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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Events
Elmwood Park Bingo Benefits Garfield Church Elmwood Park Bingo Benefits Garfield Church
Elmwood Park Bingo Benefits Garfield Church ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Elmwood Park American Legion building will host a bingo night to benefit Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church in Garfield on April 29. Members of the parish will be selling tickets for the 50/50 spring raffle and a winner will be drawn.  Bingo night will begin at 6:30 p.m.  The American Legion building is located at 1 Legion Place. 

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News
Ramsey Awards Contract To Design New Senior Center Ramsey Awards Contract To Design New Senior Center
Ramsey Awards Contract To Design New Senior Center RAMSEY, N.J. -- Blueline Architecture of Wyckoff was awarded the $10,000 contract to design a new senior center, bathhouse and parking at the local pool, according to NorthJersey.com.  The design process will involve converting the current bathhouse into a senior center through several renovations and improvements, NorthJersey.com reported.  Formal designs will be put up for public review once they are completed within the next month, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Wayne Church Sponsors Talk About Ghana Wayne Church Sponsors Talk About Ghana
Wayne Church Sponsors Talk About Ghana WAYNE, N.J. -- The Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Wayne will host a lecture on Ghana on Sunday, March 6. Guest speaker Gladys Amoakoh will discuss Akan cultures and traditions of her birth county. She will focus on the traditional celebrations in Ghana of the four stages of individual people's lives -- naming, puberty, marriage and death --- and why they are considered so important. The discussion will take place during the 11 a.m. service. Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is located at 231 Parish Dr.

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Ridgewood Youth Center Holds Variety Show With Comedian John Pizzi Ridgewood Youth Center Holds Variety Show With Comedian John Pizzi
Ridgewood Youth Center Holds Variety Show With Comedian John Pizzi RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Anne Zusy Youth Center will host a variety show with John Pizzi on Wednesday, April 13.Pizzi will perform a bit of magic, comedy, ventriloquism, music and more.  Admission is $5 and seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased online via the Community Pass site, or in person at the Stable, located at 259 N. Maple Ave.  The show is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.  The Anne Zusy Youth Center is in the lower level of Village Hall, located at 131 N. Maple Ave.  Call 201-670-5560 for more information.

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Schools
Pascack Valley High School Hosts 34th Annual Senior Citizen Day Pascack Valley High School Hosts 34th Annual Senior Citizen Day
Pascack Valley High School Hosts 34th Annual Senior Citizen Day HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Pascack Valley senior citizens are invited to the high school's 34th annual senior citizen day on Thursday, April 14. The event will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:10 a.m. followed by visits to several different classrooms.  The PVHS band will play before a hot lunch is served.  The event will conclude at 2 p.m.  Interested senior citizens should call Mrs. Stephanie Tomaselli at 201-358-7060 ext. 24003 by Wednesday, April 6. PVHS is located at 200 Piermont Ave.

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Sports
Midland Park Police Officer Remembered For Special Olympics Work Midland Park Police Officer Remembered For Special Olympics Work
Midland Park Police Officer Remembered For Special Olympics Work MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Approximately 40 people participated in the Special Olympics Polar Bear plunge in Seaside Heights to honor borough police officer Christopher Birch's commitment to the cause on Feb. 20, according to NorthJersey.com.  Birch, who was known as an active supporter of the Special Olympics, was killed in an off-duty ATV accident in July. The Birch family also set up a GoFundMe page that raised more than $11,000 for Special Olympics, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Paterson Church Sponsors Community Blood Drive Paterson Church Sponsors Community Blood Drive
Paterson Church Sponsors Community Blood Drive PATERSON, N.J. -- St. Bonaventure Church in Paterson will host a community blood drive on Sunday, March 13. All eligible donors will have the chance to win one of three prize packs that includes a four-pack of tickets to any one of 10 Cedar Fair amusement parks.  The blood drive will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Click here to schedule an appointment.  St. Bonaventure Church is located at 174 Ramsey St. 

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Wyckoff Health Care Center Starts Spring Boutique Wyckoff Health Care Center Starts Spring Boutique
Wyckoff Health Care Center Starts Spring Boutique WYCKOFF, N.J. --  de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is holding its annual Spring Gift Boutique and Annual Flower Sale from on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19, in the CHCC Auditorium. Dutch items, chocolates, toys, gift items, and a large assortment of jewelry and accessories will also be available for purchase.  Phone orders for fresh potted flowers may be placed for free delivery to CHCC residents or for individual pick-up at de Snoep Winkel by calling 201-848-5946.  Order forms are available at ChristianHealthCare.org. Orders shoul…

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Spa Night Comes to Hackensack Spa Night Comes to Hackensack
Spa Night Comes to Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Ladies Night at Parisian Beauty Academy on Monday, March 7. Skin Spa packages are $35 and include facial treatments, skin analysis, paraffin treatments and hand and nail treatments.  Hair treatment packages are $40.  The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with services starting at 6 p.m.  Click here to sign up for the event.  Parisian Beauty Academy is located at 362 State St.

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Sports
Park Ridge Beings Pre-School Sports Programs Registration Park Ridge Beings Pre-School Sports Programs Registration
Park Ridge Beings Pre-School Sports Programs Registration PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- The Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee is sponsoring pre-school sports classes for children ages 2-4. Soccer Squirts is a program designed for children ages 3-4.  Participants will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting and defending. Players will be taught through structured activities, fun games, and scrimmages. Click here to view the Soccer Squirts schedule.  Parent and Me Squirts classes are for children ages 2-3. This program will stimulate a child's imagination, develop motor skills and encourage social interaction…

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