Pershing Field Garden Friends

To the "Make A Difference Day - BIG DIG 2011" - PFGF Volunteers,

A huge "Thank You" to our volunteers who planted over 500 bulbs in Pershing Field.

Tulips and daffodils are in bloom at the Arch & U-shaped planting bed, the children's playground,

the pool, the west wall of the ice skating rink & the lower level of the park at the track for all to enjoy!

Our PFGF volunteers also took the lead in providing captains to eleven sites in the Heights

& other Jersey City Neighborhoods. What an outstanding effort!!

The fruits of our labor have not gone unnoticed; with the JC Parks Coalition winning $10,000 in the

USA Magazine National make a Difference Day Award in the City category:

http://makeadifferenceday.com/blog/2012/04/12/jersey-city-nj/

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!!

This could never have been accomplished without your efforts

BIG DIG 2012 is right around the corner. GOAL: 30,000 BULBS!!!

See City photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.333481536710754.77014.297159627009612&type=3&l=0fdae37dae

Our Annual Holiday Tricky Tray Fundraising Dinner was held at Gino's Restaurant on Central Ave. We had an excellent turnout, the food was delicious; the company outstanding. This year we hosted our most successful fundraiser due to the generosity of our members and local merchants. We were fortunate to have the support of the following merchants: Central Ave Liquors, LuLu's Hair Zone, Podewitz Deli, Rite Aid, Radio Shack, and Stop & Shop. Our members created unique and artistic baskets.  Jewelry designer Maureen Gallagher donated two beautiful necklaces & Cathy King's beautiful handmade pottery was a big hit again this year. Our tables were adorned by lovely holiday motif floral arrangements donated by AJ Barringtons. Patrick and Brandon Ambrossi assisted us in drawing our winning tickets & delivering the prizes.   We are thankful for the support of members from our local neighborhood groups including Riverview Neighborhood Association, Washington Park Association and the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association.  We had a fun and profitable night ringing in the holiday season!

To see photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/PFGF2004/PFGFAnnualHolidayDinner2011#