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New Jersey--Statewide Rally May 24 To Oppose A1918

Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg is continuing to push hard for new restrictions on New Jersey homeschoolers. It is time for citizens to rally to show their opposition. This is a call to action to every New Jersey homeschool family!

ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Please come to a rally on Monday, May 24, at the statehouse front steps in Trenton from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2. Although there are cafeteria and restroom facilities inside the statehouse building, they will not be available to us since they cannot accommodate the large number of homeschool families that we expect. Port-a-potties will be available, but you should make your own arrangements for meals.

3. Signs on sticks are not permitted. Signs that are held by hand are permitted. Buttons and stickers, of course, are permitted.

4. Parking will be challenging and public transportation is limited. Consider filling every seatbelt in your car or van with a homeschooler, having the driver drop the passengers off near the statehouse, then allowing the driver to drive around for two or three hours and pick the passengers up at a pre-arranged time and place. Another public event will be occurring about the same time as ours, but at a different location in downtown Trenton. This will put
additional strain on parking, highlighting the need for advance planning and working together with other families.

5. Since you and your group may be in the full sun during the rally, consider bringing hats, water bottles, etc. Also consider bringing an umbrella if there is any chance of rain.

6. This rally is pursuant to a permit the capitol security office has issued. Be courteous to all security and law enforcement personnel you may encounter, and promptly follow any lawful orders they issue.

On May 24, the assembly will be in session. They will know we are there. It is extremely important that our presence be felt in a large way. Bring as many other people as you can--relatives, neighbors, friends-who are willing to speak out for freedom.

Homeschool freedom in New Jersey is at a critical juncture. Your part is important. Please come.

See below for further references:

Clover Park & Lock
431 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 392-9582
http://www.trentongarage.com

Hamilton Train Station Parking
800 Sloan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 584-7703
http://www.trentongarage.com

Park America Inc
Bank, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 396-4440

Park America Inc
State Street Square, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-9822

Penn Central Parking Inc
81 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 392-5835

Station Plaza Park & Ride
60 Wallenberg Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 584-7703
(609) 599-2802 (fax)
http://www.trentongarage.com

Station Plaza Park & Ride LP
458 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 599-3100
http://www.trentongarage.com

Trenton Parking Garage
1 West Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 394-9324

VIP Park & Lock
60 Wallenberg Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 599-9614

There are many options for parking in Trenton!

There is a large overflow parking area on Perry Street where a bus comes by to pick up and drop off at the state house. It is about a 10-15 minute walk otherwise, but the bus goes right there.

Public parking is available in the Capitol Complex parking garage. It is accessed by turning right onto Barrack Street from West State Street and turning left at the first light onto Lafayette Street. Proceed to the next light and turn right onto South Warren Street. Make the first right and make another right at the stop sign. Bear left at the light and make a right at the light toward the back of the State House. Proceed to the guard booth and have picture ID ready to gain access to the parking garage.

Metered, on-street parking is available along West State Street. Pay lots are located at the corner of South Warren and Lafayette Streets, and at North Warren and Hanover Streets. Handicap parking is available in the parking garage and on West State Street in front of the State House and Annex and across the street from the State House.

Here are the directions to the State House from the NJ Legislative webpage:

From the East: Take 195 west to Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.

From the South: Take Route 206 north or 295 north, and follow directions to 195 west. Follow directions above for traveling from the east.

From the West: Enter Trenton via Delaware River toll bridge (Route 1 north). Exit at Route 29. Take Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.

From the North: Take Route 1 south to the last New Jersey exit ("Capitol Complex"). Turn right onto Warren Street and go to the light where you will make a left onto Market Street. Pass through the next light at William Trent Place and bear right following signs for the Capitol Complex.

3. Public Transportation

Direct rail service to Trenton is provided by both NJ Transit (1-800-582-5946) and Amtrak (1-800-872-7245). NJ Transit also provides bus service to and within the Trenton area.

From the train station:

Walking: South Clinton Avenue runs along the left side of the train station. Proceed up the avenue (to your right when facing the road) one block and make a left onto East State Street. (You'll soon pass the Department of Environmental Protection on your left.) At one point, the street becomes a pedestrian mall. After the mall, the street becomes West State Street. The State House is two blocks up on the left. The walk takes 10-15 minutes.

Cabs: Cabs are available at the rear of the station.

Buses: Buses stop in front of the train station at the corner of South Clinton Avenue. Most service West State Street and the State House. If your group is bringing a charter bus, the passengers should disembark a couple blocks away from the rally site to avoid congestion, etc.

New Jersey--Announcing the 14th Annual Homeschool Convention

Thank you for your loyalty and partnership with Home School Legal Defense Association. Only by working together can we defend homeschool freedom and keep the cost of membership low.

We want to let you know that we will soon be at an event in your area on June 18th & 19th, 2004. The 14th Annual Homeschool Convention will be held at New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ.

Again this year, we are offering a special incentive for new members. First-time members who join HSLDA at the 14th Annual Homeschool Convention will receive a free book. Invite three of your friends to come to the conference and sign up as new members. If they note on their applications that you referred them, you'll receive a free year of membership when their memberships are approved!

We are also excited to announce our new "Join for Two" and "Renew for Two" promotions to encourage both new and current members to commit to two years of membership. When you choose to join or renew for two
years at a conference, you may take home up to two items from HSLDA's book table with a combined value of up to $20.

For more information about the 14th Annual Homeschool Convention please contact Margaret Reith at Phone: 732-291-7800 Email: office@enochnj.org or visit http://www.enochjn.org