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Mahwah Library's 'Food For Fines' Event Helps Feed The Hungry MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Library is having its “Food for Fines” program again this holiday season. The event, which began Dec. 1, and continues through Wednesday, Dec. 30, allows patrons of the library to reduce their overdue fines while helping feed the hungry. During the month, the library will forgive $1 in overdue fines for each non-perishable food item brought to the checkout desk. Up to $20 in fines may be forgiven for each participant. All food will be donated to the Mahwah Center For Food Action, and will be distributed to those in need throughout northern New Jersey. Item…

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

Events

Arts And Crafts Event For Children At Mahwah Library MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Library is hosting a craft-making event for children in grades pre-K through 5 from 4-5:15 p.m. Friday in the library’s small meeting room. Participants can paint a canvas bag, coin purse or potholder. Supplies are limited, and registration for the class is required. To register, click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

Events

Handbell Choir Rings In Holidays In Woodland Park WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir will perform in Woodland Park at 2 p.m. Sunday in the municipal council chambers. The performance is free. The handball choir is a community group of experienced ringers based in Ridgewood. For more information, send an e-mail to Novak@abwplibrary.org.

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

Schools

Sale In Lodi Benefits Garfield's Project Graduation LODI, N.J. -- A clothing sale at JDM Associates in Lodi on Saturday, Dec. 5 will benefit Garfield's Project Graduation, with a percentage of the sales on all Garfield spirit-wear going to the Garfield High School Class of 2016. Sale items include hats, t-shirts, hoodies, sweat pants, iPhone cases and blankets. The store is located at 116 S. Main St. in Lodi. For more information, call JDM Associates at 973-614-0015.

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police, Kids Come Together For Shop With A Cop Event NORWALK, Conn. -- Members of the Norwalk Department of Police Services participated in the Reach Foundation’s annual Shop with a Cop event Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Milford. The evening brought together law enforcement officers and children from around the state. The Norwalk officers, who all volunteered their time for the event, were paired with local children for an evening of bowling and shopping.

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

Events

Mount Kisco Firefighters, County Police Clash In Basketball Game MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Fire Department and the Westchester County Police Department are about to collide -- on the basketball court, that is.The departments will play each other in a free community event on Friday, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, 351 Main St. in Mount Kisco.

by Jay Waitkus

12/03/2015

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With DWI After Taconic State Parkway Crash NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- State Police arrested a 27-year-old resident of Bedford Hills on a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge on Monday, police report. Troopers were dispatched to investigate a one-car collision that occurred on the Taconic State Parkway in New Castle, according to officials. Troopers interviewed the driver, Christeena N. Disenso; a subsequent investigation revealed that she was intoxicated at the time of the crash, police report. Disenso provided a positive breath sample that yielded a blood alcohol content of 0.14 percent, almost twice the legal limit, according to…

by Jay Waitkus

12/03/2015

Sports

Rutherford, Madison Clash For Interscholastic Conference Title EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Bulldogs take their 10-0 record to MetLife Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 3, for a 5 p.m showdown with fourth-seeded Madison for the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference football championship in North Jersey’s Section 2, Group 2. Madison comes into the contest with a 9-2 mark. The last time the second-seeded Bulldogs played for a sectional title was in 2003, when they lost to West Essex. Tickets to the game are $9 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Parking is $12.

by Jay Waitkus

12/03/2015

Events

Glen Rock Pops Present Holiday Concert With International Beat GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Pops will present a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Glen Rock High School Auditorium. The free 2 p.m. performance will be a musical tribute to holidays around the world. The show will include selections from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Other works will have French, Bosnian, Latin and Japanese origins. Dr. Seuss’ character, the Grinch, will also be on hand, acting as a tour guide and coming alive in music from the film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Other traditional and contemporary seasonal selections will be featured in …

by Jay Waitkus

12/03/2015

Events

Monroe Library Serves Up Dinner And A Movie For Teens MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will host a teen “Dinner and a Movie Night,” on Friday, Dec. 11. Teens in grades 7 through 12 will enjoy macaroni and cheese and a film after-hours in the library. Registration is required, and limited to 16. The event begins at 6 p.m. Since the library will be closed, participants must use the back door to get in. For more information, call the library at (203) 452-2852.

by Jay Waitkus

12/03/2015

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