MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. :: 2011 EVENTS

SATURDAY · January 15 · Doors open at 12:30 PM Omega Psi Phi: 'The Dream: It's Up To Me' The 'Omega Talent Hunt', showcasing the area's most talented student performers in Dance, Instrumental and Spoken Word/Drama. At: Hubbard Middle School, 661 West 8th Street Sponsor: Omicron Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Info: (201) 741-1415

SATURDAY · January 15 · 7 PM New Dems: 3rd Annual MLK Potluck Dinner and Food Drive Donations of canned goods or non-perishable food items will benefit Plainfield's StarFish feeding program. At the home of Councilor Adrian and Amelia Mapp, 535 West 8th Street Sponsor: New Democrats for Plainfield No RSVP necessary. Invite your friends to this popular event.

SATURDAY · January 15 · 7 PM POP: Celebrating the Life  and Work of Martin Luther King Jr. The annual program this year featuring Larry Hamm as guest speaker At the Society of  Friends Meetinghouse, 225 Watchung Avenue. Sponsor: People's Organization for Progress, Plainfield Chapter Info: Steven Hatcher, (908) 731-1518

MONDAY · January 17 · 8:30 AM Frontiers MLK Annual Memorial Breakfast. Guest speaker: Dr. Joy DeGruy, author of 'Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome' At Plainfield High School Cafeteria, 950 Park Avenue (use Kenyon Avenue lot and entrance) Tickets: $16/person, $12/Students/Seniors Sponsor: Plainfield Area Chaper of Frontiers International Info and reservations: (908) 756-4663 or (908) 822-2202

MONDAY · January 17 · 4 PM City-Wide Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Keynote speaker the Rev. Samuel 'Billy' Kyles, pastor of Monumental Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, and the last person to see Dr. King alive Freedom Youth Choir will sing songs of the Civil Rights movement At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Sponsor: Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas, Pastor Info:(908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/.

MLK Events - 2010 (Printable Calendar)

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. :: 2010 EVENTS
TUESDAY · January 12 · 7:00 PM Diabetes: Causes, Effects and Treatment At: Mohawk Lodge, 1357 West Third Street Sponsor: Mohawk Lodge #307 & NAACP Contact: George Gore (908) 822-9771	WEDNESDAY · January 13 · 6:30 PM Family Movie Night At: City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue Sponsor: City of Plainfield Contact: Barbara James (908) 753-3310
FRIDAY · January 15 · 11:00 AM Senior Center MLK Program At: Plainfield Senior Center, 400 East Front Street Sponsor: Plainfield Senior Center Contact: Sharron Brown (908) 753-3506	SATURDAY · January 16 · 11:00 AM P.O.P. Rally At: Steps of City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue Sponsor: People's Organization for Progress Contact: Steven Hatcher (908) 731-1518
SATURDAY · January 16 · 1:00 PM Young Gifted & Talented An afternoon of inspiration and fun for youth. At: Hubbard Middle School, 661 West 8th Street Sponsor: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Contact: Clinton Hall (201) 741-1415	SATURDAY · January 16 · 7:00 PM New Dems Potluck & Food Drive Celebrate Dr. King's commitment to end hunger. Bring a dish to share and canned food items. At: Councilor & Mrs. Adrian Mapp, 535 West 8th St. Sponsor: New Democrats for Plainfield Contact: Rebecca Williams (908) 447-6268
SUNDAY · January 17 · 5:00 PM MLK Day of Celebration At: Calvary Baptist Church, 324 Monroe Avenue Sponsor: Concerned Urban Clergy Contact: (908) 482-3532	MONDAY · January 18 · 8:00 AM NAACP Memorial March From: PNC Bank (2nd & Park) to PHS Sponsor: Plainfield Branch, NAACP Contact: George Gore (908) 822-9771
MONDAY · January 18 · 8:30 AM Frontiers MLK Memorial Breakfast Speaker: Michellene Davis, Esq., Chief Policy Counsel to Gov. Corzine and State Treasurer. At: PHS Cafeteria | $16 / $12 Seniors and students. Reservations & Info: 756-4663 or 822-2202 Sponsor: Frontiers International	MONDAY · January 18 · 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM 3:00: Where Do We Go From Here? Conversation Facilitator: Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas 4:00: MLK Commemorative Service Speaker: Rev. Dr. Vernon Walton At: Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West 4th Street Sponsor: Shiloh Baptist Church Contact: Geri Agurs (908) 754-3353 x120

MLK Events - 2009

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. :: 2009 EVENTS Print this calendar for a handy one-page reference.
SATURDAY · January 10 · Begins at 1:00 PM Dr. King and Health Care for All 1 PM - March: City Hall to Friends' Meeting House 2 PM - Program At Friends' Meeting House Sponsor: POP/Plainfield Chapter	TUESDAY · January 13 · 3:30 PM MLK: Story and Craft Times At the Library's Children's Room. Public Library, 8th Street & Park Avenue Sponsor: Plainfield Public Library
TUESDAY · January 13 · 6:30 PM MLK: A Celebration Annual NAACP celebration. City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue Sponsor: NAACP, Plainfield Chapter	THURSDAY · January 15 · 3:30 PM Film: The Rosa Parks Story Her act of courage sparked the famed bus boycott. Public Library, 8th Street & Park Avenue Sponsor: Plainfield Public Library
FRIDAY · January 16 · 11:00 AM The Life and Legacy of Dr. King Senior Center, 305 East Front Street Sponsor: Plainfield Senior Citizen Center	FRIDAY · January 16 · 7:00 PM Medical Apartheid The dark history of medical experimentation on Black Americans. Mohawk Lodge #307, 1357 West Third Street Sponsor: Mohawk Lodge #307
SATURDAY · January 17 · 1:00 PM 'Dare to Dream' An afternoon of inspiration and fun for youth. Hubbard Middle School, 661 West Eighth Street Sponsor: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity	SUNDAY · January 18 · 5:30 PM MLK: A Day of Celebration Speaker: Apostle James I. Clark, Jr., New York. Kings Temple Worship Center, 1020 West Seventh Street Sponsor: Concerned Urban Clergy Dr. Gary Kirkwood, Host Pastor
MONDAY · January 19 · 8:30 AM Annual MLK Breakfast Speaker: Kevin Powell, author, activist, Hip-Hop historian. PHS Cafeteria | $16 / $12 Seniors/Students. Call 756-4663 Sponsor: Frontiers International	MONDAY · January 19 · 3:00 and 4:00 PM 3:00 PM: 'Community in Conversation' 4:00 PM: Citywide Commemorative Service Speaker: Rev. James S. Hall, Jr., Senior Pastor, Triumph Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA. Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West 4th Street Sponsor: Shiloh Baptist Church Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas, Host Pastor

Passports - Courier - USPS sets Passport Fair

Published in the Courier, Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Passport Fair set to help residents

Changes in travel requirements have significantly increased the number of passport applications. It is estimated that demand for passports will grow from 12 million to 17 million by 2008.

To make it more convenient for the public to apply for a passport, Plainfield postal officials are holding a special Passport Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Plainfield High School, 950 Park Ave.

The Passport Fair is a passport acceptance opportunity with dedicated staffing on hand specifically devoted to passport acceptance.

"Although walk-ins are welcome, we suggest making an appointment," Acting Postmaster Michael Deignan said. "Give Pat Hembree a call at (908) 731-4393, and we would be glad to set up an appointment."

Deignan also offers these tips when applying for a passport:

• Bring proper proof of American citizenship or naturalization. This must be either: a state-issued certified birth certificate; a previous official passport; or a naturalization certificate, if you are foreign-born. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate is not acceptable.)
• Bring in one officially acceptable state or government photo ID. This can be either a driver's license, a military photo ID or a state-issued photo ID. Workplace IDs and regular photos are generally not acceptable.
• The passport application requires two recent identical photographs. The photos must meet specific passport requirements which are explained at http://travel.state.gov/passport. (Photos can be taken at the Plainfield Passport Fair for an additional fee.)
• To save time, download passport application documents at www.usps.com/passport and fill out beforehand. However, don't sign the application form, as the passport acceptance clerk must witness the signing.
• For children under age 14, both parents' consent and proof of parental relationship are required. See Special Requirements for children under age 14 at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html for details.

More information is available on the Postal Service Web site at http://www.usps.com/passport or the Department of State Web site at http://travel.state.gov/index.html.

-- Staff report

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• Courier: "Passport Fair set for residents"

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