Call for Bayonne artists to paint parachute cloth mural
The Community Development Division’s Mural Program is seeking artists to work on a parachute cloth mural indoors, which will then be adhered to the outside wall of a Broadway building.
The city will begin its second mural initiative, a rendering of Bayonne’s champ, Chuck Wepner, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his world heavyweight title bout with Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest,” on March 24, 1975 and is seeking volunteers wishing to participate.
If interested, send your contact information and relevant experience to bayonnemuralproject@gmail.com or call and leave your contact information at (201) 858-6344.
Officials noted that the project is a community effort of volunteers.
The project is scheduled to be completed by March 20.
This is the second mural project sponsored by Community Development. The first one was completed at 16th Street/DiDomenico Park in 2013.
Who’s going to the Owl program?
Interested in learning about the wise old owl? The Meadowlands Environmental Center has just the program for you on Sunday, March 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst.
“Owls Alive!,” is presented by Flat Rock Brook Nature Center and co-sponsored by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and Bergen County Audubon Society.
“The Meadowlands is prime owl territory, and the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center will give you a chance to see some of these amazing nocturnal raptors live and in person,” said spokesman Brian Aberback. “You’ll also hear all about these feathered ambassadors, including their behavior, physiology, adaptations, and natural history.”
The cost is $8 per person; $6 for MEC members.
Pre-registration is recommended. To do so, go to www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.” Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call (201) 460-4619.
Cross-Chamber of Commerce event tomorrow
The Women in Business Council’s Hoboken and Hudson County Cross-Chamber of Commerce mixer is nearly here.
The event is Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kolo Klub (inside Pilsener Haus Biergarten), 1422 Grand St., Hoboken.
Both chamber presidents will share their objectives and direction for the year.
Tickets, at $25 for members, and $35 for future members, include one drink plus food.
If you join the council at the door, your event fee is waived.
For more information, call (201) 222-1100 or visit hcc@hobokenchamber.com.
Hudson County’s Black History Bowl is here
Hudson County Middle Schools and youth organizations will participate in the Urban League of Hudson County Black History Bowl on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Snyder High School, 239 Bergen Ave., Jersey City, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The bowl will be played in a game-like format of answering questions posed by a moderator.
The Urban League sponsors the event to encourage success, empower the community, and celebrate Black history.
For information, call Gregory Moreau at (201) 451-8888 ext. 220, or email him at gmoreau@ulohc.org.