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Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children
Maywood Toy Drive Helps Hospitalized Children MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Former Maywood student Ryan Goyenechea is asking for help in his effort to collect toys for kids in need. Goyenechea is coordinating a holiday toy drive for children in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Drop-off boxes are located at both Maywood Avenue School and Maywood Memorial School. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and books can be dropped off until Dec. 16.
Hackensack Library To Host Free Concert Hackensack Library To Host Free Concert Hackensack Library To Host Free Concert
Hackensack Library To Host Free Concert HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Johnson Public Library, 274 Main St., will host a free concert on Monday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Frank Pavese, a professor of piano at William Paterson University in Wayne, will be performing piano works of Schumann, Chopin, and Barber. The event is presented by the Professional Music Teachers’ Guild of New Jersey. The concert will be held in the auditorium. For more information, click here.
Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry
Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Free Public Library is collecting donations for House of Hope Food Pantry. A collection bin is available at the library, 101 Hamburg Turnpike. Items in high demand for the pantry include peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, rice, cereal, juice, dry drink mix, toilet paper, shampoo, dish detergent, bar soap and canned pasta, stew and hash. Perishable items will not be accepted. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat…
Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner
Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Santa Claus is coming to town. A week early, in fact. The big guy will be stopping by the River Edge Diner and Restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., visiting tables at the venue and checking patrons’ Christmas lists. The restaurant is located at 516 Kinderkamack Rd.
STEM Expo In Paterson School District STEM Expo In Paterson School District STEM Expo In Paterson School District
STEM Expo In Paterson School District PATERSON, N.J. -- Paterson Public Schools will have a STEM expo from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at John F. Kennedy High School, 61-127 Preakness Ave. Students will share their scientific research as part of the annual science fair during the event. For more information, call (973) 321-1000.
Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday
Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce will hold a community Chanukah menorah lighting on Sunday. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at Main Street and Post Road in Westport. For more information, call (203) 227-9234, or send an email to [email protected].
Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection
Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Department of Public Works curbside leaf collection that began in October has moved into District 4. Weather permitting, collection will continue through Dec. 31. Plans call for leaf collection to cycle through all eight districts, then repeat. While the department is attempting to get through one district per day, as more leaves fall and the piles get larger and heavier, doing so is not always possible. Similarly, when leaf piles are smaller, collection may take place in more than one district per day. As a result, the leaf collection schedule changes fr…
Wanaque Plans First Tree-Lighting Ceremony Wanaque Plans First Tree-Lighting Ceremony Wanaque Plans First Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Wanaque Plans First Tree-Lighting Ceremony WANAQUE, N.J. -- Wanaque will hosts its inaugural tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in 9/11 Memorial Park at the corner of Ringwood and Union avenues. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the borough. For more information, call 973-839-3000.
Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup
Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau has announced that the Exide Group and the Town of Fairfield will host a public informational Meeting to update residents on the Mill River cleanup on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in seminar room 295 A and B at the Board of Education offices, 501 Kings Highway East. Officials are encouraging members of the public to attend the discussion and to ask questions. During the meeting, representatives from the Exide Group, the owners of the property on the Post Road where the cleanup is taking place, and TRC Engineering, the firm that has been conduc…
Paramus Tree Lighting And Winter Wonderland Scheduled For Sunday Paramus Tree Lighting And Winter Wonderland Scheduled For Sunday Paramus Tree Lighting And Winter Wonderland Scheduled For Sunday
Paramus Tree Lighting And Winter Wonderland Scheduled For Sunday PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paramus will host its annual tree lighting and winter wonderland Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m. Mayor Richard LaBarbiera and the Paramus Council will host the event, which includes music, food, rides and a visit from Santa. The tree-lighting will take place at 5 p.m. at borough hall, 1 Jockish Square. For more information call the borough at (201) 265-2100.
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