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Glen Rock Continues Family Fun Fair GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock Family Fun Fair will be held through Saturday at Wilde Memorial Park. Rides for adults and children, games and food will be available. Wristbands are $25 per evening for ride all you like, and tickets are also available for purchase. Fair hours are 5:30 - 10 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday. For additional information, call (201)- 670-3956 or email grinfo@glenrocknj.net. Wilde Memorial Park is at 683 Maple Ave, Glen Rock.

by Ken Davis

06/23/2016

Neighbors

Closter EMT Receives Award From Hackensack UMC CLOSTER, N.J. -- Closter emergency medical technician Brian Pierro Jr., along with fellow crew members, was presented with an award from Hackensack UMC for the excellent care he provided on an emergency call in May 2015.Although Pierro is a "newer" member, he has been on the Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Corps for four years and has been an EMT for two. He responds to many ambulance and rescue calls throughout the year, and is dedicated to serving the residents and visitors of Closter and Alpine. Pierro is also an active member of the Closter Fire Department.

by Ken Davis

06/23/2016

Events

Westwood Band Strikes Up Summer Concert Season WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Westwood Community Band will begin its 16th season of playing free summer concerts on Friday, June 24, at Veterans Memorial Park's bandstand in Westwood. The band will treat the audience to a selection of new songs, old favorites, light classics, show tunes, big band music, marches, patriotic songs and more. In the event of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Avenue, Westwood. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Click here for additional information. The Westwood Community Band is sponsored by the Westwood Department of …

by Ken Davis

06/23/2016

Events

Poughkeepsie's Cocoon Theatre Presents New Performance Series POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Cocoon Theatre will present the 2016 Soiree in the Parlor Performance Series on Monday, June 27, at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie. The event will feature two solo works performed by Douglas Woolley and directed by Marguerite San Millan -- one written by Douglas Woolley and the other by Cocoon Theatre favorite Samuel Beckett. The suggested donation for the performance is $10. The performance series is made possible in part by Samuel French, Inc. The performance will be from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is at 9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsi…

by Ken Davis

06/23/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgewood Launches 'Stigma Free Campaign' For Mental Illness RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Health Department will launch its new Stigma Free campaign for those suffering from mental illness with a marching group in the Ridgewood Fourth of July parade. Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood Health Department supervisor, invites participants to join the group. Those interested should contact her at dcetrulo@ridgewoodnj.net. The Bergen County Stigma-Free Campaign is a countywide program that aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. The campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and creating a culture wherein res…

by Ken Davis

06/22/2016

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Tweens, Teens Can Read For Prizes At Mount Pleasant Library PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Mount Pleasant Public Library is launching a Young Adult Summer Reading Program for students in grades 5 - 12.The all-online program will run from Monday, June 27 through Friday, Aug. 12. Participants in the program read what they want (novels, graphic novels, nonfiction, eBooks, audiobooks, short stories), log their minutes reading and complete online challenges. Random prizes are awarded all summer long. Participants should log in to find out if they've won. In addition, prizes will be awarded to the biggest readers: Prize No. 1 is a Kindle Fire Tablet; prize…

by Ken Davis

06/22/2016

Events

Haledon Features Town Celebration, Parade Saturday HALEDON, N.J. -- Haledon will hold a town celebration parade on Saturday.The parade will start outside the Municipal Building and march to Braen Memorial Park. The event will include family fun activities for all ages, including a bounce house, petting zoo, games and prizes, music and more. Admission to the event is $5, which includes unlimited rides and games. Parking will be available at the Bridgeway Community Church parking lot, 381 Haledon Ave. The event will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For additional information, contact Tahsina Ahmed at 973-955-9548.

by Ken Davis

06/22/2016

Events

Learn How To Talk With Robots At Ringwood Library Presentation RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Robodyssey Systems, LLC will present "How to Talk to a Robot: Navigate and Explore" at Ringwood Public Library on Thursday. The two-hour program will helps students ages 8 - 14 develop an understanding of the relationship between code and function, using lap-top computers and Robodyssey Robots. Preregistered students will learn how to program robots to navigate a minefield of robot-swallowing holes using dead reckoning, having fun while learning good sportsmanship and teamwork. Learn more about the program at www.robodyssey.com. Registration is required for t…

by Ken Davis

06/22/2016

Lifestyle

Chapel School Students Help 'Beautify the Block' In Bronxville BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Chapel School in Bronxville continued its tradition of beautifying the school and church on Friday, June 10. Students from the Chapel School, led by Lynn Lena, planted flowers and shrubs at the school and surrounding grounds. The flowers were purchased with seed money received from a Thrivent Action Team. “The rain this morning didn’t stop us,” stated one teacher. “I can’t wait to dig the hole for this beautiful flower,” said a student. Students in kindergarten through grade 8 participated in this beautification project organized by the Chapel School’s Service Lear…

by Ken Davis

06/22/2016

Events

Chappaqua Singers Entertain Cedar Manor Nursing Home Residents CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center residents and staff recently received a visit from the Chappaqua Singers and their Love Makes the World Go ‘Round show. The musical program aimed to transport the audience through a variety of emotions -- romance, heartbreak, patriotism and love of family and friends. The Chappaqua Singers are a professional-caliber group of entertainers who bring a variety of musical talents to the stage. They perform upbeat repertoires of popular music accented by choreography -- from show tunes to seasonally themed favorites. This much …

by Ken Davis

06/21/2016

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