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Cresskill Dancers Among Those 'Dancing For Hope' CRESKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Performing Arts Center is among six dance studios participating in the Dancing For Hope Festival, on Sunday, April 24. The dance performance is raising funds for A Slice of Hope, an organization based in New York City whose goal is "energizing the mind, body and spirit and bringing a sense of renewal and empowerment to the donors as well as recipients." According to the group's website, "We feed the body with pizza. We feed the spirit with live music. We feed the mind with a happy moment and a happy memory. When people are reminded of happier …

by Rachel Martin

04/16/2016

Events

Therapy Dog Returns To Bloomingdale Library BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Thatcher returned to the Bloomingdale Free Public Library for Paws to Read on Saturday, April 9. If you missed him this round, he'll be back on Saturday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. Register by visiting the circulation desk or by calling 973-838-0077. The library is a member of the PALS Plus Consortium of 20 libraries in Passaic and Essex counties. The library is located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike. For more information on events, visit its website or follow it on Facebook.

by Rachel Martin

04/16/2016

Events

Alzheimer's Symposium Arrives In Mahwah April 17 MAHWAH, N.J. -- Residents of Mahwah and surrounded communities are welcome to attend a Mayor's Wellness Event, in the form of a free "Alzheimer's Dementia Symposium" on Sunday, April 17.The event is hosted by the Brandywine Senior Living facility, in Mahwah. In addition to various talks, the event will feature a light lunch. Here's the event schedule: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. -- financial and legal considerations 12:30-1:30 p.m. -- differences between normal aging and dementia 1:45-2:45 p.m. -- reluctance to care 2:50-4 p.m. -- care options and community resources Brandywine Senior …

by Rachel Martin

04/16/2016

Events

Photos: Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Honors Volunteers Bergen County, N.J. -- The Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative recently welcomed more than 80 guests to its annual Volunteer Appreciation party, hosted by TD Bank. BVMI volunteers play a critical role in providing free healthcare to low-income, working Bergen County adults who don't have insurance. Last year, they donated more than $503,000 in professional services. "BVMI would not exist without our volunteers," said BVMI CEO Amanda Missey. "We rely on them to provide the compassionate care that our patients deserve and are very grateful that they have chosen to give their …

by Rachel Martin

04/16/2016

News

Preservation Awards Honor Waldwick, Hackensack, Rockleigh, Wood-Ridge Sites HACKENSACK, N.J. -- In celebration of the 2016 National Preservation Month in May, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced that the 2016 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards will be held on Thursday, May 5. The public is welcome to attend. The 2016 Awards are hosted by the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs and Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Tedesco, members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Board will present the awards. Since 1982, over 280 awards have been presented in honor of outstanding historic preservation achievements, whether by indi…

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

Schools

Doo Wop Notables Arrive At William Paterson University On Saturday WAYNE, N.J. -- The Doo Wop Project -- featuring current and former stars of Jersey Boys and Motown the Musical -- will return to William Paterson University's Shea Center for a third consecutive season, on Saturday, April 16. The Doo Wop Project faithfully traces the music from groups like the Crests, the Belmonts and the Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and the Four Seasons -- and all the way to Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse. The cast of singers features Dominic Scaglione Jr., who currently plays Frankie Valli in Broadway's Jersey B…

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

Events

Franklin Lakes 5K Benefits Mayors Wellness Campaign, Wyckoff Y WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Family YMCA and the Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign have announced the fourth annual Franklin Lakes Scenic Half-Marathon & 5K, held Sunday, September 25 -- and registration is now open.The scenic half marathon and 5K through Franklin Lakes are USATF-certified races. They'll begin and end at the Franklin Lakes Community Center, on Vichiconti Avenue. The registration form is here, and the course maps are here for the half marathon and here for the 5K. The early-bird race fee for the half-marathon is $60, and $75 from July 1 until registration is full.…

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

Sports

Don Bosco Prep Touchdown Club Sets Men's Night Out RAMSEY, N.J. -- Folks can join Coach Greg Toal and his staff, of Ramsey's Don Bosco Prep, at Houlihan's on Wednesday, April 27, for the Touchdown Club's Men's Night Out.The cost is $50. There will be a cash bar. RSVP by Friday, April 22. You can pay by credit card by calling 973-464-3408 or by mail, using this form, with checks payable to DBP TDC, P.O. Box 362, Ramsey NJ 07446. The night will begin at 7 p.m. Houlihan's is located at 706 Rt. 17, in North Ramsey. The Touchdown Club was founded in 2010. Its mission has two parts: to assist the coaches, staff and school administration in fieldi…

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

Schools

Juniors at Paramus' Frisch School Creatively Explored Zechariah PARAMUS, N.J. -- Students at the Frisch School, in Paramus, recently displayed their projects about Sefer Zechariah to faculty and students at the school. Juniors in Morah Racheli’s Navi class each examined one of the prophecies from Zechariah's visions -- including creating a visual representation. Their creativity took a variety of forms, from 3-D printing to stop-motion video. Racheli described the projects on the school's website: Project-based learning, like this example from my classroom, is the best way for students to tap into their ability to self-introspect, and inspires them to th…

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

News

County Clerk Brings Outreach Efforts To Bloomingdale BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Passaic County Clerk Kristin Corrado will be in Bloomingdale on Thursday, April 21, to offer information and a variety of services.Corrado will be on hand to process passport applications, and issue notary oaths and veteran photo ID cards. The session will be at the Bloomingdale Municipal Building, 101 Hamburg Turnpike, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about fees and requirements, call the clerk's office at 973-225-3690, or visit its website.

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

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