Central Jersey Network
of Black Women, Inc.
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
February, 2008


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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters:

 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

 

This month is full of activities that highlight our very rich history.  Of course, we celebrate our ancestors, not just once a year, but throughout the year.  It's up to all adults to encourage our young people to be proud of our history and honor all those who paved the way for us.

 

One exercise we can follow through on is to cast our votes on primary day, "Super Tuesday", February 5.  It's so important to take this matter seriously even though some may feel their single vote does not count. Do not disappoint our ancestors.

 

The best to you.

 

Joyce


Happy Valentine's Day!

 

CJNBW Officers for July 2007  to June 2009

President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Corresponding Sec'y.
Recording Sec'y.
Historian
Member-at-Large/Parliamentarian

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Joyce     -- email
Lois       -- email
Shirley 
Ruth      --  email
Lois (temp)
Illean
Louise

 

 

DUES - if not paid to date, please see our Treasurer.

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT CJNBW DATES

Tuesday, February 5 - 7:30 p.m. Steering Comm. Meeting.) - Twin Rivers Library.

 

Feb. 10th - 11: 00 a.m. Jessica's twins will be baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church, Neptune, NJ.  A potluck dinner will follow at her house after the baptism.  Contact Jessica if you plan to attend.

 

Tuesday, February 12,  Libraries closed. No Regular Monthly CJNBW meeting.

 

Mar. 11th - 7:30 a.m. Regular monthly meeting at Hickory Corner Library.  Gail Mitchell will make her quilt and poetry presentation which was postponed due to the library closing for Lincoln's birthday.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Tuesday, Feb. 5 - "Super Tuesday, Primary Elections.  Remember to cast your votes.

 

Wed., Feb. 6  and 13th -9 p.m. Chanel 13 "African American Lives 2".  For more information visit "thirteen.org."

 

Sat., Feb. 9th - 2 - 3:30 p.m. - Governor Corzine's Mercer Co. Town Hall Meeting on Financial Restructuring and Debt Reduction - At Hightstown High School, 25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown, NJ. RSVP call (609) 777-2513 or e-mail your RSVP to Mercer.rsvp@gov.state.nj.us

 

Sat., Feb. 9 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  West Windsor Human Relations Council will show a film "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement".  This is an original History Channel produced docu-mentary.  Same place as the March 1 film listed below.

 

Mon., Feb. 18 - 8:00 p.m. McCarter Theatre presents "3 Mo Divas" - Tickets $15 ea.  This is "A Celebration of Class, Sass & Style".For tickets, call (609) 258-2787 or www,mccarter.org.  Tickets are available.  There will be Opera, Broadway, Soul, etc.

 

Saturday, February 23 6:00 p.m. the

 

Hightstown High School African American Awareness Club presents their 3rd Annual Black History Program.  There will be a fashion show, singing, dancing, spoken word, etc., followed by dinner and vendors.  Cost is $7 per person.  Contact hhsaasg@yahoo.com for more information.

 

Sunday, Feb. 25 - 8:00 p.m. ABC TV - "A Raisin in the Sun, with Phylicia Rashad, Sean Combs.

 

Sat., March 1 - 1 - 3:00 p.m. West Windsor Human Relations Council continue their film festival at the West Windsor Twp. Library on Clarksville Rd.  A film to commemorate Women's History Month will be shown  You may contact the Library at (609) 799-0462 for more information.

 

Sat., April 19 - Princeton HealthCare System presents the annual "Soul to Soul" conference 4 p.m (Check-in); 5 - 9:15 p.m. Dinner & Program.  They cover the latest health issues for the African-American community.  Natalie Cole will be the Keynote speaker.  Cost-$40.  To register (1-888-897-8979) or visit www.princetonhcs.org.

 

BIRTHDAYS

 March 2 - Lois

Please contact Lois if your birthday has been overlooked.

 

NEXT LEVEL YOUTH, a Hightstown/East Windsor based community youth organization needs your support.  They have started a tutoring/mentoring program to support the children of  Hightstown /East Windsor.  They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Norton Rogers School (Multi-purpose room) in Hightstown.  They are currently working with children grades 3-8.  Their focus is homework completion, and general skill building.  They bring in guest speakers and are planning a few field trips.

 

For more information, contact Keith Jackson, (609) 448-2176 or Eugene Lambert  (609) 672-1014. See kjackson@nextlevelyouth.us

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

 

Women's Referral Central - (800) 322-8092

Consumer Affairs - (609) 989-6671

National Fraud Information Center -  (800) 876-7060

Woman Space (domestic violence) (609) 394-9000

 

Steering Committee Corner --
This Committee is made up of the officers of the Network. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., E. Windsor, NJ., (609-443-1880). Any member can attend these meetings, if so desired.

 

The Book Club - "Reading Between the Lines."

The next book is " The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama.   The date of our discussion will be Tues., Feb. 19th - 7:30 p.m. at Ruth's.  If you plan to attend let Ruth know.

 

Call Ruth (609) 799-7143, if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines."

 

 

TIP for February, 2008

To Clean Mop - Soak the mop for several hours in a mixture of 1 quart water and 4 tbs. baking soda.  Rinse well, squeeze out and hang to dry.

 

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
 IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:

Our continued best wishes are sent to  the following:  Louise's uncle; Kevin; Illean's brother, Bill and  Lorna's mother.

 

  

It is our intention to remember all who are ill, lost a loved one, and congratulate members and their families when achievements are made. However, you must let Lois know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.

 

GREATER GOODS NEWS UPDATE!
Hopefully you've had a chance to stop by and enjoy the new store layout, along with the treasures that have finally escaped from the depths of our storage area during this temporary "donation vacation!"
 
We're looking forward to welcoming new donations on a limited, weekly basis beginning next SATURDAY, FEB. 9th.
 
Meanwhile, due to popular demand, we're excited to announce our very first...
 
BAG SALE
All clothing - just $5 per bagful!*
THIS FRIDAY ONLY (Feb. 1) from 10 AM - 5 PM
 
(*Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons; wedding gowns excluded*)
 
WOW!!!!!!  DON'T MISS THIS SALE!!!!!
 
 
Also enjoy other SPECIALS
starting this Saturday, 2/2 through 2/16:
 
50% OFF SAVINGS on all:
 
  • RED ticketed items
  • Winter coats for men, women and kids
  • Men's suits, blazers, ties & belts
  • Evening wear
  • Exercise wear
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BONUS OFFER: 
FREE $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE with a FURNITURE PURCHASE of $100 or more!!!!
 
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 THIS JUST IN:  Here's a terrific opportunity to buy furniture for your home or office AND support a great community program at the same time!
 
Our good friends at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown will be selling a large amount of office furniture - including a variety of file cabinets, wall mounted shelves and desk units - THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 2 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon.  The furniture is fairly new and of high quality.
The sale will take place at the Lackland Storage Facility (unit number 1052) located on Route 130 in East Windsor, next to the Dairy Queen.  Proceeds will benefit the Methodist Madness Basketball Outreach Program.  Please stop by to give your support and get some great deals!
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GREATER GOODS THRIFT STORE
413 Mercer Street (Route 33), Hightstown, NJ  08520
Located next door to Lucas Electric... look for the flashing red sign!
phone: (609) 448-2702
e-mail: Greater_Goods@hotmail.com
STORE HOURS:
        Wednesday & Thursday    10 am - 7 pm
        Friday & Saturday               10 am - 5 pm
VISA & MASTERCARD gladly accepted for payment!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on an ongoing basis. To apply, visit the store, call or e-mail us for an application.

 

Community-minded groups, retirees, homemakers and students are especially welcome!

 

Greater Goods Thrift Store is a program of Community Action Service Center, Inc.
CASC serves families in the Hightstown-East Windsor area by helping them build or maintain self-sufficiency.
Proceeds from Greater Goods will enable CASC to offer essential family support programs in our local community.
For more information, please visit our website at www.CASCmercer.org.

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