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Ridgewood YMCA Offers School Vacation Camp RIDGEWOOD, N.J. --The Ridgewood YMCA is offering affordable and quality day camp for children during the public school summer break. Kids will enjoy daily recreational and educational activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, and fun theme days. For additional information, contact Michael Rainere at (201)444-5600 x 339.

by Ken Davis

03/19/2016

Schools

Lodi Elementary School Seeks Volunteer Teachers For Extended Day Program LODI, N.J. -- Wilson Elementary School in Lodi is looking for volunteers willing to teach math, language arts and/or writing during an extended day program to assist at-risk students in an effort to deepen their understanding of these subjects by developing an NJASK Test Prep course.Volunteers will work closely with the building principal to develop appropriate activities and lessons. All volunteers must possess a working knowledge of the Common Core Standards, have a state criminal background check and Lodi Board of Education approval. Substitute certification a plus. If you are interested…

by Ken Davis

03/19/2016

Neighbors

Volunteers From Greenwich Attend Fresh Air Fund Conference In NYC FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Southwest Coast volunteer committee from Fairfield County attended The Fresh Air Fund’s annual Friendly Towns Leadership Conference last month at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square in New York CityDuring the three days, volunteers from Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan and Norwalk participated in interactive workshops with The Fresh Air Fund’s full-time staff and community agency partners. The volunteers learned how to support their Friendly Towns communities, received data management training, communicated with New York City agency partners that registe…

by Ken Davis

03/19/2016

Events

Rutherford Library Organizes Edible Book Festival RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Friends of the Library of Rutherford once again will host the Edible Book Festival at the Rutherford Public Library Saturday, April 2. Any person, family or group may enter by designing a cake or confection inspired by a book. The entire community is invited to enjoy refreshments, buy raffle basket tickets and then buy and cast votes for their favorite creations. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the festival. Entry forms can be found at the main circulation desk at the Rutherford Public Library. All entries must be submitted to the library by Monday, …

by Ken Davis

03/19/2016

Politics

Paulin, Larkin Laud Inclusion Of Veterans Equality Act SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-88, and Sen. Bill Larkin, R-39, are praising the inclusion of the Veterans’ Equality Act in the Assembly and Senate’s one-house budget resolutions.This legislation would allow all honorably discharged veterans who are members of a New York state retirement system to purchase service credit for up to three years of military service performed. Under current law, only veterans who served during certain specified periods of war are eligible for this benefit, excluding a substantial number of veterans, such as those who have served recently in Afghani…

by Ken Davis

03/18/2016

Events

Warde, Ludlowe Students To Perform At Pequot Library In Southport SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Fairfield Warde and Ludlowe High School students from the TRI-M Music Honor society will join onstage for an afternoon of music at Pequot Library in Southport on Sunday, March 20. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear these talented students from the community. The event is free and open to the public. Any donations will support the music programs at Pequot Library and the Bridgeport High Horizons String Program. Click here to learn more about the event or call (203) 259-0346 ext. 15. The concert will be from 2 - 4 p.m. The library is at 720 Pequot Ave., Southp…

by Ken Davis

03/18/2016

Events

Meadowlands Museum In Rutherford Organizes 'Eggucational' Easter Egg Hunt RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Meadowlands Museum in Rutherford will hold its second annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. The event promises to be fun and “eggucational.” Do you know what our first President George Washington‘s occupation was before he became the president? Do you know when Washington, D.C. was declared the nation’s capital? You can become the expert on all this and more American history if you attend the event. Founded in 1961 with the goal of connecting school children with their community, the Meadowlands Museum continues the work that began with that single inspiration…

by Ken Davis

03/18/2016

Schools

Norwalk High School Plans Info Expo NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk High School’s Governance Council is hosting its first-ever Info Expo in the school's cafeteria on Wednesday, March 23. The Info Expo will showcase local organizations who provide services to youth and families. Each organization will have its own table, and visitors are encouraged to visit each table to learn about what they offer. This free event is open to families and students in the Norwalk High School district and is geared toward students and families in Norwalk High School, Nathan Hale Middle School and West Rocks Middle School. At the end of the expo, …

by Ken Davis

03/18/2016

Neighbors

Ridgewood YMCA Seeks Nominations For Volunteer Awards RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Time is running out to nominate a volunteer for Ridgewood Y Volunteer Recognition Award, with a deadline of Monday, March 21. Each year, the Ridgewood Y recognizes the many volunteers who devote their time and energy at the Y or throughout the community. The Volunteer Awards will be presented at the annual Ridgewood YMCA Volunteer Recognition Reception, which will be held on Friday, April 1 at the Ridgewood YMCA. To nominate someone (or yourself), visit www.ridgewoodymca.org/Volunteer-Awards and download a PDF application at bottom of page. Nominations should be returned…

by Ken Davis

03/18/2016

Events

Ice Cream Day Helps Paterson Firefighters LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Sip 'N Swirl ice cream store in Little Falls will hold a fundraiser for Paterson firefighters on Sunday.Thirty percent of all sales will support the Paterson Firefighters Association. Mention the flyer to participate. The fundraiser will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The store is at 510 Main St., Little Falls.

by Ken Davis

03/18/2016

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