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Come Hike Along The Morris Canal Greenway in May TOTOWA, N.J. -- The Morris Canal Greenway Project is organizing a hike along the Morris Canal Greenway on Sunday, May 15.The hike will begin at noon, at the Mountain View New Jersey Transit station, in Wayne. To register for the hike, call Jason Simmons at 973-569-4040. According the video embedded above, "The Morris Canal once spanned 102 miles across the state, transporting coal or other cargo, and overcoming major elevation changes with innovative locks and incline planes." "This is a remarkable segment of history that is so worth preserving and worth coming to see for you…

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Lifestyle

Lodi Library Welcomes Red Bulls Goalkeeper Monday LODI, N.J. -- This coming Monday, April 18, the Lodi Memorial Library will host Red Bulls II goalkeeper Rafael Diaz. A native of the Dominican Republic, Diaz also played college soccer for New York City's St. John's University. He will read to the kids, have a Q&A about his career and sign autographs. The session will run from 3:30-5 p.m. No registration is required, and light refreshments will follow the event. The Lodi Memorial Library is located at One Memorial Dr. To keep up with library events, visit its website or follow it on Facebook.

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Lifestyle

Photos: Children Color Murals At Harrington Park Library HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- Kids were recently hard at work at the Harrington Park Public Library, with "Kids Colossal Coloring." The children colored giant murals, which are are now on display. The Harrington Park Public Library is located at 10 Herring St. For more information about library events, visit its website or follow it on Facebook.

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Events

See 'The Big Short' At Teaneck American Legion TEANECK, N.J. -- It's movie night at the Teaneck American Legion on Tuesday, April 19, and "The Big Short" is queued up. The film is "based on the true story of four outsiders who saw what the big banks, media and government refused to: the global collapse of the economy," the Amazon.com description reads. "A bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of banking, where everyone and everything is in question." The film features Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt and Marisa Tomei. It's rated R and has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes. Bring a …

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Schools

Wayne School Honored For Helping Teach Tolerance WAYNE, N.J. -- Wayne's Schuyler-Colfax Middle School has been honored as a "Mix It Up Model School" for its efforts to foster respect and understanding among its students and on its campus during this academic year.This recognition is part of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance program. SCMS is one of 91 schools receiving this honor. To do so, schools must host a Mix it Up at Lunch Day, which includes different members of the school community, as well as two more Mix It Up-related programs. The school thanked Mr. Mucha and the Student Council for their work, organ…

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Lifestyle

West Milford Library Celebrates Author's 100th Birthday WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The West Milford Township Library celebrated the 100th birthday of Beverly Cleary on Tuesday, April 12, at its DEAR program -- Drop Everything and Read. DEAR "is a celebration of reading that lasts throughout the month of April, but specifically on this day to honor Beverly Cleary," the library noted in a Facebook post. Cleary's books are available both in print and audio formats at the library. To learn more about DEAR, visit the website -- "and remember to drop everything and read all year long." The West Milford Township Library is located at 1…

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Lifestyle

Seniors Wellness Assessment Van Comes To Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and the Lyndhurst Health Department will be partnering with Clara Maass Medical Center to bring the Wellness Assessment Van for Elders -- or WAVE -- back to the Carucci Senior Building, on Tuesday, May 10. The WAVE program brings preventive health care directly to seniors. Experienced Clara Maass physicians and nurse practitioners, passionate about the health and well-being of people ages 65 and older, will perform physical and cognitive exams and basic health screenings. Each participant will receive a report, with detailed wellness and prevent…

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Events

Lodi Felician Sisters Celebrate Earth Day LODI, N.J. -- Earth Day will be commemorated with a program, prayer and song at the Felician Sisters' peace site on Friday, April 22. "All are invited to join us in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, as we strive for a deeper commitment to a peaceful coexistence with the earth and all its creatures," a news release notes. Participants will include representatives of the Felician Sisters, Felician College, Immaculate Conception High School and the Felician Sisters for Exceptional Children. Local officials have also been invited. The peace site has been in existence for over 25…

by Rachel Martin

04/17/2016

Schools

Ridgewood High School Softball Collecting Clothing At Car Wash RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Clean out your closets and get a car wash on Sunday, April 24, supporting softball at Ridgewood High School. The event is gathering a variety of items that will be sent to support people in need of them across the globe, through Clothing Drive Fundraiser. It's an interesting way for items to get a second life. The organization says about 45 percent of collected textiles are reused as apparel, 30 percent are cut into rags and 20 percent is reprocessed into insulation. Clothing Drive Fundraiser says it's collected 6.5 million pounds of clothing to date, raising $1.3 million…

by Rachel Martin

04/16/2016

News

Spring Shredding And E-Waste Disposal Event Arrives In Totowa TOTOWA, N.J. -- It's time to gather up your old papers and unused electronics, and the Borough of Totowa's Public Library will help dispose of them, on Saturday, April 30. The disposal truck will be in the back parking lot of the library, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a nominal charge for the disposal. The rain date is Sunday, May 1, with the same hours. The "Trash to Treasure" Community Sale is also on the 30th. For more information about either event, call 973-790-3265. The library is located at 537 Totowa Rd.

by Rachel Martin

04/16/2016

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