Special Needs topics are top of mind this week

United Synagogue of Hoboken Parents of children with special needs are invited to a monthly meeting at the United Synagogue of Hoboken on Tuesday, March 2, 7 PM at USH, 115 Park Ave. The topic for the evening: developing an advocacy plan for USH children with special needs.
Liberty Science Center The fun, popular facility hosts its [...]

N.J. expands coverage for autism, developmental disability therapies

NEW BRUNSWICK — New Jersey became the 15th state last week to enact a law requiring insurance companies to cover the screening and therapeutic treatment for children up to age 21 who are diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The legislation overcame the opposition of business associations and insurance companies, who’ve predicted the measure will [...]

Hoboken Museum Summer Camps

Hoboken Summer Camps Combine History and Fun!
Education Coordinator Sherrard Bostwick Leads Kids on Exploration of River City Life and History Through Fun Activities, Art, Music and Sports
As the Hoboken Historical Museum’s latest exhibition, Up and Down the River: A History of the Hudson, 1609 – 2009, continues through the summer, the Museum is launching its [...]

Think your kid has talent? On-line auditions for PBS

Raggs, PBS’ new educational pre-school show, is looking for children with talent. The Raggs Rockin’ Kids Search kicks off today in search of 100 children, ages 3 to 7, to appear in the show. You can audition on-line by uploading a video or mailing the video into Raggs through June 30. further details on Raggs and [...]

High School Reading Day for All Ages

Reading Day
Hoboken High School has planned a city-wide reading day on May 9 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The day will be filled with read aloud events, writing, theatre and other literacy activities for all ages. Be a part of the event by attending or volunteering to lead a reading.
Also scheduled: workshops on how [...]

Upcoming Early Childhood Events

Parent Conference on Early Childhood
The Public Schools Early Childhood Program is sponsoring a FREE one day Parent Conference on Thursday, April 30, 2009. The conference will host numerous 90 minute workshops on topics such as: Transition to Kindergarten – a Teacher’s Perspective; Coping with Stress in the Home; Tips for Parents/Single Parents and Two [...]

Response to Concerns about the HFA Egg Hunt

The following is a message from our Special Events Director–posted on Hoboken Moms Yahoo Group and Hoboken 411–in response to some negative postings on Hoboken 411 about this year’s HFA Egg Hunt in Columbus Park.
For those of you that do not know me I am the Director of Special Events for the HFA. The HFA is open to [...]

HFA Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 11th, Rain or Shine

Saturday, April 11th
Columbus Park
10-12 am
2 hunts, 10:00 & 11:00 (all hunts split into three age groups)
$5 charge per child to cover cost of eggs
HFA members only (we will accept enrollment at the event)
Check in for your bag at the gazebo.
*Bake sale
*Arts & Crafts Section
*Child Fingerprinting Station
*Special Olympics Activities
Special thanks to the County of Hudson for use of the [...]

Hudson Dance & Movement Spring Concert, June 6th

Hudson Dance & Movement Announces First Annual Spring Concert – Tour De Dance, at DeBaun Center for Performing Arts.
Hudson Dance & Movement is proud to announce its First Annual Spring Concert – Tour De Dance at DeBaun Center for Performing Arts located at 500 Hudson Street in Hoboken, NJ. The concert will take place on [...]

Images from Cabin Fever Festival

Kenneth Chen of kennethchenportraits.com, was at Cabin Fever again this year taking pictures of our event. he has put together a slideshow of his images. If you would like to contact him with inquiries about these photos, or his services, he can be reached at info@kennethchenportraits.com
Click on the photo to launch the slideshow.
To purchase images, [...]