September 2013 archive

24
Sep
2013

Tomorrow! Red Bulls Teach Kids’ Soccer Clinic

categories: Events, Gym & Fitness, Jersey City Families, Just Kids, Neighborhood, Newport, Outdoor Fun!, Parks & Recreation

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The New York Red Bulls are teaching a soccer clinic for children ages 7 and up tomorrow, Wednesday September 25th at Newport Green (700 Washington Blvd.) in Jersey City from 5:30-7pm.

Take advantage of the opportunity for your kids to improve their soccer skills while training with the players of the New York Red Bulls (my personal favorite “American football” team)—for free!

There will be a meet-and-greet following the session to give everyone the chance to talk to the stars, take photos, get autographs and win great raffle prizes.

Get your game on,
JCG

 

23
Sep
2013

Back to School!

categories: Beauty & Maintenance, Boutique, Deals & Discounts, Shopping

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After selling most of my stuff at the Riverview Fisk Flea Market two weeks ago, I felt justified to buy new things.

Even though it’s been a while since I’ve gone “back to school,” this time of year is a great time to revamp your life and begin a new chapter.

New season, new things. Right? I rarely buy for myself, but it is just high time that I do. My sneakers are failing me. My clothing is getting thready. My iPod and phone are both glitchy. My jewelry just bores me. And I really, really want a bike.

I began my new (frugal) shopping spree with a corduroy bomber jacket, two skirts and a new sketchbook/journal. The hair-bows are from the 6th Borough Market.

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I then bought some things (T-shirts, candle, soaps, lip balm, wristlets and baby headband) at the All About Downtown Street Fair. Most of these are gifts.

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 The JC GAL bracelet is obvi not going to be gifted.

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22
Sep
2013

Half-Marathon Today!

categories: Events, Gym & Fitness, Jersey City Families, Outdoor Fun!

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Jersey City hosts its 20th annual half-marathon today, and this year, the race boasts over 3000 runners.

Go cheer on your fellow citizens (starting at 8:30am) from Newport’s waterfront to Liberty State Park as they raise money for Jersey City Medical Center.

More info here.

 

Happy Sunday,
JCG

20
Sep
2013

Watercolor Workshops this Weekend (9/21&9/22) at JC Arts School

categories: Art

Artist's easel outdoors in the spring May June garden with painting, next to house with shutters, window, flowers, irises aka van Gogh, painting supplies, pot containers, shasta daisies, herbs in rustic garden of flowers and herbs

Jersey City Art School is hosting an outdoor watercolor class in their backyard (326 Fifth St.) this weekend. Choose Saturday or Sunday for your two-hour session beginning at 2:30pm.

The fee (which includes all materials) is $40 per person or $75 if you pair up with a friend. Sign up for your day of choice by emailing jcartschool@gmail.com

Get creative,
JCG
20
Sep
2013

9/21/13 Hudson County: Fun in Washington Park

categories: Events, Jersey City Families, Live Music, Outdoor Fun!, Parks & Recreation, This Weekend in Jersey City
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The Washington Park Association of Hudson County is hosting an all day festival this Saturday, September 21st from 10am-6:30pm.

In their words, there will be:

?Four live bands

?The NJ Symphony, Hudson Shakespeare Group, West Hudson Opera, Golden Door Film Festival, Donovan Ensemble all providing different forms of entertainment

?Art workshops like: Swap-A-Rama-Rama, new start-up JC Heights Fab Lab doing 3D printing, Distillery Gallery hosts a hack the mask workshop

?CUDA break dancing competition

?Lots of face painting

?Interactive story telling for the kids

?Free educational outreach program

?Over 90 visual artist representing all mediums

?Food trucks and other vendors

Get your fitness on beforehand: O’Connell’s Cystic Fibrosis 5K Run is happening in Union City, or go to Washington Park early for Yoga in the Heights, Zumba-style dancing or extreme boot camp (10am).

More details here.

My only question is: Am I too old to get my face painted?
JCG

 

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