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Historian Marty Schneit Talks Women Of New York In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Public Library Friday Morning Group will host a program featuring historian Marty Schneit Friday, April 8 as part of the Teaneck Public Library’s Isabelle & Sol Hermalyn Lecture Series. Schneit's discussion will detail the history of 14 women who made significant contributions to New York and the world at large at a time in U.S. history when full equality for women was not yet recognized. He will talk about the many talented and dedicated women of New York City who made a difference then that still affect us today by leaving a lasting imprint on the modern e…

by Ken Davis

03/26/2016

Events

Purchase College Museum Features Acclaimed Artist Louise Fishman PURCHASE, N.Y. -- "Louise Fishman: A Retrospective" opens at the Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College on Sunday, April 3, and will run through Sunday, July 31.At age 77, Fishman will enjoy her first career retrospective, organized by the Neuberger Museum. Fishman, whose work embraces the abstract expressionist tradition but reinvents it, has long fought for the meaningful recognition that Neuberger Museum's chief curator Helaine Posner believes has eluded many women artists because of sexism and other cultural biases. Posner curated several exhibitions in recent years featu…

by Ken Davis

03/25/2016

Lifestyle

Totowa Library Plans 'Trash To Treasure' Community Sale TOTOWA, N.J. -- The Friends of the Totowa Library will host its Third Annual "Trash To Treasure" community sale on Saturday, April 30, at the Borough of Totowa Public Library. The rain date for the event will be Sunday, May 1. The event will include: a garage sale, craft sale, vendor sale, photo booth, clothing drive, pawndingo, refreshments, shredding and electronic disposal. For a nominal charge, you can discard outdated papers at the shredding station and dispose of old electronics at the electronic waste collection. Additionally, you can rent a space to sell your treasures. …

by Ken Davis

03/25/2016

Lifestyle

Broadway Cabaret Comes To Fair Lawn Jewish Center FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Fair Lawn Jewish Center will host its Broadway Cabaret Night, starring Donna Vivino, Saturday. Fair Lawn native Vivino has performed in Broadway hits such as "Les Miserable," "Wicked" and "Hairspray," among many others. The opening act will be Shinhey & Eric. Eric from the duo is FLJC member Eric Schwartz. The event will include a festive dessert reception. Admission is $45 per person at the door. For questions, call (201) 791-3337 (evenings) or e-mail: BroadwayCabaretNight@fljc.com. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Fair Lawn Jewish C…

by Ken Davis

03/25/2016

Schools

Paramus Student Wins Immaculate Heart Academy's Art Contest PARAMUS, N.J. -- Visitation Academy's fifth-grade student, Natalia Gonzalez, was the proud winner of Immaculate Heart Academy's Art Contest.Her winning artwork is displayed outside the Visitation Academy school office.

by Ken Davis

03/25/2016

Events

Lyndhurst Organizes Senior Luncheon LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Commissioner Tom DiMaggio, director of the Department of Parks & Recreation in Lyndhurst, is hosting a luncheon with entertainment for Lyndhurst senior citizens Friday, April 15 at the Senior Citizen Building on Cleveland Avenue. Reserve a spot by calling the department at (201) 804- 2482. Transportation will be available. Doors open at 11 a.m.

by Ken Davis

03/25/2016

Events

MVP Basketball Plans Ping Pong Fundraiser In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- MVP Basketball Camp will hold its fifth annual "Ping Pong Madness" fundraiser on Friday, April 1, at the Westchester Table Tennis Center (WTTC) in Pleasantville.The event will be a night of games, food and drink. All funds raised will go to MVP Basketball Camp scholarships to make dreams come true for basketball-loving boys and girls ages 6 - 16. New York Times crossword puzzle editor and WTTC owner Will Shortz will provide paddles, balls and tons of tables so attendees can play table tennis all night if they like. There will be tournaments for adults and …

by Ken Davis

03/25/2016

Events

New Canaan's Silvermine Arts Center Plans Draw Until You Drop! NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Silvermine Arts Center's popular Draw Until You Drop! is a day-long art studio event open to the New Canaan community. The next session will be on Saturday, April 2.Artists of all levels are invited to sessions of continuous, intensive figure drawing with models in sustained poses or short athletic poses. There are also pairs of models as well as still life setups offered both in the morning and afternoon. This enjoyable day begins with coffee and muffins and ends with a wine and cheese reception where participants may exhibit their artwork. The morning program runs f…

by Ken Davis

03/24/2016

Events

Maywood Municipal Alliance Organizes Pharmacist Senior Luncheon MAYWOOD, N.J. -- The Maywood Municipal Alliance will host a Pharmacist Senior Luncheon Wednesday, March 30 at the Maywood Recreation Center.Michele McDermott, Maywood resident and local pharmacist, will discuss common medication issues and the value of vaccinations. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to LSchieli@maywoodboro.org or 201-845-2900 Ext. 208. The luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m. The Maywood Recreation Center is at 145 W. Magnolia Ave., Maywood.

by Ken Davis

03/24/2016

Events

Doug Wilson Discusses Golden Age Of Sports Television In Pleasantville Talk PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Sports fans will not want to miss “The Golden Age of Sports Television with Doug Wilson” on Tuesday, March 29, at the Mount Pleasant Public Library in Pleasantville. Producer/director Wilson will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes and video clips about Evel Knievel, Muhammad Ali, Howard Cosell, Jim McKay, Peggy Fleming and others as he draws on his experiences during his 50-year journey with "ABC Sports" and involvement with "ABC's Wide World of Sports." Wilson is also the award-winning author of the book, "The World Was Our Stage: Spanning th…

by Ken Davis

03/24/2016

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