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Cindy Capitani

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Westwood EMTs Complete Refresher Course WESTWOOD, N.J. -- A refresher course in Westwood was recently held for Emergency Medical Technicians.Professionals in Hillsdale, River Vale and Weehawken participated in the Westwood EMT Refresher Course on April 30. Participants worked to update their skill sets and refresh their knowledge. They also had a chance to share exchange emergency stories and have fun. The mission of the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps is to render emergency medical service to Westwood residents and render mutual aid and assist other towns in emergency situations as may be requested. In 2015, the WVAC responde…

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05/04/2016

Events

Tenakill Middle School In Closter Organizes Drug Awareness Forum CLOSTER, N.J. -- A drug awareness forum will be held at Tenakill Middle School in Closter on Thursday.Parents and community members are invited to attend this free program and find out where drugs are hidden, which are being used, how to identify warning signs, the legal ramifications of substance abuse, and what resources are available. The forum takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The schedule is, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources. Walk-through mock bedroom drug search. Short presentation follows. 7:30-8:15 p.m.: Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. …

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05/04/2016

Lifestyle

Bergen Volunteer Center Readies Hasbrouck Heights Derby Day HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Derby Day is Saturday, May 7 hosted by the Bergen Volunteer Center at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights. In the spirit of the Kentucky Derby, there will be southern food, authentic mint juleps and a showing of the race known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports!” The event also features live music, an auction and awards for the “Most Elegant Hat” for women and “Most Outrageous Tie” for men. Tickets are $100 per person; $1,000 for a reserved table. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All proceeds directly benefit the Bergen Volunteer Center. Click her…

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05/04/2016

Neighbors

Saddle River Author Signs Self-Published Book In Westwood WESTWOOD, N.J. -- A Saddle River author is having a book signing at a Westwood shop on Saturday.Christian Alecci of Saddle River will sign his first book, "Avon: The Storms of Change" from 6-9 p.m. on May 7 at Market House. Participants will get a chance to meet the author and have cocktails and snacks. Alecci battled addiction to drugs and alcohol and wrote the book during his battle to become clean and sober. Sarah Christensen and Chelsea Quinn own Market House, a shop devoted to supporting local artisans and vendors. Market House is located at 172 Center Ave., Westwood.

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05/04/2016

Schools

Pascack Hills High School In Montvale Organizes Forum On Teen Anxiety MONTVALE, N.J. -- A mental health fair and forum on teen anxiety is planned Wednesday at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale.The Mental Health Resource Fair takes place at 6 p.m. May 4 with over 40 local resources represented. Keynote Speaker Paul Foxman, author of "The Worried Child" and "Dancing With Fear," will give a lecture at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Hills Valley Coalition and aims to offer information about why teen anxiety is on the rise and how families, schools, mental health professionals and communities can work together to address the epidemic.…

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05/04/2016

Events

Paramus Serves Up Greek Food, Fun For Festival PARAMUS, N.J. -- The 42nd Annual Greek Festival takes place at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus May 12-15. There will be indoor and outdoor dining as well as food and fun for the whole family. A business lunch special is available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12-13. A complimentary glass of beer or wine comes with the purchase of a meal. Parking is free and take out orders are available. Orders can be faxed to 201-368-9195. There will be carnival games, vendors, cooked and grilled food, desserts and pastries, ouzo, beer, wine and live greek music and dancing. Festival hours are, Thu…

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05/04/2016

Lifestyle

May The Force Be With You On National Star Wars Day, Wyckoff May the Fourth be with you -- Wednesday is National Star Wars Day, celebrated annually on May 4. The holiday was coined in 2011 by the Star Wars fanbase in honor of the book and film series. May 4 was chosen to spoof on the popular catchphrase "May the Force be with you." National Star Wars Day celebrates the culture and fan following and the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema. It included trivia, a costume contest with celebrity judges, tribute films, mash-ups and parodies. George Lucas released t…

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05/04/2016

Events

Passaic County Freeholders Organize Electronics Recycling Event WAYNE, N.J. -- An electronics and computer recycling event takes place in Wayne on Friday and Saturday.The event is sponsored by the Passaic County Freeholders along with the Passaic County Division of Recycling and Solid Waste.Almost all types of computer and electronic equipment will be accepted at this two-day event, including monitors, hard drives, printers, keyboards, modems, copier and fax machines, televisions, radios, VCRs, stereo systems, CD players, DVD players, cell phones and old telephone systems, according to Nina Seiden, Passaic County’s Solid Waste & Recycling Programs Man…

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05/04/2016

Sports

Rutherford 10-Year-Old Wins Elks Hoop Shoot Championship RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A 10-year-old in Rutherford won recently took third place nationwide in the Elks Hoop Shoot Championship.Luke Gaccione first had to win the Ortega Hoop Shoot in Rutherford. He then advanced to South Plainfield, where he won the State Championship. Gaccione advanced to regionals in Wilkes Barre, Pa. before advancing to the finals in Chicago. There he came in third place in the entire country for his age group Click here for more information about the NJ Elks and the competition.

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05/04/2016

Lifestyle

Two-Week Mahwah Junior Police Academy Set For July MAHWAH, N.J. -- The 15th Annual Junior Police Academy in Mahwah takes place Monday, July 1–Friday, July, 22.The Mahwah Junior Police Academy (JPA) is a 2 week long summer program dedicated to exposing the children of Mahwah to the training to become a real police officer. The academy is open to all Mahwah students who have successfully completed the fifth grade DARE program. This program has established a strong foundation over the years as a long term support for police and community relationship building. The JPA provides participants with a camp experience while building an understand…

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05/04/2016

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