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Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner
Santa To Visit Tables At River Edge Diner RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Santa Claus is coming to town. A week early, in fact. The big guy will be stopping by the River Edge Diner and Restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., visiting tables at the venue and checking patrons’ Christmas lists. The restaurant is located at 516 Kinderkamack Rd.
Dumont Parking Permits Available On Monday Dumont Parking Permits Available On Monday
Dumont Parking Permits Available On Monday DUMONT, N.J. -- Applications for 2016 commuter parking permits for municipal parking in the Brook Street Parking Lot, West Shore Avenue Section 2-5, and West Quackenbush Avenue on the north side,125 feet west of Park Avenue, will be available to Dumont residents, non-residents and business owners on Monday, December 7, 2015. Permits may be obtained on a first come, first-served basis at the Borough Clerk’s office, 80 West Madison Avenue, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Overnight parking is not included. The fee is $120 per calendar year for residents, and $180 per calendar year for non-residen…
Passaic Valley High School Students To Take Part In 'Hour Of Code' Program Passaic Valley High School Students To Take Part In 'Hour Of Code' Program
Passaic Valley High School Students To Take Part In 'Hour Of Code' Program LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Passaic Valley High School will participate in an "Hour of Code" on Monday, Dec. 7, as part of Computer Science Education Week. During the program, students can learn about computer coding during their lunch break and after school. More than 100 million students worldwide have already taken part in the project.
Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry
Bloomingdale Collecting Donations For Food Pantry BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Free Public Library is collecting donations for House of Hope Food Pantry. A collection bin is available at the library, 101 Hamburg Turnpike. Items in high demand for the pantry include peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, rice, cereal, juice, dry drink mix, toilet paper, shampoo, dish detergent, bar soap and canned pasta, stew and hash. Perishable items will not be accepted. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat…
Coat Donations Accepted At Garfield Church Coat Donations Accepted At Garfield Church
Coat Donations Accepted At Garfield Church GARFIELD, N.J. -- Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, in conjunction with New Jersey Cares and with help from the Garfield Police Department, is collecting winter coats for the needy until Tuesday, Dec. 15. A collection bin can be found at the church, 188 MacArthur Ave. Gently used coats for men, women and children will be accepted, but the organizers cannot accept other clothing. For more information, call Sgt. John Lesica at 973-478-8500 Ext. 127.
Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection
Glen Rock DPW Continues Leaf Collection GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Department of Public Works curbside leaf collection that began in October has moved into District 4. Weather permitting, collection will continue through Dec. 31. Plans call for leaf collection to cycle through all eight districts, then repeat. While the department is attempting to get through one district per day, as more leaves fall and the piles get larger and heavier, doing so is not always possible. Similarly, when leaf piles are smaller, collection may take place in more than one district per day. As a result, the leaf collection schedule changes fr…
Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday
Westport Community Menorah Lighting Planned for Sunday WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce will hold a community Chanukah menorah lighting on Sunday. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at Main Street and Post Road in Westport. For more information, call (203) 227-9234, or send an email to [email protected].
Wyckoff YMCA's Children Make 'Holiday Mail For Heroes' For Red Cross Wyckoff YMCA's Children Make 'Holiday Mail For Heroes' For Red Cross
Wyckoff YMCA's Children Make 'Holiday Mail For Heroes' For Red Cross WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Students at the Wyckoff YMCA are participating in the Red Cross’ Holiday Mail For Heroes program, in which cards are sent to military personnel around the world for the holidays. Local Red Cross offices coordinate the program with participating groups, ensuring the cards are collected and distributed. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. For information about the facility’s child care program, call 201-891-2081. To learn more about the Holiday Mail for Heroes program, click here.
Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup
Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau has announced that the Exide Group and the Town of Fairfield will host a public informational Meeting to update residents on the Mill River cleanup on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in seminar room 295 A and B at the Board of Education offices, 501 Kings Highway East. Officials are encouraging members of the public to attend the discussion and to ask questions. During the meeting, representatives from the Exide Group, the owners of the property on the Post Road where the cleanup is taking place, and TRC Engineering, the firm that has been conduc…
Westwood Melting Pot Holds 'Ugliest Sweater' Contest For St. Jude Westwood Melting Pot Holds 'Ugliest Sweater' Contest For St. Jude
Westwood Melting Pot Holds 'Ugliest Sweater' Contest For St. Jude WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Melting Pot in Westwood is holding an ugly sweater contest that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. The event is $29.95 per person, and includes a $10 donation. Prizes will be given out to the winner. Food and drink specials, along with a raffle, will be part of the festivities. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (201) 664-8877, or click here.
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