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Events

Fundraiser To Be Held For Dorie McMaster Scholarship Fund NEW CITY, N.Y. -- A pancake breakfast to benefit the Dorie McMaster Scholarship Fund will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Street School Community Center on Zukor Road. Admission to the event, which includes a chance to meet Santa, is $10 per family. Non-perishable food donations to benefit People to People will also be accepted at the breakfast.

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Schools

Ridgewood Schools Teach Value Of Giving RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood Public Schools is participating in the Marine Reserves’ Toys For Tots Program. Unwrapped gifts, suitable for toddlers through teens, may be placed in the designated box located in the Education Center lobby, 49 Cottage Place. The program will run through Friday, December 18.

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Schools

Cresskill Firehouse Blood Donors Get Gift Cards CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Cresskill Fire Department PBA Local 180 and IAFF Local 4896 are hosting a blood and platelets drive on Monday, Dec. 7, at the firehouse on Madison Avenue.It will run from 3 to 8 p.m. Donors will receive a $5 Dunkin' Donuts gift card. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT: CLICK HERE. Walk-ins are welcome, as well.

12/04/2015

News

Bloomingdale Mayor Marks January As Radon Action Month BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Bloomingdale Mayor John Dunleavy has announced January will be Radon Action Month for the borough. The initiative is in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. "Radon is a serious health risk," Dunleavy said. "It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer – and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers." Bloomingdale will provide information on radon for residents at the clerk's office, 101 Hamburg Turnpike.

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Events

Breakfast With Santa In Paramus Helps Nonprofit Children's Group PARAMUS, N.J. -- Healing the Children New Jersey is holding a breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Red Lobster on Route 17 in Paramus. The event is from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and includes a visit from Santa and a raffle. Cost is $12 for adults, and $5 for children ages 3 to12. Children age 2 and under are free. The breakfast buffet will feature pancakes, waffles, omelets, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. All of the proceeds will benefit Healing the Children New Jersey, a nonprofit organization that provides access to medical care and related services for children in need in …

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Schools

Cliffside Park Sets Scene For Winter Concert CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park High School is holding its winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. The event is free-of-charge, but donations will be accepted. The high school is located at Palisade and Riverview Avenue. MORE INFO: CLICK HERE

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Events

Trumbull Historical Society Hosts Open House TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Trumbull Historical Society is holding its holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments, crafts and music will be included in the event. The open house will be followed by the tree lighting at the Nichols Green. The Trumbull Historical Society is located at 1856 Huntington Turnpike.

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Neighbors

Depot Band Night Raises Money For Darien's Feed My Starving Children DARIEN, Conn. -- The Depot recently held a band night to raise money to support Darien’s 7th annual Greater Churches of Darien Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event. A non-profit Christian organization, FMSC fights world hunger by sending volunteer-packed, nutritious meals to starving children in nearly 70 countries across the world. Grady Allen, who helped to coordinate the event for the youth center, presented a check to Ginna Yerrall, chair of the packing event.

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Events

Sherman Historical Society Hosts Children's Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop SHERMAN, Conn. -- The Sherman Historical Society is hosting a kids’ workshop on making holiday kissing balls. The class is for students in grades 3 and up and takes place on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 3:30 pm. at the Northrop House and Museum next to the Senior Center. Children who come to the event must be in the care of an adult. Parents will be provided with a cup of tea and refreshments. The cost is $5 per child, and the class is limited to 12 participants. To reserve a spot, call (860) 354-3083 or email office@shermanhistoricalsociety.org.

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Events

Arts And Crafts Event For Children At Mahwah Library MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Library is hosting a craft-making event for children in grades pre-K through 5 from 4-5:15 p.m. Friday in the library’s small meeting room. Participants can paint a canvas bag, coin purse or potholder. Supplies are limited, and registration for the class is required. To register, click here.

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