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Allendale First Responders Receive Thanks In Goody Bags Allendale First Responders Receive Thanks In Goody Bags Allendale First Responders Receive Thanks In Goody Bags
Allendale First Responders Receive Thanks In Goody Bags ALLENDALE, N.J. — The Allendale First Responders received handcrafted bags of treats on Oct. 16 from Paramus' Operation Goody Bag, a nonprofit organization dedicated to thanking first responders and soldiers for their services. U.S. Army Veteran Joseph Chinnici delivered the bags to the police department after he helped create them on Oct. 14 at the Paramus Elks Lodge.  Chinnici was deployed in Guantanamo Bay for "Operation Enduring Freedom" in 2011 when his entire unit received goody bags from the organization. "It was a great treat for all of us to receive a special gift w…
Restoration Company Helps Ridgewood Family In Need Restoration Company Helps Ridgewood Family In Need Restoration Company Helps Ridgewood Family In Need
Restoration Company Helps Ridgewood Family In Need RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Midland Park restoration business has come to the rescue of a Ridgewood family whose hot water heater burst. AOA Cleaning and Restoration was contacted by Giants of Generosity — a Cresskill-based nonprofit organization that's been working with the Kennedy family for nearly a year — and agreed to help the family of seven without hesitation. "Being a parent, the first thing that jumped out at me was that there were five kids living at home," said Grau of West Orange. "All of us are parents — our ownership, management and guys who did the work — so we wanted …
Midland Park Company Pays It Forward To Ridgewood Family Midland Park Company Pays It Forward To Ridgewood Family Midland Park Company Pays It Forward To Ridgewood Family
Midland Park Company Pays It Forward To Ridgewood Family MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- A Midland Park restoration business has come to the rescue of a Ridgewood family whose hot water heater burst. AOA Cleaning and Restoration was contacted by Giants of Generosity — a Cresskill-based nonprofit organization that's been working with the Kennedy family for nearly a year — and agreed to help the family of seven without hesitation. "Being a parent, the first thing that jumped out at me was that there were five kids living at home," said Grau of West Orange. "All of us are parents — our ownership, management and guys who did the work — so we wan…
Fall Festivities In Full Swing At Mahwah's Secor Farm Fall Festivities In Full Swing At Mahwah's Secor Farm Fall Festivities In Full Swing At Mahwah's Secor Farm
Fall Festivities In Full Swing At Mahwah's Secor Farm MAHWAH, N.J. — Hayrides, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo and cider doughnuts drew hundreds to Airmont Avenue's Secor Farms on a crisp but sunny weekend. The Congenital Heart Defect Coalition invited New York and New Jersey families affected by congenital or acquired heart defects to enjoy the farm's large variety of gourds, jack-be-little pumpkins, mums and more on Oct. 17-18. "Children and parents alike had a great time at painting pumpkins, journeying through the kid-friendly corn mazes, and enjoying some warm apple cider," said the coalition's executive director, Mike Laub. &q…
Armenian Food, Music Featured at At Fair Lawn Church Festival Armenian Food, Music Featured at At Fair Lawn Church Festival Armenian Food, Music Featured at At Fair Lawn Church Festival
Armenian Food, Music Featured at At Fair Lawn Church Festival FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The St. Leon Armenian Church welcomed hundreds of residents for its 79th Annual Food and Arts Festival Oct. 16 through Oct. 18. Guests feasted on stuffed grape leaves and flaky and fresh kebabs to the tune of traditional Armenian music at the Saddle River Road Facility throughout the weekend. The church's annual event also included craftsmen, dancing and interactive workshops.
River Edge Cultural Center Reunites Artists For 20th Anniversary River Edge Cultural Center Reunites Artists For 20th Anniversary River Edge Cultural Center Reunites Artists For 20th Anniversary
River Edge Cultural Center Reunites Artists For 20th Anniversary RIVER EDGE, N.J. — One had a passion for photographing trains, one was a local art teacher, and some had passed on and left their artwork as a memory. All 21 veteran artists were displaying their work for a second, third or fourth time for the River Edge Cultural Arts Center's 20th anniversary. The nonprofit organization hosted “A Reunion of the Arts” from Oct. 4 through Oct. 17 to bring back some local artists who’ve supported it for the past two decades. The multimedia exhibit featured photojournalism, several oil paintings, a charcoal drawing, a sculpture and more. “It never ceases to a…
Pumpkin Decorating Contest On View At Park Ridge Animal Hospital Pumpkin Decorating Contest On View At Park Ridge Animal Hospital Pumpkin Decorating Contest On View At Park Ridge Animal Hospital
Pumpkin Decorating Contest On View At Park Ridge Animal Hospital PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Breast cancer awareness pumpkins, puffer fish pumpkins and penguin pumpkins are on view through Halloween at Berthoud Street's Park Ridge Animal Hospital. Each hospital employee spent one week decorating their pumpkins at home. Last year's memorable favorites included a grumpy cat, crime scene and Batman pumpkin. Contest winners will be announced right after Halloween and awarded prizes. The hospital at 94 Berthoud St. invites everyone to come by and cast their vote.
Mahwah Council Congratulates Municipal Alliance With Resolution Mahwah Council Congratulates Municipal Alliance With Resolution Mahwah Council Congratulates Municipal Alliance With Resolution
Mahwah Council Congratulates Municipal Alliance With Resolution MAHWAH, N.J. — The Mahwah Township Council passed a Resolution of Congratulations and Appreciation to the Mahwah Municipal Alliance during its Oct. 15 meeting, The resolution honored the five-year, $625,000 federal grant that the MMA received. It is among five coalitions in the state that received the grant (SEE: Mahwah Municipal Alliance Awarded $625,000 Grant). "As a founding Board member, this grant takes the MMA to a new capability at a time when the addiction to prescription drugs and Heroin is a epidemic," Mayor William Laforet told Daily Voice. "Our mission is helpin…
Magician, Parade Set For River Vale Halloween Festivities Magician, Parade Set For River Vale Halloween Festivities Magician, Parade Set For River Vale Halloween Festivities
Magician, Parade Set For River Vale Halloween Festivities RIVER VALE, N.J. — River Vale's Department of School and Cultural Affairs is having its annual Ragamuffin Parade at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.  The parade kicks off at 9:10 a.m. sharp outside of 7-11, located at the corner of Westwood Avenue and Rivervale Road. Children are invited to parade in costume to Westwood Avenue's Roberge School gym where refreshments will be served. A magic show featuring Great Scott will begin at 9:30 a.m.  In the event of rain, the parade will be canceled, but the magic show will still take place in Roberge Gym.
Vintage Coffee Bus Visits Whole Foods Paramus Vintage Coffee Bus Visits Whole Foods Paramus Vintage Coffee Bus Visits Whole Foods Paramus
Vintage Coffee Bus Visits Whole Foods Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. — A 1951 vintage FLXBUS will be at Whole Foods for Allegro Coffee Company's Happy Hour on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The mobile coffee bar will be at the Bergen Town Centre location from 2 to 5 p.m. as it makes its way across the country for a coffee, tea and latte tour. Allegro is the first coffee company in Colorado and one of the first in the United States to become organic certified, the company website says. The company sources from 80 farms and cooperatives worldwide in 22 countries in the Americas, East Africa, and Pacific Rim, its website says. CLICK HERE for more on the FLXB…
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