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Garfield Continues Series Of Financial Workshops GARFIELD, N.J. -- The city will continue the financial workshop series it began in January in conjunction with Greater Bergen Community Action. Upcoming workshops will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, and Monday, Feb. 22, at the North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center, 535 Midland Ave. Two sessions will be held each day: the first will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the second at 6 p.m. Topics covered at the events will include banking, checking and savings accounts and credit. Free individual counseling will also be available. To register, call 201-488-5100 ext. 7041.

by Jay Waitkus

01/19/2016

Schools

Fair Lawn's Warren Point PTA Sponsors Student Circus Residence Program FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The National Circus Project recently ran a “Student Circus Residence Program” at Warren Point Elementary School. The week-long event was sponsored by the Warren Point PTA. During the program, students at Warren Point experienced an NCP workshop in place of their regularly scheduled physical education classes. Fifth-graders received additional training in various circus skills to perform in a student circus held on Friday, January 15. The performance included clowns, stilt walkers, diablos, jugglers, devil sticks, plate spinners and acrobats. For more information ab…

by Jay Waitkus

01/19/2016

Schools

Englewood Library To Screen Film On Life Of MLK ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Englewood Public Library is screening a Martin Luther King Jr. film for children on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the MacKay Room. The family-appropriate film depicts King’s life, and its importance in civil rights history. For more information, call 201-568-2215. The library is located at 31 Engle St.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

News

Somers Library Introduces New Hours Of Operation SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Library has announced new hours of operation. Effective Feb. 1 , the facility will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of Thursday, when it will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to accommodate commuters on their return trip. Saturday hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., remain unchanged. Saturday summer hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., also remain the same. The library is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 914-232-5717.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich Land Trust Debuts New Logo GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Land Trust began the new year with a new logo that conveys the GLT's mission of preserving land. The image is one of open space. Central to the logo is Connecticut's state tree, the charter oak, and a stone wall, a historic remnant of New England agriculture that is found on most GLT properties. Elizabeth Hopley and the Communications Committee oversaw the design process.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Schools

Retro Themed Party Benefits Ridgewood Middle School RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The George Washington Middle School Home and School Association is hosting its 1980s-themed “Donate to Innovate” Party on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Ridgewood, 215 W. Ridgewood Ave. The event, which will include an auction, will feature the ’80s tribute band Rubix Kube. Proceeds from the festivities will benefit the school's science program. Tickets to the party cost $125. For more information, send an email to erinpruitt138@hotmail.com.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Cliffside Park Offering Discounts To Seniors, Vets, Emergency Personnel CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park is launching a rewards program for military personnel, military veterans, seniors, emergency responders and their families. Each participant will receive a membership card to present to participating businesses. The card will provide discounts on various purchases. There is no cost to participate.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Wyckoff Family Y Hosting Camp Wydaca Open House WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host its Camp Wydaca Open House on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free family event will include children’s rides, carnival games, drawings and prizes. Special offers and summer camp promotions will also be available. For more information, call 201-891-2081, or click here. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Events

Bloomingdale Fire Department Holding Chili Cook-Off BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Fire Department will hold a chili cook-off on Saturday, Jan. 30. For tickets or more information call 973-476-8934. The firehouse is located at 190 Union Ave.

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

Schools

Berkeley College Commemorates MLK Day With Events In Clifton, Paterson CLIFTON, N.J. -- As colleges across the country commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Berkeley College students, faculty and staff are celebrating the impact of the slain civil rights leader with outreach projects, dialogue activities and special events that will continue through Jan. 22. Berkeley students in Paramus and Woodland Park made and donated blankets to Project Linus, an organization that assists critically ill children. At Berkeley College in Woodbridge, there will be a presentation titled “Non-Violence and the Buddhism Connection” at the student center on Tuesday…

by Jay Waitkus

01/18/2016

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