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Mayor’s Gallery Exhibit Sharing Residents' Dreams Opens In Norwalk Soon NORWALK, Conn. -- The community is welcome to attend an opening celebration on Wednesday, April 6, for a new show at the Mayor's Gallery, titled "Community of Dreams: Recognizing Norwalk's Diversity." Light refreshments will be served at the 6 p.m. reception, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling will make remarks. Rilling and over 70 members of the community have shared their dreams for Norwalk, for the mayor's community gallery. His dream for Norwalk is that "no child will go to bed hungry, so all of our children can succeed in getting good educations, because they're well prepar…

by Rachel Martin

04/04/2016

Neighbors

Stratford Library Offers Passport to CT Libraries STRATFORD, Conn. -- Throughout April, patrons of the Stratford Library can explore 124 other state libraries through the Connecticut Library Association's Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program -- and possibly win one of four gift cards. The program is part of the celebration of National Library Week. The Passport program is open to adults and children, to encourage residents to explore the diversity of the state's public libraries. "Each library has its own architecture, vibe and collection to explore and browse," a news release noted. Visit the library to pick up your passpor…

by Rachel Martin

04/04/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield Library Brings Introductory Yoga Class FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The health benefits of yoga are numerous: improved flexibility, posture, bone health, immunity, relaxation, sleep and more. The Fairfield Public Library is hosting an introductory yoga class on Tuesday, April 5. Kripalu yoga teacher Nora Weiss will lead the session. Come see if yoga is something you would like to add to your life. The event is part of the library's Wellness Series. Weiss is the owner and founder of Intuitive Development Healing Arts in Fairfield, and is a health and wellness coach. She specializes in helping people bring balance to their lives. Her div…

by Rachel Martin

04/04/2016

Schools

Bergenfield Schools Again Among "Best Communities For Music Education" BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Bergenfield Public School District has again been honored with the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation from the NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music education. BPSD joins 476 districts across the country in receiving the prestigious award this year. The designation is for districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Districts that have been recognized by the NAMM Foundation are often held up as models for other educators looking to boost their own music education progr…

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

Sports

West Milford Rugby Team Recruits New Players WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Highlander Rugby, based in West Milford, notes that it's not too late to join for the season. "We've had guys join three games in who have been impact guys," the team noted in a Facebook post. There are 10 more matches from now until June, including a trip to North Carolina. No experience is needed. Highlander Rugby is for high-school-aged boys in northern New Jersey and lower New York area. The team was founded in 2010. It notes, We believe rugby is for everyone and put an emphasis on building a strong community around our players. Our players become a fam…

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

Sports

Leonia Recreation Organizes Spring Break Programs LEONIA, N.J. -- The Leonia Recreation Department has several offerings coming up, including for spring break. Here are the details: Athletic Advantage: Speed and Agility Camp, instructor John Lorenzo -- This class will provide athletes who participate in any sport to enhance their skills in speed, agility and explosiveness, with proper injury prevention training. Monday, April 4, through Thursday, April 7 -- 6-7:30 p.m. for fourth- and fifth-graders, 7:30-9 p.m. for sixth- through eighth-graders -- at the Rec Center Gym -- $135 Minds in Motion: Chemical Creations -- Minds in Motion offers…

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

Police & Fire

Haworth Fire Co. Annual Pancake Breakfast Coming April 10 HAWORTH, N.J. -- The Haworth Volunteer Fire Company's annual pancake breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, April 10. The menu features pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, tea and milk. There's a $7 donation. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon in the Hardenburgh Fire House, 71 Hardenburgh Ave.

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

Lifestyle

Amusement Park Documentary Screened At Ridgewood Guild Film Festival RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- "East Coast Thrills!" a documentary by Bloomfield resident Steven Meitzler, will be shown on the big screen at the Ridgewood Guild Film Festival, April 19-21.Meitzler describes it as a "nostalgic, fun-filled acclaimed first feature-length documentary centering around the history of some of the best amusement parks the east coast has to offer." You can watch a trailer for the film here, as well as purchase it for $10 -- or $20 for a version with extras. The film festival will be at the Warner Theater, 190 East Ridgewood Ave., in Ridgewood.

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

Schools

Video: Rutherford Superintendent Gives April Update RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- "April heralds the start spring and activity abounds throughout the district," Superintendent Jack Hurley recently noted, as he gave an update on the district.He also noted that April brings PARCCC testing. The district website has calendars for each school. You can view them here. "PARCC results from last year have given us valuable data which will help us strengthen curriculum," he said. Registration is ongoing for preschool and kindergarten for the upcoming year. If you need more information, contact the Board of Education. "Amazing things a…

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

News

Rockleigh Jewish Home Unveils Virtual Reality Rehab Program ROCKLEIGH, N.J. -- The Jewish Home Family has rolled out an innovative system that uses state-of-the-art video gaming technology to provide enhanced physical therapy and exercise for residents. The Virtual Rehab Program, or VRP, goes beyond the Wii system that has been in place for years, using Microsoft's cutting-edge Kinect sensors -- which is available to consumers with the Xbox One system -- but with an entire suite of software developed by the Jewish Home's rehab partner, Functional Pathways. The sensors monitor the person's entire body, transposing their movements onto the screen as the…

by Rachel Martin

04/03/2016

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