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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Tossing Pumpkins In Ramsey Raises $3,200 For St. Jude Children's Hospital RAMSEY, N.J. — Ramsey's Shannon Rose Irish Pub in partnership with Kohler Distributing Company presented St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with a $3,200 check using funds raised at a pumpkin-throwing competition. The Second Annual Punkin Chunkin competition at both the Ramsey and Clifton locations challenged guests to test their strengths by launching pumpkins that they purchased into the designated "Chunkin Patch." Participants with the furthest throw won a prize and Kohler matched the funds from the Nov. 13 event to benefit the hospital. St. Jude's mission to advance cures…

by Cecilia Levine

11/20/2015

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Ridgefield Group Fights The Hunger Bully With -- What Else? Food Drive RIDGEFILED, N.J. — The Ridgefield Anti-Bullying Committee is teaming up with the Ridgefield Fire Department to "Stand Up Against Hunger" on Sundays, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6. Donations can be dropped off at the Ridgefield Fire House on Shaler Avenue between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No expired items will be accepted. Items that are most useful to neighbors in need include: • Peanut butter and jelly;• Pasta and sauce;• Cereals and oatmeal;• Macaroni and cheese;• Canned fruit and vegetables The community food drive is intended to fill the Ridgefield Food Pantry located at St. Matthew's Church …

by Cecilia Levine

11/20/2015

Ridgewood, NJ

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Ridgewood-Based Chorus Seeks Young Vocalists RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Ridgewood-based chorus is seeking 50 singers in grades six through 12 for its spring performances. Auditions for the New Jersey Choral Society will be Monday, Jan. 14. The group’s 85 voices will perform the rare “Ragazzi” portion of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” in May and June 2016. Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with concerts scheduled in Connecticut, New Jersey and possibly Lincoln Center. Email Youth Choral Director Noelle Dachis at [email protected] for more information.

by Cecilia Levine

11/20/2015

Bergenfield, NJ

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Bergenfield-Dumont Rotary Club Donates $500 To Non-Profit BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The Bergenfield-Dumont Rotary Club presented a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping Bergen County residents in crisis with a $500 check. The funds given to Giants of Generosity came from a portion of the proceeds raised at the Rotary Club's 2nd annual Zombie Run held last month in Bergenfield. GOG has helped more than 500 individuals and families by providing financial assistance, connections to other vitally needed resources, and moral support. The organization recently had an elevator installed for a wheelchair-bound man who could not easily get out of h…

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2015

Rutherford, NJ

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Carlstadt Police Joins No-Shave November Fight Against Cancer CARLSDADT, N.J. — Carlstadt police joined fellow law enforcement agencies from around North Jersey in the No-Shave November movement to raise awareness of men's physical and mental health issues. The department's goal is to raise $3,000, and its members are hoping residents will chip in to help meet or surpass that amount. The department said it is taking part in the effort because there's a good chance someone you know or love will be affected by this disease at some point. "No-Shave November's mission is to not only raise funds for cancer research and treatment," the fundrais…

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2015

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Allendale Bar And Grill Is a Finalist For DVlicious 'Best Wings In Bergen' ALLENDALE, N.J. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen. We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Bergen County chicken wing spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best, then tell your friends. You can only vote once. In the spirit of "winging it," each finalist is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Allendale Bar and Grill, 67 West Allendale Ave., Allendale, (201) 327-3197 Wing Choices: Buffalo, Honey Buffalo, BBQ or Te…

by Daily Voice

11/19/2015

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Ramsey High School Drama Club Takes On Comedy RAMSEY, N.J. — The Ramsey High School Drama Club is is putting the finishing touches on "Moon Over Buffalo," a fast-paced comedy written by Ken Ludwig that will run Nov. 19-21 in the RHS auditorium. The show follows husband and wife George and Charlotte Hay, who struggle to produce second-rate productions of classics. Charlotte leaves George because of his cheating habit just as a brilliant opportunity rolls around all the while several other story lines weave in and out of the couple's journey. RHS theater teacher Doug Gipple is directing the show, beginning at 7:30 each night,…

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2015

Ridgewood, NJ

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New Parcc Tests Are No Problem For Ridgewood Students RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — State and district scores for the PARCC tests indicate that Ridgewood students did well in the benchmark year for the new assessment "as anticipated," Assistant Schools Supt. Cheryl Best said. Parents of students who participated in both sessions of PARCC testing last spring will receive a guide for understanding the score within a month, officials said. Students had to sit for both tests to receive a score report. There will only be one required session in spring 2016 with reduced testing time from 2015, they said. "The PARCC online tests were designed to …

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2015

Lyndhurst, NJ

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Wallington Woman's Fundraiser Boosts Cousin's Cancer Battle WALLINGTON, N.J. — A Wallington woman helped change her Fair Lawn cousin's destiny when she created a GoFundMe account to help her battle Stage II breast cancer. Since September, Veronica Jackson has raised nearly $5,000 for single mom Bernadette Vargas, who lost her job — and with it her insurance coverage — after the diagnosis. She's also inspired a host of in-kind contributions. SEE: Wallington Resident Rallies To Help Her Cousin, Single Mom Fight Cancer Vargas underwent her last chemotherapy treatment on Thursday before picking her children up from school. She said she's grateful for…

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2015

Northern Valley, NJ

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Old Tappan Education Association Stages Rally During Mediation OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — The Old Tappan Education Association and supporters rallied outside of Charles De Wolf Middle School on Tuesday evening while teachers on the negotiation committee met with board members and an assigned mediator over a contract dispute. The board and the OTEA were in talks during the spring until negotiations stalled and the union filed a notice of impasse in August, northjersey.com reported. OTEA President Matt Capilli told northjersey.com that the board's offers during negotiations were insulting. An OTEA flier distributed on back to school night said combined raises f…

by Cecilia Levine

11/19/2015

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