Thursday, May 31, 2012
Head to the Oradell Reservoir this weekend and watch as several Pascack Valley Mayor's battle for the coveted Mayor's Cup
This weekend, mayors from across the Pascack Valley will take to the water for the fourth annual Mayor's Cup during the Reservoir Challenge. The event, hosted by the Hackensack Riverkeeper and United Water is currently scheduled for Saturday on the Oradell Reservoir but could be postponed to Sunday incase of rain. The Challenge event will take place off Shoreline Drive in Haworth, and will feature 5k and 10k kayak races in the morning, a barbecue lunch provided by Whole Foods Market, the Mayors Cup race and Guided Paddles. There will be other fun things for spectators and non-paddlers to do, including nature walks and live music. Last year, eight municipal officials competed for the coveted Mayor's Cup as Westwood Mayor John Birkner sought…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Borough Halls will be open late tonight for last minute voter registration
Today is the last day to register to vote in the June primary and cast your ballot for local council and County freeholder representatives for November along with the Republican Presidential pick. Each borough clerk's office will be open all day from 8am to 9pm so that last minute voter registrations can take place for the primary. New Jersey requires voters that participate in a Primary election to choose their political party of choice as well. To Register to Vote you must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old on or before the next election and residing in the State and County for at least 30 days. Freeholder Candidates Republican Freeholder candidates are: former River Edge Mayor Margaret "Peg" Watkins, incumbent Robert Hermansen of …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
River Edge Family Dental will be offering free oral cancer screenings today
For five hours today, dentists Marlen Martirossian and Jenny Chu of River Edge Family Dentaloffering free oral cancer screenings from 2 to 7pm at their office on Kinderkamack Road. The screenings are held as part of the office's efforts to bring awareness to Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer is not a rare disease. Approximately 37,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer every year in the US. It kills one person every hour of every day, and over 100 new individuals will be diagnosed with it each day. The good news is that it can often be found early in its development, through a simple, painless, and quick screening. For more information about the free screenings, call 201-343-4044.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The OPS 6th grade Give Back Committee is collecting used prom wear for needy high school students
As part of the Oradell Public School's sixth grade Give Back Committee's most recent service opportunity, Thursday is the last day to donate gently used dress-ware for girls and boys – to wear to their proms. All suits, tuxedos, sport coats, dresses (of any length), shoes and accessories are greatly appreciated and will be distributed to needy high school children. The donations will benefit the YCS Fort Lee Education Center and The Love & Wisdom Family Empowerment Center of Paterson. Items can be delivered to the following locations by Thursday, April 26. For more information about the Prom Clothing Drive, contact Maria Rini at 201-615-4783 or Maria@BergenHouses.com.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Tickets still available for Sunday's "intimate" premier night party to kick off the new season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Tickets were still available Saturday afternoon for the Hoboken party set to kick off Season 4 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The premiere at the swanky Chandelier Room at The W Hotel starts at 7p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $106.99 after fees and include an open bar for four hours, free hors d'oeuvres, a live screening of the Season 4 premiere and "photo opportunities." [See Patch's video from the Season 3 premiere as well as the red carpet entrances at The Brownstone in Paterson, and our 15 Best Quotes from the Season 3 opening episode.] Organizers say Caroline, Albie, Chris and Lauren Manzo, as well as Jacqueline and Chris Laurita will be in attendance. Ticket sales support The March of Dimes. The open bar is sponsored by Krome …
Friday, April 20, 2012
George Kaufman and Moss Hart's comic farce "The Man Who Came to Dinner" is the newest production at the Bergen County Players
Witty but acerbic theater critic Sheridan Whiteside arrives in a small town of Ohio just before the Christmas holiday and immediately breaks his leg. Forced to recover at the residence of a rich factory owner Ernest W. Stanley and his family, the high-maintenance "diva" of a host of a national radio program begins to wreak havoc in this 1939 classic and drive not only his hosts but his assistant. The Bergen County Players (BCP) hilarious The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, at the Little Firehouse Theatre closes April 21 at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 201-261-4200, or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours. Directed by Bunny Mateosian of …
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
There are still a few tickets left to attend the Wings of Refuge Benefit Concert
Join Alexa DeMiglio and Amanda Walker on Friday evening for the Wings of Refuge Benefit Concert at Conlon Hall, 19 N. William Street, Bergenfield from 7 to 11pm on Friday night. Sponsored by the New Milford Booster Club, all ticket profits will be going to Wings of Refuge Children's Home, an orphanage that provides a safe haven for the disadvantaged children in Haiti. Tickets are $50 per person and advanced purchase is required to hear The Nerds and Shaved Ham perform. The event is BYO food, soft drinks and cocktails and attendees can try their luck for gift baskets, raffles, and other prizes. For more information about Wings of Refuge or the benefit concert, contact Alexa DeMiglio at ademiglio@gmail.com or 201-280-2807; contact Amanda …
Monday, April 16, 2012
All funds raised will be used towards constructing the First Responder's Memorial
In memory of all the First Responders who rushed into the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001 the River Edge Local PBA has proposed a Memorial outside of Borough Hall. To partially fund their efforts, they are hosting a Benefit Dinner on Wednesday night at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 6pm and tickets are still available. The all-you-can-eat beefsteak event includes a Trick Tray and 50/50 raffle along with performances by cover band The Nerds. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased by contacting the River Edge PBA Local 201 by calling 201-599-6279 or mailing a check payable to the PBA with WTC in the memo to: PBA Local 201 PO Box 201, River Edge NJ 07661. All proceeds from the event will be used toward the First Responder's Memorial. …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Sign-up now for the Bergen LEADS program. Deadline is April 13.
Experience Bergen County’s educational, environmental, economic and political diversity from behind the scenes. Applications are due April 13, 2012, for Bergen LEADS, an innovative, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County. Men and women from the private sector, nonprofit agencies and government organizations, as well as community volunteers, are encouraged to submit an application form, available at bergenleads.org. Bergen LEADS is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, which has successfully engaged Bergen County residents in civic life for more than 40 years. BergenLEADS - led by former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” Schuber - carries on that tradition by providing an …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The River Edge Recreation Department is offering the last of the tickets for the Madison Square Garden show
Limited tickets are still available for the Monday April 9, 12pm performance of Disney's Phineas and Ferb - The Best LIVE Tour Ever in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden. Cost is $45 per person which includes the round trip bus transportation and tickets for the performance. The bus leaves Kenneth B. George Park in River Edge at 9:15am. The animated Disney hit follows Phineas and Ferb during summer break as they embark onto the stage in a live action adventure while Perry the pet platypus dons his hat as Agent P and tackles yet another of Dr. Doofenshmirtz's evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can't help but join the hilarious hijinks. It's the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day…
