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Winter Session Beginning At Bridgeport's Housatonic Community College Winter Session Beginning At Bridgeport's Housatonic Community College
Winter Session Beginning At Bridgeport's Housatonic Community College BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Students looking to pick up three or four college credits in just a few weeks can do so by attending Housatonic Community College’s winter session. Classes start on Monday, Dec. 28, and run through Thursday, Jan. 14. Accelerated classes are open both to continuing HCC students and to new students. Courses available include English, business, economics, history, math, healthcare, psychology, sociology and Spanish. Most classes run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Laboratory time for science courses immediately follows the lecture class. There are no class…
Field Library Hosting Holiday Card Workshop For Teens And Tweens Field Library Hosting Holiday Card Workshop For Teens And Tweens
Field Library Hosting Holiday Card Workshop For Teens And Tweens PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library is hosting a holiday greeting card workshop for teens and tweens on Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All supplies are provided free-of-charge. The library is located at 4 Nelson Ave. For more information call 914-737-1212, or click here.
Saddle Brook Pastor, Mayor Launch Community Partnership Saddle Brook Pastor, Mayor Launch Community Partnership
Saddle Brook Pastor, Mayor Launch Community Partnership SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Mayor Robert White and Rev. Christopher Wolf of the First Reformed Church have launched the Saddle Brook Community Partnership, an initiative to help those less fortunate. White and Wolf’s efforts began in December, in meetings with township emergency service, religious, educational, civic and business leaders. The group is now focusing on bringing community leaders together to assist area residents in need. Participants in the effort plan to meet again in March of 2016. Other community professionals are welcome to take part in the program. Those interested shoul…
Hasbrouck Heights Makes Correction To Recycling Schedule Hasbrouck Heights Makes Correction To Recycling Schedule
Hasbrouck Heights Makes Correction To Recycling Schedule HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Hasbrouck Heights has announced an update to its recycling schedule, due to an error on its calendar. On Dec. 30, zone two residents will have newspapers picked up, rather than bottles and cans. Please make note of this change.
Lodi Library Collects More Than 100 Food Donations Lodi Library Collects More Than 100 Food Donations
Lodi Library Collects More Than 100 Food Donations KODI, N.J. -- The Lodi Memorial Library collected more than 100 non-perishable food items during its "Food for Fines" program in December. Siobhan Koch, the library’s director, is planning to distribute the items to local food pantries. For more information, click here.
Patricia M. Izzo, 87, Of Hackensack Patricia M. Izzo, 87, Of Hackensack
Patricia M. Izzo, 87, Of Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Patricia M. Izzo (nee Duffy) of Hackensack died Tuesday, Dec. 15. She was 87. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis J. Izzo. Patricia Izzo was a resident of Hackensack for nearly 65 years. Born in Queens, New York, she was a graduate of Bergen Community College, a literacy volunteer, library patron, Holy Trinity Church parishioner, New Jersey State Women’s Bowling Association High Series and Columbiettes member. She worked as a human resources employee at the Bergen County Utilities Authority. She is survived by her three children, Robert, Brian (Kristi) and Joan…
Verismo Holding Auditions For 'La Gioconda' And 'Rigoletto' In Englewood Verismo Holding Auditions For 'La Gioconda' And 'Rigoletto' In Englewood
Verismo Holding Auditions For 'La Gioconda' And 'Rigoletto' In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Vocal auditions for solo roles in Verismo Opera's “La Gioconda” and “Rigoletto” will be held on two consecutive Mondays, Jan. 4 and 11, 2016, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center's Drapkin Cabaret and Lounge, 30 North Van Brunt St. Previous experience in a fully staged production and the necessary vocal training to perform the roles are required. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions will be scheduled by appointment. The application deadline is Dec. 26. For an audition appointment, call 201-886-0561, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. …
Elizabeth M. McMorrow, 90, Of Hackensack Elizabeth M. McMorrow, 90, Of Hackensack
Elizabeth M. McMorrow, 90, Of Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Elizabeth M. McMorrow, (nee Hegarty) of Hackensack died Wednesday, December 16. She was 90. Born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, McMorrow came to the United States in 1956, settling in Hackensack. She was a member of the Bergen Irish Association of Dumont, and a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Hackensack. She was the wife of the late Michael J. McMorrow. She is survived by her children, Mary McMorrow of Little Ferry, Frances Parisi and her husband, Gary, of Oakland, Michael McMorrow and his wife, Angela, of Oakland, Elizabeth Garlasco and her hu…
Pompton Lakes High School Hosting Open House Pompton Lakes High School Hosting Open House
Pompton Lakes High School Hosting Open House POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Pompton Lakes High School is hosting its annual eighth grade open house on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. The event is open to any potential incoming freshmen who reside in either Pompton Lakes or Riverdale. The open house will begin with a video presentation in the auditorium and an overview of the course offerings, athletics and extra-curricular activities at the high school. The event will conclude with a tour of facilities. The school is located at 44 Lakeside Ave. In the event of inclement weather, the open house would be held on January 14.
Luke Kelly Named Greenwich Police Officer Of The Month Luke Kelly Named Greenwich Police Officer Of The Month
Luke Kelly Named Greenwich Police Officer Of The Month GREENWICH, Conn. -- Patrol officer Luke Kelly has been named the Greenwich Police Officer of the Month for December. Kelly's recent investigation of a pair of break-ins of motor vehicles at Greenwich High School helped lead to the arrest of three individuals who were also wanted in four other Connecticut jurisdictions. "Officer Kelly's investigation is a great example of a patrol officer taking ownership of what at first seemed like a routine car break-in but was, in reality, a rather intricate and far-reaching investigation," Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey said. "Luke…
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