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Ridgewood Municipal Alliance Brings Forum On Substance Use Ridgewood Municipal Alliance Brings Forum On Substance Use
Ridgewood Municipal Alliance Brings Forum On Substance Use RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Community Task Force and Municipal Alliance Committee will host a parent forum, "Straight Shots: Substance Use and Social Norms," at Ridgewood High School on Monday, May 23. The presentation is for middle school and high school parents to discuss the risks associated with underage drinking -- and provide information to help parents have open conversations with their kids. Research shows that parents can significantly influence their children's decision-making about alcohol and drug use -- by up to 30 percent -- by discussing the dangers and risks.…

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Rochelle Park Student Wins Speech Competition Rochelle Park Student Wins Speech Competition
Rochelle Park Student Wins Speech Competition PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Maycie Schmidt, of Rochelle Park, won the president's award for best speaker at the school's ninth annual speech competition. Schmidt presented "Fair Trade," which examined how consumers can make a difference in the developing world by purchasing sustainably grown and acquired goods. She competing against 49 other students for $3,000 in scholarships in the competition sponsored by the Bergen Community College Foundation. Schmidt accepted her first-place award during an April 21 ceremony. The college's speech competition offers stud…

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News
Ridgefield Park Moving Wall Honors Veterans Ridgefield Park Moving Wall Honors Veterans
Ridgefield Park Moving Wall Honors Veterans RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, Board of Chosen Freeholders and Department of Human Services Division of Veteran Services are inviting the public to a military appreciation ceremony on Thursday, May 19. The "Moving Wall" memorial is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, which honors the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and reservists that made the ultimate sacrifice in that conflict. A memorial service will be held near the Moving Wall on the Great Lawn of the Overpeck County Park. The more than 180 veterans …

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Events
Beginners Welcome At Teaneck Monthly Meditation Circle Beginners Welcome At Teaneck Monthly Meditation Circle
Beginners Welcome At Teaneck Monthly Meditation Circle TEANECK, N.J. -- Stone Center for Yoga & Health, in Teaneck, is hosting a free monthly meditation circle -- and beginners as well as experienced folks are welcome. "Meditation has become increasingly popular as a means to reduce stress and take a quiet 'time out' from our busy lives to be still, look inward, and gain some perspective on our thoughts and feelings," organizers note. "Please join us for our monthly Meditation Circle. In the supportive embrace of the group, we will practice various forms of meditation." There is no fee for the program -- but donations …

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Lifestyle
Fair Lawn Dance Studio Offers Free Salsa Class To Moms Fair Lawn Dance Studio Offers Free Salsa Class To Moms
Fair Lawn Dance Studio Offers Free Salsa Class To Moms FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Dance A Lot Ballroom Studio is inviting all moms to a free salsa class on Wednesday, May 11, as a belated Mother's Day gift.A glass of wine and light snacks will also be provided. Space is limited, so RSVP to 201-663-4336. The class will begin at 8:15 p.m. The dance studio is located at 7-19 Fair Lawn Ave., in Fair Lawn. For more information on the studio, visit its website or Facebook page.

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Fort Lee Film Commission Screens Rosie The Riveter Documentary Fort Lee Film Commission Screens Rosie The Riveter Documentary
Fort Lee Film Commission Screens Rosie The Riveter Documentary FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee Film Commission will host a free screening of the 1980 award-winning documentary "The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter" on Friday, May 13.The Film Commission will also premiere a short film produced by the commission on our local Rosie the Riveters and members of the Fort Lee VFW. The program will be introduced by state Sen. Loretta Weinberg and members of the commission. This year's Fort Lee VFW Memorial Day Parade Co-Grand Marshal Maureen Ford will be introduced as well. Ford "was a defense plant worker during World War II, so she is our Fo…

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Closter Nature Center Offers Summer Fun Closter Nature Center Offers Summer Fun
Closter Nature Center Offers Summer Fun CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Nature Center has 136 acres of ponds, streams, meadows and forest, waiting to be explored by young people in small groups led by a trained naturalist. Registration is now open for the its summer programs.Kids will have opportunities to hike, dig, examine nature up close and discuss the environment. The center offers two-hour programs for kids from 4-6, and three-hour programs for those 7-14 years old. Both morning and afternoon programs are offered each week. The weekly programs are Monday through Thursday. There is also a "Nature Adventure" program for…

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Norwood Book Festival Brings Over 30 Authors Norwood Book Festival Brings Over 30 Authors
Norwood Book Festival Brings Over 30 Authors NORWOOD, N.J. -- The first Norwood Book Festival is coming on Saturday, May 14, and it will feature over 30 authors.Writers representing a variety of genres will be selling and signing books at this free event. They include Selene Castrovilla, Marie Collins, Barbara Ann Gareis, Tom Geden, Raqiyah Mays, Dylann Rhea, Andy Rose, Carol Roth, Nancy Yiau and more. There will also be panel discussions, raffles and giveaways. Click here for a list of panels and kid's events. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Norwood Public Library, 198 Summit St. For more info, visit the festival…

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Adopt A Critter At Ringwood Craft Fair Adopt A Critter At Ringwood Craft Fair
Adopt A Critter At Ringwood Craft Fair RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Skyline Lake Fire Department is hosting its 11th Annual Indoor/Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show, on Saturday, May 14 -- and it's a major pet adoption event, as well.More than 50 crafters and 11 rescue groups or shelters are attending, including Southern Paws, Foster's Future, Diamonds in a Ruff and All Humane Animal Rescue. A wide variety of non-furry items will also be available, including custom jewelry and handmade boxes; crocheted items; paintings, calligraphy and custom woodworking; natural soaps, scrubs and lotions; cookies, nuts and chocolates; and clothes, totes…

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Garfield Students Wear Superhero T-Shirts, Raise Money For Autism Garfield Students Wear Superhero T-Shirts, Raise Money For Autism
Garfield Students Wear Superhero T-Shirts, Raise Money For Autism GARFIELD, N.J. -- Last week the Manga Anime Comic Club and Helping Hands Club did a fundraiser at Garfield High School to benefit an autism walk -- using superhero t-shirts. April 28 was National Superhero Day Students, and students paid $2 to wear a superhero shirt to school, instead of their purple polo. The fundraiser raised $280, and the proceeds were donated to a teacher's Autism Walk team. That teacher's son has autism.

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