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Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Wyckoff School Holds Open House For Preschoolers' Parents WYCKOFF, N.J. -- St. Elizabeth School is hosting a pre-school open house on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The National Blue Robbon School of Excellence will give parents a chance to meet teachers, and see students engaged in learning experiences. The school is located at Greenwood Avenue. For more information, call 201-891-1481 or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Pascack Valley, NJ

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Westwood Melting Pot Holds 'Ugliest Sweater' Contest For St. Jude WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Melting Pot in Westwood is holding an ugly sweater contest that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. The event is $29.95 per person, and includes a $10 donation. Prizes will be given out to the winner. Food and drink specials, along with a raffle, will be part of the festivities. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (201) 664-8877, or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Wyckoff YMCA's Children Make 'Holiday Mail For Heroes' For Red Cross WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Students at the Wyckoff YMCA are participating in the Red Cross’ Holiday Mail For Heroes program, in which cards are sent to military personnel around the world for the holidays. Local Red Cross offices coordinate the program with participating groups, ensuring the cards are collected and distributed. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. For information about the facility’s child care program, call 201-891-2081. To learn more about the Holiday Mail for Heroes program, click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Senior Center to Hold Holiday Safety Forum FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities is holding a forum on holiday safety on Monday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. The discussion, presented by the Fairfield Police Department and People’s United Bank, will focus on precautions to take in dealing with con artists during the season. Registration for the event is required. The center is located at 100 Mona Terrace. For more information, call 203-256-3166, or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Midland Park Art Studio Holding Holiday Show And Sale MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Wortendyke Pottery Studio will host its annual holiday show and sale at its pottery studio on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to stop by the studio, located at 211 Greenwood Ave., and watch the artists create their handcrafted pieces. For more information, call (201) 652-5882, or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Trumbull-Monroe, CT

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Easton Police Department Reminds Public To Stay Safe During Holiday Season EASTON, Conn. -- As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Easton police are reminding the public to take extra care. Residents are urged to lock vehicles left in their driveways, and to bring all valuables into their homes. Make attempts to hide items during holiday shopping trips, police caution.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Hasbrouck Heights Flower Shop Hosting Open House HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- The Heights Flower Shoppe, 209 Blvd., will host an open house on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homemade goods, chocolates, gifts, candles, teas and decorations will be included in the festivities. Santa will be on hand, as well. For more information, call (201) 288-5464, or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Greenwich, CT

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Take Part In Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend GREENWICH, Conn. -- The 7th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The holiday event in downtown Greenwich will feature a live Nativity scene, professional ice sculpture demonstrations, 12 musical groups and horse-drawn carriage rides. Letter writing to Santa Claus, live reindeer and a number of special attractions at area stores and restaurants will also be included in the festivities.

by Jay Waitkus

12/05/2015

Newtown, CT

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Newtown Library Offers Holiday Book Sale NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Cyrenius H. Booth Library is hosting a holiday book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday in the meeting room. The sale will feature donated new and as-new gift items, including books and other types of media material. The library is at 25 Main St. For more information, call 203-426-4533, or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

Fairfield, CT

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Milford Police Investigate Third Teenage Girl Reported Missing In A Week FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Milford Police Department Special Investigation Unit is investigating the whereabouts of the third teenage girl from the town who has gone missing in the last week. On December 1, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Milford Police Department was contacted by the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families in regards to a missing person complaint, according to police. The DCF indicated that a 16-year-old female who is currently in DCF care left the DCF Milford office on foot and did not return, police report. The female is identified as Danica Graha…

by Jay Waitkus

12/04/2015

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