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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Chabad Of Rivertowns Invites All To Community Sedar DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- The public is invited to a community seder for Passover on Friday at Chabad of the Rivertowns in Dobbs Ferry.There will be gourmet Passover cuisine and an international wine selection. The seder will be led by Rabbi Silverman and family. There also will be fun activities and a magician for the kids. Cost is $54 for adults and $13 for children under 14. Subsidized cost for adults is $25. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to register. Chabad of the Rivertowns is located at 303 Broadway, …

by Cindy Capitani

04/22/2016

Events

Leonia High School Organizes Fundraiser At Edgewater Chipotle LEONIA, N.J. -- A Chipotle fundraiser to benefit Leonia High School takes place Wednesday, April 20.Chipotle located at 14 The Promenade, Edgewater, will give 50 percent of sales purchased from 4-9 p.m. to the school's freshmen, sophomore and junior classes. People must mention the fundraiser or bring a copy of the flyer (smart phone copy is allowed). Click here for more information and a copy of the flyer.

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

Events

Bogota VFW Ladies Plan Floral-Themed Painting Workshop BOGOTA, N.J. -- A spring painting event is being organized on Friday, April 29 by the Bogota VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Presented by Canvas and Cork, the workshop will have a spring floral theme. The cost to attend is $40 per person. Ladies Auxiliary President Leslie Baker will host the evening. BYOB and snacks. Instructions, canvas, paints and brushes will be supplied. The event is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Registration will be open until Monday, April 25. For more information or to register, call 201-417-5080 or email BogotaVFWAUX@gmail.com. Click here for more information. The e…

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

Business

Lisa Niren Will Teach At Fort Lee, Closter 'CycleBar' Locations FORT LEE, N.J. -- A celebrated New York City "cyclestar" will be a featured instructor at Cyclebar in Fort Lee when it opens in September and Closter when it opens in the fall.Lisa Niren, one of NYC’s celebrated indoor cycling instructors, is joining CycleBar studios in Fort Lee and Closer, the first two locations of the new fitness cycling studio and franchise. Niren was a head coach at Peloton Cycle and instructor at Flywheel Sports and currently teaches at Cityrow and The P.E. Club in New York City. She is also a sponsored athlete and brand ambassador for Muscle Elements. Cycl…

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

News

Elmwood Park School Board Member Should Step Down, Assemblyman Says ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-Bergen/Passaic) on Monday joined a growing chorus of voices calling for the resignation of Elmwood Park School Board Trustee Gladys Gryskiewicz. As the first and only Orthodox Jewish member of the state legislature, Schaer wants Gryskiewicz to resign over alleged inflammatory, racist remarks. “The comments that have repeatedly surfaced online by Ms. Gryskiewicz are wildly inappropriate and complete unbefitting of a member of a public school board or any elected or appointed office holder, for that matter, " Schaer said. “As someone charge…

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

News

Woodcliff Lake Earns Tree City Nomination For 10th Year WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- The mayor of Woodcliff Lake announces that the borough has received its 10th Tree City nomination is invited to the state's Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 29.Mayor Carlos Rendo said the borough will receive an award from the State Forest Service at the ceremony at Veterans Park in Parsippany-Troy Hills. The presentation is at 11 a.m. State Forester John Sacco told the mayor in a letter that reaching 10 years is a big accomplishment in the Tree City USA program. The Tree City USA program recognizes communities that effectively manage their public tree resources …

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

Lifestyle

New Hackensack Theater Company Seeks Playwrights HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A new theater company in Hackensack is looking for first-time playwrights for its summer festival.Defining Moments Theatre Co. is looking for submissions for its New Playwrights Festival. All submissions are due by June 1. This is a chance for new playwrights to have their work performed at the Hackensack Culture Arts Center.This festival will be a farewell to summer with six performances on Aug. 26 and 27 and Sept. 2 and 3 during Labor Day Weekend. Auditions for performers will be held at the end of June. Performance times are: Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m .a…

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgefield Park Pool Commission Offers Discounted Memberships RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Summer pool memberships are offered to Ridgefield Park residents at a discount when registration is completed at the pool on Saturday, May 14. Full season memberships paid in full on May 14 will receive a 10 percent discount. The registration event runs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. People registering must bring, Proof of residency, such as a utility bill. Proof of a child attending school in Ridgefield Park if applicable. Copy of birth certificates (if not presented last year). Opening day for the pool is Memorial Day weekend. The pool will be open on weekends only until Ri…

by Cindy Capitani

04/21/2016

Police & Fire

Grants Available For Bergen, Passaic County Fire Departments The New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is offering grants to local fire departments interested in hosting a side-by-side burn demonstration.Applications are now being accepted for $1,000 Side-By-Side Grants. The NJFSAB will provide NJ fire departments the opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of sprinklers in reducing house fire damage and injury. New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is a cooperative partnership advocating installation and proper care of fire sprinkler systems as a highly effective means of helping save lives and property. It offers CEU credits, free demon…

by Cindy Capitani

04/20/2016

Schools

Students From Washington Township's IHA Learn About Ministry Work WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Students from Immaculate Heart Academy recently heard lectures from past graduates about different nonprofit fields.The school hosted a panel of IHA women who work in various ministry and non-profit professions. The April 15 event included, Debbie Emery, ’14, Director of Community Engagement at Bergen Volunteer Center Susan Gilfillan Visser, ’91, former Director of Strategic Programs/Initiatives at the Somerset Y and former of Veteran Services at Community Hope, Inc. Stacey Flanagan, ’90, Director of Health & Human Services for Jersey City Michele Hughes-G…

by Cindy Capitani

04/20/2016

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