KOTW

Meet the Kearny School Board Candidates at Roosevelt School, 733 Kearny Avenue, starting at 7:30 p.m. Residents can ask questions of the candidates running for spots on the Kearny Board of Education. The school board election will be held on April 20. The polls will be open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Caucus 6:30 p.m. Third Floor Town Hall Meeting 7:00 p.m. Second Floor Town Hall Both the Caucus and Meeting are open to the public. According to posters on KOTW, the Mayor & Council have been meeting in the 3rd floor for both the caucus and meeting portions so check the third floor first so you do not miss the meeting.

The Zoning Board will meet at 7:30 pm at 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ to discuss and take action on various applications received. For further information call 201-955-7880.

West Hudson South Bergen Optimist Club and Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Sunday, April 4, 2004, Registration 12:00 p.m., Start at 1:00 p.m. Location: Riverbank Park, Doyle Arena, across from Stewarts. Open to Children ages 2-10 One Basket Per Child, Photos with Rabbit.

Kearny Town Cleanup. The Arlington Woman's Club and the Junion Woman's Club of Arlington in conjunction with the Beautification and Environmental Committee of Karny are sponsoring a Kearny Town Cleanup on Saturday April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration will take place at 9:30 am on the front steps of Town Hall.

Trinity Episcopal Church Flea Market, Saturday April 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A snack bar will be available, selling bagels, hot dogs and beverages. For more information, call the church office at (201) 991-5894.

Have you been thinking of planting a tree in your front or back yard, but don’t know what species to pick or where to locate it? Do you know why a picnic can be so much more relaxing in the park rather than on the patio? Did you know Kearny has a forest? These and many other questions about trees and their benefits to the urban environment will be answered at a presentation by the New Jersey Tree Foundation and the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) on Tuesday, March 30, from 6-8pm at Kearny Town Hall. The topics for the night will be,"Benefits of Trees in an Urban Environment" and "Selection and Care of Trees in the Urban Garden", followed by a question and answer period. The event, sponsored by the Beautification and Environmental Committee, is open to all as part of an ongoing effort to educate and foster interest in environmental issues within the community. Committee members will be on hand to answer any questions.

Kearny Recreation Committee will meet at 402 Kearny Avenue @ 7:30 P.M.

Board of Health will meet at the Kearny Department of Health, 645 Kearny Avenue at 7:00 p.m. <BR>For further information call the Health Dept. at 201-997-0600

St. Stephen's Seniors Atlantic City trip. Bus Leaves at 9:30 am. Trips are open to everyone. Membership is open to anyone 55 or older. For trip information call Joan at (201) 998-3578.

Mayor & Council will meet in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For further information call the Town Clerk at 201-955-7400

Kearny High presents Bye Bye Birdie. March 18-20 at 7:30 pm. Students and Seniors $5 Adults $7

The Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Kearny Pulic Library at 318 Kearny Ave. at 7:00 PM. For further information call 201-998-2666

St. Patrick's Day.

Kearny Beautification & Environmental Commmittee Meeting. Location: Town Hall. Time: 7:30 p.m.

West Hudson Saint Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the United Irish. Parade Route: Assembly Point: S 3RD ST AT HARRISON AVE, HARRISON HARRISON AVE AT FRANK E RODGERS BLVD N, HARRISON FRANK E RODGERS BLVD N AT CENTRAL AVE, HARRISON CENTRAL AVE AT N 2ND ST, EAST NEWARK N 2ND ST AT SHERMAN AVE, EAST NEWARK SHERMAN AVE AT FRANK E RODGERS BLVD N, HARRISON Finish: KEARNY AVE AT QUINCY AVE, KEARNY Total Distance: ~1.5 miles

Project Graduation's annual fundraiser basketball games between the Kearny school district teachers and the KHS senior class; and the Kearny Police Department PBA and the Kearny Fire Department FMBA will be held.

The Harrison/East Newark Elks will hold a fundraiser for Kevin Kane, a lifelong resident of West Hudson who sustained a life-altering ruptured aneurysm in the brain last August. The “Friends of Kevin Kane” has been organized to raise funds to aid the Kane family. A fundraiser will be held at the Harrison East Newark elks on Friday, March 5. All proceeds will go to Kane and his family.

Kearny Mayor & Council will meet in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue at 7:00 p.m. <BR>For further information call the Town Clerk at 201-955-7400

15th Annual Grand Marshal's Celebration Honoring Grand Marshal Albert J. Cifelli and Deputy Grand Marshals Agnes O'Donnell and James Maguire Saturday February 21, 2004 St. Stephen's Church Hall $30 admission includes Beer, Wine, Soda and Dinner of Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Potatoes. BYOB. Music by The Hittmen (formerly the Jerry Piper Band) and special guest Bagpipers

Kearny Recreation Committee will meet at 402 Kearny Ave. @ 7:30 P.M.

St. Stephen's Seniors Atlantic City trip. Bus Leaves at 9:30 am. Trips are open to everyone. Membership is open to anyone 55 or older. For trip information call Joan at (201) 998-3578.

Washington's Birthday. East Newark, Harrison and Kearny Town Halls Closed.

Kearny Beautification & Environmental Commmittee Meeting. Location: Town Hall. Time: 7:30 p.m.

President's Day.