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BAYONNE LIBRARY MOST POPULAR BOOKS 2022 PLUS DECEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS

During the month of December 2022, the Bayonne Public Library offered many programs and events. For adults, the library offered four “Tech Thursdays with Bill” classes covering streaming media, Mango Languages, and hoopla (ebooks) as well as an “Ask Me Anything” general tech help class. There were three English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There were five knitting class meetings. For children, the library offered three Scratch coding classes for elementary school students. For the whole family, there were twelve showings of nine holiday-themed movies.

The most popular book titles in December were: Adults: 1. The Whittiers by Danielle Steele. 2. No Plan B: a Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child. Kids: 1. Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 0 by Gege Akutami. 2. Solo Leveling by Chugong.

The top five most popular book titles for adults in 2022 were: 1. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. 2. The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly. 3. High Stakes by Danielle Steele. 4. The Investigator by John Sandford. 5. One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner. The top five most popular book titles for kids in 2022 were: 1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney. 2. The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey. 3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. 4. Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. 5. Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 0 by Gege Akutam.

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Hudson County Community College and New Jersey Reentry Corporation Announce Ground-breaking Phlebotomy Training Program for Court-involved Individuals

    Three-month training program is the first of its kind in New Jersey.    

– At a press conference yesterday, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President, Dr. Christopher Reber, and New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) Founder and Chairman, former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey, announced the establishment of a Phlebotomy Technician Certification program leading to an industry recognized credential from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

The program is designed solely for court-involved individuals. Governor McGreevey and Dr. Reber were joined at the event by New Jersey Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, Cari Fais; HCCC Vice President for External Affairs and Senior Counsel to the President, Dr. Nicholas Chiaravalloti; HCCC Associate Vice President for Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Lori Margolin; HCCC Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment, Dr. Heather DeVries; and New Jersey Reentry Corporation program participants.    

Dr. Reber said the training program is funded by NJ HealthWorks, a program sponsored by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and administered by the New Jersey Community College Health Profession Consortium Partners.

The first Phlebotomy Training Program class of about one dozen students will begin January 23, 2023. Classes will be conducted by HCCC faculty at the Governor’s Reentry Training and Employment Center in Kearny, NJ.    

“We are proud to partner with Governor McGreevey and NJRC in developing and providing this Phlebotomy Training Program,” Dr. Reber said. “This is a life-changing opportunity, exclusively for court-involved women and men, that offers a pathway to well-paying, in-demand careers. This program also addresses a critical national need for professionals in this sector of health care.”    

NJRC Chairman James McGreevey stated, “This Phlebotomy Training for court-involved persons to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician is a landmark course.

This is the first New Jersey Phlebotomy Training Program solely focused on the court-involved population. This three-month training program will require significant academic and substantial clinical training hours resulting in a professional phlebotomy career. The successful completion of the training will provide for national certification through the National Healthcareer Association. 

 We are honored to partner with HCCC in our shared advocacy mission and commitment to Second Chances. We celebrate the importance of this Phlebotomy  Training Course, which continues to highlight the need for ‘industry-recognized credentials’ through job training for the reentry population.”  

  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Phlebotomy is one of the fastest growing career sectors in the country with a projection of 21,500 openings for phlebotomists each year over the decade. The 2021 median pay for phlebotomists, who draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations, and work in hospitals, laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices, is $37,380 per year.    

In addition to this program, Hudson County Community College and New Jersey Reentry Corporation work in partnership to provide career pathway certification training and credit-bearing learning opportunities for court involved individuals in Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, and Culinary Arts. In November 2022, HCCC and NJRC celebrated NJRC graduates of the HCCC Welding and Culinary Arts programs.   #  #  #     Caption:

Pictured at a Jan. 11 press conference announcing the Hudson County Community College Phlebotomy Technician Certification from left: Lori Margolin, HCCC Associate Vice President for Continuing Education and Workforce Development; Dr. Christopher Reber, HCCC President; New Jersey Reentry Corporation program participants Camille Hannah, Michael Chatmon and Kaiyah Thompson; James McGreevey, NJRC Founder and Chairman and former New Jersey governor; and Dr. Heather DeVries, HCCC Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment.

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Jersey City Medical Center to Provide Free Pap Smear Exams

This week, on January13th, the Jersey City Medical Center will provide free Pap smear exams to women age 21 and older without insurance in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Please click on the following article link for more information: https://patch.com/new-jersey/jersey-city/s/ijehq/free-pap-smears-offered-at-jersey-city-medical-center-this-week?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter.

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-Some Singers won’t take no for an answer even if there doesn’t seem to be anything on the horizon-

Highlighting DjRv -Raul Vicente

DjRv Raul Vicente
DjRv -Raul Vicente

River View Observer Staff Writer

“I’m just not ready to quit”, says Raul (DjRv ) Vicente Jr.  Vicente, aka DjRv as he likes to be called these days, has put out three cd’s.  Two salsa songs; one with English lead vocals and one with Spanish lead vocals.  You can find them for sale on iTunes and other platforms says Vicente but to his chagrin little if any sales have been generated.

And his third, attempt as recent as last year, was a Spanish remake of Mariah Careys hit song “My All”. It’s called “Yo Daria Todo”.

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Hudson County Community College’s
25th Gala Celebration Sets Attendance and Fundraising Records

Caption: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Culinary Arts students and chef-instructors welcome guests to the December 8, 2022 HCCC Foundation Gala with thumbs up and applause. The event set attendance and fundraising records.

The Hudson County Community College (HCCC)Foundation Board of Directors announced that their 25th Anniversary Gala celebration on Thursday, December 8, 2022, raised nearly $600,000. The event’s theme, “Investing in Student Success,” marked the debut of a new endowed scholarship fund, the Hudson Scholars Program Endowment, that will generate perpetual funding assistance to support student success.

HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber said the initial goal for the fund is $3 million over the next several years through gifts, grants, and other investments.

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The Hoboken House Tour Sunday, December 11, 2022

Hoboken Historical Museum

What are you doing this Sunday?

Gearing up to talk with homeowners and tour their beautiful, historic homes. Join at the Hoboken Historical Museum’s 34th Hoboken House Tour! On Sunday, December 11, Museum Director Bob Foster and Hoboken Talks producer Rand Hoppe will livestream their visits to a curated selection of homes that represent a range of Hoboken lifestyles. And this time, there’s two ways to experience it! Join us and your neighbors right here at the Museum for a big-screen Watch Party, food and drinks provided. Or, relax in your own home and view on the Museum’s YouTube channel. It’s like Bob and Rand took over HGTV! Except instead of commercials, we’re bringing it full-on Hoboken-style with special guest sculptor Chris Dahlberg unveiling his bronze bust of Sinatra in our latest Upper Gallery exhibit, “Making the Sinatra Bust.” Action-packed!

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The Art House Gallery presents The Affordable Art Show

Art House Productions (Executive Director Meredith Burns, Gallery Director Andrea McKenna) is proud to present “The Affordable Art Show,” an annual December event with works priced $500 and under. Curated by Andrea McKenna, the show includes over 150 works of art from 89 artists. Showcasing special pieces with gift-giving in mind, all works are priced to be especially affordable for the holiday season. Works include paintings, small sculptures, handmade gifts, and more! All works will be for sale in the Art House Gallery at The Hendrix at 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

The Affordable Art Show will be open starting on JC Fridays, December 2nd from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and then on Saturdays and Sundays December 3rd – December 18th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The Gallery will be open Monday December 19th – Thursday, December 22nd from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. There will be a closing holiday party on Friday, December 23rd 6:00pm – 9:00pm.

Art House Productions’ gallery shows are always free and open to the public. Large print for all literature regarding our exhibitions and tactile and descriptive tours are available upon request. Email Andrea McKenna for more information at [email protected].

“Receiving and giving art is a special experience,” says Executive Director Meredith Burns. “It takes thoughtfulness and love. It also supports a local artist during the holiday season. We hope you take advantage of these one-of-a-kind treasures!”

“This year will be the largest show we’ve ever had and the art is so good! I am very excited to showcase all of these talented artists,” says Gallery Director Andrea McKenna. 

Artists include:

Alexandra Avarez, Alex Gulino, Alex Katsenelinboigen, Amy Burns, Amy Hann, Amy Neufeld, Andrea Morin, Ann Harwood, Anna Kasperowitz, Artside, Arshita Shejpal, Art Throw by Sky Madison, Athena Toledo, Barbara Seddon, BARC the dog, Beatrice Mady, Beth DiCara, Brad Turhune, Brian Romeo, Brittany Vogal, Buttered Roll, Chee Bravo, Cheryl Riley, Cheryl Gross, Claudia Ross, Cut Paste Face, Carmen Vega, David Nicolato, Deb Sinha, Donchellee Fulwood, Eileen Ferara, Elena Barabashova, Emerlyn Deline, Erica Resnick, Erika Gehringer, Erin DeLaney, Gail-Marie Boykewich, Gillian Wainwright, Guillermo Bublik, Isabelle_Duverger, Jada Fabrizio, Janhavi Firke, Jay Golding, Jaya Duvvuri, Jeanne Brasile, Jennifer Morris, Jeremy Stolk, Jim Fallon, Jim Fischer, Josh Urso, Juan Bravo, Kasia Skorynkiewicz, Katharine Hampton, Kevin McCaffrey, Kim Bricker, Kristian Battell, Lawrence Ciarallo, Lisa Collodoro, Lucy Rovetto, Mariette Boerstoel, Marilyn Reyes, Megan Klim, Michelle Farro, Miguel Cardenas, Modal Visions, Monifa Kincaid, Mustart, Nohi Mehrotra, Olivia Wilber, Ovidija Paulter, Patrick McCoy, Paul Andress, Paul Wirhun, Philippe Halaburda, Stephanie Guillen, Shiva Jlayer, Sue Nilsson, Susan Evans Grove, Suzan Globus, Tali Rose Krupkin, Tanvi Malushte, Teri Fiore, Theda Sandiford, Tina Maneca, Valter Guevarra, Vincent Minervini, Vincint Salvati, William Figdor and Winifred McNeill. 

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Hudson County Community College Foundation’s 25th Annual Gala Fundraiser

Fundraiser Celebrates in ‘Investing in Student Success’

Ellucian Foundation will be honored for its endowment support;
Gala guests will savor world-class cuisine and a sampling of the renowned
HCCC Foundation Art Collection.

November 18, 2022, Jersey City, NJ – The Board of Directors of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation invites the community to join the silver anniversary celebration of their annual Gala Fundraiser. The December 8, 2022 event will be held at the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Guests will tour the award-winning HCCC Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) kitchens, enjoy world-class cuisine prepared and presented by HCCC CAI students, alumni, and chef-instructors, and view a sampling of the over 2,000 original works from the HCCC Foundation Art Collection.

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