Glen Ridge resident Amy Vecchione (shown here peeking out from behind pilot “Sully” Sullenberger) recently organized the one-year reunion for the passengers and crew who were part of the “Miracle on the Hudson.” As part of the celebration, she had a bunch of piñatas made in the shape of the geese that clogged the airliner’s engines. There are two left, signed by Sully and the rest of Flight 1549′s crew, being auctioned off on eBay, here and here. All the proceeds from the auctions, which end Friday, will go to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund, and will be matched by a donation from Grey Goose vodka. See one of the goose piñatas here.
Here are a bunch of upcoming local efforts to help Haiti; if you know of others, add to comments.
Reticents/Hat City Kitchen Help Haiti
A new restaurant, Hat City Kitchen, opens this weekend in Orange (The chef from the old Montclair restaurant, Yves, is the chef). The Reticents are playing there this Saturday, Jan. 30 and the restaurant will be donating all admissions proceeds to Haiti Relief. A tipster writes: Leslie West’s brother, Larry Weinstein, is the owner of HCK — might he show up after his Wellmont gig?
Small Works for a Big Cause: Artists Unite To Help Haiti
This Sunday, Jan 31., go to Brassworks Gallery (105 Grove, Montclair) from 2-5 p.m. and purchase any one of over 100 pieces of original art priced at $50! Many local artists and students have donated their work — this is your chance to own a small piece of art from an artist you admire and help Haiti. All proceeds will go to the relief effort of your choice: Doctors Without Borders, The Red Cross or Partners in Health. Live music, small bites and beverages; checks only (no cash or credit cards).
Have a heart — and schedule a haircut to help Haiti — in time for Valentine’s Day…
On Saturday, February 13th, Parlor Hair Studio will donate 50% from all services that day to The Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund. Call in advance — 973-746-1182 — to schedule your appointment.
Musical Brunch
Tasty Coco in Caldwell will host a “Benefit Brunch for Haiti Relief” and concert series on Feb. 6, from from 4 p.m-10 p.m. The concert series will future poeist Rick Mullin and music by Tom Walker, Laura Dodd, St. James and Joe Rizzullo. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti Relief.
