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Folk Music Club Brings Sing-Along To Fair Lawn Folk Music Club Brings Sing-Along To Fair Lawn
Folk Music Club Brings Sing-Along To Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club is hosting a community sing on Saturday, April 16. The organization welcomes the public to join in on a special evening of homemade music. Participants will help sing traditional and contemporary folk songs. Organizers note that all kinds of singers -- or good listeners -- are welcome. Participants are also welcome to bring guitars and other instruments. Organizers will provide lead sheets and books for folks that may not know the words. Admission is $5, or free for Hurdy Gurdy Supporter Card members. Light refreshments will be served. T…

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News
Harrington Park Historical Society Celebrates History Day Harrington Park Historical Society Celebrates History Day
Harrington Park Historical Society Celebrates History Day HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- The Harrington Park Historical Society will celebrate History Day at the Borough Hall on Saturday, April 30. For many years the Society has sponsored History Day to give townspeople an opportunity to learn more about their town’s history. It also gives the Society a chance to add to its collection of papers and artifacts, either by scanning the papers people bring to the event or when people donate items of historic interest. The event includes displays on the town's history, including a special exhibit of the Society's most recent acquisitions. The day is also a c…

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Lifestyle
Paterson Historic Society Organizes City Park Cleanup Paterson Historic Society Organizes City Park Cleanup
Paterson Historic Society Organizes City Park Cleanup PATERSON, N.J. -- Join the Paterson Historic Preservation Society as it picks up litter in Westside Park on Saturday, April 16. "This is an informal event," organizers noted. "Feel free to come by, help us tidy up the park, and ask us questions about our organization and what we're trying to do." The cleanup will also help to ready the park for a vintage baseball event the following weekend, on Saturday, April 23. The city's Historic Preservation Commission will present an old-school doubleheader. "Come see America's favorite pastime played according to 19th cent…

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Neighbors
Bergenfield's Tim Adriance Honored For Lifetime Of Historic Preservation Bergenfield's Tim Adriance Honored For Lifetime Of Historic Preservation
Bergenfield's Tim Adriance Honored For Lifetime Of Historic Preservation BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- In celebration of the 2016 National Preservation Month, in May, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced the 2016 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards will be held on Thursday, May 5. Twelve people will be honored, including Bergenfield's Tim Adriance. He will be honored with the Claire Tholl Award for Lifetime Achievement in Historic Preservation. Adriance is a descendant of the some of the earliest families who settled in Bergen County, and he has been a leader in historic preservation in New Jersey for over 30 years. He is a craftsman, builder, historia…

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Schools
PHOTOS: Englewood Students Performed 'Legally Blond' PHOTOS: Englewood Students Performed 'Legally Blond'
Photos: Englewood Students Performed 'Legally Blond' ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Bergen Performing Arts Center, located at 30 North Van Brunt St., in Englewood, partnered with Dwight Morrow High School to produce "Legally Blonde, the Musical" on March 31 and April 1, on bergenPAC's main stage. Auditions were way back in early January, and the students performed almost daily, a news release noted. Based on the movie "Legally Blonde," the musical follows Elle Woods' transformation, as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal as she pursues her dreams. Approximately 45 students participated, ranging from 14 to 18. The Perfor…

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Hasbrouck Heights Youth Recognized For Collecting Police Trading Cards Hasbrouck Heights Youth Recognized For Collecting Police Trading Cards
Hasbrouck Heights Youth Recognized For Collecting Police Trading Cards HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Local children collected Hasbrouck Heights Police Department Trading Cards -- and received a certificate when the collected a complete set. "The HHPD Trading Card Program is designed to increase the positive contacts between the HHPD and the children of the community," the Department website notes. "Each member of the Department has a trading card and kids, 12 and under, are encouraged to collect the cars from each member." The complete set had 30 cards. You can see the checklist here. Police Chief Michael Colaneri, Mayor John DeLorenzo, Poli…

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Schools
Pascack Robotics Team Publishes First Children's Book Pascack Robotics Team Publishes First Children's Book
Pascack Robotics Team Publishes First Children's Book PASCACK, N.J. -- The Pascack Pi-oneers FIRST Robotics Team 1676 has published its first children's book, "Lily the Learner," as an e-book on Kindle, as a paperback and through the Google Play Store. "Lily the Learner" was conceived and written in 2013 by team members Jenna Malley and Sami Livingstone. Sam Pincus originally illustrated it, and Nicholas Metz updated it. It's about an elementary-school girl who learns about STEAM -- science, technology, engineering, arts and math -- careers at her school's Career Day. The book will be published as a trilogy later this yea…

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Schools
Lodi's Immaculate Conception Sells Out 'Beauty And The Beast' Performance Lodi's Immaculate Conception Sells Out 'Beauty And The Beast' Performance
Lodi's Immaculate Conception Sells Out 'Beauty And The Beast' Performance LODI, N.J. -- Immaculate Conception High School, in Lodi, had such a strong reception for a matinee, that it's now added another show. The cast and crew are performing a sold-out matinee show on Thursday, April 14. Two shows are left, this weekend, on Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. You can get a sneak peek here. Contact Joann Beatrice for tickets, at 973-773-2400, ext. 18, or you can buy them at the door.

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Walk To School With Rutherford's Mayor This Spring Walk To School With Rutherford's Mayor This Spring
Walk To School With Rutherford's Mayor This Spring RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Kids are invited to walk to school with Rutherford Mayor Joseph DeSalvo Jr., as part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, on Wednesdays in May and June. Here are the logistics: May 4 -- Washington School -- Meet promptly at 8 a.m., at the corner of Raymond and Washington Avenue. May 11 -- Union School -- Meet promptly at 7:50 a.m., at the corner of Washington and Darwin Avenue. May 18 -- Pierrepont School -- Meet promptly at 7:50 a.m. at Lincoln Park, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue. May 25 -- Lincoln School -- Meet promptly at 8 a.m. at Lincoln Park, at the corner of …

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East Rutherford Councilman Participates In Library's Inclusion Program East Rutherford Councilman Participates In Library's Inclusion Program
East Rutherford Councilman Participates In Library's Inclusion Program EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A porcupine helped kids learn about diversity and problem-solving at an author reading at the East Rutherford Memorial Library, on Wednesday, April 9. "I was very honored to attend a special reading of the new book 'Noko the Knight,' by author Eleni Theodorou," said East Rutherford Councilman Joel Brizzi. Theodorou, a therapeutic children's author, delivered a special reading of her new book. Based in South Africa, it features Noko, an African crested porcupine. "This internationally acclaimed interactive program fosters positive values through a fun,…

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