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Free Genealogy Workshop On Offer At Bridgeport Library Free Genealogy Workshop On Offer At Bridgeport Library
Free Genealogy Workshop On Offer At Bridgeport Library BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport's Burroughs-Saden Library will be covering genealogy basics on Tuesday, Feb. 23.Experienced family history researcher Elizabeth Anderson will cover the basic how to’s for getting started on researching your family roots. The library hosts genealogy workshops on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-7 p.m. at the Burroughs-Saden Library, at 925 Broad St., in Bridgeport. For more information, call 203-576-7400, ext. 7. To keep up with other library events, visit its website, or follow it on Facebook or Twitter.
Come Learn TV Production By Volunteering At Oakland TV Come Learn TV Production By Volunteering At Oakland TV
Come Learn TV Production By Volunteering At Oakland TV OAKLAND, N.J. -- If you've ever wanted an inside look at how TV is made, the Oakland Cable TV Committee is now offering opportunities. Whether you're interested as a hobby or to jump-start a career, volunteers at the station can learn about TV production, sound, cameras and directing. For more information, contact Oakland TV at 201-405-7590 or com72@optonline.net.
Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce Organizes 3-On-3 Basketball Tourney Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce Organizes 3-On-3 Basketball Tourney
Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce Organizes 3-On-3 Basketball Tourney FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce is challenging the public to join in its seventh annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament and fundraiser, on Saturday, Feb. 27. The tournament is open to all area high school students, residents, businesses and organizations. "It is not too late to get together with your friends and colleagues to create a team," a news release notes. The Chamber is pairing with the Fort Lee High School Academy of Finance again in this event, to raise money for the latter's program and to finance one paid internship for a student in the program…
Faust School Wins Bergen Youth Basketball Tournament Faust School Wins Bergen Youth Basketball Tournament
Faust School Wins Bergen Youth Basketball Tournament EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The boys basketball team of the Alfred S. Faust Intermediate School has been on a mission to win this year, and it ultimately won the Bergen Youth Basketball League Championship. The team had two returning All-Stars in Nick Mitarotonda and Michael Renta. These 8th-graders were voted as team captains, alongside Tanner DeRiso. The Wildcats opened their season with a dramatic away win versus Teaneck Charter School. Over the next few games, the Wildcats' strong defense led them to wins versus Alpine, South Hackensack and Dumont Selzer as well. Faust suffered its first …
"Tell Me Who I Am" Launched At New Canaan Library "Tell Me Who I Am" Launched At New Canaan Library
"Tell Me Who I Am" Launched At New Canaan Library NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Library welcomes the public to an opening reception for the exhibit "Tell Me Who I Am": Identity in Contemporary Portraiture on Thursday, Feb. 25. The artists have used a varied of media, from photography to drawing, painting to fiber art, with originality and skill. Many of the artists are available for private commissions, as well. "In their different ways, all inspire us to think more deeply on the nature of representation and identity -- or, put another way, am I who I think I am?" Like all pictures, portraits tell a story. Para…
Celebrate George Washington's Birthday In River Edge Celebrate George Washington's Birthday In River Edge
Celebrate George Washington's Birthday In River Edge RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Come celebrate Washington's birthday at Historic New Bridge Landing Sunday, Feb. 21, with old-style dancing, demonstrations and more. The celebration will feature a country ball, on the 283rd anniversary Washington's birthday, at Historic New Bridge Landing, in River Edge, which was an American Revolutionary War battleground site. Eighteenth-century dancing will be featured in the Steuben House between 1:30-4 p.m. under Denise Piccino's direction, with Ridley and Anne Enslow playing fiddle and hammered dulcimer. Throughout the afternoon, Rodger Yaden will portray General…
Cresskill School District To Institute More 'No Homework' Weekends Cresskill School District To Institute More 'No Homework' Weekends
Cresskill School District To Institute More 'No Homework' Weekends CRESKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill school district is planning on adding two additional no-homework weekends this year, NorthJersey.com reported.The policy is designed to help students be more balanced and have some downtime and spend time with their families. The idea came from Denise Pope, a Stanford University professor who came to speak to in fall of 2015 about balance for students, according to NorthJersey.com. Superintendent Michael Burke noted that the weekends' timing was aimed at the middle of grading periods, NorthJersy.com reported, since it's harder to limit studying as the periods …
Vendors Needed For Elmwood Park Centennial Fair Vendors Needed For Elmwood Park Centennial Fair
Vendors Needed For Elmwood Park Centennial Fair ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Vendor are being sought by the Elmwood Park Centennial Fair Committee. The fair will run from June 11-12. Arts, crafts and new merchandise vendors are still needed. For more information, email Fair@epnj100.org. The fair will take place at the Elmwood Park Borough Field. For more information about the centennial celebration, check out the website here, which is still somewhat under construction.
League Of Women Voters to Present 'Money in Politics: Fix Corruption' League Of Women Voters to Present 'Money in Politics: Fix Corruption'
League Of Women Voters to Present 'Money in Politics: Fix Corruption' HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The League of Women Voters will present "Money in Politics: Fix Corruption" on Monday, Feb. 29. With the national presidential campaign in full swing, guest speakers Tom Dolcelli and Teresa DeFrabrizio, of Represent.us will discuss their organization's efforts to pass local anti-corruption laws, with the goals of reducing corruption, ending secret money and empowering voters. The League of Women Voters has been involved in campaign finance reform and advocating for voting rights for many years. The featured speakers will describe the opportunities and challen…
Bergenfield Orthodox Church Organizes Religious Lecture Bergenfield Orthodox Church Organizes Religious Lecture
Bergenfield Orthodox Church Organizes Religious Lecture BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Where are Orthodox Christians in the 21st century? The public is welcome to come find out on Saturday, Feb. 20. Religious sociologist Alexei D. Krindatch will present the results of his recent study about Orthodox Christians in the U.S. He's the research coordinator for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States, and he'll present information from his 2015 survey of over 500 American Orthodox churches and how these churches compare to other U.S. faith communities. The program will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. and will run through 3 p.m., a…
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