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2008 Community Outreach and Programming Initiatives
Branch Brook Park Alliance (BBPA) is proud to showcase the following activities and events in partnership with Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and in collaboration with numerous other organizations and sponsors.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
FREE (Registration Fees May Apply)
Sunday, April 13 – Sunday, April 20 Northern Division Visitor’s Center, Cherry Blossomland
An annual week-long festival showcasing the cherry blossom trees.
Activities include Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey 10K Run and Children’s Fun Run, Bike Race, Concert, Tours of the blossoms and family activities.
ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM GALA
Thursday, April 17, 5:30pm – 10pm
Nanina’s in the Park
BBPA’s premiere event to raise monies to restore and reactivate Branch Brook Park.
BBPA’s INAUGURAL TOURS, LED BY ELIZABETH DEL TUFO
The Tours are part of a variety of efforts in response to the public’s desire to learn and become better educated about Essex County’s Branch Brook Park.
Sunday, April 20
12:00pm – 3:30pm:
The Festival and Park Walking Tour
($5 donation + $2.70 for Light Rail)
Meet: 12:00pm Newark Penn Station Info Booth
12:30pm Newark Light Rail Branch Brook Park Station @ Franklin Ave
3:30pm Return to Newark Penn Station
Join the festivities taking place during Blossomfest and learn about the unique and historic collection of cherry trees and what is being done to restore and replace them. Also learn about the Park’s overall restoration. Food available for purchase at the Festival.
Wednesday, April 23
11:30am – 4:00pm -
Tour de Cerise
($40 registration fee includes transportation throughout tour, lunch, reception)
Meet at Sacred Heart Cathedral (On-site parking is available)
Enjoy a 30-minute organ recital at the Cathedral, travel by private bus to a home-style Italian lunch in the dining room of the former William Clark Mansion, built in 1876, now the North Ward Center. Tour the renowned Blossoms, and cap the day off with a Sherry Reception in Forest Hill Historic District.
Friday, May 30 8:00am – 11:00am
Educator’s Trolley Tour FREE
Meet at Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Northern Division. Open to public and private 4th – 8th grade teachers in Newark. Explore this natural classroom, learn the importance of following the Park’s “Do’s and Don’t’s” and having a positive impact on the Park. An interactive and educational tour for those teaching our youngest citizens.
JERSEY CARES DAY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, May 3, 2008 8:00am – 3:00pm
Spend a few hours in the morning cleaning, pruning and planting, and then celebrate with a Jersey Cares hosted appreciation reception. For more information, or to participate, please visit www.JerseyCares.org.
SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
REGISTRATION FEES, DONATIONS
Sunday, May 4
8:00am Race Warm Up
The Meadow, Northern Division
Start or join a team, walk with friends or on your own. The Nation's largest breast cancer awareness Race/Walk comes to Newark for the first time. 5K Race and 1.5 Mile Fun Run. For more information or to register, please visit www.KomenNorthJersey.org
FISHING AND BOATING DERBY FREE
Saturday, May 10, 9am – 10am* mandatory registration; 10am – 1pm Activities
Prudential Lions in Southern Division
The derby is open to children ages 6 - 15. The family-friendly day features activities including boating, fishing equipment and face painting, as well as additional interactive activities and prizes. Food provided for participating children.
FOREST HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WALKING TOUR
Saturday, May 31 1:00pm $20 per ticket
Meet: The Ballantine Gates
Join Liz Del Tufo, a Newark Historian on this fundraiser guided tour of Historic Forest Hill.
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FREE
Tuesday, July 1 7:30pm
The Meadow, Northern Division
Enjoy the sounds of the renowned New Jersey Symphony Orchestra under the stars. Come for the music, stay for the spark! County of Essex sponsored fireworks follows the performance.
FARMERS’ & COMMUNITY MARKET / CIVIC SQUARE
Saturdays, June 28 – September 27
8:00am – 1:00pm
Middle Division Complex
A 14-week Farmers’ & Community Market brings fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants and locally produced goods directly to the consumer. The market also offers free wellness information with a focus on fitness and nutrition.
Through positive activities, the unique Civic Square component will foster community by lowering the socio-cultural barriers that separate the diverse neighborhoods bordering the Park.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS FREE
Fridays starting July 11 Pre-movie festivities begin 7:30pm, movies begin after sundown
The Meadow, Northern Division
A series of family-friendly movies. Selected for their universal appeal – families, youth of all ages, local organizations and various groups congregate in the Park, bringing blankets and snacks, to enjoy the movie and pre-show face painting and activities.
July 11 Hairspray
July 18 August Rush
July 25 To Sir With Love
August 1 A Shark’s Tale
GLOBAL VOLUNTEER DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, October 4, 8am – 2pm
Meet at Middle Division Complex
Participate in a GLOBAL Volunteer Day – make a difference! Fall Clean-up with BBPA's Marquee Sponsor
HALLOWEEN/FALL FEST FREE
Friday, October 31
Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Northern Division
Pumpkins, trick–or–treating, and other ghoulish activities – fun for kids of all ages!
In collaboration with City of Newark Council President/Councilwoman-At-Large Mildred Crump. Council Member-at-Large Carlos Gonzalez and North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos, Jr.
For more details or to register for tours, please visit www.BranchBrookPark.org or www.EssexCountyNJ.org
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