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Cindy Capitani

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ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Events

Waldwick Community Band Jamming In Ridgefield Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–All are invited to bring a blanket and picnic basket while listening to The Waldwick Community Band take the stage in Ridgefield Park on Wednesday, Aug. 10 as the summer concert series continues. Broadway, popular and classical music will be featured by the Waldwick Community Band, a volunteer music organization supported by the borough of Waldwick. The band owns a concert band library of over 2,100 titles, including John Philip Sousa originals dating 1891. They feature an eclectic mix of original compositions for concert band, orchestral transcriptions, music from th…

by Cindy Capitani

08/06/2016

Neighbors

Mahwah Museum Explores Herstory As Clinton Makes History MAHWAH, N.J. -- Help the Mahwah Museum delve into the history of women's changing roles by sponsoring Mahwah’s Herstory exhibit. The museum will explore the changing roles of women in Mahwah’s history and sponsors are needed. The deadline for sponsorship is Sept. 1. Tax-deductible gifts will help underwrite this special exhibit and support the gathering and preservation of Mahwah’s history--and herstory. Sponsors will receive special recognition before and during the exhibit. Sponsorship levels include, Diamond Sponsor $1000 Logo Recognition on website, eblasts and onsite event signag…

by Cindy Capitani

08/06/2016

Neighbors

Is Flossing Necessary? Harrison Dentist Among Many Saying 'Absolutely' HARRISON, N.Y. -- Dentists aren't buying into the new federal guidelines that dismiss flossing as unnecessary, pointing to causal evidence and clinical observation that cleaning between teeth is a necessary part of good dental hygiene. Flossing was dropped in the latest dietary guidelines for Americans, issued every five years by the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. "Of course you should still floss! As a practicing dentist for 40 years, I have seen the benefits of flossing. It is instrumental in preventing tooth decay," said Kenneth Magid, DDS, of Advance…

by Cindy Capitani

08/05/2016

Lifestyle

Garfield Boys & Girls Club Gets Ready For Back To School GARFIELD, N.J. -- It's back to school time and applications are being accepted for the after school program at The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield. The club's after school program offers transportation from all schools and runs 2:30.-6:30 p.m. for grades K-8. Children in kindergarten must be six years old to attend.Membership fee is $40. Cost is $160 per month. A daily snack and juice are provided and group activities are scheduled daily. The program will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Applications can be downloaded here. Call 973-478-7662 for more information. The Boys & Girls Club of G…

by Cindy Capitani

08/05/2016

Events

Teaneck Exhibits Work Of Closter Artist With Down Syndrome TEANECK, N.J. -- A Closter artist with Down Syndrome whose art was exhibited at the Smithsonian is presenting his work through August at the Teaneck Library. Andrew Weatherly's exhibit of painting, poetry and photography will be on display. Artwork is a tool Weatherly uses to advocate for people with disabilities, he said on his website. His work has been shown nationally as well as abroad, including exhibits at The Smithsonian, London, Cape Cod Museum of Art, and Morristown Medical Center. He is the author of "The Art Beyond a Syndrome" and his poetry has appeared in numerous …

by Cindy Capitani

08/05/2016

News

Couples Who Drink Together, Stay Together, Study Says Could alcohol be the secret to a happy marriage? A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology seems to indicate that could be the case. Lead author Kira S. Birditt said couples who drink are less irritated. The positivity factor only works when both halves of a couple drink. Birditt's research indicates it's not how much couples drink, but whether they both imbibe, she said.. The Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan questioned 4,864 married participants over age 50 and focused on drinking behavior and negative marital relationship qualities (e.g., getting on nerves,…

by Cindy Capitani

08/04/2016

News

Is Flossing Necessary? Feds Say No, Dentists Say Yes Dentists aren't buying into the new federal guidelines that dismiss flossing as unnecessary, pointing to causal evidence and clinical observation that cleaning between teeth is a necessary part of good dental hygiene. Flossing was dropped in the latest dietary guidelines for Americans, issued every five years by the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. "I think everything should always be looked at and evaluated. But common sense should win out at end of the day, said Donald Roman, DMD, of Roman Smiles in Paramus. "I don't agree that flossing is a scam. It mak…

by Cindy Capitani

08/04/2016

Events

Doo Wop, Oldies Will Fill The Air In Lincoln Park Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jersey Sound brings oldies and Doo Wop to the Lincoln Park band shell on Thursday, Aug. 4 as part of the Rutherford Summer Concert Series. People should bring blankets or chairs and come ready to snack on hot dogs and beverages available for purchase. Donations for the Rutherford Food Pantry will also be collected. A list of needed items can be found here. Jersey Sound is based in Nutley and covers tunes from 1950s through 1980s.Band members include Phil Bruno, Pete Del Vecchio, Paul Tarlow, Michael Delvey, Jim Cotugno, Bobby Freeman and Dom DiGioia. A regular on th…

by Cindy Capitani

08/04/2016

News

Binge Watching TV Could Kill You, Study Says Couch potatoes addicted to channel surfing may have more to worry about than too many choices: they could be risking their lives. People who watch television for five or more hours a day are at greater risk of dying from a blood clot in the lungs, according to a Japanese research team from Osaka University. Watching television more than five hours daily increased the risk of a fatal clot by 250 percent. Watching television for two and a half to five hours increases the risk by 70 percent, according to Toru Shirakawa, one of the researchers and authors of the paper published in the journal &…

by Cindy Capitani

08/04/2016

Events

Dumont Band Rocks Out In Old Tappan OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Music will fill the air in Old Tappan when Outside The Lines takes the stage on Aug. 10 as part of the Summer Concert Series. Outside The Lines was founded in 2013 and plays new country, rock and R&B from the 70s to the present. Band Members include John Battle, bass, vocals; Lou Pidi, lead guitar, vocals; Gregg Novellino, Lead vocals, drums; Don Humphreys, guitar; Tom Wooley, keyboards. Aside from hitting the summer outdoor concert scene, the five piece band plays Bergen County restaurants and bars, private parties and public outings. Outside The Lines covers t…

by Cindy Capitani

08/04/2016

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