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Plainfield, NJ

Four Seasons In Plainfield - Photography Exhibit

William Collins, Broker Associate: Real Estate Agent in South Orange, NJ

The Plainfield Public Library will conduct a photograh contest reception and awards presentation on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 1 P.M. in the Anne Louise Davis Gallery. The event will also inlcude the exhibit opening, which will feature entries from both professionals and amateurs. The entries total some 80 photographs some of which ahve been submitted by local elementary school students. The event which is made possible through the support of The Friends of the Plainfield Public Library, serves as a conduit for collecting photographs of life in the Queen City. For more in formation, contact the library at 908-757-111 ext. 136.

A Raisin In The Sun

William Collins, Broker Associate: Real Estate Agent in South Orange, NJ

Lorraine Hansbury's play that focuses on the experiences of a family in Chicago during the 1950s, comes to Plainfield, New Jersey.

A Raisin In The Sun is being staged for a limited engagement, with direction by award winning filmmaker Alrick Brown.

YWCA of Central New Jersey

232 East Front Street

Plainfield, NJ

Friday, May 8, 2009 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 2:30 pm

For more information and tickets, call 908-756-3500 ext. 115

Financial Fitness Workshop

William Collins, Broker Associate: Real Estate Agent in South Orange, NJ

The United Church of Christ is hosting a Financial Fitness Workshop to be conducted by Shelly Boyd, an accredited financial counselor with Novadebt. Novadebt is a Garden State non-profit consumer credit counseling organization. On Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 7 PM, Ms. Boyd will provide an overview of options available to those facing financial challenges.

The workshop is free and open to all; the church is located at 220 West Seventh St., in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Plainfield, NJ market analysis for February 2009

03-19-09
Eugene Jones
Eugene Jones: Real Estate Agent in Somerville, NJ

Plainfield, NJ market analysis for February 2009

Compared to January 2009

February: January:

Active Listings = 385 394

Average LP = $ 262,598 $ 267,960

New Listings = 53 68

Average LP = $ 283,570 $ 265,735

Under Contract= 20 9

Average LP = $ 198,858 $ 219,197

Sold Listings = 12 14

Average SP = $ 187,610 $ 197,810

Average DOM = 105 106

Average SP/LP = 93% 95%

*Statistics based on information from Garden State MLS, L.L.C. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed

Civil Unions, Marriage & Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples

William Collins, Broker Associate: Real Estate Agent in South Orange, NJ

On Thursday, February 29, 2009 you are invited to attend A New Era of Rights and Responsibilities:
Civil Unions, Marriage & Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples,
in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Challenges facing same sex couples necesitate customized estate planning to ensure that surviving loved ones are protected.

The symposium will consist of a panel of professionals to include:

Parinaz Cole, Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch

Jim Cole, Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch

William Singer, Attorney - Singer & Fedun, LLC

Christopher Bellis, Deputy Director of Development - Lambda Legal

The symposium will run from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at United Church of Christ in Planfield located at 220 West seventh Street, Plainfield, New jersey 07060. While there is no charge, reservations are required. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Matt Allen at Lambda Legal at cbellis@lambdalegal.org or 212-809-8585, ext. 214.