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TV Personality Brooke Burke Brings New Book To Northvale NORTHVALE, N.J. -- You can meet the coauthors of the latest book in the "Chicken of the Soup" series at Northvale's Books & Greetings on Wednesday, April 20. Brooke Burke-Charvet is host of CBS' "Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes" and Amy Newmark is the publisher, editor-in-chief and coauthor of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series. Here's an excerpt of the Amazon.com description: In the Age of Disposables -- fashion, phones, glasses, and even friends -- some people are finding joy by rediscovering the simple life. They’re cleaning house, …

by Rachel Martin

04/14/2016

Sports

Pompton Lakes Students Volunteer For Tennis Clinic POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Pompton Lakes Rec Department recently thanked Pompton Lakes High School volunteers who volunteered at its tennis clinic, on Sunday, April 10. The next session will be on Sunday, April 17. "The Pompton Lakes Recreation Commission offers a wide variety of programs for all ages during the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons," its website notes. "Some of the programs offered are bowling, tennis, indoor field hockey, karate, arts and crafts, gymnastics, women's boot camp, indoor softball clinic, basketball, walking club and special needs." Folks can…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Schools

'Addams Family' Runs In Haworth In Late April HAWORTH, N.J. -- The Haworth Home & School Association and Porch Light Productions are presenting the musical comedy "The Addams Family," on Thursday, April 28, and Saturday, April 30. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Buy them online here. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Haworth Home & School Association. The Thursday show is at 7 p.m., and the Saturday show is at 3 p.m. The production will be staged at the Haworth School, 205 Valley Rd.

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Events

Northwest Bergen History Coalition Holds Communications-Related History Day ALLENDALE, N.J. -- History Day 2016 -- "Spreading the News: Rail, Mail and the Press in Days Gone" -- sponsored by the Northwest Bergen History Coalition, will be held on Saturday, May 14. Communication has changed dramatically over the last three centuries. The journey of communications in the region evolved from sporadic wagons which might carry mail or broadsides announcing current events, to railways and telegraphs. On History Day, the public is invited to visit 11 participating sites, to see special exhibits related to this history, including antique telephones and telegraph…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Schools

Maywood Avenue School Organizes Tricky Tray Fundraiser MAYWOOD, N.J. -- The Maywood Avenue School's tricky tray fundraiser, with a cocktail party, will be on Thursday, April 28."This is the single largest fund-raiser for MAS," said Maywood Public Schools Superintendent Michael Jordan. "The PTO and its many volunteers have been working very hard on this event." The cost is $65 per person, and includes a sheet of 20 small-prize tickets; pasta, salad and dinner entree; unlimited beer, wine and soda; and coffee, tea and dessert. For the entrees, there are vegan, vegetarian and special-diet options available upon request. Use th…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Schools

Paramus Rotary Club Organizes 30th Anniversary Career Day PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Rotary Club is hosting its 30th Anniversary Career Day for local juniors on Thursday, April 14. Over 270 Paramus High School juniors will spend the morning visiting area businesses and organizations of their choice and experience "real life" with leaders who own or manage those businesses or organizations. After these morning visits, the students and their hosts will attend a Paramus Rotary Club luncheon at Seasons, in Washington Township. The guest speaker will be Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg -- who is a Paramus High School graduate.

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Business

Pompton Lakes Eateries Participate In Restaurant Week POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- It's Restaurant Week next week, from Sunday, April 17, through Friday, April 22, and it's your chance for delicious deals and specials from a variety of Pompton Lakes eateries. The event gives food lovers an easy opportunity to try new places. "Pompton Lakes has developed into quite a treat for foodies over the last several years," said Robert Walker, head of the Pompton Lakes Business Improvement District's Marketing Committee. "You can find a wide variety of restaurants from small mom-and-pop eateries to fine multi-course dining, all serving delicio…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Events

Athletes Of Christ 5K Run/Walk In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury's Athletes of Christ invites folks to take part in its family-friendly 5K cross country walk/run, on Saturday, May 21 -- and raise funds for their favorite causes. The group invites people to create teams of walkers or runners to "hustle for sponsors to raise funds for your cause," whether it's cancer research, wounded veterans, animal rescue or simply exercising for sport. The race will be through Tarrywile Park, beginning at 10.a.m. The Kids Race is for kindergartners through fifth grade, and it will begin at 9:30 a.m. The entry fee is $25 per partici…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Events

Ridgewood Library Launches Martha Glaser Culture Series RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Public Library's Martha Glaser Friday Night Culture Series opens on Friday night, April 29, with a screening of "She's Beautiful When She's Angry," a discussion with its director and a reception. "Join us for a riveting documentary that resurrects the buried history of the outrageous, often brilliant women who founded the modern women's movement from 1966 to 1971," a news release notes. The film progresses from the founding of the National Organization for Women -- "with ladies in hats and gloves" -- onward, including the street…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

Events

Englewood Community Chest Organizes Spring Trunk Show In Fort Lee ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Englewood Community Chest is excited to partner with W by Worth for a fundraising trunk show on Monday and Tuesday, April 25-26. Stylist Christina DeCarlo is inviting folks to join her at her home, to view the Spring 2016 collection, for a fun shopping experience. Ten percent of sales on these days will benefit The Community Chest. "Hundreds of fabulous samples will be available for you to view and to try on," a press release notes. Clothes you order will then be shipped to you. "Remember, giving is always in fashion." Bring a friend, shop and e…

by Rachel Martin

04/13/2016

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