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West Milford, NJ
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West Milford Church Announces Schedule Of Christmas Eve Services West Milford Church Announces Schedule Of Christmas Eve Services
West Milford Church Announces Schedule Of Christmas Eve Services WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- West Milford Presbyterian Church has announced its schedule of Christmas Eve services for Thursday night. A family service with a sermon geared toward children will be held first at 7 p.m. At 9:40 p.m., a handbell prelude will lead into the church’s 10 p.m. worship. Both of the services will end with the church’s traditional lighting of candles, and the congregation singing “Silent Night.” For more information, click here.

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Ridgefield, CT
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Ridgefield Seeking New Members For Town Boards, Commissions Ridgefield Seeking New Members For Town Boards, Commissions
Ridgefield Seeking New Members For Town Boards, Commissions RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield is seeking new members for a variety of town boards and commissions. Groups seeking applicants include: the Ridgefield Economic Development Commission; the cable TV advisory council; the commission on the disabled ; the conservation commission; the Ridgefield Arts Council; and the tree committee. Along with these openings, the architectural advisory committee and board of ethics are seeking to fill alternate slots, while the Northwest Regional Mental Health Board is seeking a Ridgefield representative. In addition, The Ridgefield Prevention Council has open…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Elmwood Park Library Hosting New Year's Bingo For Kids Elmwood Park Library Hosting New Year's Bingo For Kids
Elmwood Park Library Hosting New Year's Bingo For Kids ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Elmwood Park Public Library will close out 2015 with New Year's bingo for kids on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event, for children in pre-K to eighth grade, will be held in the community room of the library, 210 Lee St. For more information, call 201-796-8888, or click here.

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Newtown, CT
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Newtown Rep. Bolinksy Raises Money For Salvation Army Newtown Rep. Bolinksy Raises Money For Salvation Army
Newtown Rep. Bolinksy Raises Money For Salvation Army NEWTOWN, Conn. -- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) collected donations for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, December 18, at the Stop & Shop located at 228 S. Main St. The campaign, which was introduced in 1891, collects donations from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Funds raised go to local Salvation Army centers and help provide holiday dinners, clothing and toys for families in need. “Newtown again showed its generosity,” Bolinsky said. “Each and every donation we received will help local Newtown families in need, and I want to thank everyone who stopped …

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New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan High School Theatre Department Hosting Fundraising Gala New Canaan High School Theatre Department Hosting Fundraising Gala
New Canaan High School Theatre Department Hosting Fundraising Gala NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan High School Theatre Department is hosting a fund-raising gala featuring music from the "Magic To Do" songbook of Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. The evening will include music and dance performed by New Canaan drama students, along with students and alumni from The Studio of Performing Arts, New Canaan Dance Academy, New England Academy of Dance and Saxe Middle School. Songs from “Pippin,” “Wicked,” “Enchanted” and ”Godspell” will be among the selection…

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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Registration Open For Glen Rock Baseball And Softball Registration Open For Glen Rock Baseball And Softball
Registration Open For Glen Rock Baseball And Softball GLEN ROCK N.J. -- Registration for leagues in the Glen Rock Baseball & Softball Association is now open. In adition to baseball and softball, a pre-K kickball league for children age 4 to 5 is also available. For more information, click here.

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Shelton, CT
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State Rep. Perillo Of Shelton Talks With Caregivers Over Coffee State Rep. Perillo Of Shelton Talks With Caregivers Over Coffee
State Rep. Perillo Of Shelton Talks With Caregivers Over Coffee SHELTON, Conn. -- State Rep. Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) attended the “Coffee for Caregivers” event with State Sen. Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford) on Friday, December 4. The event, which gave local caregivers the chance to meet and interact with the officials, was held at the Plaza Diner in Shelton. Perillo is the Republican whip in the state legislature.

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Teaneck, NJ
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Teaneck Library Installs Slab Of Town's Historic Oak Tree In Courtyard Teaneck Library Installs Slab Of Town's Historic Oak Tree In Courtyard
Teaneck Library Installs Slab Of Town's Historic Oak Tree In Courtyard TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Public Library has announced the installation of a slab of the historic red oak tree that stood at the corner of Cedar Lane and Palisade Avenue for some 250 years. The section of the tree now sits on the main floor of the library courtyard on a stand constructed by Anthony Santella, with an explanatory Plexiglas sign designed and fabricated by Majestic Signs of Teaneck. The tree succumbed to disease and was cut down in June 2013 after efforts to preserve it by the Puffin Foundation. The tree, which stood on a lot that also housed a historic home that dated b…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Connecticut Restricts Work On Roads, Highways For The Holidays Connecticut Restricts Work On Roads, Highways For The Holidays
Connecticut Restricts Work On Roads, Highways For The Holidays FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that there will be no maintenance or construction activities on major highways over the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. The dates in which these activities will cease run from Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6 a.m. until Monday, Dec. 28, at 8 p.m., and on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 6 a.m. until Monday, January 4, 2016, until 8 p.m. Only road work of an emergency nature will be considered during these periods.

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New Canaan, CT
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Dancers Perform "The Nutcracker" At Waveny LifeCare Venue In New Canaan Dancers Perform "The Nutcracker" At Waveny LifeCare Venue In New Canaan
Dancers Perform "The Nutcracker" At Waveny LifeCare Venue In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New England Dance Theater recently gave a live ballet performance of “The Nutcracker” on “Main Street” at The Village for residents, patients and adult day program participants throughout Waveny LifeCare Network's expanse of services. Director Ginna Ortiz narrated the program by introducing the main characters and describing each scene to the audience. After the performance, those in attendance were able to meet the dancers.

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