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Dec 03, 2010

Friends of the Animal Shelter wrap purchases

Clifton Journal

Friends of the Shelter will be at the Barnes & Noble store on Route 46 west in Woodland Park Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 to wrap your purchases.

Pictures of adoptable animals will also be on display and donations will be accepted.

For more information, ...

Christmas yard sale

Clifton Journal

christmas yard sale

The Red Hat Angels Relay For Life team members and friends is sponsoring a Christmas yard sale Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4 at 119 Huron Ave. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. There will be Christmas ...

No Idol Hands Here!

Aim Jefferson

Kinnelon dentist Dr. Peter Brusco put a lot of smiles on the faces of the Willing Hands team recently when he donated dental products and a check to be used to purchase a much needed ...

Athenia Business Association tree lighting

Pascack Valley Community Life

The Athenia Business Association of Clifton will hold their annual Christmas tree lighting Saturday, Dec. 4. The choirs will start singing at 5:30 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6 p.m.

The event will take place at Richardson Scale Park on Van Houten Avenue (Huron Avenue ...

Library's December movies

Clifton Journal

The Clifton Library’s December movies will include drama, comedy and more.

For more information about the movies, call the Main Memorial Library at 973-772-5500 or the Allwood Branch Library at 973-471-0555.

The movie dates and times are Thursday, Dec. 9, 1:30 ...

TLC auditions for 'Cruise' Dec. 6

Clifton Journal

CLIFTON — The Theater League of Clifton is holding auditions for "The Last Cruise of the SS Minnow" by John Logue, for TLC's annual murder-mystery dinner theater.

Auditions will be held on Monday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at ATC Studios, 68 ...

St. Clare School has Christmas brunch

Clifton Journal

St. Clare School is having its annual Christmas brunch with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, 69 Allwood Road.

All-you-can eat assortment of food and beverages will be available. Santa will visit throughout the morning so children ...

Library's book discussion

Clifton Journal

The Clifton Library’s book discussion group will discuss "The Help," the bestselling novel by debut author Kathryn Stockett, on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Main Library.

You can obtain a copy of the book or place a hold at the circulation ...

Homebuyers find enhanced lifestyle at Park Place at Mountain Lakes

Aim Vernon

There are many reasons why more and more homebuyers are visiting Park Place at Mountain Lakes every week.

IRS seeks to return refund to residents

Aim Jefferson

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for the following resident taxpayers who can claim their share of undelivered refund checks totaling $6.97 million.

Inmnmaculate Conception High School open house

Clifton Journal

open house

All alumnae, faculty, current students, parents and friends of Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi are invited to attend a holiday open house to celebrate the school’s 95th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day will start ...

Thrift shop

Clifton Journal

thrift shop

St. John Lutheran Church will have their monthly thrift shop Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 140 Lexington Ave., in Passaic.

There will be Christmas items, household and gently used clothing.

Christmas bazaar

Clifton Journal

christmas bazaar

The Valley Chapel Church will have a Christmas bazaar and craft fair Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Church, 300 Valley Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be homemade crafts, collectibles, jewelry, holiday merchandise, baked goods, sports-themed ...

Oxbow riders saddled up to raise funds for breast cancer

Aim Vernon

The sound of hoof beats was constant on Sunday, Nov. 7.

Animal Shelter's holiday tree

Clifton Journal

holiday tree

A holiday tree of love will be set up in front of the Clifton Animal Shelter on Dog Pound Road. A $5 donation provides alight on the tree of love. An ornament with your pet’s name on it will be hung inside the shelter.

For more information, visit ...

Book discussion at library

Clifton Journal

Rev. Cheryl Kincaid, pastor at First Presbyterian Church will discuss ideas from her book, "Hearing the Gospel through Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’" Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the community room of the Main Library. She will examine the biblical foundation of ...

Passaic Library ESL class

Clifton Journal

passaic library

An English as a Second Language class is being held at the Passaic Public Library, 195 Gregory Ave., in Passaic Mondays through Thursdays, Jan. 10, 2011 to March 22, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

There is a $45 fee which must be paid in cash at time ...

Santa pet day

Clifton Journal

santa pet day

The Animal Shelter will have Santa pet days Sunday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 from noon to 4 p.m.

Bring in your pets for a photo with Santa. Children are also welcome. All pets must be leashed or in a carrier.

The shelter is located on Dog Pound ...

IRS seeks to return refund to residents

Aim West Milford

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for the following resident taxpayers who can claim their share of undelivered refund checks totaling $6.97 million.

Crafts for teens at the library

Clifton Journal

Teens, do you have the winter blues? The library has a craft that will light up your day. On Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 5 p.m., teens are invited to the Main Library to make "winter themed" candle holders. Decorate your candle holder as crazy and wild or elegantly as you ...

Photos with Santa

Clifton Journal

photos with santa

Here Kitty Kitty is hosting photos with Santa event Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Corrado’s Pet Market, 600 Getty Ave. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost is $10 per photo. For more information, call 862-668-4454.

St. Clare's School sells KidStuff book

Clifton Journal

St. Clare’s School is selling the popular KidStuff discount coupon books. The cost of the book is $25 and 50 percent of the proceeds benefit the school.

Some exam0ples of stores are ShopRite, Kohl’s, K-Mart, Macys, Rite Aid, IKEA, Dunkin’ Donuts and more.

To ...

School 3 holds ornament sale

Cliffside Park Citizen

CLIFFSIDE PARK — Cliffside Park School 3 is taking orders for a special Christmas ornament now through Dec. 13. The 3-inch ceramic ornament features a color photo of School 3 in a holiday snowstorm and comes packed in a gift box. All ornaments will be available for ...

Mt. Airy casino trip

Clifton Journal

The Senior Center is offering a trip to Mount Airy casino in Mount Pocono, Pa. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. The casino provides $30 slot pay plus $10 lunch voucher, which can be used at all the restaurants. The lunch buffet costs $7.77 plus tax and tip. The cost of the trip is ...

Advent services

Clifton Journal

ADVENT SERVICES

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, located at 810 Broad St., will hold special advent services on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is Christ in the Old Testament.

Coffee and cake will be served in the fellowship hall ...

Ridgefield Park's Kohles stars in 'Footloose'

Ridgefield Park Patriot

TEANECK — When a small mid-western town bans dancing, it’s up to new kid Ren McCormick to shake up the status quo and get the ban repealed. The 1980s spring to life in "Footloose," the latest musical presented by the Garage Theatre Group’s acclaimed Youth Conservatory. The ...

Senior Center plans Paper Mill trip

Clifton Journal

The Clifton Senior Center is offering a trip to the Paper Mill Playhouse to see a mystery-comedy titled "Curtains," on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.

The price of $60 is for the seat in the rear orchestra plus the bus transportation.

The Center needs 40 ...

Senior Center holds exercise classes

Clifton Journal

The Senior Center will have three stretch exercise classes with instructor Lorrain Salerno. There will be 10 classes with the three programs. Program 1 is on Mondays, Jan. 3, 2011 to March 7 from 3 to 3:45 P.M. Program 2 is on Tuesdays, Dec. 28 to March 1, 2011 from 12:30 to ...

St. Brendan School's Christmas tree sale

Clifton Journal

Beautiful quality Christmas trees, wreaths, grave blankets and cones will be sold at St. Brendan School at the corner of Lakeview Avenue and East First Street.

The sale will be held Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. ...

Animal Shelter fundraiser at Uno Chicago Grill

Clifton Journal

Uno Chicago Grill will donate 20 percent of their sales on Thursday, Dec. 9 to the Clifton Animal Shelter. Stop by the shelter to pick up a coupon or go to the homepage, www.cliftonanimalshelter.com to print out your coupon, which must be presented to your server on that ...

Berkeley College holds open house

Clifton Journal

Berkeley College will host an open house for adult students Dec. 7 from noon to 7 p.m. The event offers all interested students immediate information regarding acceptance for the upcoming quarter.

Another open house will be held Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For ...

Holiday concert

Clifton Journal

holiday concert

A free holiday concert featuring the Clifton Community Band will be held Sunday, Dec. 5 in the Clifton High School auditorium at 2 p.m.

The band will perform a selection of seasonal favorites.

For more information, call 973-777-1781 or ...

Dec 02, 2010

Rescue squad is collecting toys

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Toys for Tots collection taking place.

College Corner: Students receive degrees, honors

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Township resident Samir Mishra graduated in September with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Boston University.

Two Millburn residents were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Essex County College during ceremonies held Oct. ...

MMS students provide for families in need

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Annual Thanksgiving assembly held

Santa Claus will make calls to children

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Santa Claus will telephone local children.

Komar-Rosette

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Kaitlyn Komar and Adam Rosette were married on Aug. 21 at Chapel of the Snows at Stratton Mountain in Bondville, Vt.

Victoria Latino to head Manhattan lacrosse team

Pascack Valley Community Life

RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Westwood native Victoria Latino was named head women's lacrosse coach for Manhattan College by Director of Athletics Robert Byrnes on Nov. 22. A former player for the team, she was known for her leadership and strong defensive play during her four years ...

Tree lighting Dec. 6

Bloomfield Life

Bloomfield Recreation is hosting the township's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in front of town hall

Park Ridge hurler reaches milestone

Pascack Valley Community Life

Park Ridge's Mark Van Overloop recently pitched his 300th win in a 30+ men's baseball career spanning from 1990 to 2010.

Van Overloop has accumulated 3,215 innings pitched, a .682 winning percentage, 499 games as a starting pitcher, 181 complete games, eight shutouts ...

Tree lighting Sunday, Dec. 5

Glen Ridge Voice

Refreshments served immediately afterwards

Rota, Thomas

Franklin Lakes - Oakland Suburban News

Larissa Rota to marry Taylor Thomas

Library will show Saturday movies

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Movies set at the library.

Board of health offering vaccines

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Vaccines offered for all ages.

Public hearings to be held on former EnCap properties

South Bergenite

The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission will hold town meetings on Dec. 7 in Rutherford's Borough Hall and Dec. 8 in the Lyndhurst's Town Hall to discuss the Kingsland Redevelopment Plan. The Kingsland Redevelopment area is in Rutherford, Lyndhurst, North Arlington and Kearny. ...

Jewish Center of Teaneck welcomes new administrator

Teaneck Suburbanite

Maya Fridman has received numerous awards for her services.

Sweet Avenue earns award nomination

South Bergenite

Rutherford

Sweet Avenue Bake Shop in Rutherford has been nominated for a Libby Award for Best Vegan Bakery in the country by peta2, a youth animal rights organization. The fifth annual Libby Awards ("Libby," meaning "liberation") honor animal-friendly people and ...

Teddy bear drive for the holidays

Pascack Valley Community Life

BergenCare Home Health

Westwood - BergenCare Home Health is hosting a Teddy Bear Drive to benefit the Bear Hugs for the Holidays program.

Started in 1998 by the North Jersey Media Group Foundation, this end-of-the-year program helps provide cheer to Bergen ...

Kindergarten registration taken in January

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Children must be 5 before Oct. 1

Local restaurants earn Gold Star Award

South Bergenite

EAST RUTHERFORD — The Bergen County Gold Star Award for Excellence in Food Protection in 2010 was recently given to several East Rutherford food establishments.

The recipients were Pizza Mia, located at 168 Union Ave., Saladworks, located at 30 Route 17 N., Starbucks, ...

Notice for commuters in Teaneck

Teaneck Suburbanite

Parking permits in the township of Teaneck will expire at midnight on Dec. 31.

Parking permits for the 2011 calendar year are available in the township Clerk’s Office. The fee is $50 per vehicle.

BPD to heighten crosswalk enforcement

Bloomfield Life

The Bloomfield Police Department plans to focus more heavily on enforcement of pedestrian crosswalk laws over the next couple of months

RE/MAX furthers green investment

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

RE/MAX Commercial recently joined the GreenPoint Network, an alliance for real estate firms dedicated to helping clients achieve profitable sustainability.

Through the alliance with GreenPoint Partners, RE/MAX offices in more than 80 countries, including 3,000 ...

Business workshop at Memorial Middle

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Children invited to learn how to become an entrepreneur

Donate a toy, get ‘in the swing’

Waldwick Suburban News

In The Swing collects for Toys for Tots

Garden State Grandma's to meet

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Women to meet.

Little League holding signups

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Baseball organization holding registration.

Holiday bargains at the Fabulous Finds Boutique start December 4

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Sale is one of the boutique’s most popular events

Chorus of Communities concerts

Nutley Sun

The Chorus of Communities is offering two concerts this season

Share time, talent with seniors

Wyckoff Suburban News

Longview living residents seeks piano player

Donations needed for holiday lights on Teaneck Road

Teaneck Suburbanite

The Teaneck Road Business-Community Alliance Committee is appealing to the entire Teaneck family.

Let’s bring light to Teaneck Road this holiday season as a symbol of hope and new beginnings during this time of economic decline, says Lillian Lewis, treasurer TRBCA ...

Holiday Art and Craft Show Dec. 4

Glen Ridge Voice

Ridger to present examples of homemade wreaths at Salvation Army

Post collecting toys and food

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Post to help those in need.

Gavin Maguire Kane

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Kane birth announcement.

Scarpa, Costolo

Midland Park Suburban News

Elisabeth Scarpa to marry Matthew Costolo

Exergame classes being offered

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Kids can exercise while playing video games.

Saluting the sergeants

Teaneck Suburbanite

Applebee’s Says ‘Thank You’ to 17,500 New Jersey Veterans and Military Residents

Music of the Seasons with doorjam

Nutley Sun

Hillside Café of Nutley presents Music of the Seasons with doorjam on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.

Cadet completes ROTC training

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Local man gradyates from ROTC course.

Glen Ridge High School Honor Roll

Glen Ridge Voice

High Honors, Honors recipients, grades 7-12, marking period 1

International student in need of host family

South Bergenite

Forte International Exchange Association in Washington, DC is seeking a host family in Rutherford for one male international F-1 student from China, who will be attending St. Mary High School for the spring semester of 2011.

Andong, a 17-year-old international student ...

Pandolfo, Messina

Mahwah Suburban News

Andrea Pandolfo and Charles Messina to be married

'Caroling at Our Doorstep'

Nutley Sun

St. John's Lutheran Church invites the public to its annual “Caroling at Our Doorstep” event on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.

Rec to present holiday skate camp

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Holiday skate camp is set.

Grosman co-authors second edition of New Jersey Family Law

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Book covers marriage and divorce among other topics

Belleville, Bloomfield residents in 'Little Red Riding Hood'

Bloomfield Life

Belleville and Bloomfield residents appear in this month's comedic production of Little Red Riding Hood (and The Power Mutants) at Studio Playhouse, Upper Montclair

Junior League members create Thanksgiving baskets

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Baskets help East Orange Salvation Army

Nutley: Dean's list, Dec. 2

Nutley Sun

Students received honors and degrees.

Local woman completes Army training

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Woman graduates from basic combat training.

Stones earn Best Jeweler award

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Owners win honor for third time

River Vale BOE, business administrator earns award

Pascack Valley Community Life

River Vale Board of Ed

Information contained in this article was provided by the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials.

Kelly Ippolito, administrator of the River Vale Board of Education, and the Board have been awarded the Association of School ...

Christmas toy drive held at church

Pascack Valley Community Life

st. andrews roman catholic church

Westwood - New and used children's toys can be donated for Christmas delivery to children in Appalachia who would otherwise go without. Those interested can leave donations at the garage beneath the church building at 120 Washington ...

Millburn-Short Hills Ed Foundation offers tribute cards

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Foundation supports technology, etc

Happy Senior Club sets activities

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Happy Senior Club to meet.

Our Savior announces schedule

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Church announces events.

Dictionaries given to third-graders

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Rotary hands out dictionaries to students.

Tea Party to meet

Bloomfield Life

Essex County Tea Party meeting and collection for troops Dec. 13

Short Hills resident joins Overlook Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Will serve a three-year term

ACE invites community to annual Winter Solstice celebration

Glen Ridge Voice

ACE (the Glen Ridge Association for Cultural Education) is inviting families to help decorate a Winter Solstice tree with ornaments reflecting the organization's multicultural spirit

Golden Horizon Club to meet

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Seniors to meet.

Golden Circle Seniors calendar of events

Glen Ridge Voice

The Glen Ridge Seniors Golden Circle has announced its calendar of events for December. All events are held at the Glen Ridge Senior Community Center (train station), 228 Ridgewood Ave., unless otherwise noted. Events are open to all Glen Ridge senior citizens.

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Heather Johnson to wed Justin Barksdale

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Johnson/Barksdale engagement announcement.

Verona's Fair in the Square

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Featured events include VHS Jazz Ensemble performance, craft sale and Santa.

Corps joins fight against breast cancer

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Changing gloves will help the cancer fight.

Resident co-chairs a day dedicated to philanthropy

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

More than 500 volunteers expected

Firm collecting food and holiday gifts

Pascack Valley Community Life

Friedberg Properties & Associates

River Vale - Friedberg Properties & Associates are continuing to run their annual holiday drive, collecting food and gifts for local residents.

Their giving tree will be arriving soon. Friedberg Properties is a full-service, ...

Jersey Cares coat drive is ongoing at Paper Mill

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Drive goes through run of "Les Miserables"

New scholarship offered for young performers

Ramsey Suburban News

Don Bosco offers Young Artists Scholarship

Red Cross holiday party

Glen Ridge Voice

The Montclair-Glen Ridge-Nutley American Red Cross chapter is hosting its annual holiday party for dedicated volunteers and friends on Friday, Dec. 17

Missy Bauer, new branch manager

Pascack Valley Community Life

Pascack Community Bank

WESTWOOD - Pascack Community Bank announced the appointment of Missy Bauer as branch manager of Pascack Community Bank's Westwood branch at 21 Jefferson Ave. ...

Put the world under your tree

Glen Ridge Voice

This holiday season you can put the gift of friendship under your tree by hosting a foreign exchange student from Asia, Europe or South America

Brancatos celebrate 65th anniversary

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Couple celebrates 65 years of marriage.

Clara Maass equipped to handle personal crises

Belleville Times

For those experiencing a psychological emergency-feelings of suicide, a substance-related crisis and other behavioral health issues, the Emergency Department at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville offers evaluations by crisis professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

ERBOE approves contract renewal

South Bergenite

East Rutherford

Becton Regional High School, Faust and McKenzie schools in East Rutherford and Carlstadt Public School will share a director of Curriculum and Instruction in order to save taxpayers money, school officials said.

The East Rutherford Board of ...

Library announces many program

Community News (Garfield Edition)

A lot is going on at the library.

Noreen Russini joins Friedberg

Pascack Valley Community Life

River Vale

Marlyn Friedberg, owner of Friedberg Properties, announced that Noreen Sansum Russini has joined her staff of professional sales associates and will be based in the Pascack ...

Saralynn Ruth Strauss

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Michelle and Randy Strauss of Cedar Grove announce the birth of their daughter, Saralynn Ruth Strauss.

Tabernacle of Life Ministries moves

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Church moves to new location.

Holiday celebration at Civic Center

Bloomfield Life

Bloomfield Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center, 84 Broad St.

Rasovic, Voellmicke

Wyckoff Suburban News

Katherine Rasovic to marry Michael Voellmicke

Essex County clerk's outreach at municipal building

Glen Ridge Voice

Passport, notary public applications to be accepted

Food for the needy being collected by chiropractor

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Chiropractic office collection site for food donations.

Women’s Club hosts Winter Wonderland and Toys for Tots Drive

Glen Ridge Voice

Santa Claus is coming to town! On Saturday, Dec. 4 he is scheduled to attend the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge’s Winter Wonderland celebration, which includes a sledding hill, holiday crafts, ...

Paiva-Minieri

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Salvatore and Theresa Minieri of Cedar Grove are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jarred Minieri to Linda Paiva, daughter of Antero and Rose Paiva of Seekonk, Mass.

Toys for Tots

Glen Ridge Voice

Make a child's holiday season a little happier by donating a new toy to the local Toys for Tots project

Call for entries: An opportunity for design professionals

Franklin Lakes - Oakland Suburban News

NAIOP New Jersey's Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala honors the best of the commercial real estate industry. For the 2011 Gala, NAIOP New Jersey, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, will showcase original work by a talented designer on the cover of ...

Dec 01, 2010

All decked out

Suburban Trends

Lincoln Park Fire Department decked this fire truck in holiday lights to fit its part in the annual Wallington Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The Eyes have it

Suburban Trends

Eye Candy by T.S.T., located at 231 Wanaque Ave., was selected as the winner of the Golden Broom Award for November 2010 by the Pompton Lakes Woman’s Club. Accepting the award from Karen ...

Welcome back Santa Claus!

Suburban Trends

Butler restaurant opens its doors to Santa and the Marines for Toys for Tots program

Bloomingdale is a Toys for Tots drop-off location

Suburban Trends

The Borough of Bloomingdale has once again agreed to participate in the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Program, providing hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.

Contributions of a new, unwrapped toy may be dropped off at the Municipal Clerk's Office, ...

Festive firefighters

Suburban Trends

Members of the Bloomingdale Fire Department took part in the annual Wallington Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27, after decorating their truck.

Birthday: Willow Bross

Suburban Trends

Willow Bross, the daughter of Michael and Maria Bross of Bloomingdale, will celebrate her birthday on Dec. 5. She is the granddaughter of Carolyn and Shep Bross, and Edelmira and Damian ...

Holiday wish lists are up for children

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Make the holiday brighter for a child in need.

Kate Miller to wed Dan Rosenberg

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Miller/Rosenberg engagement.

Barn now bears the name of Fred Eckhardt

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

The Edmunds Recreation Activities Barn, at 91 Passaic Valley Road, was dedicated to and renamed for Fred Eckhardt on Saturday, Nov. 20. Eckhardt, who died in September 2009, was a longtime ...

‘Alice in Wonderland’ workshop to be offered for kids

Parsippany Life

WTC

The Women's Theater Company, a non-profit professional theater company is offering an "Alice in Wonderland" workshop for young people.

Instructor Nancy Kutzer will lead the workshop on Saturdays, Feb. 5 through April 23, at The Parsippany Playhouse, 1130 ...

A loving home is needed for this cat who’s named Byrd

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

On March 31 the Montville ACOs responded to a call in Lincoln Park of a severely injured cat. The feline, named Byrd, was found with a large, gaping wound on her back, most likely the ...

Be an angel for a local family

Parsippany Life

Mountain lakes

The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA and the Denville and Boonton Social Services are working together this holiday season to help make it joyful for less fortunate kids and families. Angel ornaments (listing a holiday wish) are displayed on the lobby ...

Local veteran receives service medal from freeholders

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

The Morris County Freeholders conducted a brief Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 10, and issued a proclamation declaring November to be Veterans Appreciation Month. The event took ...

Cobble pavers may be inscribed in memory of service

Parsippany Life

Veterans memorial park

In answer to many requests, cobble pavers, inscribed with the names, service information or brief message are available at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 46 in Parsippany.

The pavers are a lasting remembrance of service, of a loved one who ...

Cookies and Creches

Parsippany Life

Cookies and Creches is back for its fourth big year of holiday celebration at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Parsippany, on Dec. 4.

In what is fast becoming a tradition in the area, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a critically acclaimed collection of ...

Make Mama Kat a part of your family

Parsippany Life

Mama Kat was found wandering the streets of Newark, 8 months old and pregnant. A good Samaritan rescued her, and MPAS agreed to give her a home. While at a local vet for a check-up, she ...

Open enrollment for Medicare

Parsippany Life

The Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans reminds all Medicare recipients to review their current coverage during the Medicare open enrollment period that runs until Dec. 31.

"There’s never been a better time to examine your Medicare coverage," ...

Teen sends a piece of home to U.S. soldiers overseas

Parsippany Life

Many U.S. troops serve their country thousands of miles away in the Middle East, so Girl Scout Lindsay Fagan sent them a piece of home for her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a ...

Margaret Lankevich to celebrate 100th birthday

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Margaret Lankevich

On Dec. 2, Margaret Lankevich will celebrate her 100th birthday. She was born Dec. 2, 1910 in Blissville, Long Island. There she met and married Charles "Chic" ...

Post honors the township’s veterans

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

As it does each year on the 11th day, of the 11th month, the Montville VFW Post conducted a ceremony honoring the Montville residents, past and present, who have served their county in the nation’s military.

Under bright skies and reasonable temperatures, some 125 ...

Masciangelo-Hines

Parsippany Life

Jacquelyn Masciangelo & Jason Hines

Bob and Linda Masciangelo, of Ringwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacquelyn Nicole Masciangelo, of Denville, to Jason Alexander ...

Scouts to sell pet toys and treats at Winter Wonderland

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Girl Scout Troop 439, sixth graders at Thomas Jefferson School in Rockaway Borough, are reaching out in support of man's best friend.

The girls recently visited Bubba Rose Biscuit Company, an all natural organic pet treat bakery in Boonton, owned by Jessica and Eric ...

Make a difference this season

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Join the Denville Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to share the joy and generosity of the holiday season with those who really need it.

The library invites all patrons to spread holiday cheer to troops overseas by filling out a holiday greeting ...

Enter Letters to Santa contest

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Town of Dover Recreation Commission is holding a Santa Letter Writing Contest now until Dec. 8. It is open to all Dover residents.

Letters will be judged for originality, sincerity, creativity and humor.

Send letters to: Santa Claus, c/o Dover Recreation, 37 N. ...

Teen earns Girl Scouting’s Gold Award

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Nicole Allison doesn’t just run to stay in shape — for her, running is a passion. So when she had to choose a project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, ...

Clayton Davidson gets promoted to Eagle

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

In five-and-a-half years as a Boy Scout, he completed 325 requirements, ascended through six ranks, earned 28 required and elective merit badges, and performed a community service project all in pursuit of Boy Scouts highest rank and now Clayton Davidson is an Eagle ...

Darren Bragg joins Sports Leadership Institute

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Darren Bragg joined Morris Catholic freshman student/athletes in Denville on Thursday, Nov. 18 after school in the library. Bragg’s successful MLB career spanned from 1994 through 2003. He played for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Colorado ...

Spirit 5K raises funds

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Sunny skies and mild temperatures on Oct. 24 helped to set the perfect stage in Mountain Lakes for the 13th annual Spirit 5K Race, the signature fundraising event of the Morris County-based Medical Needs Foundation.

Several hundred participants ran and walked the ...

Free blood pressure screening

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

The Rockaway Township Health Dept. will sponsor a free blood pressure screening for Rockaway Twp. residents on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 11-11:30 a.m. at the ...

Board positions are expiring

Parsippany Life

The Parsippany PAL's By-Laws require that a certain number of the Board of Directors seats be elected every two years. At the end of 2010, six positions will expire. These are two-year terms starting in January 2011 and expiring in December 2012.

The complete listing ...

Lazar Middle School's high honor, honor rolls announced

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

Mr. Joseph E. Keiser, assistant principal at Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville is pleased to announce the students named to the first marking period high honor roll and honor roll.

In order to qualify for the high honor roll, students must have achieved "A's" ...

Who needs a bus? Students get up and walk to school

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Boonton Parks and Recreation encouraged Boonton’s children and their parents to walk to school on Oct. 6 in celebration of International Walk to School Day.

Now in its 13th year, this ...

Getting back to love

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Alexis Joseph recently returned to painting, her first love, after 35 years as a retail executive.

She will host her second art show and sale at an antique farmhouse at the Oscar Kincaid Homestead on Dec. 4 and 5, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Guests can explore Joseph's ...

Children's theatre offers holiday vacation dramatics camp

Parsippany Life

All Children's Theatre, Morris County's oldest nonprofit, tax-exempt, arts organization working exclusively with children in the performing arts, is accepting registrations for a one-week holiday vacation dramatics camp. It will be held Monday-Friday, Dec. 27-31 from 8 a.m. ...

Help kids this holiday season

Parsippany Life

Toys for tots

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve is participating in the Toys for Tots program.

The primary goal is to deliver, through a new toy, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them ...

Mentor middle schoolers

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

United Way of Morris County is hosting free training classes for individuals interested in becoming a mentor to Morris County middle school students. United Way's Youth Empowerment Alliance (YEA) is supporting year two of the four-tiered mentoring project for middle school ...

Help the Women’s Club by shopping

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

The GFWC Montville Township Women’s Club, with the cooperation of Barry’s Montville Pharmacy, will conduct a special sale of jewelry and regularly priced Vera Bradley items, with 10 percent of the proceeds donated to the Women’s Club to support of their special needs ...

Mr. and Mrs. Condon

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

On Oct. 23, at Crestwood Village One’s Friendship Hall in Whiting, friends and family of Grace and Al Condon gathered to celebrate a few of the couple’s life milestones.

Calling it ...

Sharing Halloween candy helps at home and in war zone

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

In its recent Treats for Troops campaign, Health and Nutrition Technology (HNT) of Montville was successful in encouraging community members to shed potential pounds to spread some ...

Fifth graders sweeten up the Garden State with cake

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

Students in Sharon Carrione’s fifth grade class at Trinity Christian School in Montville topped off their study of New Jersey by constructing a cake in the shape of the state, then ...

Rotary food drive

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Rotary food drive

Rockaway Rotary Club will be holding a Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Thomas Jefferson School, 95 East Main St. Rockaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Non-perishable ...

Nov 30, 2010

Students appear on quiz show

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Fair Lawn High School competes in MSG Varsity show.

Nov 29, 2010

Holiday coat drive through Dec. 15

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Drop-off locations in Verona, Cedar Grove

Mineo/Carlucci/Brown/Scimia: ProActive Marketing Group

The Record

Peter Mineo of Park Ridge was named chief executive officer of health care communications company ProActive Marketing Group, Upper Saddle River. A co-founder, he remains president. Barbara ...

Daniel G. Henderson: The Casey Group

The Record

Daniel G. Henderson of Saddle River joined business and technology solutions provider The Casey Group, Parsippany, as president and chief operating officer. He reports to Chairman and Chief ...

Shane Williams: Egon Zehnder International

The Record

Shane N.O. Williams of Montclair joined executive search company Egon Zehnder International in Manhattan as a member of the North American and global life sciences practice. He was a vice ...

Hugh Scott: TD Bank

The Record

Hugh Scott of New Milford joined TD Bank, East Rutherford, as a credit specialist in commercial lending. He was an analyst for Moody's Investors Service and for Barclays Bank PLC, both in ...

Nov 26, 2010

Holiday concert cancelled

Nutley Sun

Poor weather postpones Holiday Concert in the Park

Mitten Tree is ready for donatio

The Ridgewood News

Residents can help decorate the tree in the lobby of The Stable with gifts of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves that will benefit those in need. The holiday project is sponsored by the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation.

This year, all donations will be ...

Holiday concert

Clifton Journal

holiday concert

A free holiday concert featuring the Clifton Community Band will be held Sunday, Dec. 5 in the Clifton High School auditorium at 2 p.m.

The band will perform a selection of seasonal favorites.

For more information, call 973-777-1781 or ...

Vernon Meistersingers to sing at Radio City

Aim Vernon

Rockettes, move over. The Vernon Township High School Meistersingers have been honored by being selected to sing at the beginning of the world famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City on Monday, Nov. 29.

Passaic Library ESL class

Clifton Journal

passaic library

An English as a Second Language class is being held at the Passaic Public Library, 195 Gregory Ave., in Passaic Mondays through Thursdays, Jan. 10, 2011 to March 22, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

There is a $45 fee which must be paid in cash at time ...

Church completes second phase of renovation

Aim Jefferson

The Milton United Methodist Church at 316 Dover-Milton Road, Oak Ridge, recently completed Phase Two of its building program with the demolition and removal of the Fellowship Hall and ...

Flea market

Clifton Journal

flea market

A holiday flea market, craft, collectible and gift show will be held Sunday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Jubilee Park, corner of Clifton Avenue and Allwood Road.

Exhibitors will have an array of new merchandise such as jewelry, toys, sports ...

Santa goes on tour with CPFD

Cliffside Park Citizen

CLIFFSIDE PARK — The Cliffside Park Fire Department will hold its annual Christmas tour, passing through every street in the borough. Santa Claus and his helpers will be distributing lollipops to all and wish all of the residents Happy Holidays.

The tour on the south ...

Evergreen Cleaners

Fort Lee Suburbanite

799 Abbott Blvd., Fort Lee

201-224-0552

Evergreen Cleaners offers a safer alternative to chemical based cleaning. Unlike perchloroethylene-based traditional dry cleaners, Evergreen Cleaners’ primary solvent is 100 percent pure and natural water.

In coping ...

Senior Center plans Paper Mill trip

Clifton Journal

The Clifton Senior Center is offering a trip to the Paper Mill Playhouse to see a mystery-comedy titled "Curtains," on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.

The price of $60 is for the seat in the rear orchestra plus the bus transportation.

The Center needs 40 ...

Resident honored by Fairleigh Dickinson University

Aim West Milford

Marion McClary of Hewitt was honored by Fairleigh Dickinson University for 10 years service.

Residents achieve honor of Eagle Scout

Aim West Milford

To earn the Eagle Scout Rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the area of leadership, community service and outdoor skills.

Kiddie Academy of Jefferson reveals top educational toy picks for the holidays

Aim Jefferson

If you have children on your gift list this year, your toy choices may seem endless.

Photos with Santa

Clifton Journal

photos with santa

Here Kitty Kitty is hosting photos with Santa event Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Corrado’s Pet Market, 600 Getty Ave. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost is $10 per photo. For more information, call 862-668-4454.

Advent services

Clifton Journal

ADVENT SERVICES

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, located at 810 Broad St., will hold special advent services on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is Christ in the Old Testament.

Coffee and cake will be served in the fellowship ...

Nov 25, 2010

Local church launches a new soup kitchen

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Kitchen staffed by church members

Baby chinchilla joins the Arboretum family

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Critter born Nov. 6

Program offers drop-in infant playgroup

Pascack Valley Community Life

Temple Emanuel of the pascack valley

Woodcliff Lake – Temple Emanuel Playgroup has started its third year of welcoming moms and their infants to a twice-monthly free morning out. The playgroup is for newborns up to about 1-year and a parent.

Playgroup is part of ...

Nov 24, 2010

BHS Tricky Tray

Suburban Trends

The Butler High School Junior Class will be holding its 8th annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Dec. 3 at the Best Western Regency House in Pequannock. Tickets are $35 each and includes an entrance fee, dinner, and one sheet of tickets. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more ...

Nov 25, 2010

Food for fines program is offered

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Wood-Ridge — From now until Dec. 15, the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library is offering a promotion to gather non-perishable food items to benefit the Assumption Food Pantry. The food for fines program offers you to have your fines waived up to $5 in exchange for a non-perishable ...

This week at Glen Ridge Congregational Church

Glen Ridge Voice

Calendar of events, activities

Zoning board to meet

Glen Ridge Voice

The next meeting of the Glen Ridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.

Cedar Grove's tree lighting is Dec. 6

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Holiday songs, hot chocolate, visit from Santa part of the festivities

Programs for kids at the library in December

The Montclair Times

Registration under way

Hockey group sells Devils tickets

Ramsey Suburban News

Tickets cost $39 for the Jan. 23 Devils vs. Florida Panthers game

'Have a Heart' donation drive underway

Pascack Valley Community Life

WESTWOOD

The annual "Have a Heart" donation drive to benefit families in need is underway.

Organized each year by Jeannine Dineen and Val Finnegan, the program enlists the help of area residents. They advise that they know this year will be stressful for ...

Parents lead annual food drive

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

142 boxes of food donated

‘No Coal for Christmas’ on first Saturday in December

Bloomfield Life

The Green Party of Essex and Passaic counties and members of other organizations plan to demonstrate on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Bloomfield

Coat donation drop-off at Park Ridge Police Headquarters

Pascack Valley Community Life

Park Ridge – Boy Scout Troop 80 and the Park Ridge Police Department encourage area residents to participate in the 15th Annual Jersey Cares Winter Coat Donation Drive underway now until Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Gently-used winter coats for children and adults are needed. A ...

Rec counselor sought

Glen Ridge Voice

The Glen Ridge Recreation Department is accepting applications for the position of Friday Night Rec Counselor

Carina Michal Bojcik

Wyckoff Suburban News

Bojciks welcome baby girl

Historic Preservation Commission to meet

Glen Ridge Voice

Next Glen Ridge Historic Preservation Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

Westwood K of C runs gift donation drive

Pascack Valley Community Life

home for the holidays

The Westwood Knights of Columbus Saint Thomas More Council 2188 is conducting a Gift Donation Drive at the Westwood Gallery. During the borough's "Home for the Holidays" event on Saturday, Dec. 4, and throughout the holiday season, new, unwrapped ...

Friendly Neighbors Group collecting for people in need

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Hasbrouck heights — The Friendly Neighbors is an organization that has been in existence since 1939 and consists of a group of local women affiliated with several of the churches in Hasbrouck Heights.

They raise money for needy local families and discreetly provide ...

Oakeside Center holiday events

Nutley Sun

Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces the following holiday-themed events for December

Byrnes to mark 60th anniversary

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Couple celebrates anniversary.

Linda DeCaro to wed Kevin Crowley

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

DeCaro/Crowley engagement announcement.

Association announces officers

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Firemens association has new officers.

Holiday drunk driving crackdown planned

Bloomfield Life

Initiative to be conducted locally as part of statewide campaign

Donations needed for holiday lights on Teaneck Road

Teaneck Suburbanite

The Teaneck Road Business-Community Alliance Committee is appealing to the entire Teaneck family.

Let’s bring light to Teaneck Road this holiday season as a symbol of hope and new beginnings during this time of economic decline, says Lillian Lewis, treasurer TRBCA ...

Winter concert, fundraiser planned

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

The Cedar Grove High School Music Department will present its winter concert on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

The concert will be held in the Cedar Grove High School auditorium, 90 Rugby Road.

The Cedar Grove High School Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Select Choir ...

Jacqueline Arsheed engaged to Jacob Podhurst

The Montclair Times

Nassar and Fatina Arsheed of Little Falls have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline, to Jacob, son of Robert and Linda Podhurst of Montclair.

On Sunday, Oct. 24, the ...

NAR's official Web site is going global

South Bergenite

The National Association of Realtors recently announced that NAR's official Web site, Realtor.com, will go global, extending its reach as an online source of residential property listings.

Realtor.com will add translation services and increase its presence in ...

Kevin Bishopp earns Eagle Scout award

Pascack Valley Community Life

Kevin Bishopp, of Montvale, received the Eagle Scout Award last September.

For his Eagle Project, Bishopp completed a landscaping project at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in ...

Call for entries: A unique opportunity for design professionals

Waldwick Suburban News

Registration open for 'Young Two's' classes

Pascack Valley Community Life

temple emanuel

woodcliff lake - Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Program has opened registration for the "Two Without You" class that begins Jan. 10, 2011. This class is designed for children turning 2 years old between October 2010 and February 2011 who are ready to ...

Winning big!

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

In September, Atlantic Stewardship Bank celebrated its 25th anniversary. The month-long celebration included special offers, giveaways and a sweepstakes, the winner to receive one of 12 Apple ...

Women's Club in the holiday spirit

Glen Ridge Voice

"Winter Wonderland," "Swingtime" and "Musical Strings" to be held in December

Sgt. Andrew Kara receives honorable discharge

Pascack Valley Community Life

Sgt. Andrew Kara

Sgt. Andrew Kara recently received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps after serving five years.

Kara, a Montvale resident and 2005 ...

Emerson's Mullins and BCC teammates honored

Pascack Valley Community Life

Bergen Community College's Board of Trustees honored student athletes from the men and women's soccer teams at the Nov. 3 board meeting. The women's soccer team finished the season with a 9-7 record, qualifying for the Region XIX Division III tournament for the first time in ...

Gourmet guru shares recipes at local event

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Hadassah to welcome Gil Marks

Kaleigh Maria Dechiaro

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Dechiaro birth announcement.

Live Wires group announces officers

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Fair Lawn — The Fair Lawn Live Wires meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at the senior center.

The group is hoping to enlist new members. If you are interested come join the club for coffee, dessert, good conversation, news and games. Call Rose Marie ...

Heather Johnson to wed Justin Barksdale

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Johnson/Barksdale engagement announcement.

Korean War veterans group meets monthly

Pascack Valley Community Life

korean war veterans

Montvale – The Chorwon Chapter 48 of the American-Korean War Veterans meets on the last Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at Montvale Senior and Community Center.

The groups welcomes new members who were in the service during the Korean War era, ...

Soup for you! Photo courtesy of Ho-Ho-Kus Famous Bagels & Deli

Town Journal

Ho-Ho-Kus Famous Bagels

Santa Claus will visit the station

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Maywood — Santa will make a special visit to the historic Maywood Station Museum, located at 269 Maywood Ave., Maywood, for the Ninth Annual Santa at Maywood Station on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. ...

Challenge to schools will raise money for education

Ridgewood Suburban News

MY ECO is partnering with Kings Super Markets to rollout an initiative across the state of New Jersey that promotes environmental consciousness and reuse. This education-based program provides tools to nearly 20,000 NJ students on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle and ...

AARP announces meeting, activities

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

AARP announces events.

Belleville High School to unveil Hall of Fame gallery prior to game

Belleville Times

On Thanksgiving morning, the Hall of Fame Gallery will be unveiled at Belleville High School, on the first floor, by the gymnasium, opposite the Hall of Fame wall which was established last year

De Caro, Denise

Wyckoff Suburban News

Jenna De Caro to marry John Denise

Nov 24, 2010

Ashenfelter 8K tomorrow morning

Glen Ridge Voice

Municipal building closed Thursday

Tree lighting Dec. 5

Nutley Sun

Mayor Joanne Cocchiola and the Board of Commissioners have announced plans to host one of Nutley's oldest traditions - the annual Holiday Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting

Cruger-Corvey

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Wedding

Virginia Cruger and Michael Corvey

Virginia Cruger of Rockaway, daughter of Donald and Kathleen Cruger of Rockaway, was married to Michael Corvey of Livingston, ...

Is your pet naughty or nice?

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

Santa’s is making a special trip to Montville to meet pets. Families, children and pets of all types are invited to sit for portraits with Santa or just in a winter scene.

Photo ...

Coat drive

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Coat Drive

Donate warm, "gently used" winter coats for the 15th annual Jersey Cares coat drive at the Rockaway Twp. Public Library. The last day to donate is Dec. 1. For information e-mail ...

Scholarship available for seniors

Parsippany Life

The Parsippany Elks Lodge 2078, through the Elks National Foundation, is sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors in the local area.

Copies of the application have been given to the guidance counselors at the Parsippany and Parsippany Hills High ...

A busy month for Montville VFW

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

Montville VFW Post 5481 is an active Post. During the last month it conducted several activities for its members and the community.

The Post formed 40 years ago and to recognize the important date, a charter night, 40th anniversary dinner was held at the Hanover Manor ...

Students of the Month selected

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

Youngsters in grades six, seven, and eight have been selected as the Robert R. Lazar Middle School’s November Students of the Month.

They are: Jane Beiermeister, William Billand, Megan Braden, Colleen Brennan, Alyssa Darrah, Paige Hammell, Raza Naghawi, Manisha Ram, ...

Vendor night fundraiser

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

VENDOR NIGHT FUNDRAISER

The MOMS Club of Boonton and Montville area invites all to a Holiday Vendor Night, a fundraiser for Shane Haltmeier, on Tuesday Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., Montville Senior ...

Local parks to be closed

Parsippany Life

The Morris County Park Commission will conduct a controlled deer hunt in accordance with its White-tailed Deer Management Program which aims to reduce the threats posed to native flora and fauna by overabundant deer populations. These controlled hunts are specifically used ...

Salvation Army offers free Thanksgiving Breakfast

Parsippany Life

The Salvation Army in Dover invites low-income and homeless individuals and families to its annual breakfast on Nov. 25, 8:30 a.m., at the Corps building, 76 N. Bergen St.

This is offer is possible thanks to the generous donors, volunteers and church members who will ...

Calabrese sons continue their father’s legacy of service

Parsippany Life

Dominick Calabrese was a volunteer for the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) for many years, a member of the DPD Board of Trustees and active in many of their charitable ...

Help the Salvation Army in its mission

Parsippany Life

The Salvation Army in Dover begins its yearly Christmas drive with the goal of collecting funds for all the aid it offers throughout the year. This drive is a nationwide endeavor which prepares the organization for the coming year, enabling assistance to many individuals and ...

Give the gift of a commemorative paver

Parsippany Life

In answer to many requests, cobble pavers, inscribed with the names, service information or brief message will again be available at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 46 in Parsippany.

The pavers are a lasting remembrance of service, of a loved one who served, or a way ...

Holiday toy drive

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

holiday toy drive

Pine Brook Jewish Center Nursery School is sponsoring its fifth annual children’s holiday toy drive for low-income and needy families, Nov. 29 to Dec. 17. Purchase and ...

Club women bake treats for the holidays

Parsippany Life

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills annual Cookie and Candy Project is under way. For many years, the project starts with club women baking a variety of cookies.

These cookies, along with candies, are placed into coffee tins decorated with Christmas wrap and ...

Nov 23, 2010

Gingerbread houses wanted for county contest

The Montclair Times

Deadline for Essex County's annual contest is Nov. 29

Hadassah is planning a book review Dec. 8

The Record

Hadassah is planning a book review Dec. 8

Fair Lawn — Fair Lawn Hadassah's Education Committee is planning a book review on Dec. 8 at 7:45 p.m. at a member's home. The book to be discussed ...

Nov 22, 2010

Rotary club holding a big raffle

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Rotary Club is holding a big raffle

Fair Lawn — The Rotary Foundation of Fair Lawn is now conducting its Annual Strike It Rich Cash for the Holidays Big 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are now ...

Eric Delaney: Signature Financial Group

The Record

Eric Delaney of Glen Rock was named a vice president of Signature Financial Group, Paramus. He was a vice president and regional private banker for Wachovia Bank, Tenafly.

Krump/Robusto/Morrison: Chubb Corp.

The Record

Chubb Corp., Warren, announced management appointments effective Jan. 1. Paul J. Krump, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer, will become president of commercial and ...

Craig Westbook: BMW of North America LLC

The Record

Craig Westbrook was named vice president of after sales for BMW of North America LLC, Woodcliff Lake, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Dan Creed, who became vice president of marketing on ...

Cheryll Forsatz: McDonald's USA

The Record

Cheryll Forsatz of Wayne joined McDonald's USA as New York metropolitan area communications director. She will work from its Roseland office. She was a senior vice president and New York ...

Nov 21, 2010

BHS Tricky Tray

Suburban Trends

Volunteers needed to work with violence victims

Suburban Trends

PASSAIC COUNTY

The Passaic County Women’s Center needs volunteers to help assist survivors of domestic violence. Volunteers are needed from West Milford, Ringwood, Wanaque, Bloomingdale, and Pompton Lakes. Those interested would receive comprehensive 40-hour Domestic ...

Nov 19, 2010

Turkey drop-off day at the Helping Hand Food Pantry

Pascack Valley Community Life

The Helping Hand Food Pantry will hold a "Turkey Drop-Off Day" on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. until noon. The pantry is located at the corner of Magnolia and Washington streets in the Hillsdale United Methodist Church.

Nov. 20 will be the last time for receiving ...

Come visit Sunscape Tanning

Aim West Milford

Sunscape Tanning is located at 1610A Union Valley Road in West Milford.

Christmas tree sale

Clifton Journal

christmas tree sale

St. Clare’s is having its annual Christmas tree sale event, beginning Saturday, Nov. 27, at the school’s parking lot, 50 feet from the corner of Main Avenue and Allwood Road.

There will be all sizes of trees, including Frazer and Douglas ...

City sponsors holiday door decorating contest

Clifton Journal

CLIFTON — As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Clifton residents are singing songs, stringing popcorn and decorating their homes with colorful lights. The Board of Recreation is sponsoring their annual holiday door decorating contest.

Take this opportunity to get ...

ADA workshop planned for Dec. 3

Clifton Journal

The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council will host an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) free workshop on Friday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop, which will be held at Passaic County Community College in the Historic Hamilton Club Building, will be ...

Council approves new recycling center hours

Glen Rock Gazette

New recycling center hours, effective Jan. 1, 2011, were unanimously approved by the Glen Rock Borough Council at a work session on Nov. 10.

Knights of Columbus have dinner dance

Clifton Journal

dinner dance

The Knights of Columbus Regina Mundi Council 3969 will have a Christmas dinner dance Friday, Dec. 3 at the Mountainside Inn, 509 Hazel St. from 6 to 10 p.m.

Music will be by Peter Lieberman. Tickets are $25. For tickets, call Jerry Niblock at ...

Trinity Lutheran holding turkey drive

Bogota Bulletin

BOGOTA — Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a turkey drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at the church, 167 Palisade Ave. in Bogota. All turkey donations will be redistributed to those in need with the assistance of the New Jersey Food Bank. Non-perishable items are ...

Fort Lee Museum extends its hours in December

Fort Lee Suburbanite

The Fort Lee Historical Society announced that starting Dec. 1 the Fort Lee Museum, located at 1588 Palisade Ave., will extend its hours to Wednesday nights 7-9 p.m. in addition to weekends noon to 4 p.m.

The museum remains open to group tours during the week by ...

Resident speaks at award dinner in Manhattan

Aim Jefferson

University of Scranton Presidential Scholar Daniel Herr of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., spoke at Scranton's President's Business Council Ninth Annual Award Dinner, held in October at The Pierre in New York City.

RE/MAX welcomes new Broker

Aim West Milford

RE/MAX Classic Group in West Milford welcomes their newest Broker-Associate, Gerald "Gerry" Kuehner, who comes to RE/MAX Classic Group from Weichert Realtors.

Kuehner has been a licensed realtor in New Jersey for 18 years. He serves clients throughout Passaic, Sussex ...

Challenge to schools will raise money for education

Glen Rock Gazette

Commuter shuttle service to end

Glen Rock Gazette

The Glen Rock Borough Council upheld its previous decision to discontinue the commuter shuttle service at the end of the year. The decision does not impact senior citizen shuttle service to shopping areas and other points, which will continue as is, officials said.

Health Dept. offers a free blood glucose screening

Pascack Valley Community Life

The Clifton Health Department is offering a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening Friday, Nov. 19 at the Clifton Health Department, 900 Clifton Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon.

The aim of this community-wide screening is to identify those at high risk for having ...

RE/MAX Agent named to Board of Realtors

Aim West Milford

Karen B. Wiedmann of RE/MAX Classic Group in West Milford has been named the Passaic County Board of REALTORS, REALTOR of the Year for 2010. REALTORS of the Year are judged on such criteria as service to the REALTOR Association, humanitarian and community service, and ...

Art exhibit at Library

Clifton Journal

In continuing a year-end tradition, the Clifton Association of Artists is holding its annual art exhibit at the Main Library now through Dec. 17. The exhibit showcases artwork from several artists in the Association. Included are works on a range of themes created in various ...

Record attendance, 3,000, at the PCTI open house

Clifton Journal

WAYNE — Despite the drizzle and the chill in the air, thousands of Passaic County families journeyed through the dark evening to the lights on the hill, which has served for the past 40 ...

NAACP Bergen names new officers

Hackensack Chronicle

HACKENSACK — The NAACP Bergen County branch elected new officers and board members last week. The following are the results of the elections.

President- Estina Baker; First Vice President- Anthony Cureton; Second Vice President- Bravelle Nesbitt; Third Vice President- ...

Jazzercise to Sweat the BIG STUFF!

Aim West Milford

Local Jazzercise Center opens its doors to the public on Thanksgiving morning

Middle School continues monthly program

Cliffside Park Citizen

CLIFFSIDE PARK — The Cliffside Park Middle School will continue its Boy and Girl of the Month program, the fourth year in which it will exist. According to middle school guidance counselor Don Casamento, the support of Gerry Calabrese Jr. has made the program ...

Borough's food drive continues

Cliffside Park Citizen

The Borough of Cliffside Park is accepting canned goods, non-perishable food items and turkeys for its annual thanksgiving drive. Items should be brought to the welfare office at 525 Palisade Ave. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Nov 18, 2010

Verona's Fair in the Square

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Featured events include VHS Jazz Ensemble performance, craft sale and Santa.

Navy Seaman Christian A. Cseh graduates from basic training

Town News

Oradell

Cseh completes Navy basic training

Navy Seaman Christian A. Cseh, son of Bruce D. Rovan and Lisa M. Laford, and brother of Taylor R. Cseh, all of Oradell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. Cseh is ...

Electronics cannot be disposed starting Jan. 1

South Bergenite

area

In accordance with "The Electronic Waste Management Act" (NJ. S.A.:1E99.ETSEQ), starting Jan. 1 electronic devices, including televisions, computers, monitors, laptops, etc. cannot be disposed as solid waste. All retailers, manufacturers, etc. selling these items ...

Robin Malley is manager of Friedberg office

Pascack Valley Community Life

friedberg properties

Robin Effron Malley has returned to the River Vale office of Friedberg Properties & Associates as manager.

The firm advises that Malley is the mother of ...

Township is low on funds for the needy

Teaneck Suburbanite

Gloria Andrade, Social Services Specialist for the Township of Teaneck, recently advised the Teaneck Social Services Advisory Board that her office is low to empty on funds to help the needy and less fortunate in the community.

Residents are finding it difficult to pay ...

City Green receives UPS grant

Wyckoff Suburban News

City Green Inc. of Wyckoff has received an $11,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used to expand and enrich the educational resources City Green provides to inner city students in their environmental club and school garden ...

Counting candies

Town News

Antoinette Atie of Paramus correctly guessed that there were 1,502 candies in the jar to win the contest in 2009 sponsored by Dr. Robert V. Kinoian, a board certified orthodontist in private ...

Deirdre Gross weds Marc Iuliani

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Gross/Iuliani marriage announcement.

Local lacrosse star scores four goals for Thunder

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Lacrosse player stars for St. Joseph's

Pepes add four grandchildren to family

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Family announces new additions.

Rotary Club seeks students for overseas study program

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Applications accepted until Dec. 31

Ashley Anne Incardona

Ramsey Suburban News

Incardonas welcome baby girl

Nathaniel Edward Trocolar

Franklin Lakes - Oakland Suburban News

Trocolars welcome baby boy

Home values still sliding, according to latest report

Town Journal

The housing market as measured by Zillow Real Estate Market Reports continued its decline in the third quarter, with home values falling for the 17th consecutive quarter.

That puts home values an average of 25 percent below where they were at the June 2006 peak. By ...

Happy Reading Tree meets three times a month

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Happy Reading Tree to meet.

Chamber announces first Facebook winner

Nutley Sun

On Nov. 5, the Nutley Chamber of Commerce randomly selected its first NCoC Facebook Fan Lottery winner.

Oakland company recognized

Franklin Lakes - Oakland Suburban News

Project Literacy honors Estee Lauder

Karyn Szahun weds Jeffrey Beedy

Mahwah Suburban News

Karyn Beth Szahun of Mahwah and Nantucket, Mass., married Jeffrey Pratt Beedy of Farmington, Maine, on Sept. 25, 2010, on the beach at the Lookout Inn in Brooklin, Maine.

The couple ...

Registration to begin for 2011 youth lacrosse teams

The Record

PRide Lacrosse

Park Ridge - PRide Lacrosse will be holding registration for boys and girls in grades three through eight on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. at Park Ridge's Borough Hall Community Center.

In 2011, PRide is opening its ...

Troop 23 scout makes a big difference

Bloomfield Life

Most people said it's impossible for one person to make a difference. On Nov. 6 one teenager proved that statement wrong

Valley auxiliary sells holiday plants

Waldwick Suburban News

Available for pick-up on Dec. 17

Christina Novicsky Geer

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Geer birth announcement.

School Reuse Challenge to raise money for schools

Pascack Valley Community Life

Parsippany – MY ECO is partnering with Kings Super Markets to rollout an initiative across the state of New Jersey that promotes environmental consciousness. This education-based program ...

Professional organizer earns certification

Pascack Valley Community Life

Park Ridge

Gayle Gruenberg of Lets Get Organized LLC, a professional organizing firm based in Park Ridge, has received her certificate as a Chronic Disorganization and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Specialist by the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization ...

Holiday season safety tips offered

Pascack Valley Community Life

washington township police department

With the holiday season approaching, the Washington Township Police Department would like to remind residents that historically, this is the time of year during which burglaries typically increase.

Residents can take several ...

'The Man Who Came to Dinner' at Paramus Catholic

Pascack Valley Community Life

paramus catholic high

Township of Washington - Steven Hessenius, of the Township, is among the stars in the upcoming production of comedy, "The Man Who Came to Dinner," at Paramus Catholic High School, where he is a senior. The play will be presented on Friday and ...

Artist wins national award

Pascack Valley Community Life

The American Artists Professional League (AAPL), a leading national organization dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and promoting traditional realism, has announced the award winners of ...

Ceramics courses to be offered

Pascack Valley Community Life

bergen county yjcc

Township of Washington - Ceramics students of all levels may choose classes on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 15 through Jan. 17, or Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 7:15 to 9:45 p.m., Nov. 17 through Jan. 19.

Expressive Watercolor ...

Local man completes Army training

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Man graduates from Army training.

'Honk!' at Bergen County Players opens Nov. 27

Pascack Valley Community Life

Pascack Valley – Several local actors are in the Bergen County Players production of the musical, "Honk!," an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen's class tale, "The Ugly Duckling." ...

Millburn supermarket hosts turkey drive

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Turkeys go to Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Berjé Inc. acquires Cedarwood Oil

Bloomfield Life

Berjé Inc. of Bloomfield, a global distributor of essential oils and aromatic chemicals with over 60 years of experience supplying the flavor, fragrance, pharmaceutical and allied trades, announces its acquisition of Polarome International's worldwide Cedarwood Oil Business

Temple Beth Israel to hold installation ceremony for rabbi

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Installation set for rabbi.

Registration for 2011 kindergarten

Waldwick Suburban News

Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Ridger receives Northwestern Alumni Merit Award

Glen Ridge Voice

David T. Barstow of Glen Ridge has received an Alumni Merit Award from the Northwestern University Alumni Association

Local student inducted into honor society

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Student makes honor society.

Community Center to offer many shows

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

The Fair Lawn Community Center/George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation located at 10-10 20th St. in Fair Lawn, announces the following upcoming events.

The Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club will present the Dave Rowe Trio with special guest Jennifer Johnson on Dec. 4 at 8 ...

Coat donation drop-off at Park Ridge Police Headquarters

Pascack Valley Community Life

park ridge police

Gently-used winter coats for children ...

Emerson's 2010 yearbook wins award

Pascack Valley Community Life

EMERSON JR./SR. HIGH

The Emerson Jr./Sr. High School yearbook, "Gauntlet" won an award from Herff Jones, the publisher. The award was announced at the company’s New Jersey Yearbook Academy fall workshop in September.

Yearbooks published by the company from ...

Hillsdale HELPING Hillsdale asks for help

Pascack Valley Community Life

Since 1995, Hillsdale HELPING Hillsdale (HHH), a non-profit organization, as been helping families with children, the elderly, and the disabled facing unexpected financial hardship. They have provided the means to pay doctor bills, rent and mortgages, utilities, and auto ...

MS ‘swim-in’ celebrates 35 years

Northern Valley Suburbanite

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Swim-In for multiple sclerosis program held in Tenafly.

Swim-In is a community-based project with 40 active volunteers. They provide the swimmers with assistance in the water while helping them to exercise.

Multiple ...

Barnstable welcomes teacher

Franklin Lakes - Oakland Suburban News

James Johnson joins staff

John Joseph Sullivan IV

Mahwah Suburban News

Sullivans welcome baby boy

Local woman graduates from ROTC training

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Haledon — Yesenia E. Murray graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The cadet is a student at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, ...

Lacrosse spring registration

Ramsey Suburban News

Registration begins Friday, Dec. 3.

NJBIZ names CFO of the Year

Ramsey Suburban News

United Water VP recognized

NJT announces 'My Bus' enhancement

South Bergenite

NJ Transit's new "My Bus" system will provide customers with access to bus schedule information via their cell phones.

Based on a system of bus stop ID numbers, unique five-digit numbers NJ Transit has assigned to each of its bus stops, "My Bus" will enable customers ...

Mass of Remembrance to be held Dec. 4

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Funeral to hold a mass.

Chiropractor holding food and coat drive

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Saddle Brook — "Baby It's Cold Outside" is the name of a statewide non-perishable food, coat, hat, glove and scarf drive being sponsored by the Association of NJ Chiropractors, a non-profit state organization.

Dr. Albert Plaza, DC, is pleased to announce that his ...

Double Take Englewood

Northern Valley Suburbanite

35 Nathaniel Place

201-569-1112

Marci Kessler has owned a luxury consignment shop for nearly 20 years. She suggests that women seeking high end merchandise from a consignment shop search in affluent areas and make frequent visits as new stock arrives daily. ...

Recreation department to hold b-ball clinic

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Basketball clinic is set.

PSE&G;'s program scores a touchdown

South Bergenite

Public Service Electric & Gas recently awarded the Rutherford Junior Football Association a $300 grant as part of the company's Support for Sports program. The the grant was given on behalf of Olivio Ippolito, a field service representative for PSE&G.; The grant money will ...

Friday Social Club elects new officers

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Club announces officers and events.

Help those in need with a turky and coat

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

DVRT holding coat and turkey drive.

Build a float for the 'Parade of Lights'

Ramsey Suburban News

Apply on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Choi, Fong get national academic honors

Northern Valley Suburbanite

Englewood Cliffs resident Robin Choi and Tenafly resident Nicholas Fong, both of whom attend Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, have qualified as Semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Library Board of Trustees meeting rescheduled

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Meeting is changed.

‘Best practices’ at CHCC

Wyckoff Suburban News

Longview Residence receives award

Educator receives state honor

Mahwah Suburban News

MHS teacher is 'history teacher of the year'

Town hall lighting and caroling to take place

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Fair Lawn — The town hall lighting and caroling will take place on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Fair Lawn Municipal Building, 8-01 Fair Lawn Ave.

This special winter holiday event will feature the caroling of the Fair Lawn Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Santa Claus will ...

Coat drive is until Nov. 28

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Joe and Gina Balestrieri of Cedar Grove High School are collecting gently used men’s and women’s coats, gloves, hats and scarves to distribute to Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark.

Nov 17, 2010

Volunteers needed to work with violence victims

Suburban Trends

PASSAIC COUNTY

Morris County clerk offers free IDs for county veterans

Suburban Trends

The Morris County clerk reminds all U.S. military veterans residing in Morris County that they may obtain a free county photo ID card from the clerk’s office.

Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall said the service is being offered free of charge to all honorably discharged ...

PSEG recognizes resident’s commitment to youth sports

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

PSEG recently awarded $600 in grants to two Morris County youth sports organizations, the Denville Little League and Hub Soccer of Denville, as part of the company’s Support for Sports program. The company gave the grants on behalf of Robert Egner, a district manager for ...

‘Holly Jolly’ holiday will feature open house and parade

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

The Denville Chamber of Commerce will present its annual open house and shopping night on Friday, Nov. 26, featuring the theme from the Burl Ives classic song "Holly Jolly Christmas."

From 4 to 8, the evening will start with entertainment including music and martial ...

Clubs promoted safety for Crime Prevention Month

Parsippany Life

October was National Crime Prevention Month and for over a decade the GFWC Woman's Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills’ Public Issues Community Service Program has coordinated a Halloween safety program by distributing trick-or-treat bags to the community. The project is ...

Thanksgiving food baskets and children’s gift are available

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Mine Hill residents who are in need are welcome to come to the Municipal Building, 10 Baker St., from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to speak with Mary Williams. They may also call her at 973-366-9031 ext 41. She can help families by providing holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and ...

Parsippany High competes

Parsippany Life

MSG Varsity's award-winning high school quiz show, "The Challenge," kicks off its 14th season with all-star student scholars from Parsippany High School competing against Northern Valley Regional at Demarest.

This first round match-up will air in high definition on ...

'Blithe Spirit' to be performed at Morris Catholic High

Parsippany Life

The Morris Catholic High School Performing Arts Department presents Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit –An Improbable Farce in Three Acts" at 7 p.m., beginning Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Knueven ...

Send holiday cards to troops and veterans

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

The UPS Store located at 121 Hawkins Place, Del’s village in Boonton, is launching Operations SWAK (Sealed with a Kiss), to deliver holiday card greetings to U.S. troops and veterans.

Starting Dec. 1, the store will provide free first-class postage (44 cents) for ...

Rauchberg Turkey drive

Parsippany Life

Rauchberg Turkey Drive

The Rauchberg Dental Group is conducting the second annual Thanksgiving turkey drive, collecting frozen turkey and non-perishable items for the Interfatih Food ...

Help turkeys get distributed to the needy

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

This year Montville UNICO will help distribute almost 1,300 turkeys for Thanksgiving to churches, food pantries, and individuals in need in the area. Due to the negative economic conditions and high unemployment this year, more than ever, the need has increased.

This ...

Drunk driving crackdown to start next month

Parsippany Life

The Parsippany Police Department will crack down on drunk drivers as part of the annual holiday season "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" campaign.

From Dec. 6 through Jan. 2, 2011, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety ...

Scooby-Doo author visit Woodmont Elementary School

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

Recently Montville’s Woodmont Elementary School students received a visit from James Gelsey, author of the Scooby-Doo Mystery books. The entire school was entertained and enlightened by ...

Graham is chosen as next leader of the Educational Foundation

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Patricia Graham has been appointed president of the Mountain Lakes Educational Foundation (MLEF). As president, Graham will advance the mission of the foundation by working closely with the schools, community and Board of Education to support public education efforts that ...

Library receives tree book from club

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Members of the Rockaway Valley Garden Club presented a copy of the club’s "Big, Interesting and Historic Trees of the Boonton Area" to Boonton’s Holmes Library.

The current edition ...

Help is available for those in need

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

For many, the holiday season is a time of joy. Unfortunately, for some Mine Hill families, it is a time of sadness as they struggle financially to meet their every day needs, let alone the financial burden the holidays often bring.

Mine Hill residents who are in need ...

Passport to Awareness joins the fight against breast cancer

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

On Oct. 14, Denville’s Brushes and Bisque held a Diva Night to benefit Saint Clare’s Breast Cancer Support Fund. Owner Cheri Saft, standing, with her mother Dolores Merkle helped students ...

Central Morris membership drive

Parsippany Life

Central Morris membership drive

The Central Morris AARP Chapter 5397 will be at the Morris County Library, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 6:30-8:45 p.m., 30 East Hanover Ave. in Whippany to discuss ...

‘Deck the Walls’ with beautiful artwork, fa la la la la

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Speak-Easy Art Gallery will be hosting "Deck the Walls", a group exhibition that is the product of the hard work and dedication of the artists who will be represented in it. The show will ...

Local engineer, inventor earns Army award

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

An invention by Mountain Lakes resident and longtime Picatinny engineer Eric Goon was recently named by the U.S. Army as one of the 10 Greatest Inventions for calendar year 2009.

Goon ...

Students are encouraged to apply to MCST

Parsippany Life

The Morris County Vocational School District is encouraging eighth-grade students eligible to attend a Morris County high school and their parents to consider applying to one of the school’s academic and career academies.

The Academies are individual magnet high ...

Career Day gives students ideas for the future

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

On Nov. 3, Robert R. Lazar Middle School eighth graders took part in the school’s annual Career Day, a program spearheaded by Debbie Meenan, the eighth-grade guidance ...

Student New: Nov. 17

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

Jason Caro, of Dover, received a master’s of criminal justice from Boston University in September.

Danielle Castellano, of Parsippany, has been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at Montclair State University. The ...

Walk dubbed a success

Parsippany Life

For the seventh straight year, a record turnout of walkers were on hand for The Arc/Morris Chapter’s Walk 2010 held at the organization’s F.M. Kirby Administrative Center on the grounds of the new Central Park of Morris County in Parsippany. The event was one of 19 held ...

Students decorate doors to pledge, ‘I Am Drug Free’

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation and is celebrated Oct. 23-31 each year. Red Ribbon Week is a symbol of support for the Drug ...

American Cancer Society to honor Dr. Eric D. Whitman

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Dr. Eric D. Whitman

The American Cancer Society will host one of the Diamond Ball, honoring "Doctors of Innovation and Intervention," at The Westminster Hotel in Livingston on ...

Girls Scouts help beautify ‘Welcome to Boonton’ sign

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Girl Scout Troop 57 began cleaning up and planting flowers at the "Welcome to Boonton" sign on the corner of Myrtle and Vreeland Avenues in September of 2009, as part of a special four part ...

Cannici ” Walters

Parsippany Life

Jaime Cannici and Ryan Walters

Donna Cannici, of Elmwood Park, is excited to announce the engagement of her daughter, Jaime Cannici, to Ryan Walters, son of Diane and Bill Walters, of ...

Schuster earns Gold Award for field hockey clinic effort

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

McKenna Schuster

McKenna Schuster’s passion for field hockey inspired her to run a beginner skills clinic for middle school girls at Valley View Middle School in Denville. Schuster, a ...

Fundraisers support Coming Home Rescue

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Coming Home Rescue is selling calendar raffle tickets as a fundraiser to continue saving homeless animals. Tickets cost $10 each for a chance to win up to $3,600. There will be a winner everyday from Jan. 1, 2011, to March 31. Each ticket is eligible to win more than once. ...

The Salvation Army reaches out for help during the holiday season

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Nov 16, 2010

Ridgewood Rotary announces photo contest winners

The Ridgewood News

Village resident wins first prize for photo taken during the Fourth of July in the village.

Santa Claus will make calls to children in town

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Sign kids up for Santa calls.

TJ Drama Club hosting Quilly's fund-raiser

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Support drama club by eating at Quilly's Nov. 17 and 18.

Nov 15, 2010

Millburn Charlie Brown's to stay open

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Company closing 20 restaurants

Cedar Grove spelling bee set for Jan. 8

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Junior Women's Club challenges fourth, fifth graders

Robert Oddo: Berkeley College

The Record

Robert Oddo of Waldwick was promoted to senior enrollment director of Berkeley College, Woodland Park and Paramus. He was admissions director. He will oversee the corporate learning ...

Jennifer Borg: North Jersey Media Group

The Record

Jennifer Borg was inducted as president of the New Jersey Press Association. A lawyer, she is vice president, corporate secretary and general counsel of North Jersey Media Group, Woodland ...

Linda Hanlon: Kearny Federal Savings Bank

The Record

Linda Hanlon of Saddle Brook was named the vice president and northern division retail banking director of Kearny Federal Savings Bank, Fairfield. She was the vice president and New ...

J. Michael Adams: Fairleigh Dickinson University

The Record

J. Michael Adams of Morris Township was named to the governing council of United Nations University, a Tokyo-based international system of research and training institutes. He is president ...

Nov 14, 2010

BHS Tricky Tray

Suburban Trends

Volunteers needed to work with violence victims

Suburban Trends

PASSAIC COUNTY

Nov 12, 2010

Final Committee vote tally released

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Figures include provisional votes

Women In Transition workshop

Clifton Journal

Women in Transition will offer a free legal workshop at the Wayne Counseling Center, 1022 Hamburg Turnpike, in Wayne on Monday, Nov. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Gina Campanella will facilitate the workshop answering questions and discussing certain realities, such as a loss ...

University of Hartford students named to Dean’s list

Aim Jefferson

The following local area students have been named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2010: Laura A. Ackerson, of Lake Hopatcong; Marissa J. Madonna, James A. Madonna, and Kyle P. Rapp, of Oak Ridge.

Angels of Animals photo contest

Clifton Journal

Angels of Animals is sponsoring a calendar photo contest for next year. Is your furry companion a calendar model? Send your favorite photo with a $10 donation to Angels of Animals by Nov. 22.

The 12 winners will receive a copy of the 2011 calendar. Send all photos to ...

Vernon PD holds ATV Training Course

Aim Vernon

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, an ATV Training Course was held at the Mountain Creek South Parking Lot.

Cliffside Park students can enter contest

Cliffside Park Citizen

CLIFFSIDE PARK — Cliffside Park Elks Drug Awareness is sponsoring an essay contest with the theme "Not Now – Not Ever" for students in grades six, seven and eight.

Entries should be a maximum of 200 words, hand-written on the contest’s theme. Typed and computer-printed ...

Angels of Animals pet adoptions

Clifton Journal

angels of animals

Angels of Animals will hold their pet adoptions on Friday, Nov. 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Petco, of Clifton.

A special Thanksgiving fundraiser bake sale will also be held Nov. 19, the Friday before the holiday featuring holiday pies, ...

Clifton Cares in need of donations

Clifton Journal

The Clifton Cares project thanks all who have shared their generosity for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The group is looking for donations of cookies, Christmas candy, Christmas CDs and DVDs, white socks, puzzles, cards, word searches and Sudoku to send to the ...

Lambert Castle hosts holiday house boutique

Clifton Journal

North Jersey’s foremost holiday tradition comes to life for its 23rd consecutive year as Nancy Davis presents the 2010 holiday house boutique at Lambert Castle through Nov. 28.

During the holiday house boutique, period rooms inside historic Lambert Castle are ...

STAR Committee seeks suggestions and volunteers

Aim Jefferson

The Jefferson Township STAR (Stadium Turf for Athletics and Recreation) Committee was formed in 2008.

RE/MAX classic group welcomes new associate Gerald ‘Gerry’ Kuehner

Aim West Milford

RE/MAX Classic Group in West Milford proudly welcomes their newest Broker-Associate, Gerald “Gerry” Kuehner. Gerry comes to RE/MAX Classic Group from Weichert Realtors.

Mayor and friends get-together

Clifton Journal

* The annual Mayor Jim Anzaldi and friends Christmas get-together will be held Monday, Dec. 13 at the Valley Regency on Valley Road.

* Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling Bob at 973-340-8356.

Give thanks…and food

The Ridgewood News

The Ridgewood office of Weichert, Realtors will hold a food drive through the end of November.

Workshop for dental hygienists

Clifton Journal

Declaring that dental hygienists are the first line in recognizing symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders, Louis Vita, DDS, founder and director of the Vita Head Neck and Facial Pain Relief Center in Clifton, will conduct a special workshop for designed ...

York-Jersey Underwriters to open third office

Aim West Milford

Underwriters is pleased to announce the opening of our third office located in the Werner Realty building at 1465 Union Valley Road in West Milford.

Clifton Health Dept. will hold stroke talk Nov. 22

Clifton Journal

The Clifton Health Department and the Clifton Advisory Committee for Individuals with Disabilities is hosting an informational session titled: Things You Should Know About Stroke, on Monday, Nov. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Clifton Main Memorial Library, 292 Piaget ...

Boro to hand out smoke, carbon monoxide detectors

Cliffside Park Citizen

CLIFFSIDE PARK — The Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Cliffside Park Fire Department will have a free giveaway of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors beginning Nov. 15. The Bureau of Fire Prevention has 100 of each detector available and will distribute them to ...

Bixby holiday bazaar is Nov. 12

Bogota Bulletin

BOGOTA — Bixby School will host its holiday bazaar from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 in the gymnasium.

The bazaar will give all residents the opportunity to get a head start on their holiday shopping. It will include country crafts, wreaths, pillows, jewelry, candles, ...

University of Hartford students named |to Dean’s List

Aim West Milford

The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2010: Marissa J. Madonna, James A. Madonna, and Kyle P. Rapp, of Oak Ridge; Keith M. Williams, of West Milford.

Weekend hunger

Edgewater View

The Whole Foods Market of Edgewater, Paramus and Ridgewood, in conjunction with the Center for Food Action, hosted a Weekend Snack Pack Program packing event last month at its Paramus store.

Bogota Project Graduation meeting is Nov. 15

Bogota Bulletin

BOGOTA — The first meeting for Project Graduation is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15 at the Bogota Recreation Center.

Project Graduation is a drug and alcohol free night that is a gift to the senior class from their parents. The evening begins immediately ...

Super shine car wash now open

Aim Jefferson

Lake Hopatcong Shell gas station and Dunkin Donuts on Route 15 North has now added a full service car wash. A two week long free car wash ended with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Jefferson student named to Dean’s List at Dover Business College

Aim Jefferson

Dover Business College Vice President of Academic Affairs Karl Soehnlein, PhD, has announced that students from Sussex County, NJ, have been named to the Dean’s List at Dover Business College for the Winter 2010 Quarter. The students attend the Dover Campus in Dover, NJ.

Athenia Veterans Post go to Atlantic City

Clifton Journal

The Athenia Veterans Post is going to the Trump Taj Mahal casino Sunday, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19.

The bus leaves from the Post, 147 Huron Ave. at 9:30 a.m. The Post opens at 8 a.m. for a free breakfast.

Tickets are $30 with $30 return. Tickets are available from the ...

CHS Class of 2000 reunion

Clifton Journal

The Clifton High School Class of 2000 will have their 10 year reunion Friday, Nov. 26 at 217 Route 3 east in Secaucus from 7 to 11 p.m.

Cost is $65, which is payable at the door. The cost includes a full open bar and food. For more information, log on to ...

Final homesites offered as Sparta Village celebrates fall savings event Nov. 14

Aim Vernon

Fall is the perfect time to visit Sparta Village, the attractive new townhome neighborhood from award-winning builder Ryan Homes.

Nov 11, 2010

Local PetSmart hosting three-day cat adoption event

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Homeless Animal Rescue adoption event

Local scout collects Thanksgiving fixings

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Drop-off box at police station

Street improvements on Seneca Place and Potter Court to start next week

The Montclair Times

Street improvements on Seneca Place and Potter Court are scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 15, weather permitting.

Company food drive runs through Friday, Dec. 31

South Bergenite

RE/MAX Properties

Saddle River — RE/MAX Properties will hold a food drive through Friday, Dec. 31, to benefit the Center for Food Action.

Interested participants can drop off non-perishable items at the company’s Saddle River office, located at 73 E. Allendale ...

Reichman Frankle

Northern Valley Suburbanite

Reichman Frankle

560 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs

201-816-1211

The ability to withstand the test of time is an obstacle any successful business must be able to ...

Bloomfield Cultural Commission to meet

Bloomfield Life

Bloomfield Cultural Commission meets Tuesdays, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center

Temple Beth Sholom announces November events

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Fair Lawn — Temple Beth Sholom of Fair Lawn announces the following upcoming events that are open to the public:

A Veterans Shabbat will be held on Nov. 13 to honor all veterans of the U.S. military. Services begin at 9 am. The community is invited.

Family Bingo ...

“Santa Paws” photo opportunity at Short Hills Mall

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Proceeds benefit St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison

Grosman to wed Terdiman in Jerusalem

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Former Millburn Municipal Prosecutor Alan Grosman, Esq., and his wife Bette Grosman of Millburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Grosman, to Dr. Moshe Terdiman, son of ...

Gordon named Legislator of the Year

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Fair Lawn – Sen. Bob Gordon (D-Bergen) was honored with the Legislator of the Year Award by The Arc of New Jersey for his continued support and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The senator was presented with the award during the ...

Salon raising money for breast cancer

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Anthony Robert Salon in Verona will hold a Cut-A-Thon on Nov. 21.

Police department will be giving out winter coats

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Lodi — Police Chief Vincent Caruso announced that the Lodi Police Department will be distributing free winter coats to any resident who needs one.

"Our annual October Coat Drive was a huge success and we have many slightly used coats for men women and children ...

First Reformed Church holds Halloween party

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Halloween party brings neighborhood closer to congregation.

Students make the honor roll at Saint Peter's

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Locals make honor roll.

Korean War Vets MAS*H chapter seeks members

Pascack Valley Community Life

Korean War Veterans

Pascack Valley – The Korean War Veterans M*A*S*H 4099 chapter recently welcomed new members. They are Thomas Alaimo, Frank Holt, George Kritzler, Vincent Messiano and Andrew Stillittano.

The group welcomes Korean War veterans who served in ...

Music Parents Association fruit sale Nov. 13

Glen Ridge Voice

The annual Glen Ridge Music Parents Association (GRMPA) fruit sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13

Meet new Glen Ridge Library director

Glen Ridge Voice

Borough residents are invited to meet new Glen Ridge Library Director Jennifer Breuer on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s first floor conference room

Art exhibit at Oakeside Center

Bloomfield Life

Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center is hosting an art exhibit this month presented by artist Karen Floriani of Lyndhurst

Business class collecting formal wear

Nutley Sun

The Nutley High School International Business Practice Firm class recently established a charity division as part of its curriculum.

Z's ultra modern but nostalgic barbershop opens

Franklin Lakes - Oakland Suburban News

Frank, left, and Carmen Iozzia have more than 40 years in the barber business. Above, they relax in the new barbershop at 245 Godwin Ave. in Midland Park.

Take a nostalgic trip back ...

Golden Circle Seniors calendar of events

Glen Ridge Voice

The Glen Ridge Seniors Golden Circle has announced its calendar of events for November. All events are held at the Glen Ridge Senior Community Center (train station), 228 Ridgewood Ave., unless otherwise noted. Events are open to all Glen Ridge senior citizens.

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Community Resource Program booklet available

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Prospect Park — Capt. Charlie Atie, officer in charge of the Prospect Park Police Department, announces the release of the Community Resource Program booklet for borough residents free of charge.

The book includes important phone numbers, burglary prevention and home ...

Recreation department annnounces bowling registration

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Bowling registration is set.

Botto House to honor duo at awards gala

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Haledon — The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark proudly announces that it will present the 2010 Sol Stetin Awards to Capt. John H. Prater, President of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), AFL-CIO and James D. Sinegal, President & CEO of ...

PTO holding used clothing collection

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

PTO collecting clothes.

Manchester PTA is selling poinsettia plants

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

PTA holding a poinsettia sale.

Register now for Ashenfelter 8K Classic

Glen Ridge Voice

The 11th annual Ashenfelter 8K Classic and one-mile Ridger Romp, to take place in Glen Ridge Thanksgiving Day, offers a post-race breakfast where patrons can meet 1952 Olympic gold medalist (Helsinki, steeplechase) and Glen Ridge resident Horace Ashenfelter

Blood drive Nov. 16 at Church on the Green

Bloomfield Life

Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Toddler Time at Dance Designs

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Dance Designs to hold program.

Essex County clerk's outreach at municipal building

Glen Ridge Voice

Passport, notary public applications to be accepted

Sign up for Co-Ed adult volleyball

Bloomfield Life

Co-Ed Adult Open Gym Volleyball is held Tuesday Nights from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Oak View School.

Ambulance Corps seeks donations

Wyckoff Suburban News

To donate, visit wyckoffambulance.org

Food drive aids Mahwah pantry

Mahwah Suburban News

The Atrium collects for CFA

Chamber of Commerce events

Bloomfield Life

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce announces its calendar of events

Elizabeth Yost weds Nicholas Neidzwski

Ramsey Suburban News

Elizabeth Sarah Yost and Nicholas John Neidzwski were married Aug. 14, 2010, at LaConner Flats Gardens in Washington. The Rev. Nate Murray officiated. A reception immediately followed in ...

Senior center announces its next AC trip

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Trip scheduled for Atlantic City.

Rotary Club is holding a food drive

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Maywood — The Maywood Rotary Club is conducting its semi-annual food drive.

Items collected are delivered to food pantries at the Second Reformed Church in Hackensack and Sacred Heart Church in Rochelle Park.

The pantries have requested non-perishable items ...

Historical Society announces photo contest winners

Glen Ridge Voice

Entries included photos deemed to have captured the charm and uniqueness of Glen Ridge in three categories: private homes, people and public buildings and places

Thrift shop seeks holiday donations

Midland Park Suburban News

Holiday Boutique begins at Community Thrift Shop

Essex County Tea Party meets Nov. 15

Bloomfield Life

The Tea Party is alive and well in Essex County, and like-minded individuals who believe in fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government and free markets are invited to attend the party's next general meeting on Monday, Nov. 15

Maywood Station holiday ornament is now available

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Maywood Station unveils ornament.

Clothing drive set for elementary schools

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Drive to be held Nov. 12 and 13

St. Peter's Prep honor roll

Nutley Sun

Jim DeAngelo, principal of Saint Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, has announced that Nutley residents who attained honor roll status in the school year 2009-10.

Donate ties to Bloomfield College

Bloomfield Life

The Men's Empowerment Network (MEN Org) is collecting gently used men's ties to distribute to Bloomfield College students on campus

Zoning board meets Nov. 11

Glen Ridge Voice

The next meeting of the Glen Ridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.

Edible Delights

Northern Valley Suburbanite

Edible Delights

10 Broad St., Norwood

201-564-7880

The opening of Edible Delights in Norwood is the realization of dream for its owner, Teaneck resident Steve Naham, a ...

Michelle Zeigler weds Timothy Vroom

Waldwick Suburban News

Michelle Zeigler and Timothy Vroom were married July 24, 2010, at Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, Pa. The Rev. David McKinley officiated at the service, which was followed by a ...

Boy Scouts to collect recyclables

Waldwick Suburban News

Saturday, Nov. 20

Fresh Fruit Sale underway

Pascack Valley Community Life

PARK RIDGE ROTARY

Park Ridge – The Park Ridge Rotary Club is currently conducting its 22nd Annual Fresh Fruit Sale featuring seedless navel oranges and pink grapefruit from Indian River, Florida. Orders must be received by Friday, Nov. 26.

Both types of fruit are ...

This week at Glen Ridge Congregational Church

Glen Ridge Voice

Calendar of events, activities

Colmar awarded among peers

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Ceremony held at Jewish Theological Seminary

Swimmer pitches in for Susan G. Komen

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Student raised funds in Elite-a-thon

Charlotte Elizabeth Ersalesi

The Gazette (Hawthorne Edition)

Ersalesi birth announcement.

Society making progress in preserving the past

Community News (Elmwood Park Edition)

Historical society recording Saddle Brook's past.

Looking for names of active soldiers

Pascack Valley Community Life

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153

Park Ridge – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153 of Park Ridge is currently seeking names of those actively serving in Iraq or Afghanistan so that items can be shipped to them from the local community.

Anyone who has a ...

Bank branches hosting food drive

Midland Park Suburban News

Drop off non-perishables at Atlantic Stewardship

Columbus School announces students of the month

Community News (Garfield Edition)

Garfield — Columbus School 8 recently announced its students of the month for October. They are:

Julia Sokol, Angela Kristani, Laila Leslie, Brett Brown, Kaylee Barrera, Natalia Szczepaniak, Brielle Toone, Haley Garcia, Francisco Munoz, Aleksander Gutierrez, Angelina ...

Troops pass training

Belleville Times

Three with Belleville ties pass military training.

Thanksgiving Day dinner delivery will be held in Verona

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

It's that time of year again and the Verona United Methodist Church – along with volunteers from The Children's House and the community –will be cooking, packaging and delivering fully ...

Library trustees' meeting rescheduled

Glen Ridge Voice

The Glen Ridge Library Board of Trustees' meeting for Nov. 10 has been rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 10, 2010

BHS Tricky Tray

Suburban Trends

Nov 18, 2010

Trust fund committee meeting rescheduled

Bloomfield Life

Bloomfield Open Space Trust fund committee's November meeting rescheduled to Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Nov 10, 2010

Hydrant flowing to begin

Bloomfield Life

Starting Nov. 15 and continuing for the next several weeks, the Bloomfield Fire Department will be testing and flowing fire hydrants throughout the township

No recycling pickup on Thursday

Nutley Sun

The Nutley Department of Public Works reminds residents that, due to the Veterans Day holiday, there will be no recycling collection on Thursday.

No delivery of The Item on Veterans Day

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

Paper will be available on newsstands

Recreation department to offer tennis program

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Tennis program is set.

Realtor holding Thanksgiving food drive for needy

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Food drive is set.

Recycling center to close for Thanksgiving

Community News (Fair Lawn Edition)

Holiday schedule announced.

Huge turnout at 5K raises nearly $45,000 for families

Parsippany Life

Family Reach Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides immediate financial relief and support to families struggling to overcome the challenges of cancer, drew more than 500 participants to its recent annual 5K and Family Fun Run raising nearly ...

See the new set up at Grace Thrift Shop’s new location

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Grace Thrift Shop has been fully redesigned and under new management. Warm fall and winter clothing is available in separate, easy-to-find sections for children, women's, and men's garments.

Formerly located in the basement of Grace United Methodist Church, the thrift ...

Dinner-dance to benefit Danny McAndrew will be held

Parsippany Life

The Montville UNICO Foundation invites the community to participate in a dinner-dance and gift auction to benefit Danny McAndrew on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter, The Apostle Parish Center, 189 Baldwin Rd. in Parsippany.

Danny is a 12-year-old boy who ...

UNICO partners with Turkeys 4 U

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

This year Montville UNICO will help distribute almost 1,300 turkeys for Thanksgiving to churches, food pantries, and individuals in need in the area. This year, more than ever, due to the negative economic conditions and high unemployment, the need has increased.

This ...

YMCA is asking for winter coat donations for the needy

Parsippany Life

Doing some fall closet cleaning? Some less fortunate neighbors in the area could use that old coat this winter.

The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, at 100 Fanny Road in Mountain Lakes, is partnering with the West Morris YMCA, the Community Church of Mountain Lakes and the ...

Children and teenagers can join the Ski Club

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

The Boonton Ski Club is open to children in grades kindergarten through 12, however, students in grade four and below must be accompanied by a parent.

Four trips to Mountain Creek have been planned for 2011: Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Make up days are Feb. 4 and ...

Character Education Partnership presents Promising Practice Award

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

At Robert R. Lazar Middle School each year the home arts classes, under the direction of Mrs. Karen Jasterzbski, prepare a gourmet breakfast for the 30 to 35 bus drivers and sub-drivers who ...

A wellness gala

Parsippany Life

A Wellness Gala

On Sunday, Nov. 14, 1-6 p.m. at the Knoll Country Club East, 1190 Knoll Rd., join author and intuitive medium, Concetta Bertoldi, for a discussion on Life after Death at ...

Students collect food to support the Interfaith Food Pantry

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

After a fall food drive collection at local high schools, Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco collected over 1,000 pounds of food for the Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County. Boonton, Morris ...

YMCA is asking for winter coat donations

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

Doing fall closet cleaning? Some less fortunate neighbors in the area could use that old coat this winter.

The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, at 100 Fanny Road in Mountain Lakes, is partnering with the West Morris YMCA, the Community Church of Mountain Lakes and the ...

Big Elks donate to help Little Vikings

Parsippany Life

The Parsippany Troy Hills Elks Club made a $2,500 donation to the Parsippany Little Vikings Youth Football League on Saturday, Oct. 23. The check was presented just before the start of the ...

Melissa Albano lends a hand, and paw, to many endeavors

Parsippany Life

Melissa Albano, a member of Girl Scout Troop 1621 in Parsippany, has received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. She has been in Girl Scouts since first grade. ...

Help ‘Bizzie’

Parsippany Life

Every year Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices around the country host various fundraisers to support local causes and families in need.

The Mountain Lakes office is hoping to raise $10,000 this year. All of the proceeds will be donated to the family of ...

National recognition awarded

Parsippany Life

The Morris County Improvement Authority has been named a winner of a 2010 Innovation Award from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council for the authority’s solar energy project.

The nonprofit IREC recognized the Improvement Authority for implementing "an innovative ...

Red Cross babysitting course to be offered for 11-15 year olds

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

If your 11 to 15 year old is interested in learning how to be a responsible babysitter, the Lakeland Hills Y still has space available in their Sunday, Nov. 21 Red Cross babysitting course.

Participants will learn how to handle emergencies, how to supervise, as well ...

Local organization receive grants

Parsippany Life

The Arts Council of the Morris Area had announced that 22 Morris County arts organizations received Local Arts Grants for funding year 2011. These grants help support visual arts, dance, orchestral music, theatre, a children’s museum, arts experiences for young people who ...

Award nominations are being sought

Neighbor News (Montville Edition)

The Montville Township Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations for candidates for its 2010 annual awards. This is an opportunity to give credit to someone in the community who constantly goes above and beyond.

The chamber has established the following ...

Closed on Thursday

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

The Township of Denville Municipal Building and Department of Public Works remind residents that they will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.

The Municipal Building will also be closed on Friday, Nov. 12, as the contractually assigned holiday for the ...

Food handler training offered

Parsippany Life

The Morris Regional Public Health Partnership and the Morris County Office of Health Management will offer "Safe Food Handling and Emergency Preparedness" training for food handlers. This training reviews safe food handling practices that prevent foodborne illness in ...

Morris works to prevent juvenile firesetting

Parsippany Life

The Morris County Juvenile Firesetter Prevention Program was established in the county’s Department of Human Services in 1999 to address the multi-faceted problem of fires set by individuals under 18, said Rachelle Farese, the county’s juvenile justice coordinator.

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Volunteers needed for fundraiser

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

The Boonton High School PTO's homemade cookie sale and fundraiser night will be held on Nov. 22, in the high school cafeteria from 6 to 9 p.m.

The PTO needs bakers, volunteers to help distribution of pre-order flyers or to assemble the cookie trays, and sales help the ...

Christmas parade is planned; participants can still join

Neighbor News (Boonton Edition)

The Boonton Fire Department will sponsor its 17th annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 27 starting at 1 p.m. at Upper Plane Street. This year’s festivities will include bands, floats, custom characters and even Santa arriving on a fire truck.

At the end of the ...

Miltary News: Nov. 11

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

Navy Seaman Recruit Juan C. Concepcion, son of Sonia N. and Juan M. Concepcion of Dover, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Concepcion completed a variety of training which included ...

Help the needy this holiday season

Neighbor News (Denville Edition)

The Rockaway Food Closet at the First Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. in Rockaway, is collecting non-perishable food for baskets to be given out to local Rockaway families for Thanksgiving, and then again in December.

Food donations for Thanksgiving should be ...

Free winter clothing

Neighbor News (Dover Edition)

FREE WINTER CLOTHING

The Wharton United Community Church, 20 Church St., is offering free winter clothing to all those in need on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. ...

Nov 08, 2010

Doyle/Moon/Taormina: JCPR

The Record

Public relations agency JCPR, Parsippany, added three executives. James Doyle is a senior vice president. He was a senior account director for SunStar Strategic. Chris Moon is a vice president. She was a business news producer for CNBC and a financial news producer for CNN ...

Donald Segal: Society of Actuaries

The Record

Donald Segal of Emerson was named 62nd president of the Society of Actuaries, an international organization. He was a vice president. He is a vice president of Aon Hewitt in Manhattan.

Stephanie Gall Carmell: IBM

The Record

Stephanie Gall Carmel of Maplewood was named vice president of global client infrastructure for IBM, Englewood Cliffs. She is assigned to the financial services sector. She retains the title senior New Jersey state executive.

Ray Sohmer: Jones Lang LaSalle

The Record

Ray Sohmer joined commercial real estate brokerage services company Jones Lang LaSalle, Parsippany, as executive vice president of New Jersey services. He was senior managing director of New Jersey brokerage operations for CB Richard Ellis and managing director if its East ...

Nov 05, 2010

Library board meeting change

Bloomfield Life

The Bloomfield Library Board of Trustees' regular November meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.

Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11

Bloomfield Life

The Township of Bloomfield invites all to attend the 2010 Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11

Rain/snow date set for Verona's Fair in the Square

Verona-Cedar Grove Times

For the first time in its 14-year history, the organizers of Verona's Fair in the Square have set a rain/snow date.

The fair is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Last year the fair was canceled due to snow.

Event coordinator Diana Vitrano said in the ...

Fire department promoting Beady to captain

The Item of Millburn and Short Hills

New Captain began as volunteer firefighter

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