FREE Linden Chamber of Commerce is an affiliate of Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce. Distributed as a community service by the Linden Chamber of Commerce. Issue 47 • October 2013 62 nd ANNUAL 3RD ANNUAL SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER HALLOWEEN Linden’s September to Remember held on Saturday, a demonstration by Linden’s International Martial Arts. September 28, 2013 and was, once again, a big success. The Children’s rides, games, face painting, and food vendors PARADE event is staged by the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & were available throughout the day. This year a beer and wine SUNDAY Heritage Committee and is generously supported by tent was added, generously sponsored by Metro Liquors and sponsors. Classic cars and motorcycles were on display on Il Amici’s Ristorante of Linden. The monies raised will be OCT 27 th Wood Avenue. DJ Chuck Leonard entertained the crowd used for special events for residents beginning with the AT 2:00 pm along with live performances in the Promenade from 11 am Holiday Tree Lighting to be held in December. rain or shine through 10 pm. Other attractions included eating contests and WOOD AVE. Details on page 15 LINDEN CHAMBER OF COMERCE MEETING OCT. 22 nd LINDEN LIBRARY 31 East Henry St. Linden, NJ Hosted by Motion (above) alexslemonade.org booth volunteers Federal Credit Union MaryEllen Cook, Gabriella, Charlieze Colon, Julianna Barra, Jackie Shrubsall and Gabriella Colon. (above, l-r) This year a beer and wine tent was added, A E 1 - J generously sponsored by Metro Liquors and Il Amici’s 8 G D N 0 A T , 1 T Ristorante of Linden. Pictured Tina Schiro & Jon Lullo. D S k # I r S t A T a i O P R w m P r e S e S N R P U P R E M O T S U C L (above) Cierra Davion, age 9, of Linden dunked Linden city (above, l-r) The U13 soccer team, Blazing Tigers, sold A attorney Alan Roth. The popular Dunk Tank was sponsored T bottled water to raise money for the team. S by the City of Linden Superior Officers. City officials took Raymond, Gabriel Figyeroa, Jeffrey Mendoza, O turns throughout the day sitting as targets. P Zachary Podilla, Maurico Colato & Karlo Ascue. “GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES” 1051 EDWARD STREET • LINDEN, NJ 2 MONTHS www.americanselfstorage.com 888-471-2170 FREE RENT MONTHLY RATES AS LOW AS $ INCLUDES FREE TRUCK • FREE Pick-up 29 Please mention this ad. for Businesses LIFE in LINDEN • Page 2 • October 2013 Life in Linden is published by Renna Media in cooperation with the Linden Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce. 6,000 newspapers are printed monthly. 4,000 are mailed to homes and businesses and 2,000 distributed free at distribution sites throughout Linden. Although great care has been taken to ensure the information contained within is accurate, Linden Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Tina & Joe Renna, Publishers 202 Walnut Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 (908) 418-5586 Fax: (908) 709-9209 E-mail: [email protected] NEVER FEAR ~ WITH BRATWURST AND BEER, A GOOD TIME IS NEAR!! Food! Beer! Wine! Soda! Fun! Are ALL included! THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 2013 Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 300 • Elizabeth, NJ 07207-0300 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Vice President: Kate Conroy DEUTSCHER CLUB [email protected] 908-352-0900 787 Featherbed La. Clark, NJ 07066 Linden Chamber of Commerce LIVE MUSIC BY BERNIE’S ORCHESTRA Chair: Janet Miller, Cox Printers Vice Chair: Angie Tsirkas, Northfield Bank Sponsored by Epicor Inc. 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Must provide copy of current lease contract at the time of agreement. Call for details. LIFE in LINDEN • LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND Page 4 • October 2013 GREAT EATS AT Linden High School Marching Band used the Linden High School Marching Band’s 34th opportunity to raise money for their trip to consecutive spring trip representing Linden SEPT 2 REMEMBER march in the National Memorial Day Parade in outside of the tri- state area. Washington DC, on May 26, 2014. September to remember featured great food The band has been selected to represent New from Linden restaurants including newly opened Jersey. They were nominated by Congressman Cent’Anni. Donald Payne Jr. and selected by the official parade committee. The parade consists of select marching bands and veterans’ organizations from all 50 states, marching bands from each branch of the military and numerous floats. It will be nationally syndicated to more than 80 million households on The Pentagon Channel and Discovery Network’s Military Channel. More importantly, it will be broadcast live to all the American Troops stationed around the world. In addition, more than 250,000 people watch the parade live each year and it is covered by 400 media outlets. The privilege to march in this parade will coincide with the LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORTED THE EVENT (below, l-r) Joe Percario and Northfield Bank are two of many local businesses who supported the September to Remember event by having booths to promote their services. (above) Cent'Anni Pizzeria & Restaurant newly located on Wood Avenue, Giacomo, Alberto, Marcella & Luca. MRI SERVICES OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT SALES – PARTS – SERVICE Lawn Mowers To Snowblowers & Everything In Between Boss – Meyer – Western Snowplows Commercial and Residential • New and Used Check out our large selection 1220 E. Elizabeth Ave. • Linden, NJ 07036 of snow plow's and snow blowers, In stock and (908) 486-7880 • www.mriservicesnj.com ready to work for you. LIFE in LINDEN • Page 5 • October 2013 LIFE in LINDEN • SCENES FROM SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER Page 6 • October 2013 MARTIAL ARTS DEMO A WALKING BOOTH BY MASTER INSTRUCTOR ELSHIKH International Martial Arts gave a demonstration on the system of Tae Kwon Do which is taught at their school. The award winning and nationally recognized school recently opened their third location at 2117 Grier Avenue in Linden. Owner and Master Instructor Elshikh completely renovated the Linden school to fit the curriculum and excellence of their other locations in Woodbridge and Carteret. Master Elshikh strives to provide his students with greater self-confidence, increased self- discipline, and improved physical health and looks forward to serving the Linden community. (above) Friends of the Linden Animal Shelter sponsored a walking booth featuring Dunkin, a (above, l-r) Tropic Isle Tanning salon located former resident, wearing a money vest to at 103 N Wood Avenue is owned collect donations, with owner Joanne Fiorito. and operated by the Sweeney family: Don, May, Nancy and Ronnie. DJ CHUCK LEONARD (above, l-r) Linden High School ROTC Chelsea Yeats and Linden Society for (above) The Gerbounka family, Historical Preservation president Lauren Yeats (above) Master Instructor Elshikh with Michelle, Emma, Alyssa & Dorothy watch felt lucky to have their tables set up next International Martial Arts Mascot Taylor of NJ Party Works create balloon art. to DJ Chuck Leonard. LIFE in LINDEN • Page 7 • October 2013 LIFE in LINDEN • SEPTEMBER Page 8 • October 2013 TO REMEMBER FUN FOR KIDS (above) Face Painting by Carleen from Creative Entertainment, shown here creating a masterpiece on Katie, age 4. 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