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The Kootz Kick Off West Milford Summer Events Season The Kootz Kick Off West Milford Summer Events Season
The Kootz Kick Off West Milford Summer Events Season WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The West Milford Township Library is hosting a summer series of Monday evening programs for adults. The lineup includes performances by three area bands, a play, a musical show, and tributes to two well-known and beloved musical artists. "Bring a lawn chair and some friends to the library's back lawn from 7-8 p.m. and enjoy the following free programs," organizers noted. All shows are on Mondays. July 11 -- "The Kootz" band returns with classic rock, pop, soul and blues. July 18 -- Linda Kenyon will perform "A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor…

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Teens: Learn Driver Survival Skills In Mahwah Teens: Learn Driver Survival Skills In Mahwah
Teens: Learn Driver Survival Skills In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Local teens can get a hands-on lesson about the perils of driving and how to navigate them more safely on Sunday, June 26, with the Tire Rack Street Survival workshop, run in conjunction with the New Jersey Chapter of BMW Car Club of America. "When your teen driver attends a Street Survival school, we teach them to control your car in unpredictable situations based on its handling limits," organizers note. "They learn how to make good driving decisions and react more quickly." The full day is a mixture of classroom and in-car exercises. Students will wor…

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PHOTOS: Over 300 Seniors Attend Cliffside Park Barbecue PHOTOS: Over 300 Seniors Attend Cliffside Park Barbecue
Photos: Over 300 Seniors Attend Cliffside Park Barbecue CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- The Senior Citizen Annual Barbecue at the Gerald A. Calabrese Senior Citizen Complex drew over 300 seniors this year.  In addition to good eats, the event featured live music. The complex is located at 500 Gorge Rd. and named after former Mayor Gerald Calabrese, who was the longest serving mayor in New Jersey, from 1965 until his death in 2015.

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Celebrate Festival Of Lights With Elmwood Park Centennial Committee Celebrate Festival Of Lights With Elmwood Park Centennial Committee
Celebrate Festival Of Lights With Elmwood Park Centennial Committee ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The East Paterson/Elmwood Park Centennial Committee invites the public to celebrate the Festival of Lights along the historic Passaic River on Sunday, June 26.Residents are invited to spend the day on the Passaic River and enjoy experiences as old as the Lenape Indians and the colonials who settled here. Here are the day's events: learn how to kayak -- 1-3 p.m. -- Rick Rodriguez, "the Riverman," will conduct a clinic introducing the joy of kayaking, using safe inflatable vessels. Instruction will include setting up paddles, seats, personal flotation devices …

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Pose In The Park With Bogota Beautiful Pose In The Park With Bogota Beautiful
Pose In The Park With Bogota Beautiful BOGOTA, N.J. -- Bogota Beautiful is hosting its eighth and final free "Yoga in the Park" session, this Saturday, June 25. The class will be led by a yoga instructor, and folks are welcome regardless of age or experience. Bring your own mat, towels and water, and wear comfy clothes that allow free movement. The group will also have yoga mats available for purchase. The class will run from 9-10 a.m. at Olsen Park, and may be held in the bandshell or on the lawn in front of it, depending on the number of participants. Registration is requested but not required. Call 201-338-0875 o…

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Beatlemania Kicks Off Hackensack Summer Concert Series Beatlemania Kicks Off Hackensack Summer Concert Series
Beatlemania Kicks Off Hackensack Summer Concert Series HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Cast of Beatlemania is first up in Hackensack's free Summer Concert Series, on Tuesday, July 12.This Beatles tribute band -- formed from either cast members or those who auditioned for the the 1977 Broadway musical -- has been performing since 1980. Here are the other scheduled shows: Tuesday, July 19 -- Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band Tuesday, July 26 -- Eaglemania, an Eagles tribute band Tuesday, Aug. 2 -- Smooth, a Motown revue Remember to bring your blankets and chairs. Refreshments will be available. The performances will be on the Courthouse Green, at Mai…

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News
Englewood Cliffs Council OKs $30K For Witte Field Plan Englewood Cliffs Council OKs $30K For Witte Field Plan
Englewood Cliffs Council OKs $30K For Witte Field Plan ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- The Englewood Cliffs Council voted 5-0 on Monday to spend $30,000 on plans for the Witte Field redesign, The Record has reported. Gloria Oh abstained from the vote.One continuing controversy is whether to use natural or artificial turf. Residents who came to the meeting continued to be wary of the artificial option, according to The Record. Maser Consulting, the borough's engineering firm, will do the study. Read the full The Record story here. You can view Maser Consulting's evaluation of Witte Field here.

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Lifestyle
Oakland Animal Refuge Names New Director Oakland Animal Refuge Names New Director
Oakland Animal Refuge Names New Director OAKLAND, N.J. -- Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge has a new executive director this month, the Oakland Journal reports. Kevin Shippy will oversee operations of this no-kill shelter, including membership and funding, both through grants and donations."Kevin comes to us with the experience and knowledge to take our shelter to another level where we can be even more effective in our mission to save more lives," said Board of Trustees President Arlene Jurovitsky, as reported by the Oakland Journal. Previously, Shippy was executive director for the American Diabetes Association of Greater N…

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Ringo Star Gives Thumbs Up To bergenPAC's New Sound System Ringo Star Gives Thumbs Up To bergenPAC's New Sound System
Ringo Star Gives Thumbs Up To bergenPAC's New Sound System ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Ringo Starr's June performance marked the debut of bergenPAC's new sound system -- and he seemed to approve. "I love the sound of this venue," he said. "The sound kicks, I'm telling you!" The venue recently installed a state-of-the-art sound system and new sound boards. "This new technological advancement provides each seat in the theater with the most pure and authentic sound no matter where you sit," said bergenPAC CEO Dominic Roncace. The equipment and technology both evenly distribute the sound level pressure and increasing coverage are…

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Politics
What Do You Think Of These Event Ideas, Lodi Residents? What Do You Think Of These Event Ideas, Lodi Residents?
What Do You Think Of These Event Ideas, Lodi Residents? LODI, NJ. -- The Lodi mayor and council are exploring a variety of ideas for community-centered events, and they'd like residents' feedback."We'd like to share some of our ideas with you while we are still in the pre-planning stage," officials note. "We would love to know what our residents think about our ideas." Here are some of the possible events: car and motorcycle show food truck festival farmer's market community flea market Halloween parade and trunk or treat celebration Clean Communities mini-grant opportunities 2017 Memorial Day parade You can click her…

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