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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Develop a Hawk Eye At Audubon Talk In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- Bergen County Audubon Society has monthly meetings and programs at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy.A business meeting takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a hawk identification program at 8 p.m. Giselle Chazotte Smisko will lead the hawk program. Each fall migrating hawks create a display as they soar through the sky by the thousands. Learn the finer points of identifying the species that reside or migrate through the Northeast. Live birds will be part of the presentation with a question and answer period afterward. Smisko is a naturalist, photograph…

by Cindy Capitani

09/19/2016

Neighbors

The Secret To Music Success? Just Ask Leonia Music Guru Jerry Lembo LEONIA, N.J. -- Music executive Jerry Lembo of Leonia remembers watching the Beatles being introduced on the Ed Sullivan show, thinking 'I could do that.'Not sing like the Beatles, but perhaps do Ed's job, or Dick Clark's gig on "American Bandstand." "I always wanted to be a disc jockey or an emcee," says Lembo, a music consultant for over 40 years. "I tried to get there; I auditioned a lot." His big break came when disco fever hit in the '70s and he was emcee under the lights at Studio 54 in Manhattan. He also also disc jockey at several NJ clubs including th…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

Events

Trivia Competition Among Garfield Library's Fall Events GARFIELD, N.J. -- Explore trivia, books and paint at upcoming events sponsored by the Garfield Library. Trivia Competition: Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. at the library. Teams can be comprised of up to four people. Entry fee is $10 per person. Call 201-773-3189 to reserve a table. Hosted by Friends of the Garfield Library. Paint and Sip Night: Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Pinot's Palette in Ridgewood. Snacks provided; bring a favorite drink. Cost $35 per person. Sign up at the Library or call 201-773-3189. Library Book Sale: Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 9 from 1-4 p.m. D…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

News

New Firetruck For Saddle Brook? Ordinance Introduced SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- A new fire truck and equipment for Saddle Brook firefighters could be on the horizon if a bond ordinance recently introduced is passed on final reading by the mayor and council Oct. 6. Bonding in the amount of $947,620 was approved on first reading of Ordinance 1613-16, with includes a down payment of $47,390 for a total cost of $995,200. The bonds will be issued for the acquisition of a fire truck, fire fighting equipment and apparatus for the Saddle Brook Fire Department and all necessary work, materials, equipment, labor and necessary incidentals. The truck will r…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

Events

Ridgewood Rappeler Scales Building For Scouts There are a few slots open for people daring enough to rappel down a 10-story building at Garret Mountain Plaza in Woodland Park while raising money for the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. Ali Korinis of Ridgewood and Joy Firshein of Teaneck will join 75 rappellers who will go "Over the Edge" on Saturday, Sept. 24. Sponsored by Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, Over the Edge will feature the fund-raising rappelling event and a day-long family festival. The rappellers are expected to raise the minimum $1,000 for the thrill of rappelling down 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, Woodla…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

News

North Arlington Breaks Ground On Ridge Road Development NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- North Arlington's Mayor and Council on Thursday, Sept. 15 joined the developers of the new Ridge Road condominium complex to break ground on the project. Woodcrest Properties LLC purchased the long-vacant Ridge Lumber property and is building a luxury apartment coplex with 30 upscale one-bedroom units and 28 off-site parking spaces. "We are 100 percent behind this project," Mayor Joseph Bianchi said. "As a small town, taxes play a big part. This project bring in nice ratables for our town." The new development is located at 239-241 Ridge Road an…

by Daily Voice

09/17/2016

Events

Decorate Gourds, Make A Gnome At Wyckoff Farm WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Get crafty through the end of the year at a variety of take-home and how-to events at Abmas Farm, Greenhouse and Petting Zoo in Wyckoff. Most events have a fee to cover materials but seminars are free. The weekly workshops and seminars are designed to educate participants on how to be successful gardeners, designers, and teachers. Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate supplies. Make & Take Home a Fall Fairy/Gnome Miniature Garden (Materials Fee) on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. How To Make Halloween Faces with Gourds and R…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To William Carlos Williams, Rutherford's Poet, Doctor Happy birthday William Carlos Williams, a Rutherford native known as much for his life as a doctor as his poetry.Williams was born Sept. 17, 1883 and died March 4, 1963 at the age of 79. He would have turned 133 on Saturday. Although his primary occupation was as a family doctor in Rutherford, he had a successful and well-known literary career as a poet. He was affiliated with Passaic General Hospital, now St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic. Williams married Florence Herman (1891–1976) and had two sons, William E. Williams and Paul H. Williams. His first son also became a Rutherford do…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

Schools

Bullying, Body Image, More Up For Discussion In Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Parents, caregivers and the community are invited to a series of educational lectures provided by the Lyndhurst School District. Bullying: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., Lyndhurst High School, Room 144. Anti-bullying specialists and the anti-bullying coordinator will discuss bullying, policy and student mental health. Fall College Fair: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Lyndhurst Recreation Center. Over 70 college and university representatives will be on hand to discuss the college admissions process. Children's Mental Health 101: Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., Lyndhurs…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

Events

Ringwood Library Collecting Books For 25th Annual Sale RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Get rid of unneeded books and find new gems at Ringwood Library's 25th Annual Book Sale. Donations of gently used books can be dropped off on the library's lower level, Oct. 8-13. The sale begins for a one hour preview 5-6 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 13 for Ringwood seniors and members of the Friends of the Ringwood Library. General admission is 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct.13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday Oct. 14; and 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. A $5 Bag Of Books sale takes place from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday. There will also be music, games and refreshments. All proceeds support th…

by Cindy Capitani

09/17/2016

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