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Cindy Capitani

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Americans Spend A Lot Of Green On St. Patrick's Day Americans Spend A Lot Of Green On St. Patrick's Day
Americans Spend A Lot Of Green On St. Patrick's Day Cheers! Today is St. Patrick's Day, and revelers will be out in full force celebrating with pints of brew and forkfuls of corned beef.It's probably no coincidence that March 17 is also National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day, and it's a holiday when Americans not only wear green, but drop a lot of green. About $4.4 billion will be spent on St. Paddy’s Day this year, way more than the $1.2 million market value of a pot of gold, according to WalletHub, who released its annual St. Patrick’s Day By The Numbers report as a follow up to its recent look at the Best & Worst Cities to Celebrate St. …

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Events
Ridgefield Park's Masonic Lodge Organizes Blood Drive Ridgefield Park's Masonic Lodge Organizes Blood Drive
Ridgefield Park's Masonic Lodge Organizes Blood Drive RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- A blood drive is planned on Saturday at the  Ridgefield Park Masonic Lodge.Walk-ins are welcome to the March 19 event, which runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are also being taken.  Click here for more information or to schedule an appointment or call 201- 251-3703.  The Ridgefield Park Masonic Lodge is located at 129 Main St. (corner of Hobart Street).

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AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors, MEVO Have Massive Mahwah Clean-Up AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors, MEVO Have Massive Mahwah Clean-Up
AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors, Mevo Have Massive Mahwah Clean-Up MAHWAH, N.J. -- Volunteers are needed for a spring cleanup in Mahwah on Sunday with the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors. The March 20 cleanup takes place at 189 Stag Hill Road from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. People can volunteer for all or part of the time. Wear comfortable work boots and bring plenty of water. Gloves and work tools can be provided.  Tires, recyclables and other trash will be removed from illegal dumping sites around Stag Hill.  The cleanup is being done in partnership with MEVO (Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization), Montclair State University and William Paterson Universi…

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New Jersey To Get Largest Planetarium In Western Hemisphere New Jersey To Get Largest Planetarium In Western Hemisphere
New Jersey To Get Largest Planetarium In Western Hemisphere JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- The largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere is coming to New Jersey thanks to a $5 million gift from a former teacher. Liberty Science Center in Jersey City announces that former high school teacher Jennifer Chalsty of Short Hills will fund a new planetarium that will be named in her honor.  Her gift — the single largest gift that LSC has ever received from an individual — will provide for the conversion of the IMAX Dome Theater from film to digital, and the addition of software and hardware necessary for the theater to also function as a planetarium. The screen w…

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Lifestyle
New Jersey Doo Wop Group Plans Paramus Performance New Jersey Doo Wop Group Plans Paramus Performance
New Jersey Doo Wop Group Plans Paramus Performance PARAMUS, N.J. -- A doo wop and a capella show takes place Sunday afternoon at the Paramus Elks.The New Jersey Doo Wop and A Capella Society bring two D.J.s, The Tercels, Cherished Memories and Robin Robbert from the Fifth Dimension, for dancing from 2-6 p.m.Cost is $20 per person. Food and beverages will be available.  Click here for more information or call 201-303-3218.

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Wyckoff YMCA Opens Teen Intramural Programs Wyckoff YMCA Opens Teen Intramural Programs
Wyckoff YMCA Opens Teen Intramural Programs WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Intramural programs are being offered at the Wyckoff YMCA to area high school students.Water Polo runs 4:30-5:30 p.m. starting Saturday, April 16 for eight weeks. Join former Army water polo coach, Tim Hausch, who will lead intramural water polo games in the Boye Pool.  The program is open to anyone in high school looking to try the game of water polo. Pick-up games will be played each week and a coach will officiate. No prior experience is necessary.  This is a coed program, open to anyone in high school, no Y membership needed. Registration is $40/person. In person regist…

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Roles Open For West Milford Production Of 'Three Musketeers' Roles Open For West Milford Production Of 'Three Musketeers'
Roles Open For West Milford Production Of 'Three Musketeers' WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Performers and stage crew are needed for the production of "Three Musketeers" planned by the West Milford Players May 13-22. Actors are needed for the roles of Roquefort, the Cardinal's devilish and courtly agent; and Planchet, the hero d'Artagnan's brusquely comic servant, who has lots of stage business, but few lines.There is also need for a costumer (taking measurements, procuring costumes for outside vendors, light sewing) and stage crew.  The seven performances include a special on-the-lawn matinee at the Wallisch Homestead, the non-profit future arts cen…

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Schools
Pompton Lakes School Holds Masquerade Beefsteak Dinner Pompton Lakes School Holds Masquerade Beefsteak Dinner
Pompton Lakes School Holds Masquerade Beefsteak Dinner POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Lincoln Elementary School PTA in Pompton Lakes will host a masquerade-themed beefsteak dinner Saturday.The 5th Annual Beefsteak fundraiser will be held from 7-11 p.m. at La Neve's in Haledon. Cost is $50 per person and includes a four-course beefsteak dinner, beer/sangria, and a grand prize raffle ticket. There also will be a 50/50, Tricky Tray baskets, DJ and dancing.  For more information email lincolncardinalspta@gmail.com or call Liese Morrissey, 201-874-6636.

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Police & Fire
Lodi Fire Department Warms Up For Annual Wet Down Lodi Fire Department Warms Up For Annual Wet Down
Lodi Fire Department Warms Up For Annual Wet Down LODI, N.J. -- Firefighters in Lodi are planning a wet down June 11 to welcome a new engine to the department.Lodi Volunteer Fire Department Hose Company 2 is replacing its 1990 Seagrave with a 2016 Spartan Gladiator. Engine 614 was in service for 25 years. The Lodi Fire Department has five companies: Hose Company 1; Hose Company 2; Truck / Rescue Company; Fire Company; and Foam Team. Click here for more information. 

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Events
Clifton Beefsteak Dinner Celebrates Upcoming Centennial Clifton Beefsteak Dinner Celebrates Upcoming Centennial
Clifton Beefsteak Dinner Celebrates Upcoming Centennial CLIFTON, N.J. -- A beefsteak dinner fundraiser to benefit the Clifton 100th Anniversary Committee is planned April 17 at the Boys and Girls Club of Clifton.Costs is $35 for adults, $15 ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Chicken can be ordered at the time of ticket purchase. Tickets must be paid for in advance and are available by calling Norma Smith, 973-744-5707 or the City Clerk's Office, 973-470-5800.

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