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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

Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

Englewood's BergenPAC Employees Wear Blue For Autism Awareness ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Employees of the Bergen Performing Arts Center recently tried to heighten awareness through their wardrobe choices. "BergenPAC employees are proud to serve the community and light it up blue for autism awareness," the center noted in a Facebook post. Learn more about the Light It Up Blue initiative here. BergenBAC is located at 30 N Van Brunt St., in Englewood. For more information about the venue and its upcoming shows and classes, visit its website.

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

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

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

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

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

Neighbors

Oradell Woman's Club Donates $1000 To Center For Hope And Safety ORADELL, N.J. -- The Book and Needle Woman's Club of Oradell recently held its annual Spring Luncheon at Lieto's Restaurant in New Milford, and presented a $1,000 check to the Center For Hope and Safety. Thirty-five club members attended, as well as special guest Jean Kirch, director of development for the Center For Hope and Safety, formerly called Shelter Our Sisters. Kirsch accepted the check from the women's club and spoke about the Center's mission to assist women and children who are victims of domestic violence, including emotional, economic, sexual and physical abuse. The agency pr…

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

Events

Humc, Hackensack University Health Network Hold Annual Meeting HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack University Health Network and Hackensack University Medical Center hosted the Annual Meeting of the Boards on Wednesday, April 6, at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. Nearly 600 board, team and community members joined with elected officials and industry executives to hear about the latest developments for both organizations. Robert Garrett, president and CEO of HackensackUHN, was the evening's featured speaker. He offered a detailed overview the organizations' accomplishments. "I'm proud to say we had a remarkable year in 2015 -- one that we'll …

by Rachel Martin

04/15/2016

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