Nest at Courthouse

April 4, 2006

RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER GUILD FEATURES THE JEWELRY OF SILVER PLUS - APRIL 13TH

April 3, 2006

"Long Term Care Administrators Week"

April 3, 2006

National Guard Welcome Home

MARCH 2006

March 31, 2006

County of Union Employees and Their Families Are Invited to Exhibit Artwork

March 31, 2006

Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Trailside During Earth Awareness Week, April 12-20

March 30, 2006

YWCA Honorees

March 30, 2006

“Planning for Emergencies in Child Care” Workshop Offered for Child Care Centers and Family Providers

March 29, 2006

Townhall Meeting on Underage Drinking

March 28, 2006

Mayors Dinner

March 28, 2006

Trailside Seeks Crafty Entries for “Build a Better Birdhouse Contest” Deadline for Entries: Friday, April 21

March 27, 2006

Women of Excellence

March 24, 2006

Scientists/Naturalists Sought for Ash Brook Reservation Bio-Blitz 2006

March 23, 2006

Nancy Ori of Berkeley Heights Shows Photographs at Freeholders Gallery

March 23, 2006

Paintings by Joseph Hulsen on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery

March 22, 2006

COUNTY IMPLEMENTS NEW RADIO SYSTEM LINKING HEALTH OFFICERS TO EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TWO-WAY RADIOS TO ENABLE CONSTANT COMMUNICATION

March 21, 2006

Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment and Automobile Tires in New Providence, April 8

March 16, 2006

Union County 2006 Teen Arts Festival

March 15, 2006

Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in April to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs

March 14, 2006

ANNUAL WATCHUNG RESERVATION DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO START MARCH 20

March 14, 2006

"Extension Living Well Week"

March 14, 2006

UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL HELPS DROPOUTS OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

March 13, 2006

College for Teens

March 13, 2006

County of Union Announces Third Round of “Greening Union County” - Freeholder Board continues planting trees throughout Union Countythrough the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund

March 13, 2006

Union County Marches

March 9, 2006

Volunteers Are Needed to Help NJ’s Waterways Next Training Session: March 25

March 8, 2006

Guided Meditation Offered at Trailside Nature & Science Center, March 23

March 7, 2006

STYLE IS “IN THE BAG” AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL - MARCH 16TH

March 7, 2006

“TIME MARCHES ON” offers “Today’s time at yesterday’s prices”
AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL SALE

March 7, 2006

Union County Sponsors Recycling Event In Cranford: Saturday, March 25

March 7, 2006

UNION COUNTY TO HONOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS

March 6, 2006

The Public Is Invited to Performances and Exhibits at the Union County Teen Arts Festival, March 16-17

March 4, 2006

SPRING BEGINS ANNUAL BATTLE AGAINST MOSQUITOES
Residents Are Asked to Help Keep Population Under Control

March 3, 2006

County Receives $3.7 million HUD Grant to Fund Homeless Programs

March 3, 2006

Explore Evenings at Trailside Nature & Science Center

March 3, 2006

Freeholders Honor Parade Committee

March 3, 2006

Trailside Nature Center Hosts Wilderness Survival Workshop
Presented by the Tom Brown Tracker School, March 18

March 2, 2006

Friends of Lenape Park Host ‘Bluebird Trail Day’

March 2, 2006

Read Across America
FEBRUARY 2006

February 28, 2006

"Women of Excellence" To Be Honored at Awards Dinner, March 24

February 27, 2006

RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Held Annual Holiday Party

February 24, 2006

UNION COUNTY’S 10TH ANNUAL “GREEN DANCE” FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, MARCH 12

February 23, 2006

Freeholder Chairman Mirabella Honors Berkeley Heights Police Officers

February 23, 2006

Freeholders on Berkeley Heights Police Department

February 23, 2006

"Union County Day" in Berkeley Heights

February 23, 2006

Union County’s Division on Aging Announces Outreach Dates and Locations in March to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Government Programs

February 21, 2006

Union County Uses Geographic Information System to Improve Safety, Emergency Response

February 17, 2006

Union County Preserves 14 More Acres of Open Space

February 17, 2006

“TOPICAL SOLUTIONS” ON SALE AT RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL MARCH 2ND

February 15, 2006

Berkeley Heights Jets Rally

February 15, 2006

Freeholders Honor Garwood Police Chief Lesak

February 10, 2006

Union County Board of Chosen Freeholder Hosts “Union County Day” in Berkeley Heights - Kicks Off First in a Series of &