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First Aid Squad Serving Bloomingdale Seeks New Members First Aid Squad Serving Bloomingdale Seeks New Members
First Aid Squad Serving Bloomingdale Seeks New Members BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Tri-Boro First Aid Squad -- which serves Butler, Bloomingdale and Kinnelon -- is seeking new members, and no medical background is necessary. Volunteers start as probationary members and ride with two full members, who serve as mentors. The squad also provides continuing education on a monthly basis. A wide range of members are welcome, from teens to retirees. The first-aid squad responds to about 1,500 emergency calls a year, and its members come from a wide variety of backgrounds. The squad also noted that many of its members have gone on to pursue a medical care…

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Events
Saddle Brook Lacrosse Parents Association Hosts Annual Pasta, Pizza Dinner Saddle Brook Lacrosse Parents Association Hosts Annual Pasta, Pizza Dinner
Saddle Brook Lacrosse Parents Association Hosts Annual Pasta, Pizza Dinner SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Falcons Lacrosse Parents Association, in Saddle Brook, is hosting its annual Pasta and Pizza Dinner on Friday, April 8. The dinner is for the players and their immediate family members -- parents and siblings. "We want everyone to come and get reacquainted with each other," organizers note. The group's events coordinator, Michael Cupo, will be contacting folks about what is needed from each family. Each will be asked donate something for the event, from a half-tray of pasta, beverages or dessert. Families are to bring their contributions to the high scho…

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Politics
Teaneck Voter Registration Deadline Looms Teaneck Voter Registration Deadline Looms
Teaneck Voter Registration Deadline Looms TEANECK, N.J. -- As the Tuesday, April 19, deadline approaches for those wanting to vote in the May 10 municipal election, the Teaneck township clerk's office has announced additional evening hours on Tuesdays. Acting Township Clerk Issa Abbasi reminds eligible voters that the Voter Registration Office in the Municipal Building is open from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, the hours will be extended until 7 p.m. Additionally, the office will be open until 9 p.m. on April 19. For those wanting to vote in the June 7 primary, the last to day regi…

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Events
Tricky Tray Event Comes To Clifton May 6 Tricky Tray Event Comes To Clifton May 6
Tricky Tray Event Comes To Clifton May 6 CLIFTON, N.J. -- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton are hosting a tricky tray event on Friday, May 6, and tickets are available now.The $20 per person donation for the 18-and-older event includes a bidding sheet, dessert and coffee. For ticket info, call 973-773-2697, ext. 143. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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Lifestyle
Free Rabies Clinics Arrive In Wayne In May Free Rabies Clinics Arrive In Wayne In May
Free Rabies Clinics Arrive In Wayne In May WAYNE, N.J. -- Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano is reminding residents that the Township has a free rabies clinics for both dogs and cats, in May.The clinics are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 10 and 17, at the Wayne Township Municipal Garage, on Dey Road from 6 to 8 p.m. All pets must be accompanied by an adult and leashed or contained in carriers. Proof of 2016 license is required. Residents who haven't yet licensed their dogs or cats for 2016 can do so during these rabies clinics -- though there's a $10 late fee for each animal licensed after the Feb. 15 deadline. The license fee is lower if yo…

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Schools
Hackensack's Bergen County Academy Prevails In Debate Competition Hackensack's Bergen County Academy Prevails In Debate Competition
Hackensack's Bergen County Academy Prevails In Debate Competition HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen County Academies Principal Russ Davis announced on Wednesday, April 6, that the school's debate team won honors at a recent competition. At the Bergen County Debate League Varsity Championship, the team earned first place as a team and both first and third in the speaker category. For more information about the school, visit its website.

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Events
May Upper Saddle River Car Show Cancelled May Upper Saddle River Car Show Cancelled
May Upper Saddle River Car Show Cancelled UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Upper Saddle River Fire Department is cancelling its 2016 car show, due to an unexpected loss of venue. "We sincerely appreciate all of you who have participated in our event for the past 15 years," event organizers noted in a Wednesday, April 6, Facebook post. "If circumstances change, we will reschedule later on in the season." Those who preregistered will receive refunds. Organizers also apologized for any inconvenience and urged that folks participate in other area car shows sponsored by other volunteer organizations.

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Lifestyle
PHOTOS: Bergenfield Kicks Off Mayors Healthy Living Challenge PHOTOS: Bergenfield Kicks Off Mayors Healthy Living Challenge
Photos: Bergenfield Kicks Off Mayors Healthy Living Challenge BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The 2016 Mayors Wellness Challenge has begun, but Bergenfield residents 18 and older can still sign up and join in. The program offers free exercise programs and nutritional and stress reduction guidance. Participants who complete five weekly weigh-ins will also have a chance to win a Fitbitin a raffle. The program officially kicked off on Sunday, April 3, but you can still register online -- here -- or by calling 201-387-4055, ext. 5. There were 73 spots left, as of Wednesday evening.

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Enjoy Soup, Benefit Closter Nature Center On April 17 Enjoy Soup, Benefit Closter Nature Center On April 17
Enjoy Soup, Benefit Closter Nature Center On April 17 CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Nature Center is bringing back its Soup Supper on Sunday, April 17, one of its most popular annual events, that "has brought members and friends together for more than 30 years," the organizers noted. For your $10 -- $5 for kids under 10 -- you get a bowl and spoon, to sample as many homemade soups as you want, plus breads donated by Balthazar Bakery. You pay at the door. Ceramic reusable soup mugs, with the new CNC logo, are also available for $5. And if you bought one last year, you're welcome to bring it along. The event will be from 5-7 p.m. at t…

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'Shlemiel Crooks!' Runs At Fair Lawn Theater 'Shlemiel Crooks!' Runs At Fair Lawn Theater
'Shlemiel Crooks!' Runs At Fair Lawn Theater FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn's Old Library Theatre's Reader Theatre will present "Shlemiel Crooks!" on Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17. The production is the theater's third annual original musical. "A boy and his dog stop the ghost of Pharaoh from ruining Passover in this whimsical, warm-hearted family musical based on the children's books 'Shlemiel Crooks' and 'Chicken Bone Man,' by award-winning author Anna Olswanger," organizers note. "Narrated by Jerry, the family dog, and featuring a couple of dimwitted crooks named Burt and Ernie, this hilarious new music…

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