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Glen Rock Launches Spring Cleanup Program Glen Rock Launches Spring Cleanup Program
Glen Rock Launches Spring Cleanup Program GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock's Department of Public Works is launching a pilot spring cleanup program, picking up "vegetative waste" from the curb once for each side of town. Monday, April 18, is the pickup date for the north and west section of town. It's Monday, April 25, for the south and east section of town. Acceptable items include leaves, branches no bigger than four inches diameter, grass and flowers. Branches should be shorter than four feet long and must be tied together. Put loose items in trash containers or biodegradable bags. Items that are not included are dirt, …

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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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Palisades Park Library Organizes New Watercolor Class Palisades Park Library Organizes New Watercolor Class
Palisades Park Library Organizes New Watercolor Class PALISADES PARK, N.J. -- The Palisades Park Public Library will offer a new watercolor class, specifically for kids 9 and up. The class will be from 3:15-4 p.m. on Tuesdays, starting in May. Registration is required, and parents will be given a list of supplies for the kids to bring. For more info, call the library 201-585-4150 or stop by to speak to Steve Cavallo. The library is located at 257 Second St. For more information about library events, visit its website, or follow it on Facebook or Twitter.

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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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Congressman Bill Pascrell Promotes Equal Pay In Haledon Congressman Bill Pascrell Promotes Equal Pay In Haledon
Congressman Bill Pascrell Promotes Equal Pay In Haledon HALEDON, N.J. -- Equal Pay Day was Tuesday, April 12, and Rep. Bill Pascrell said more needs to be done to close the wage gap that still exists between women and men – including passage of the critical Paycheck Fairness Act. Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid at the end of the prior year. Pascrell met with others at the American Labor Museum, also known as the Botto House. He said the location "has meant so much to the history of labor ‎and has a personal connection to me and my family." His w…

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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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Teaneck 'Ladies Night' Will Benefit Women Battling Cancer Teaneck 'Ladies Night' Will Benefit Women Battling Cancer
Teaneck 'Ladies Night' Will Benefit Women Battling Cancer TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "Ladies Night" Thursday, June 9, to support Do Wonders, a local charity that provides wigs to women affected by cancer. "Come out and enjoy a night of fun, shopping, great food and support a worthy cause," organizers note. Do Wonders is a Teaneck-based nonprofit. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door: buy them here. The event will run from 6-9 p.m., at Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck, 655 Pomander Walk.

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PHOTOS: USRFD and Ramsey Junior Firefighters Get Hydrant Practice PHOTOS: USRFD and Ramsey Junior Firefighters Get Hydrant Practice
Photos: Usrfd and Ramsey Junior Firefighters Get Hydrant Practice UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Wednesday night, April 13, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and Ramsey Junior Firefighters worked together to practice with fire hydrants. The teams used equipment on USR Engine 1231 and ran through several drills. The fire department welcomes Upper Saddle River residents from 16 to 18 who want to learn to be a firefighter to contact them, either by emailing info@usrfd.org or through the department's Facebook page.

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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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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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