Hoboken’s 2nd Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher details community events happening around the Mile Square City:
May 18, 2022
Dear friends and neighbors,
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for it to be summer. These little weather setbacks are so annoying! I had hoped to get a full newsletter out but it has been a busy week so I at least want to get this one about upcoming events to you (including tonight!). And then later today I will send one that has some meatier issues – but two previews that I know were important to the community: Hudson County Planning Board voted in favor of the Hudson Tavern Cannabis Dispensary and last night the Hoboken City Council voted 9-0 to expand the Cannabis Review Board.
There are so many great events and activities happening over the next few weeks – something for everyone! Starting with Ukraine…
KIDS CARE TOO
Saturday, May 21st
10am-12pm at Church Square Park
Legos, Library, Music, and Ukraine. A great way for your kids to get involved by promoting peace and helping the victims of the invasion of Ukraine. All proceeds raised with go to Rent for Refugees, Hoboken’s campaign to help fund rent for Ukranian refugees in Poland.
FREE THEATRE AND SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR SENIORS
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION THEATRE DEPT.
Thursday, May 19th
4pm dinner, 5pm performance
Email Christopher.Muonoz@hoboken.k12.nj.us to RSVP for dinner (none needed for performance).
MAY COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
Sunday, May 22nd
11am at Columbus Park
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Wednesday, May 25th 630 PM
City Hall to Hoboken Elks
Who doesnt love a parade?!?! This is one of my favorite Hoboken events and it is returning after a two year pause due to COVID! Also, one of my favorite pictures – Battalion Chief Mario Fini, Mayor Bhalla and his son, Former 5th Ward Councilman Peter Cunningham, Councilwoman Jen Giattino, Councilman Mike DeFusco and his neighbor, Former State Senator Bernie Kenny, Councilman Ruben Ramos and his son, and me. I hope you can come out and honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. The parade will start at City Hall at 630 pm. This year I will be proudly marching as one of the co-founders of Hoboken’s new Post 107 American Legion Auxiliary as the daughter and granddaughter of two veterans. If you are a family member of a veteran or active due service member, please consider joining the auxiliary. I will circulate more info on this but feel free to reach out to me before. #notjustforwomen
OPEN SCOOT FOR KIDS
Hoboken Multi Service Center
Thursdays After School
UPTOWN FARMER’S MARKET IS BACK!
Under the Viaduct
Saturdays 9am to 2pm
MAY’S MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, May 19th 12pm-6pm
In case you are unaware, there is a blood drive in Hoboken each month conducted by Vitalant at the Multi Service Center. This month’s drive is Thursday from 12pm to 6pm. You can click the poster below or go here to make an appointment. Vitalant New Jersey – Donor Portal (cbsblood.org) “Because of you, life continues.”
HOBOKEN FREE RABBIES CLINIC
Saturday, June 4th 11am-2pm
Multi Service Center
The city offers free rabies vaccination and the opportunity to get your dog licensed for up to three years in one shot (pun intended). Join me that day to protect your dog and make it official! More about Hoboken’s dog license regulations and applying for a license online click here: Dog Licenses (hobokennj.gov)
TASTE OF HOBOKEN
HOBOKEN COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, June 7th 6pm-9pm
Maxwell Park (2nd Ward!)
Tickets on sale now for the Taste of Hoboken which returns on June 7 from 6-9 p.m.. This year it will be on the Hoboken waterfront at the 2nd Ward’s Maxwell Park featuring local restaurants, delicious drinks, live entertainment and a silent auction to benefit the Hoboken Community Center, which encompasses the Hoboken Food Pantry. The HCC are looking for sponsors and donations for their silent auction so please email chesleighm@hobokencc.org for more information!
GALA EXTRAVAGANZA NIGHT
MULTIPLE GALAS, FUNDRAISERS &
ONLINE AUCTIONS
Tonight!
Tonight is a crazy night for events for schools and non profits! If you missed out on tickets (many are sold out), you can still support their important initiatives by bidding on many amazing online auction items or making a donation! (I’ve got my eye on a few already including Mayor for a Day (
) and a 2 hour lesson at Hoboken Sailing School!) Click on the pictures below to take you to the auction sites for each the Hoboken Public Education Foundation, Friends of HoLa Dual Language School, and Hudson County CASA (advocates for Foster Children), and to purchase a ticket or make a donation to Community Lifestyles (provides free camp and swimming lessons for lower income kids in Hoboken). #BeHoboken #BeGenerous
) and a 2 hour lesson at Hoboken Sailing School!) Click on the pictures below to take you to the auction sites for each the Hoboken Public Education Foundation, Friends of HoLa Dual Language School, and Hudson County CASA (advocates for Foster Children), and to purchase a ticket or make a donation to Community Lifestyles (provides free camp and swimming lessons for lower income kids in Hoboken). #BeHoboken #BeGenerous
So much to do and so many ways to be involved!
Baby bird season continues!!!! Remember to resist the urge to feed them or touch them. We actually passed at the City Council last night on first reading a new law making it illegal to feed birds. The main reason is to not encourage more to come and nest and stay in Hoboken – geese in particular. But to me, the positive is also to make sure our birds stay wild and have the greatest chance at living a natural life. If you find a baby bird on the sidewalk and don’t know what to do, call the New Jersey Raptor Trust at 908-647-2353. Attached is their flyer that also tells you what to do if you find one. You can print out or you can read it HERE. And feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Please forward to everyone you know who may be interested in this newsletter. Feel free to email me at councilwomanfisher2@gmail.com or call me at 201-208-1674 to discuss what you have read or anything else that is important to you.
TiffanieFisher
Hoboken City Council, 2nd Ward
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