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'Paint With A Purpose' In Garfield, Benefit Women's Services
GARFIELD, N.J. -- The St. Anthony Young Adult Society, in Garfield, is inviting the public to a "Painting with a Purpose" fundraiser, on Friday, May 6.
In honor of Mother's Day, the event will donate the proceeds to Oasis, an organization that provides a variety of services to women in need.
The painting session costs $35, and includes painting materials, light refreshments "and your masterpiece." You can bring beverages and food. Space is limited, so RSVP to stanthonyyoungadultsociety@gmail.com. The event will be from 7-10 p.m., at 148 Harrison Ave., in Garfield.
Leonia To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of 'Sculpture For Leonia'
LEONIA, N.J. -- Everyone is invited to the 10th-anniversary celebration of "Sculpture for Leonia," on Saturday, May 1.The event will include refreshments, music by the KGB Band and many of the artists, who will meet the public and talk about their works.
"We can't believe it has been 10 years since we got the idea to display public art throughout Leonia," the organizers noted. "This party is to thank the sculptors, the Borough of Leonia, Taste of Leonia participants, and all the donors, supporters and volunteers in the community who have worked with us."
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Enjoy Soup, Benefit Closter Nature Center On April 17
CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Nature Center is bringing back its Soup Supper on Sunday, April 17, one of its most popular annual events, that "has brought members and friends together for more than 30 years," the organizers noted.
For your $10 -- $5 for kids under 10 -- you get a bowl and spoon, to sample as many homemade soups as you want, plus breads donated by Balthazar Bakery. You pay at the door.
Ceramic reusable soup mugs, with the new CNC logo, are also available for $5. And if you bought one last year, you're welcome to bring it along.
The event will be from 5-7 p.m. at t…
Date For Bloomingdale Fishing Contest Shifted
BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The date of Bloomingdale's 16th annual kids trout fishing contest has been moved, due to a forecast for bad weather.The borough, in a Facebook post on Thursday, April 7, noted that the competition will now be on Sunday, April 10, at 11 a.m., instead of Saturday at 10 a.m.
The contest is at Bogue Pond, and is for kids from 1 to 14 years old. Arrive a half-hour early to register, and bring your own bait and tackle.
Saddle River Day School Brings Best-Selling Author For April 26 Lecture
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Saddle River Day School is hosting a free lecture from best-selling author Dr. Michael G. Thompson on Tuesday, April 26 -- and the public is welcome to attend.
Thompson has been a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker regarding children, schools and parenting for nearly 35 years. He's written nine books, "focusing on the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in childhood, child development, parent-teacher relationships, and psychological aspects of school leadership," a press release notes. He's currently the …
