Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week: 5/17

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Happy Monday, Jersey City! There are plenty of events happening around the city this week, so Patch rounded up a list of the important dates to remember, so you don't miss the fun!

City Meetings

• Monday: City Council Caucus meeting. Virtual from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • More info/meeting links online.
  • Historic Preservation Committee meeting. Virtual from 6:30 p.m to 11:59 p.m.
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  • Jersey City Shade Tree Committee meeting. Virtual from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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• Tuesday: Planning Board meeting. Virtual from 5:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • More info/meeting links online.
• Wednesday: JC Employees’ Retirement System meeting. Virtual from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • More info/meeting links online.
  • City Council meeting. Virtual from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Events

• Tuesday
  • Hatian Flag Raising
    • The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs present the Haitian Flag Raising. This event is co-sponsored by the Haitians Unified for Development and Education (HUDE), the Haiti Solidarity Network of the North East (HSNNE) and the Haitian Evangelical Church of Jesus Christ.
  • Mental Health and the Importance of Self-Care
    • Attendees will learn about stress, how to manage stress, and essential self-care tips and ideas.
• Wednesday
  • The Struggle Continues: Honoring Malcolm X
    • Community Awareness Series Presents its Annual Malcom X Tribute. In honor of the legacy of Malcolm X, join us for the continuation of The Struggle Continues, a panel discussion on the movement for social justice with activists, artists, and academics.
  • Garden State Jazz Greats Series
    • Join us each month as jazz scholar Ben Young highlights and explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey's jazz greats. Ben will discuss each of these home state heroes' lives and contributions, providing a musical and historical context. Along with a plentiful helping of their music, it will help illustrate what made each of their unique and singular artistic visions have such an impact.
• Thursday
  • Cuban Independence Day Flag Raising
    • The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs and the Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education present The Cuban Independence Day Flag Raising.

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