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Cindy Capitani

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ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Events

Ridgewood Library Welcomes Creative Speaker Danny Gregory RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Artist, author and speaker Danny Gregory of London comes to the Ridgewood Library on Friday, April 1 to offer a presentation on creativity.He will discuss the power of personal storytelling and how to develop creative habits. The program runs 7:30-10 p.m. and is open to adults and children 12 and up. Friends members and Ridgewood residents can register now through March 14. Reserved seating is available and there is no charge. Registration for people outside the community begins March 15. Cost is $15 per person. Click here to register.

by Cindy Capitani

03/07/2016

News

Rare Photo Of Former Ho-Ho-Kus Lake Unearthed By History Enthusiast HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Possibly the only photo of the now dried-up Ho-Ho-Kus Sylvan Lake was discovered in Brooklyn, according to northjersey.com.Resident Michael Reade found in an internet search that Brooklyn Museum had photos of a 'Ho-Ho-Kus Pond' and said no one has seen a picture of the lake in over 140 years, according to northjersey.com. Sylvan Lake was once a resort and tourist destination, and one of the first Erie Railroad stops, says northjersey.com. The area is now Zabriskie Park, which is currently undergoing a facelift, according to northjersey.com. Click here to read the stor…

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Events

Come To Fort Lee Library For 'Teen Tech Week' FORT LEE, N.J. -- Teen Tech Week is being celebrated at the Fort Lee Library and kicks off on Sunday.During Teen Tech Week, libraries showcase the digital resources and services that are available to help teens succeed at school and prepare for college and 21st century careers. Teen Tech Week runs March 6-12, and the theme is "Create it at your Library." Activities are appropriate for grades 5-8 and 9-12. The purpose of Teen Tech Week is to ensure that teens are competent and ethical users of digital media, especially the non-print resources offered through libraries, such as e-bo…

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Sports

Lyndhurst Football Player Earns Burlsworth Character Award LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The first Burlsworth Character Award was presented in Lyndhurst to a high school varsity football player.Matt DeMarco was given the award for outstanding character and sportsmanship. The annual Burlsworth Character Award was launched in Arkansas in 2004 and expanded nationwide in 2016. It's named for Arkansas University football great Brandon Burlsworth, who was killed in a car accident at 22, days after being a third round draft pick for the Indianapolis Colts. The award honors the player who may or may not be a top athletic performer, but who represents the ideals and v…

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Events

Oradell Woman's Club Organizes Game Night Fundraiser WESTWOOD, N.J. -- A game night fundraiser with the Oradell Woman's Club takes place at the Westwood Woman's Club on Friday.The Book and Needle Woman's Club of Oradell will play trivia, bingo, the Price is Right and more on March 11. The night will include a 50/50, prizes, a silent auction and refreshments. The cost is $15 and pre-registration is required. The event starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships for River Dell High School seniors, Girls Career Institute, the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program, awards for Oradell Public School 6th graders and other community projects. Qu…

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Events

Fair Lawn Pine Gallery Has New Art Exhibit FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The opening reception for a new art exhibit at the Pine Gallery in Fair Lawn is on Sunday. Kathryn Morrill's "Growing" runs through April 29. The reception is 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Level C. The goal of the Pine Gallery is to offer the community the educational opportunity to see and enjoy art by professional artists whose work represents the best of major currents in contemporary art. The Pine Gallery is located on the second floor of the Maurice M. Pine Public Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave. Click here for more information.

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Events

Be A Model For The Elmwood Park Fashion Show ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — Models are needed for the Elmwood Park Centennial Fashion Show April 12. Men, women and children of all sizes are needed. Entrants' names will be placed in a drawing and chosen according to size and gender. Clothing is also needed for a segment of the show called “Through the Years.” Wanted are Elmwood Park High School varsity jackets, cheerleading uniforms or jackets and football and scouting uniforms. In addition, any clothing from 1916 to the present is appreciated. For more information, contact Maria Nahorniak 201-791-4828 or mnmomx4@yahoo.com.

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Lifestyle

View 'Anti-Nuke Power Art' At Fort Lee Library FORT LEE, N.J. -- An artists reception and music concert takes place at the Fort Lee Library on Friday, March 11. The exhibit runs until April 30 and showcases anti-nuke power art. It will be shown in the showcase at the main entrance of the library. Five years after the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (March 11, 2011), people in Japan started communicating the dangers of nuclear power and leading the world in an anti-nuclear power awareness program. Participating Artists: Fujiwara, Kenji Kojima, Keiko Koshimitsu, Kunio Iizuka, Kazumi Nagakura, Aiko Aoyagi, H.…

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Events

Mahwah Cherish the Ladies Concert This Weekend MAHWAH, N.J. -- An Irish music concert takes place Sunday at the Sharp Theater at Ramapo College Berrie Center in Mahwah.Critically-acclaimed Irish group Cherish the Ladies performs under the leadership of Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles. They were recently named one of the top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century. The band has grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and is the most successful and sought after Irish-American groups in Celtic music. The shows are March 6 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $23, 32, 25;…

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

Events

Pascack Hills Players Presents 'Legally Blonde The Musical' MONTVALE, N.J. -- "Legally Blonde, the Musical!" is being performed by the Pascack Hills Players on Sunday at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale.Ticket cost for senior citizens and students is $10; general admission is $12; reserved seating is $15. Click here to purchase tickets. Pascack Hills High School is located at 225 W. Grand Ave.

by Cindy Capitani

03/06/2016

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