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Cresskill Dancers Among Those 'Dancing For Hope' Cresskill Dancers Among Those 'Dancing For Hope'
Cresskill Dancers Among Those 'Dancing For Hope' CRESKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Performing Arts Center is among six dance studios participating in the Dancing For Hope Festival, on Sunday, April 24. The dance performance is raising funds for A Slice of Hope, an organization based in New York City whose goal is "energizing the mind, body and spirit and bringing a sense of renewal and empowerment to the donors as well as recipients." According to the group's website, "We feed the body with pizza. We feed the spirit with live music. We feed the mind with a happy moment and a happy memory. When people are reminded of happier …

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Englewood's BergenPAC Employees Wear Blue For Autism Awareness Englewood's BergenPAC Employees Wear Blue For Autism Awareness
Englewood's BergenPAC Employees Wear Blue For Autism Awareness ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Employees of the Bergen Performing Arts Center recently tried to heighten awareness through their wardrobe choices. "BergenPAC employees are proud to serve the community and light it up blue for autism awareness," the center noted in a Facebook post. Learn more about the Light It Up Blue initiative here. BergenBAC is located at 30 N Van Brunt St., in Englewood. For more information about the venue and its upcoming shows and classes, visit its website.

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Events
Therapy Dog Returns To Bloomingdale Library Therapy Dog Returns To Bloomingdale Library
Therapy Dog Returns To Bloomingdale Library BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Thatcher returned to the Bloomingdale Free Public Library for Paws to Read on Saturday, April 9. If you missed him this round, he'll be back on Saturday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. Register by visiting the circulation desk or by calling 973-838-0077. The library is a member of the PALS Plus Consortium of 20 libraries in Passaic and Essex counties. The library is located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike. For more information on events, visit its website or follow it on Facebook.

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Events
PHOTOS: Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Honors Volunteers PHOTOS: Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Honors Volunteers
Photos: Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Honors Volunteers Bergen County, N.J. -- The Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative recently welcomed more than 80 guests to its annual Volunteer Appreciation party, hosted by TD Bank. BVMI volunteers play a critical role in providing free healthcare to low-income, working Bergen County adults who don't have insurance. Last year, they donated more than $503,000 in professional services. "BVMI would not exist without our volunteers," said BVMI CEO Amanda Missey. "We rely on them to provide the compassionate care that our patients deserve and are very grateful that they have chosen to give their …

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News
Preservation Awards Honor Waldwick, Hackensack, Rockleigh, Wood-Ridge Sites Preservation Awards Honor Waldwick, Hackensack, Rockleigh, Wood-Ridge Sites
Preservation Awards Honor Waldwick, Hackensack, Rockleigh, Wood-Ridge Sites HACKENSACK, N.J. -- In celebration of the 2016 National Preservation Month in May, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced that the 2016 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards will be held on Thursday, May 5. The public is welcome to attend. The 2016 Awards are hosted by the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs and Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Tedesco, members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Board will present the awards. Since 1982, over 280 awards have been presented in honor of outstanding historic preservation achievements, whether by indi…

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Sports
Don Bosco Prep Touchdown Club Sets Men's Night Out Don Bosco Prep Touchdown Club Sets Men's Night Out
Don Bosco Prep Touchdown Club Sets Men's Night Out RAMSEY, N.J. -- Folks can join Coach Greg Toal and his staff, of Ramsey's Don Bosco Prep, at Houlihan's on Wednesday, April 27, for the Touchdown Club's Men's Night Out.The cost is $50. There will be a cash bar. RSVP by Friday, April 22. You can pay by credit card by calling 973-464-3408 or by mail, using this form, with checks payable to DBP TDC, P.O. Box 362, Ramsey NJ 07446. The night will begin at 7 p.m. Houlihan's is located at 706 Rt. 17, in North Ramsey. The Touchdown Club was founded in 2010. Its mission has two parts: to assist the coaches, staff and school administration in fieldi…

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Schools
Doo Wop Notables Arrive At William Paterson University On Saturday Doo Wop Notables Arrive At William Paterson University On Saturday
Doo Wop Notables Arrive At William Paterson University On Saturday WAYNE, N.J. -- The Doo Wop Project -- featuring current and former stars of Jersey Boys and Motown the Musical -- will return to William Paterson University's Shea Center for a third consecutive season, on Saturday, April 16. The Doo Wop Project faithfully traces the music from groups like the Crests, the Belmonts and the Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and the Four Seasons -- and all the way to Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse. The cast of singers features Dominic Scaglione Jr., who currently plays Frankie Valli in Broadway's Jersey B…

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Events
Franklin Lakes 5K Benefits Mayors Wellness Campaign, Wyckoff Y Franklin Lakes 5K Benefits Mayors Wellness Campaign, Wyckoff Y
Franklin Lakes 5K Benefits Mayors Wellness Campaign, Wyckoff Y WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Family YMCA and the Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign have announced the fourth annual Franklin Lakes Scenic Half-Marathon & 5K, held Sunday, September 25 -- and registration is now open.The scenic half marathon and 5K through Franklin Lakes are USATF-certified races. They'll begin and end at the Franklin Lakes Community Center, on Vichiconti Avenue. The registration form is here, and the course maps are here for the half marathon and here for the 5K. The early-bird race fee for the half-marathon is $60, and $75 from July 1 until registration is full.…

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Schools
Juniors at Paramus' Frisch School Creatively Explored Zechariah Juniors at Paramus' Frisch School Creatively Explored Zechariah
Juniors at Paramus' Frisch School Creatively Explored Zechariah PARAMUS, N.J. -- Students at the Frisch School, in Paramus, recently displayed their projects about Sefer Zechariah to faculty and students at the school. Juniors in Morah Racheli’s Navi class each examined one of the prophecies from Zechariah's visions -- including creating a visual representation. Their creativity took a variety of forms, from 3-D printing to stop-motion video. Racheli described the projects on the school's website: Project-based learning, like this example from my classroom, is the best way for students to tap into their ability to self-introspect, and inspires them to th…

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Neighbors
Oradell Woman's Club Donates $1000 To Center For Hope And Safety Oradell Woman's Club Donates $1000 To Center For Hope And Safety
Oradell Woman's Club Donates $1000 To Center For Hope And Safety ORADELL, N.J. -- The Book and Needle Woman's Club of Oradell recently held its annual Spring Luncheon at Lieto's Restaurant in New Milford, and presented a $1,000 check to the Center For Hope and Safety. Thirty-five club members attended, as well as special guest Jean Kirch, director of development for the Center For Hope and Safety, formerly called Shelter Our Sisters. Kirsch accepted the check from the women's club and spoke about the Center's mission to assist women and children who are victims of domestic violence, including emotional, economic, sexual and physical abuse. The agency pr…

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