MAYOR DAVID ROBERTS, CITY OF HOBOKEN HOBOKEN IN THE CITY 2009 RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The City of Hoboken: At Work for You! HOBOKEN CITY COUNCIL President Nino Giacchi Vice President Terry La Bruno Ruben Ramos, Jr. - at large Peter Cammarano - at large Theresa Castellano - ist Ward Beth Mason - 2nd Ward Michael Russo - 3rd Ward Dawn Zimmer - 4th Ward Peter Cunningham - 5th Ward • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SUMMER FUN • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • D ear Neighbor: Hoboken is a vibrant and exciting City. It is energetic and diverse, reflecting our entire nation's fabric as a whole. I truly believe that Hoboken is one of the pre- mier communities in New Jersey and throughout the metropolitan region. As Mayor, it gives me great pleasure to provide a dynamic choice of free outdoor cultural and recreational opportunities to the residents of our wonderful community. I am proud to present our 7th annual Summer Fun calendar of events, with offerings that provide something for everyone. Programs such as Movies Under the Stars, Art in the Park, group exercise, team sports, Shakespeare in the Park, concerts in Sinatra Park and Church Square Park, and family fun nights make sure Summer Fun adds a spark to everyone's summer season. Outdoor recreation and cultural enrichment opportunities in our urban oasis add to our quality of life. It is imperative that we provide recreational and entertainment activities that benefit all our residents. This administration continues to provide first class leisure opportunities for children ages 5 to 15 years old. Summer Fun offers something for everyone. That is the goal of our free summer program as we continually expand our recreational and cultural opportunities to meet the needs and desires of all our residents. Mayor David Roberts
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MAYOR DAVID ROBERTS, CITY OF HOBOKEN
HOBOKEN
IN THE CITY2009 RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER
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HOBOKENCITY COUNCIL
PresidentNino GiacchiVice PresidentTerry La Bruno
Ruben Ramos, Jr. - at largePeter Cammarano - at large
Dear Neighbor:Hoboken is a vibrant and exciting City. It is energeticand diverse, reflecting our entire nation's fabric as awhole. I truly believe that Hoboken is one of the pre-mier communities in New Jersey and throughout themetropolitan region. As Mayor, it gives me greatpleasure to provide a dynamic choice of free outdoorcultural and recreational opportunities to the residents ofour wonderful community.
I am proud to present our 7th annual Summer Fun calendar of events, withofferings that provide something for everyone. Programs such as MoviesUnder the Stars, Art in the Park, group exercise, team sports, Shakespeare inthe Park, concerts in Sinatra Park and Church Square Park, and family funnights make sure Summer Fun adds a spark to everyone's summer season.
Outdoor recreation and cultural enrichment opportunities in our urban oasisadd to our quality of life. It is imperative that we provide recreational andentertainment activities that benefit all our residents. This administrationcontinues to provide first class leisure opportunities for children ages5 to 15 years old.
Summer Fun offers something for everyone. That is the goal of our freesummer program as we continually expand our recreational and culturalopportunities to meet the needs and desires of all our residents.
Mayor David Roberts
Mayor David Roberts & the City of Hoboken
SUMMER FUNRECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
BASKETBALL CLINICHoboken High School Gym8th & Grand Sts.7/06 - 7/31Mon. - Fri.9:00am - 2:00pmAges: 9 to 15
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Little League Field5th & Hudson Sts.7/06 - 7/31 • 9am - NoonMon., Wed. & Fri.Ages: 9 to 15
••••••••••••••••••••••••GIRLS SOFTBALL CLINICLittle League Field717 - 7/30Tues. & Thurs.9am - NoonAges: 8 to 14
Child must be accompanied byguardian. Dress child accordingly
to avoid staining clothes.In Case of Rain, Mon. classes will be
held at Multi Center Gym, 2nd & Grand
FITNESSPIER A PARK
Mondays • 7pm to 8pmA free sampling of what the local gyms& fitness establishments have to offer
June 8 Club KIDJune 15 Dahn YogaJune 22 Club KIOJune 29 Club HJuly 6 Sky ClubJuly 13 Premiere PilatesJuly 20 Club HJuly 27 CurvesAug. 3 Hudson Athletic ClubAug. 10 Premiere
PilatesAug. 17 Hudson
Athletic ClubAN EVENING OFCABARET SINGING
IN SHIPYARD PARK1------------------,Sun. June 7 & 14
Begins at 4pmcall 201-216-8937
for more infowww.debaun.org
YOGA AT PIER A PARKTuesdays· 6pm-7pm
June 9,16,23,30· July 7,21,28 ·Aug 4,11 & 18Classes are Free. You must bring your own mat
Presented by Devotion Yoga
Mayor David Roberts, the City of Hoboken
CONCERTS IN THE PARKAdmission is FREE • 7pm to 9pm • Children's performances end earlier • Bring a blanket or lawn chair
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AT SHIPYARD13th St. & Constitution Way, just East of the Kings Supermarket
Special Opening Night Special TUESDAY Night Concert: SPONORED BY THE APPLIED COMPANIESat Pier A Park June 30 _63rd Army Band Tues, June 9 Tues, July 14 Tues, Aug. 11A TRIBUTE TO patriotic, jazz, show tunes Princess Katie Baze & his Silly Friends Erin Lee & MarciPETE SEEGER & Racer Steve
Thurs July 9 TBA T J 16 Tues, July 21Th J 4th ., - ues, une - P t' Murs. une Sponsored by Frank Raia Hilby the Skinny a ience oo~e
featuring performances by The Cowboy GirlThe Demolilion Siring Band, Thurs., July 16 - The Fave German Juggle Boy
Kate Jacobs, Jon & Deena of opening act: Dave Calamoneri Tues, June 23 _ Tue,s, July 28The Cucumbers, Abbe Rivers, Co-Sponsored by Court Sf. MUSIC Together
Dave Calamoneri, Gene D. Plumber Yosi - sing-a-Iong_~~~~~~~~~~~~L~a~m~~~rt~&~m=~~h!m:~:e~~T~h~u~r~s~.~,~J~U~I!y~2~3~~~~~~.~~T~u~es Ju~7- Tues,Aug.4
~ ~_t:>...-__ The Fuzz Lemons
Tues,Aug.18Polka Dot Palsaka Ron AlbaneseCo-Sponsored byHartshorn Portraiture
Tues., Aug. 25Starfish
Thurs., June 18Drums of Thunder(A youth drum orchestra)Sweeter than Honey
Friday, June 19Sinatra Idol Contest
featuring Host:Gary SimpsonPrize awarded for the
best Sinatra Style Singer
Thurs., June 25Guitar BarAlistarsCo-Sponsor: The Guitar Bar
"----~---JOIfI U s weoe/eunne ne'-~~-r--:---r""'J"{IU'i"ZilI"tc:~~---..-:::::;;;Thurs., Aug. 6 - The Gordys HenryHudsonQuadricentennialThurs., Aug. 13 - Joe Taino a screening of the Buster Keaton silent film
Steamboat Bill, Jr.Saturday, Aug. 15 Thurs. May 28•$10 • Doors open 7pmCharles Barone with with Live Piano accompanimentJust Jazzin' Orchestra Music Performance by
Musical Tribute to Sinatra The Crimson PiratesSat. May 30 • $10 • Doors open 7pm
An evening of sea shanties, sailing songs, Irish drinkingsongs and renaissance faire standards -
www.crimsonpirates.com
4th Street bet. Garden St.& Willow Ave.
Wednesday evenings7pm to 9:30pm
Thurs., Aug. 20 - Swingadelicjazz, swing, jump, blues
Thurs., Aug. 27Julio Fernandez & FriendsSponsored by The Burgiss Group
Events take place on boardthe Waterfront Museum Lehigh Valley Barge which will
be docked by the inlet just North of Erie Lackawanna Plaza& south of Pier A Park from May 27 - June 4
For a Full Schedule: www.waterfront museum.org
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
For InformationContact Gene D. Plumber
at 201-936-7533
Sponsored bythe 6th Ward
Block AssociationMorans & Onieal's
July 15 - Mama Mia - sing-a-IongJuly 22 - The Dark KnightJuly 29 - Iron ManAug.5 - Kung Fu PandaAug. 12 - Horton Hears a WhoAug. 19 - Madagascar 2Aug. 26 - Coraline in 3DFree 3D Glasses to the first 1000 people
If a movie is cancelled due to rain, the make up dateswill be either Aug. 19 or Aug. 26 at 9:30pm afterthe regularly scheduled film which starts at 8pm.
The Fresh Air Flicks concession stand will be selling soda,water, hot dogs, cotton candy & more, each week.Open from 6:30pm until the end of the movie.
Co-Sponsored by Projected Images of Hudson County
June 10-Frost / NixonJune 17-DoubtJune 24-Man on WireJuly 8 -Get Smart
Pier A Park
Presented by Mayor David Roberts & the City of HobokenJohn Pope - Director of Human Services • Geraldine Falla - Coordinator of Cultural Affairs
GOLD Sponsors: The Applied Companies, NY Watervvay Ferry, Verizon Wireless,Verizon Fios, Projected Images of Hudson County and Frank Raia
SILVER Sponsors: Cassesa Property Management, The Dubliner, eMazzanti Technologies,The Guitar Bar, The Hoboken Reporter & Shop Rite of HobokenThe Law Offices of Thomas LoBue, P.C.
Located on 1st Street& Frank Sinatra Dr.June & July:Movies start at 9:00pmAugust:Movies start at 8: 15pm
Bring a Blanket
Verizon
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BRONZE Sponsors: Court Street Restaurant, Hoboken Family Alliance, Mulligans,R. John Muller & Son & Daughter Insurance
Funding has been made possible in part by a Block Grant from the State/County PartnershipProgram for the Arts administered by the Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs,
Tom DeGise, County Executive & the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Admission: Free • BringA Blanket or A Lawn Chair • Call 201-420-2207 for further infowww.hobokennj.org • Schedules subject to Change • Shows will be cancelled due to heavy rain
The City of Hoboken: At Work for You
Mayor David RobertsJohn Pope - Director of Human Services
Geri Falla - Supervisor of Cultural Affairs
For Info Cultural Affairs Calendar Call 201-420-2207or check our website at: www.hobokennj.org
Strut your StuffPrizes awarded for the best VocalistContestants must contact the
Cultural Affairs Office by June 9th
PUERTO RICANFLAG RAISING
June 20 • 11amCity Hall • 94 Washington SI.
followed by a Senior uncheon1pm at the Hoboken Elk's Club
1003 Washington SI. • 201-420-2000
SPAGHETTI DINNERBLOCK PARTY
THURS., SEPT. 3 • 5:30PMSinatra Dr. Walkway by 4th St.
Tickets: Available at City Hall$12 in advance I $15 on day of event
includes 4 types of pasta, sausage,meatballs, salad & dessert
Beverages are extra
Live Perfromanceat Sinatra Pk7pm to 9pm
CITY HALL HOLIDAYCRAFTS FAIR
1Dam to 6pm • Sat & Sun.Dec. 5 & 6
City Hall, 94 Washington st.Over 50 Fine-Craft Artistisans
Selling Unique Hand Crafted Gift itemsincluding pottery, stained glass, jewelry,1--------------1 handknits, artwork, photography & more
Tues, Dec. 8 - 6:00pmCity Hall· 94 Washington St.1- ...A Special Visit by Santa Claus
plus performances by• Hoboken Recreation
Cheerleaders• Hoboken Public Schools Chorus• Rockin' Red Wings
All School Band
co-sponsored byThe HobokenBoard of Education
ARTS & MUSICFESTIVAL
TBA -11am to 6pmLocated on Washington st.
bet. Observer Hwy & 7th Streets
Over 300 Artists, Crafters & moreGreat Food· Kids Area on 3rd St.
3 Stages of Live Performance
ARTISTSSTUDIO TOURSun. Oct 18 ·12pm to 6:00pm
Free City-Wide, Self-GuidedWalking Tour of Artists' Studios
Over 100 Participating artists
Pick-up Maps at City Hall day of Tour
HARVEST FESTIVALHayride & Pumpkin Painting
Sat., Oct 24· 11am to 4pmPier A Park, 1st St. & Frank Sinatra Dr.
featuringHayrides, Pumpkin Painting,
Music, Face Painting, Pony RidesHay Maze, live music & more
Free admission
RAG-A-MUFFINPARADE
Sat. Oct. 31 • 1pmLineup on 13th Street, heading
down Washington St.,Followed By a Costume Contest
at the Little League Field
Call Recreation at 201-420-2094
CITY HALL HOLIDAYTREE LIGHTING
HOBOKEN 2009SUMMER CAMPS
STEVEN'S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HOBOKEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB123 Jefferson Street
Program is specifically designed for children ages 5-9.Sessions will be complimented by field visits. Childrenwill also have the opportunity to participate in a myriadof club activities, special events, and field trips .
These are all fee based classes. Membership iiiis required for all classes except CPR and '- ...•lifeguard classes. Youth memberships are$90 a year and teen memberships are $100a year. For adult membership informationcall 201-963-4100 ext 11.
Registration begins on June 22,2009Classes start the week of July 6, 2009
SESSION DATESJuly 6 - August 30 (8 wks, 8c1asses)
July 6 - July 31 (4wks, 8 classes)August 3 - August 28 (4 wks, 8 classes
Call Ruben Merino at 201-963-4100 Ext.22
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HOBOKENADULT SUMMER
BASKETBALL LEAGUESContact Gary White
551-655-0975$500 per team
Registration heldat Church Square Park CourtsFourth & Garden Streets
Mon. June 8 to Thurs. June 11Mon. June 15 to Thurs. June 186pm to 8pm
STEVEN'S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HOBOKEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB123 Jefferson Street
Program is specifically designed for children ages 5-9.Sessions will be complimented by field visits. Childrenwill also have the opportunity to participate in a myriadof club activities, special events, and field trips.