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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Closter Nature Center Organizes 'Frogs & Amphibians" After-School Program Closter, N.J. -- Kids in pre-k-k can learn about frogs at a special program in April offered by the Closer Nature Center.Participants will scour the forest looking for tadpoles and learning about the life cycle of amphibians. Classes take place, Tuesdays April 5, 19, 26; Wednesdays April 6, 20, 27 Thursdays April 7, 21, 28. No class over spring break. Cost is $30 for members; members, $40 non-members. Classes run 3:45-5 p.m. To register call Marc at (201) 750-2778. Click here for more information.

by Cindy Capitani

03/31/2016

Schools

Frisch School In Paramus Runs Annual Blood Drive PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Frisch School's blood drive held annually in March took place Thursday at the gym. Last year more than 70 students and faculty members donate blood at the school's drive, coordinated with the Central Jersey Blood Center. This year, they hope even more people participate. Ambassadors from each grade helped organize and staff the event, which ran 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Donors were asked a series of questions about their health before giving blood, and after, they were treated to snacks and drinks. Click here for more information about giving blood. Click here for more informa…

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Events

Bloomingdale PTA Holds Family Reading Night BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Children and parents filled a church in Bloomingdale for a PTA-sponsored bedtime story event March 24.The Bloomingdale PTA Family Reading Night ran from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, with everyone dressed in comfortable pajamas, and toting favorite blankets and pillows. As an added bonus, National Waffle Day was celebrated, and participants had a hot meal meal. New Bloomingdale librarian Emily Macleod spearheaded the event and coordinated the creation and reading of stories. Bloomingdale United Methodist Church is located at 65 Main St.

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Sports

Former DePaul Wrestler David McFadden Earns ACC Freshman Of The Year Award WAYNE, N.J. -- A two-time state champion wrestler and 2015 DePaul graduate was named ACC Freshman of the Year his first season at Virginia Tech, reports nj.com.David McFadden finished with a record of 27-11 and was the No. 14 seed at the NCAA Championships, reports nj.com. He finished sixth-place finish at 165 pounds, reports nj.com. Click here for the story in nj.com.

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Lifestyle

Fair Lawn Library Welcomes Local Author FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A local author will give a talk on Thursday at the Fair Lawn Library about her latest book. The library hosts local author, Margie Gelbwasser, as she discusses her writing and Russian/Jewish roots. The talk begins at 7 p.m. and participants are asked to bring in a new teddy bear or backpack to share with a needy child. This is a tie-in with the "One Book, One Community" program ("A Backpack, A Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka") of the Jewish Federation of North Jersey.

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Lifestyle

Annual 'Taste Of Paramus' Will Be At Terrace at Biagio’s PARAMUS, N.J. -- A Taste of Paramus and Beyond is offered as a fundraiser at The Terrace at Biagio’s on Tuesday, April, 12.The event is sponsored by the Education Foundation of the Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce. The 11th annual event runs from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $35 per person and includes valet parking and a complimentary glass of wine. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. The Terrace at Biagio’s is located at 299 Paramus Road.

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Police & Fire

Upper Saddle River Needs Fire And EMS Volunteers UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Fire and EMS volunteers are needed in Upper Saddle River. Consider volunteering with the fire or EMS if, You're an action-oriented person who enjoys an adrenaline rush You who need something beyond being a "desk jockey" Want to be part of a rewarding community service that can help save people's lives Without volunteers, departments like Upper Saddle River's couldn't exist. All training is provided and you'll make bonds with people that will last a lifetime. The Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department has approximately 50 volunteer members resp…

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Events

Palisades Virtuosi Presents Tribute Concert At Tenafly Church TENAFLY, N.J. -- A flute, clarinet and piano trio performs Friday, April 1 at Church of the Atonement in Tenafly. The Palisades Virtuosi presents a tribute concert to mark anniversaries and commemorations. It's the second subscription show of their 2015-16 season. The program includes, "Wind Space" by Brian Schober "Elegy Suite" by Michael Rosin, written in memory of Raymond Wojcik Works by Adrienne Albert, Debussy, Michele Ekisian, Scott Joplin and Prokofiev The Schober and Rosin works are part of the ensemble’s "Mission to Commission." Tickets are $20 in…

by Cindy Capitani

03/30/2016

Business

Trumbull-Based Company Launches 'Humanity Hates Trump' Kickstarter TRUMBULL, Conn. -- More than $3,000 has been raised in a Kickstarter campaign hating on presidential candidate Donald Trump while spoofing on the campaign process. The "Humanity Hates Trump" kickstarter was launched by Howard Greenspan, owner and president of Trumbull-based SCS Direct Inc. "It’s time to take roasting to the next level with Humanity Hates Trump ...Cards Against Everybody," according to the website. Different levels of giving starting at $5 offers donors a decks of Humanity Hate Trump playing cards. The goal is to "Make Card Games Great Again. ... …

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

News

Egyptians Cry 'Inverse Condemnation' And Sue East Rutherford, Zoning Board EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A lawsuit was slapped against the Borough of East Rutherford and its zoning board for denying a variance, according to northjersey.com.The Egyptian government filed a civil suit for being denied use of a building on Jersey Street for its United Nations Mission annex, according to northjersey.com. The Egyptians purchased the building from the Franciscan Friars for $1.67 million and say this is a case of inverse condemnation, according to northjersey.com. Click here to read the story on northjersey.com.

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

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