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Cindy Capitani

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Bergen County Children In Need Of Mentors HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Volunteer mentors are being sought to assist Bergen County youth who have been removed from neglectful home environments.Each year in Bergen County approximately 600 children are removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or other factors that place them at risk of harm, according to the Bergen Volunteer Center. These children are placed in foster homes, residential facilities, hospitals, shelters or in the care of other family members. The Bergen Volunteer Center’s Mentoring Youth program is recruiting volunteer mentors to work one-on-one with youth between the ages…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Events

Teaneck Meetup Plays Woodstock Music For 47th Anniversary TEANECK, N.J. -- Musicians and singers are welcome to celebrate the music of Woodstock on Saturday in Teaneck. August marks 47 years since the original Woodstock music festival Aug. 15–17, 1969 at Yasgur's Farm in Bethel, N.Y. The MeetUp event takes place from 7-10 p.m. at the Classic Quiche Cafe, 330 Queen Anne Road. Cost is $5 per person and people are asked to wear tie-dye for the event. Participants are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. for dinner; the menu is online here. Experience has shown that all goes smoothly, if only the voices and bass plug-in and the rest is acoustic. Particip…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Events

Woodlands Park 'Superheros' Running To Rescue Foster Children WOODLAND PARK, N.J.– The Superhero Run on Saturday, Aug. 20 through Garret Mountain offers a powerful and visual show of support for Passaic County children living in foster care. The 3rd Annual CASA race welcomes families and friends to wear their favorite superhero costumes for a 4 Mile Run & Walk at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, starting at 8:30 a.m. The superhero theme grew out of the idea that every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes. Registered participants age 12 and under will receive a commemorative superhero cape, while adults will recei…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Schools

Three Stamford Public Schools Graduates Named Merit Scholars STAMFORD, Conn. -- Students from each of Stamford's three public high schools were named 2016 Merit Scholars. Academy of Information Technology & Engineering graduate Tanusri Balla was named a $2,500 National Merit Scholar. Balla is also a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Stamford High School graduate Matthew Sieh and Westhill High School graduate Nicole Smina were named as college-sponsored Merit Scholars. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous coll…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Lifestyle

Closter Advisory: Don't Dump Yard Debris On Woodland Trails CLOSTER, N.J.– Closter officials are asking for the community's help in maintaining the area's parks and woodlands by not using them as dumping grounds for yard debris. Residents can use the collection site located at the Closter DPW for the disposal of grass clippings, leaves, branches, mulch, fill or any other yard or garden waste or debris, officials said in an advisory notice to residents. There is also a pickup schedule online. The Closter Environmental Commission dedicates considerable numbers of volunteer hours enhancing, repairing, restoring and reconstructing Closter’s woodland tr…

by Daily Voice

08/18/2016

Events

Last Rutherford Summer Concert Features Two Local Bands RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Cliffhanger Productions presents the final show of the Rutherford summer concert series on Thursday. Jigsaw and Big House, both local bands, will play an eclectic mix of classic rock. The audience can expect to hear all kinds of music from the 60s to the 90s. Hot dogs and popcorn will be sold at show, which starts at 8 p.m. Non-perishable food items will be collected by the Rutherford Food Pantry. Concert-goers can bring blankets and low chairs.

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Events

Gyro Time: Bergenfield Church Announces Popular Fall Festival BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A three-day extravaganza of homemade international cuisine is being cooked up at St. Anthony's Orthodox Church in Bergenfield The 39th Annual International Festival will take place Nov. 10-12 and will feature authentic Greek, Arabic, Russian and Slavic foods for purchase. There will be spanikopita, pirogies, shish kabobs, gyros and more. Activities for children include face painting, balloon animals, and an entire booth of kids' toys. Shopping and live entertainment is also part of the event. St. Anthony Orthodox Church is the first Pan-Orthodox Parish in the Antioc…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Events

Relive '50s At Paramus Rockabilly Car Show PARAMUS, N.J. -- DJ Nick at Night is organizing a Rockabilly Car Show and Concert event on Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Paramus Elks. The event runs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and the cost is $15.Proceeds benefit special needs children, adults and veterans. Over 200 cars are expected and there will be entertainment all day, with multiple artists and groups, including an a cappella group and DJ dancing. There will be activities for children, 50/50s, trophies and more. Click here for more information or call 201-303-3218. The Paramus Elks Lodge is located at 200 Rt. 17 N. Paramus.

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Events

Ridgewood Unitarians Explore 'Meaning Of Life' RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A lecture series exploring the meaning of life begins Monday, Aug. 29 at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood.The discussion takes place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. "The Meaning of Life: Perspectives from the Great Intellectual Traditions," is a 36-week survey of ideas from the Bhagavad-Gita through Aristotle, Confucius, Dao, Zen, Nietzsche, Gandhi, the Dalai Lama and more. The class is free and open to all. The series is every Monday and includes a 30-minute DVD lecture and an approximate 45-minute discussion. No sign up or commitment is necessar…

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

Events

Join Community Stroll Through Hasbrouck Heights HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Residents will take to the streets on Thursday for the August Boulevard Stroll. The Hasbrouck Heights Chamber of Commerce will host the event from 5-9 p.m. Residents can leisurely stroll the Boulevard with family and friends and experience several activities and events offered by local retailers. The Christian rock/pop band "Moving Faith" from Lodi will perform at 7 p.m.

by Cindy Capitani

08/18/2016

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