River View Observer April 15-April 30, 2021

April 15–April 30, 2021

Volume 25 No. 4

Est. 1998

Hudson County’s Bi-Weekly-Cultural, Lifestyle and Entertainment Publication In This Issue

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Hudson County’s website Visithudson.org designed to inform and enhance the hundreds of thousands of visitors Hudson County received each year prior to the COVID Pandemic, is still a wealth of information for folks like you

living in Hudson County.

Bayonne, East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken and West New York when our cities and towns are having an event, it is sure to be on Visithudson.org Love to ride your bike?

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DRAG BINGO 21st at 5:00pm EST. To view the programs above). Other films inEXTRAVAGANZA go to www.tefilmfest. clude “Beneath” – an FUNDRAISER org – the Festival’s animated film by Ian Art House Productions homepage – choose Martinez, of Nevada (Meredith Burns, “Click here to view” Executive Director) inCity, CA (5 min.); vites audiences to join “Tides” – an experimen- to select the curated the staff, Harmonica tal 8-min. film by Andre selection.

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Have you ever really noticed how many faces are embedded in Hoboken’s building facades? Take a special walking tour on Sunday, April 25, starting at noon near the Hoboken Train Terminal with Hoboken artist, graphic designer and photographer McKevin Shaughnessy, whose solo show “The Hidden Faces of Hoboken” has been on view in the Museum’s Upper Gallery since March 14. The exhibit closes on Sunday the 25th with a reception from 2 – 5 pm.

The tour will be limited to 15 participants, and costs $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. The tour will begin in front of the former Trust Company of NJ building at 12 Hudson Place and end at the Museum with refreshments. Masks and safe social distancing required.

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Bayonne Opens Brand New Vaccination Site Run by Bespoke Health Bayonne High School Ice Rink to become the Latest Vaccination Site in Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that Bespoke Health, a private healthcare company that specializes in vaccine operations, will began administering the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) vaccine on Wednesday, April 15, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bayonne High School Ice Rink.

Based on the city’s current allocations, Bespoke Health will begin with administering the Moderna vaccine next week. If the Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines are made available in the future for Bespoke Health at the Ice Rink, the company would make those options available to the public when

appointments are made.

Mayor Davis said, “The City of Bayonne has invited Bespoke Health to our community, in order to vaccinate more Bayonne residents and offer additional choices to local healthcare consumers.” He continued, “We look forward to working with Bespoke Health to improve Bayonne’s vaccination rate at this crucial time.”

“We are thrilled to be working with the City of Bayonne on their vaccination program. We share Bayonne’s desire to vaccinate as many of its residents as possible, in a smooth and efficient

manner to help put an end to this pandemic, says Derek Rapisarda, President of Bespoke Health.”

Bespoke Health has significant experience in Hudson County. The company also was hired

by Jersey City to run their vaccination program and is currently overseeing multiple sites throughout the city in addition to mobile units.

Bespoke Health will book vaccine appointments for Bayonne residents through a telephone call center. The call center opened Friday, April 9, at 9:00 a.m. and will be active every week from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., MondayFriday. In order to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at the Bayonne High School Ice Rink, please call 201-537-4818.

The site will be open Monday-Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The schedule will be adjusted as needed. Time slots will be offered to Bayonne residents who contact the Bespoke Health call center, which is separate from all other Coronavirus vaccine services in Bayonne.

Please do not contact Bespoke Health about other vaccination services or locations.

The Bayonne City Council approved the vaccination contract with Bespoke Health at a special Council meeting on Thursday night, April 8.

About Bespoke Health: Bespoke Health is a healthcare company focused on providing assistance to end the spread of COVID-19 through concierge testing and vaccine operations for local and state governments.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR THOSE AGE 16 AND UP WHO WILL BECOME ELIGIBLE ON APRIL 19 THROUGH RWJBARNABAS HEALTH As of Monday, April 19th, all individuals age 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination according to the New Jersey Department of Health. In advance of this expansion, RWJ Barnabas Health encourages those interested in vaccination to register now to ensure the earliest appointment when you become eligible.

Pfizer/BioTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and is operating vaccine clinics at all its hospitals including (Jersey City Medical Center to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit www.rwjbh.org/ covid19vaccine. After filling out the online form, registrants will receive an email or text to schedule their vaccine appointment via a link to RWJBarnabas Health’s scheduling app.

Spring 2021

OPEN HOUSE Join us in-person and outdoors at our Culinary Plaza Park!

Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed, and masks will be required.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

If cancelled due to weather, the event will take place on Saturday, May 8.

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Join us to: Receive a tour of our campus Meet with Financial Aid and find out if you are eligible for free tuition Complete an Admissions application ($25 app fee will be waived) Engage with different academic programs Speak with students, faculty, and staff

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Choose the time that works best for you!

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If you have a local business or know of a Hudson West Folk local business that may Fest is looking for sponbe intrested please sors from the Hudson respond to spiralsound- he theme: “What Home County Business Means toMe” for a new sconcert@gmail.com Community for their exhibit at the Morgan October 16, 2021 OPEN CALL FOR ART Library in Jersey City, Concert.

“What Home Means To NJ. This U18 open call is open to artists under The public is being Me” Walk_Bye Event asked to help find spon- This event is inspired by 18 years of age, all resors for this successful World Refugee Day on ligions, genders, and nationalities venue that has been June 20th, Jersey City Sponsored by Walk_Bye entertaining Hudson kids are asked to show and the Jersey City County audiences for us a representation of t Public Library.

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Actress Tammy Blanchard and Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, along with Bayonne Fire Chief Weaver, and T-Bark’s family members celebrate the Grand ReOpening of T-Bark’s Dogs and More on Tuesday, April 6th at Bayonne’ s Goldsboro Drive location near Costco

The Bridge Art Gallery is very excited to host the Holi Art Exhibition.

This exhibition honors the Indian tradition of Holi, a celebration of spring and the festival of colors.

Guest Curator, Nupur Nishith, has assembled an extraordinary roster of participating artists: Bithika Adhikary

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for a 30 min time slot).

Submit your Earth Day Poem with the theme “Bringing Hudson County Together” as a document, image or video by emailing recycle@hcia.

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KENNEDY DANCERS OFFERING FREE CLASSES IN HONOR OF NATIONAL DANCE WEEK Kennedy Dancers Inc a non-profit organization presents free classes in honor of National Dance Week.

Come and try one of their new Monday Classes for Free Monday, April 19 STREET HIP HOP 5pn-5:5:50 pm Age 7 CONTEMPORARY 6pm -6:50 pm Age 10 SEXY HEELS 7pm -7:50 pm Age 17-Adult If You Go 79 Central Avenue Jersey City, NJ 201-659-2190 Kennedydance@aol. com

likes to splatter paint.

The large scale paintings were executed at the beginning of Covid in April 2020 and were worked on everyday until September 2020.

The work is disturbingly fun with weird like creatures popping out of a huge flesh like textures on the canvas with energetic quirky gums and teeth coming at you. There are 8 main paintings all 7FT by 5FT. If You Go Dollhaus Gallery 23 Cottage Street Bayonne, NJ 07002 For more information call (201) 360-0894. https://www.xdollhausx.com/ JCFPL Becomes the First Library to Go Fine Free in Hudson County

Library Director Jeffrey Trzeciak announces that the Jersey City Free Public Library is eliminating overdue fines, making it the largest fine-and fee-free institution in the State of New Jersey. The Library’s Board of Trustees voted in favor of this policy change on January 12, 2021, to reduce barriers and provide equal access for all.

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THERE ARE PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO IN HUDSON COUNTY with links to some of from culinary delights to Visithudson.org Hudson County’s prom- distinct and charismatic Cont’d from cover When you upload Visithudson.org you will find an enormous amount of information on what’s happening with Arts & Culture, Attractions, Cruises, History, Hotels, Parks & Nature, Restaurants, Shopping, Sport and Recreation.

As mentioned earlier the website was created to attract tourist to Hudson County; and for the residents of Hudson County to enjoy what the County has to offer.

Within the Itineraries drop down menu you will find information on Hudson County Walking Tours, Hudson County Tiny Trips.

There is also a category called HC Sneak Peeks.

HC Sneak Peek include the most iconic locations for food lovers, thrill seekers, bargain hunters, and sports fanatics in Hudson County. If you’re meeting friends, or maybe looking to make some new ones, Hudson County is the place to be!

Here you will find information on: •5 Skater Spots •5 Locally Picked Parks •5 Must See Murals • 5 Jaw Dropping Kayaking Locations • 5 Wanderlust Walkways • 5 Birding Estuaries • Peruvian Gems in Harrison | Harrison, NJ and the list goes on.

Because of COVID restrictions it is best to call ahead to any of the

inent Organizations and Galleries within the Visual Arts and Performing Arts just Bayonne Bridge to name a few: Walkway places you may want to Art House Productions Cathedral Arts, Bridge visit inside.

Arts Gallery, Golden Door Film Festival, Mile Square Theatre, Jersey City Murals Program, White Eagle Hall, Barsky Gallery, Mana Contemporary, Afro-American Historical and Cultural Society Museum Bayonne Theater Company, Kennedy Dancers, Jersey City David Bowie Theater.

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HUDSON HAPPENINGS Hudson County Community College Speaker Series to Feature ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ Chef, Elle Simone Scott Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will welcome Chef Elle Simone Scott, Executive Editor, Inclusion Leader, and one of the hosts of the PBS hit show, America’s Test Kitchen. She will be the featured speaker at two virtual sessions of the HCCC Speaker Series – on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Members of the community may submit questions for Chef Elle Simone Scott by emailing studentlife@ hccc.edu with the subject line, “Chef Elle Simone Scott,” by April 19, 2021. Registration for the Speaker Series event is

Community members may submit questions for Chef Scott to answer during two virtual events. available online at https:// hccc.life/chefscott1 (for April 27) or https://hccc. life/chefscott2 (for April 28).

Elle Simone Scott is a career-changer who has demonstrated strength and resilience in the face of financial turmoil.

The Michigan native, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Eastern Michigan University,

began her career as a social worker in Detroit.

At the age of 28, she lost her job, car, and home during the 2008 recession. In 2010, she attended culinary school to pursue her love of cooking. Her studies and experience led to an internship with the Food Network, and production jobs at Bravo, Cooking Channel, ABC’s The Chew, and PBS’ Cook’s Country.

In 2016, Chef Scott became the first African American woman to appear as a regular, onscreen cook on America’s Test Kitchen.

She creates content for America’s Test Kitchen as well as the show’s social media, and works to boost the program’s diversity efforts and culture of

inclusion by focusing on mentoring, recruiting, and retention.

Chef Scott is also a food stylist for Cook’s Country, and the host of America’s Test Kitchen’s “The Walk-In” podcast, which features intimate conversations with culinary difference makers.

In 2013, Chef Scott, who is on the board of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, founded SheChef, Inc., a professional mentoring and networking organization to support and help grow the number of women of color in the culinary field.

Mile Square Theatre with Hudson Theater Works co-presenting Eric Walton’s “Virtual Impossibilities.”

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Eric has carefully adapted material from his vast, live performance repertoire to suit the virtual platform, and has also developed entirely new routines, tailored specifically for virtual audiences.

Far from being mere passive viewers of the show, the audiences for Virtual Impossibilities participate actively in the performance, engaging and interacting directly with Eric throughout the experience. The show is suitable for children of all ages.

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JOIN LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER FOR THEIR WILD ABOUT ANIMALS CELEBRATION now through May 9th.

Bring your family or group and experience the ultimate springtime adventure. Step inside the Butterfly House, where live butterflies flutter among some of their favorite flowering plants.

Compare your strength, balance, and jumping skills with wild creatures in the Safari Challenge.

Fly along the Pollinator Path to learn how hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies carry pollen between plants to help them produce flowers and fruit.

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Dance that honey bees perform to show other bees how to find nearby flowers!

The fun only continues from there. Meet LSC’s resident creatures – including snakes, chinchillas, macaws, and so much more – in the Animal Zone. Watch LSC team members feed the fish in Our Hudson Home. Rock out at the daily Animal Dance Party, learn about conservation in our special Story Time, and experience an Animal Laser Show (available for an additional $6, or $5 for LSC members) in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium.

Ready to get wild? Click here to get tickets in advance and visit soon: https://lsc.org/buy-tickets If You Go Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Blvd Jersey City, NJ 07305 http://www.lsc.org/ (201) 200-1000

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