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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Meadowlands Chamber Readies Bergen Business Expo At Venetian In Garfield GARFIELD, N.J. -- A Power Networking Luncheon and Trade Show takes place Monday, May 9 at the Venetian in Garfield.Sponsored by the Lyndhurst-based Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, the Bergen Business Expo brings North Jersey’s business resources together under one roof. The event runs 12-6 p.m. and begins with a power networking lunch, allowing industry professionals to forge new connections, exchange ideas and meet potential partners prior to the opening of the expo floor. Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III will provide closing remarks at the lunch and open the exhibit floor. T…

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05/03/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Coffeehouse Founded By Pete Seeger Looks To Draw Younger Crowd The basement community in a White Plains church is feeling the loss of folksinger Pete Seeger, according to The New York Times. The Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse founded by Seeger in 1984 still meets for folk music and social causes but is shrinking due to an aging community, according to The New York Times. The coffeehouse is in Memorial United Methodist Church at 250 Bryant Ave. in White Plains. Seeger died of natural causes on Jan. 27, 2014. Seeger wanted the coffeehouse to be about the work not him, and the 40-member chorus still draws crowds of 200 but few are of the millennial a…

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05/03/2016

Events

'Bogota Beautiful' Organizes Yoga In The Park BOGOTA, N.J. -- Bogota Beautiful will host "Saturday Yoga in the Park" during May and June at the Bandshell in Olsen Park. Classes are open to anyone regardless of age and run on Saturdays from 9:-10 a.m. Everyone is required to bring their own mat, towels, and water. Comfortable clothing that will allowed free and ease of movement should be worn. This is free to the public, but reservations must be made in advance. Reservations can be made for as many dates as people would like to attend as room allows. Click here to make reservations and for more information.

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05/03/2016

Police & Fire

Fair Lawn Fire Department Plant Sale Features Grateful Doggies Adoption FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A plant sale and dog adoption is being organized by Fair Lawn Fire Department Co. 2 on Saturday, May 7.Hanging baskets, patio plants, novelty plants and tomato plants will be available for sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grateful Doggies Rescue Retreat will be on hand with dog adoptions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fair Lawn Fire Department Co. 2 is located at 24-00 Route 208 (Harrison Road) Fair Lawn.

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05/03/2016

Lifestyle

Bogota Library Displays Photo Series By Local Photographer BOGOTA, N.J. --Photographer Stephen Mazzella will display his work at the Bogota Public Library throughout the month of May, according to the Bogota Blog.A series of black and white photos depicting scenes from Bogota and New York City will be in the periodical room on the first floor of the library, according to the Bogota Blog. The galley is open during regular library hours, according to the Bogota Blog. Click here for more information from the Bogota Blog.

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05/03/2016

Events

Hackensack Collecting Adult Briefs In Honor Of Older Americans Month HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Adult care briefs are being collected at the Bergen County Administration Building in honor of Older Americans Month in May.Donations are being accepted throughout the month. Collection bins will be at the public and employee entrances throughout the building and wherever packages can be deposited. Adult briefs give older adults the freedom to be independent and social. Items will be distributed to the county's low income seniors via agencies such as Meals on Wheels of Bergen County, Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County and Center for Food Action …

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05/03/2016

Events

Allendale Planning Attic, Basement & Garage Sale ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Donations for a Saturday, May 14 Attic, Basement & Garage sale are requested by Archer United Methodist Church in Allendale. Donation drop-off dates are April 21-23, April 28-30, and May 5-7. All items may be brought to the Thrift Shop on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The AB&G sale will runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with volunteer sign-up sheets now available in the Narthex. Baked goods are also needed for the bake sale table. The AB&G Sale Donation Guidelines are posted in the Narthex. Click here for more in…

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05/03/2016

Lifestyle

Glen Rock Dog Park Announces Mutt Madness GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- A Mutt Madness fundraiser benefitting the Glen Rock Dog Park takes place throughout the borough May 15-June15.Glen Rock Dog Park Inc. in conjunction with area businesses is hosting the fundraiser to raise a minimum of $5,000 for the dog park. People are asked to visit any of the many participating local businesses and make a donation to the Glen Rock Dog Park and sign your dog or family name on a Good Luck Print that will be posted in the business. Many of the businesses may be hosting additional special sales and fundraisers during the month to raise money for the dog p…

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05/03/2016

News

Northern Westchester Hospital Forms Partnership With Westchester Land Trust Northern Westchester Hospital and the Westchester Land Trust recently formed a partnership to promote the beneficial connection between human wellness and access to nature.On Sunday, April 10, more than 30 people participated in a free Family Wellness Hike co- hosted by NWH and WLT. During the two hour hike at the Westchester Wilderness Walk / Zofnass Family Preserve in Pound Ridge, children and adults learned about the merits of diet and exercise for both physical and mental well-being and gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between environmental health and human health. Co…

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05/03/2016

Events

Assemblywomen Huttle, Caride Helping Bergen County Habitat's 'Women Build' The need for affordable housing in Bergen County is getting special attention from legislators May 1-8 in honor of National Women Build Week created by Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program.Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Englewood), Assemblywoman Marlene Caride (D-Ridgefield), Becton Dickinson (BD) volunteers and Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers will join Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County to address the need for affordable housing in Bergen County. The weeklong program challenges women to devote at least one day to help build in their local communities. The week also spot…

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05/03/2016

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