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Franklin Lakes Celebrates With Two-Day Fest Franklin Lakes Celebrates With Two-Day Fest
Franklin Lakes Celebrates With Two-Day Fest FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Franklin Lakes will hold a two-day festival on Friday, Sept 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, in front of Borough Hall on DeKorte Drive. Friday's event will have food, a carnival and car show; it will be from 6 - 10 p.m. Saturday's event will from noon - 8 p.m. and will include vendors, food, carnival, street performers and a lantern lift-off. For additional information, call (201) -857-8930 or email MMarra@FranklinLakes.org or visit http://www.franklinlakes.org. Click here for vendor registration and additional info. The festival will take place at 480 DeKorte Drive (in fro…

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Bergenfield Church Carnival Set For September Bergenfield Church Carnival Set For September
Bergenfield Church Carnival Set For September BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church will hold its 22nd Annual Parish Carnival Sept. 13 -17.The carnival will feature rides, games of chance and food booths. Raffle books for the Giant 50-50 Raffle are available at the rectory for those who did not receive one at home. Prizes last year totaled more than $7,000. Carnival hours will be as follows: 6 - 10 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday; Thursday - Saturday, 6 - 11 p.m. St. John The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is at 29 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield.

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Neighbors
Fort Lee's Lance Maiden Adds Chamber Title To Many Community Roles Fort Lee's Lance Maiden Adds Chamber Title To Many Community Roles
Fort Lee's Lance Maiden Adds Chamber Title To Many Community Roles FORT LEE, N.J.– A local resident is making an impact both in-person and online as he leverages multiple communities for business and charity.Realtor Lance Maiden was recently named to the Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce Board and last year launched the growing Facebook community, "Enjoying Bergen and Hudson Counties."  The page, which has more than 550 members, provides information on events going on in the Bergen and Hudson counties. Maiden said that by sharing positive involvement through the Chamber's Facebook page and his own social media and video work, he can help inte…

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Lou's Annual Pig Roast In Hillsdale Helps Leukemia Patient Lou's Annual Pig Roast In Hillsdale Helps Leukemia Patient
Lou's Annual Pig Roast In Hillsdale Helps Leukemia Patient HILLDALE, N.J. -- Lou's Tavern in Hillsdale will hold its 18th Annual Pig Roast on Sunday, Sept. 11, rain or shine. The event will feature live music from Jam Straight, Thunderstruck Band and Up The Dosage along with tons of food, raffle prizes, 50/50, dunk tank and face painting. This year's Pig Roast is for Eric Leithauser, 24, who was recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and experienced debilitating complications during extended treatment. All proceeds from the event will help the Leithauser family with the overwhelming medical expenses. Tickets are $20 per person in a…

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Nicole Dennis-Benn Visits Mount Vernon Library For Book Reading, Signing Nicole Dennis-Benn Visits Mount Vernon Library For Book Reading, Signing
Nicole Dennis-Benn Visits Mount Vernon Library For Book Reading, Signing MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Library will host a book reading and signing with author Nicole Dennis-Benn on Thursday in the Grace Greene Baker Community Room. Dennis-Benn will read passages from her new book, "Here Comes the Sun," and sign copies. Light refreshments will be served. "In this radiant, highly anticipated debut, a cast of unforgettable women battle for independence while a maelstrom of change threatens their Jamaican village," according to a New York Times review of "Here Comes the Sun." The event will be form 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For addit…

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Lifestyle
Ramsey Library Seeks Local Artists For Show Ramsey Library Seeks Local Artists For Show
Ramsey Library Seeks Local Artists For Show RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Free Public Library is looking for artists and artisans for its premiere art show and sale Saturday, Oct. 1.Those interested in displaying and selling their art at the show can contact Barbara Puccia at (201) 327-1445 or barbara.puccia@ramsey.bccls.org. The event, which is hosted by the Friends of the Ramsey Library, will include paintings, jewelry, ceramics, woodworks, ornaments, dolls, scarves and photography. The event is from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.  The library is at 30 Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey.

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Eastchester EMS Offers Life Saving Classes Eastchester EMS Offers Life Saving Classes
Eastchester EMS Offers Life Saving Classes EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester EMS is currently offering CPR classes taught by its professional and qualified staff.Classes are held regularly at Eastchester EMS's headquarters as well as at offsite locations. Eastchester EMS prides itself on teaching others how to help those in need. For more information, call (914) 337-3007, ext. 207, email CPR@eastchesterems.com or visit Eastschester EMS's website to sign up for one of the upcoming classes.

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Schools
Peekskill Middle School Names Courtney Simon LEAP Coordinator Peekskill Middle School Names Courtney Simon LEAP Coordinator
Peekskill Middle School Names Courtney Simon Leap Coordinator PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Educator Courtney Simon has been named Peekskill Middle School's new LEAP Coordinator. In this role, Simon will supervise comprehensive and high-quality youth development programs designed to improve the social, emotional and academic competencies of students at Peekskill Middle School. Simon formerly worked as an English teacher at Peekskill High School and served as an administrative intern for the district. She has been an educator for more than 15 years. After a rewarding career as an English teacher in Westchester County, and as a Literacy Assistant Principal with t…

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Business
Hackensack Street Festival Set for October Hackensack Street Festival Set for October
Hackensack Street Festival Set for October HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Main Street Business Alliance and The City of Hackensack will present the 11th annual Hackensack Street Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1.The family festival will include merchants, food vendors, games and attractions. There will also be a 300-foot zip line and a giant slide. The year's main stage attraction will be internationally renowned Colombian salsa music band Orquesta Guayacán. Click here for sponsorships or vendor space information. The event will be from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Saddle Brook Student Earns $2,500 Scholarship Saddle Brook Student Earns $2,500 Scholarship
Saddle Brook Student Earns $2,500 Scholarship SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies recently awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Ashley Vitiello, of Saddle Brook, who will be attending Montclair State University. Vitiello will major in the sciences and work toward a graduate degree in hydrology. In her scholarship essay, Vitiello wrote, “There is nothing more precious to mankind as clean, fresh water. It is a tragic fact that for so many people around the world, having access to water is so tenuous and difficult.” Vitiello graduated from Saddle Brook High School, where she was in the Na…

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