Easter bonnet competition Van Vorst Park

Van Vorst Park Association meeting

Van Vorst Park Association Meeting Meeting Tuesday September 17th , 7:30PM at the Barrow Mansion 83 Wayne Street All are welcome!  Snacks will be served!

Jorge Mastropietro-New Building at 54 Bright Street Architect Jorge Mastropietro will present his plans for 54 Bright Street. Proposed is a 4 story-4 unit building.  The project utilizes a variety of design strategies. Significant attention has been focused on the exterior skin of the project and its appearance towards the surrounding historic neighborhood.The primary materials for the project consist of brick masonry, and horizontal cedar wood siding. He is open for public comments & questions and will answer any of our concerns. Jorge is presenting to The Historic Preservation Commission tonite, Monday September 16th, 6:30pm Council Chambers if anyone would like to attend.                             image courtesy of smithratliff Bright Street Redevelopment-Bright & Varick Subcommittee will present the latest information on the current status of the proposed development on 268 Varick St. (the corner of Bright & Varick, across from the main entrance of PS3/MS4 school)  The redevelopment plan and proposed project is for an extremely high density (87 units) development - over 4x what is allowed in the Van Vorst neighborhood. It also has ZERO parking provisions. How this project is being allowed is very concerning for all in the neighborhood and sets dangerous precedents for the surrounding communities. So please come if you want to learn more, get involved or at least stop in and sign our petition of support. FILMS IN VAN VORST It truly is the end of summer. Films in Van Vorst finished up September 4th with the funny & touching SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK.  We are so grateful to all our volunteers who schlepped popcorn machines, movie screens, speakers, wires...for 3 months!!!! Thanks to all! Our labor was free but the movies were not....Each film cost us close to $300 dollars.  The Van Vorst Park Association was only able to bring the films to the Park with the generosity of Friends of Van Vorst Park and our wonderful donors.  Please support them. By supporting them we thank them. Or feel free to donate on the Films in Van Vorst webpage  www.filmsinvanvorst.com VICTORY HALL DRAWING ROOMS-180 Grand Street Friday September 20th 6-8pm Check out the newest gallery in Van Vorst!! An evening of unique presentations in each of the exhibition rooms of our current show,including spoken word, music performances, artist demonstrations and interactive art-making. Wine will be served. Admission is free. Don't forget the Farmers Market every Saturday in VVP

Films in Van Vorst: Silver Linings playbook

The Van Vorst Park Association & Friends of Van Vorst Park present: FILMS IN VAN VORST

LAST FILM OF THE SEASON!!!! -Wednesday September 4th-

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

The film stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence & Robert De Niro, was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and won the Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress awards in 2013.

8:15pm

East end of VVP

Bring a Chair-Bring a Friend!

Check out a trailer of the film at http://filmsinvanvorst.com/

Free Popcorn!

Tango dance event at Barrow Mansion

june 30, Barrow mansion, starting 8 pm
A summer soiree of tango, wine and tapas. Come on, ever since you saw Scent of a Woman when Al Pacino dances the tango you've thought....I could do that. Now's your chance! Fred Sullivan--a Downtown JC resident is a well know tango teacher and dancer--and he's offering ...up his services to us! Learn how to tango--watch some great performances-drink some Argentinian wines, eat some yummy food--sample some sweets and make some new friends. AND..... feel good that you are giving back to your community!! Beverages, food and lessons and dancing all included in the $40 ticket price.

Check out www.tangovvpa.wordpress.com for all the info.

We will be tangoing in Van Vorst Park this Saturday from 12-1..come check it out and buy a ticket!

Van Vorst Park Association monthly meeting

MEETING AGENDA FOR OCTOBER:

STEVE FULOP-
Our councilman will briefly discuss the latest developments on our City Council and will take questions as well. It’s always great to hear what Steve has been pursuing on our behalf!

MEET THE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES:

The invitation was presented to all candidates running in this years council
elections being held November 8th to come and speak with our members.
Here is a list of who will be joining us this month.....

Rolando Lavarro
Dan Levin
Sue Mack
Viola Richardson
Imtiaz Syed

They will each be speaking individually to us and will be answering 
questions as well. An informal meet and greet!


IMPORTANT PIPELINE MEETING!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19TH AT 7PM AT FERRIS HS
35 COLGATE STREET---
Public meeting regarding proposed natural pipeline--FERC will be in attendance.

Van Vorst Park Association monthly meeting

at Barrow Mansion
tuesday sept 20,  7.30
(refreshments..!)

Meeting Agenda for September:


Jorge Mastropietro
Jorge is an architect with Jorge Mastropietro Architects will be presenting his latest project slated to start this fall on Bright Street. 93 Bright Street, currently a one story garage has been approved for demolition.  In its place, Jorge and his team have designed a 4 story residential building.  Come see his plans and meet our newest neighbor.

HALLOWEEN IN VAN VORST PARK
We are planning another spooktacular in VVP this Halloween. Have any ideas?
We would like the community’s input on this years event.  Please come and share your thoughts--and find out how you can get involved!!!





Welcome to the neighborhood Aire Salon at 287 Grand Street. It’s a beautiful contemporary hair salon. Spacious and “airey”.  One of the owners, Aiko Kahn, is a VVPA neighbor, so be sure to check them out.  BEST OF LUCK AIRE!!!!

Film in Van Vorst Park, "art of the steal"

August 10th
just east of the gazebo after sunset
 (around 8:30 pm)
 Films in Van Vorst
7th Annual Summer Film Series
presents

"Art Of The Steal"




"Art Of The Steal"
 directed by Don Argott
The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it.
visit www.filmsinvanvorst.com to see the trailer

Wine basket raffle
There will still be a chance to win a fantastic wine basket courtesy of Jersey Wine and Spirits..come early and buy your
$5 raffle ticket and help support Films in Van Vorst...if the lucky winner is present a surprise additional gift will be awarded!!  Try your luck, see a great film, support a great neighborhood venue.

 Bring a chair!

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors;


The Van Vorst Park Association,
The Friends of Van Vorst Park,

with special thanks to
The City of Jersey City

Van Vorst Park

monthly meeting, always a very cultural and political community event!
This month's meeting agenda:Mike Selender
Vice president of the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy will join us and will
be addressing the status of historic sites in Jersey City: The Powerhouse,
St. John's Episcopal Church, the Apple Tree House among others.
Ed Toloza
The City Tax Assessor will attend this months meeting to address preliminary
revaluation questions.

Event Calendar

May 20th Full School Board Meeting
6pm at PS #11 886 Bergen Ave. Open to the Public. See our newest School Board members in action.

May 22nd & 29th VVP Farmers Market
Farmers Market --summer feels
like its already here! Check out Van Vorst Park on Saturday from 9-4pm...

May 22th Lafayette History Festival 12pm-2pm

9th annual Lafayette walking tour starts from Web Park at 12 noon

May 22nd Spring Festival for Children
Free day of fun & learning in Van Vorst Park from 10am-5pm.

May 23rd 1st Annual JC Ward Bicycle Tour
11am-1pm start and finish at Exchange Place. Sponsored by BikeJC. Go to www.bikejc.org for more info and to sign up!

May 23rd Pet Owners Day at Pershing Field
11-3pm 201 Central Ave Sponsored by the City of Jersey City & Liberty Humane Society. Various free clinics for any pet owner in Jersey city --.

May 27th JCLC 10th Annual Preservation Awards at Landmark Loews Theater Journal Square 6-9pm more info at jclandmarks.org

ONGOING.....ONGOING...ONGOING...

Films in Van Vorst--every other Wednesday starting June 9th after sunset Van Vorst Park. Go to filmsinvanvorst.com for more info.

Groove on Grove every Wednesday Grove Plaza from 6-8pm--great music-great fun!

Creative Grove every Friday Grove Plaza from 2-8pm. Vendors, Music, Food--fun way to kick off your weekends.

35th annual MeetBall

the Van Vorst Park Associations annual fundraiser, fun celebration and neighborhood Ball.
saturday may 15th, 6.30 - 11 pm, Saint Peter's Prep hall, Grand x Warren Street.

Big Band "Cornucopia", various celebrity singers (probably also our mayor), appetizers, food, deserts, beer and wine.
Bring your dance shoes.
Bring some fun outfits!
advance tickets $20, $25 at door. tix available at made with Love and Fish with Braids on Jersey Ave.

Easter egg hunt Van Vorst Park, community activity

April 3rd
Starting at 11am Easter Egg Hunt Music at 12pm--and more fun activities in the afternoon--bring a basket for lots of candy! Van Vorst Park between Jersey Ave and Barrow, Montgomery and York streets

free film screening, Films in Van Vorst, Julie and Julia

Films in Van Vorst & the Van Vorst Park Association invite you to a free showing of

Julie & Julia
by Nora Ephron

Tuesday March 16th 7:30pm
Barrow Mansion 83 Wayne Street

This Tuesday bring a friend, some movie suggestions for this summer's series, possible donation leads
but leave your chairs....we've got those! We've also got some snacks, beverages and surprises in store!

Go to www.filmsinvanvorst.com to see a preview of this film.