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Closter Nature Center's Soup Supper Returns Closter Nature Center's Soup Supper Returns
Closter Nature Center's Soup Supper Returns CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Nature Center is bringing back its Soup Supper on Sunday, April 17. The Center says its one of its most popular annual events, and that it "has brought members and friends together for more than 30 years." For your $10 -- $5 for kids under 10 -- you get a bowl and spoon, to sample as many homemade soups as you want, plus a variety of breads. 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. All proceeds will go to support the CNC's educa…
'New Way For New Jersey' Talk Set For Woodcliff Lake 'New Way For New Jersey' Talk Set For Woodcliff Lake
'New Way For New Jersey' Talk Set For Woodcliff Lake WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- Join Phil Murphy, chairman of New Way for New Jersey, on Tuesday, April 5, for a conversation about growing our middle class.Another major topic is "why it's time for Governor Christie to get to work and do his job ... or quit," Murphy notes. Over 21,000 people have signed an online position by the group to that effect. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Tice Senior Center, 411 Chestnut Ridge Rd., in Woodcliff Lake. For more information on the group, visit its website.
Rockleigh Jewish Home Unveils Virtual Reality Rehab Program Rockleigh Jewish Home Unveils Virtual Reality Rehab Program
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…
Saddle Brook Woman's Club Annual Dinner Returns Saddle Brook Woman's Club Annual Dinner Returns
Saddle Brook Woman's Club Annual Dinner Returns SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Woman’s Club will hold its annual dinner and tricky tray fundraiser at the Venetian on Thursday, April 14. Tickets are $55, which includes dinner, a free small prize sheet of tickets and valet parking. The doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, contact Barbara Trella at 201-323-3181 or Joan Murdock at 201-202-5793. The Venetian is located at 546 River Drive, in Garfield.
Hackensack DPW To Begin Resurfacing Roads Hackensack DPW To Begin Resurfacing Roads
Hackensack DPW To Begin Resurfacing Roads HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The City of Hackensack has announced that road resurfacing work will begin over the next several days, on the streets listed below. The city said that all work will be completed in two or three weeks, depending on weather. "Please follow all posted signs and use caution. Thank you for your patience and cooperation." Here are the streets: Hudson Street, between Frederick and Essex New Street, between Kansas and Broadway Kansas Street, between Hudson and Grove Essex Street, between Huyler and Main Court Street, between Main and the river Dewitt Place, bet…
'The Intern' Screens At Stratford Library 'The Intern' Screens At Stratford Library
'The Intern' Screens At Stratford Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library's "Monday Matinees" series continues its winter and spring film schedule with a screening of the light comedy "The Intern" on Monday, April 11. The series presents recent, popular films monthly, on Monday afternoons at noon. The film showings are free and open to the public. "The Intern" concerns 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker, played by Robert De Niro, who has suddenly discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online…
Economic Development Alliance Sets Up New Website Touting Brookfield Economic Development Alliance Sets Up New Website Touting Brookfield
Economic Development Alliance Sets Up New Website Touting Brookfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Western Connecticut Economic Development Alliance has announced the launch of a new website that promotes the Greater Danbury region's attributes, resources and advantages for businesses looking to expand in or relocate to the region. AccessWesternCT.com provides business leaders and decision-makers with essential information about the region's workforce, vitality, transportation and lifestyle. The website's economic area includes 10 towns: the hub of Danbury, surrounded by Sherman, New Milford, Bridgewater, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Newtown, Bethel, Redding …
SilverSource Charity Golf Outing To Tee Off May 23 SilverSource Charity Golf Outing To Tee Off May 23
SilverSource Charity Golf Outing To Tee Off May 23 STAMFORD, Conn. -- SilverSource -- formerly known as Senior Services of Stamford -- is pleased to announce its 16th annual charity golf outing, set for Monday, May 23rd at Stamford's Rockrimmon Country Club. The tournament raises funds for the Ride to Wellness Medical Transportation Program and the Housing Stability Fund. This year's event will also honor Paul and Patricia Kuehner. Paul, president of Building and Land Technologies, and his wife Patricia are involved with numerous charities, from Stamford all the way to Zambia, where they're active with an orphanage. "Together they are…
'Food For All' Fundraiser, in Stamford, Adds More Restaurants 'Food For All' Fundraiser, in Stamford, Adds More Restaurants
'Food For All' Fundraiser, in Stamford, Adds More Restaurants STAMFORD, Conn. -- Community Plates, the technology-fueled food rescue organization dedicated to ending food insecurity, is presenting its signature fundraising event, "Food for All," on Wednesday, May 4 -- and the list of participating restaurants is growing. The event will showcase Fairfield County's newest restaurants and craft cocktails, while highlighting Community Plates' goals for the year, celebrating its accomplishments, and showing gratitude to the volunteers and supporters helping to end food insecurity in the community. Food for All's signature craft cocktails will be …
Andrea 'Andy' Stockinger, 55, Franklin Lakes Resident Andrea 'Andy' Stockinger, 55, Franklin Lakes Resident
Andrea 'Andy' Stockinger, 55, Franklin Lakes Resident FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Andrea "Andy" Stockinger, of Franklin Lakes, died on Wednesday, March 30. She was 55.Born in Newark, Stockinger Andy lived in Parsippany before moving to Franklin Lakes, where she raised her thee children. "She dedicated her time to Ricky, Jackie, and Chrissy, by shuttling them to sports, school, and clubs," according to information from the funeral home. "Andrea was a planner, who loved to be involved in planning school events for her children." She loved entertaining friends -- and sent hand-drawn, cartoon invitations for her extravagan…
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