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East Rutherford School Receives 'Asthma Friendly Award' East Rutherford School Receives 'Asthma Friendly Award'
East Rutherford School Receives 'Asthma Friendly Award' EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In late May, Alfred S. Faust Elementary's school nurse Kristen Webb presented the East Rutherford Board of Education with the Asthma Friendly Award her school had earned. Asthma is a chronic disease in which the airways of the lungs become swollen or inflamed, and it can make it difficult to breathe. It is a serious condition which can't be cured but it can be controlled. This award was given in recognition of the school's efforts to enhance the quality of education for students and staff that face the challenges of this disease. The school completed the six steps…

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Neighbors
Rotary Club Of The Palisades To Honor Three Leonians Rotary Club Of The Palisades To Honor Three Leonians
Rotary Club Of The Palisades To Honor Three Leonians LEONIA, N.J. -- The Rotary Club of The Palisades will honor three Leonians for their service on Thursday, June 16, as part of the Rotary Club's yearly Installation Dinner.Hans and Ellie Spiegel and Philip Choi will be named Paul Harris Fellows for their service. All three exemplify the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self." Non-Rotarians are also welcome to honor them at the Installation Dinner. The Spiegels are being honored for their six decades advocating for social justice in the U.S. and abroad. They have participated in the Sunday Peace Vigil Group since 2001, and they help or…

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Events
Bergenfield Health Department Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings Bergenfield Health Department Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Bergenfield Health Department Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with about one million new cases diagnosed each year. The Bergenfield Health Department and the Advanced Laser & Skin Cancer Center of Teaneck are partnering to provide a free screening on Thursday, June 9. Most skin cancers, including melanoma, can be cured if detected early. The free Skin Cancer Screening Program is to promote early detection and prompt treatment of skin cancer. The screening is for Bergenfield residents, 18 years and older. From 9:30 a.m. until noon on June 9, a practitioner fro…

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Lifestyle
Spiritual Medium Visits Waldwick Library Spiritual Medium Visits Waldwick Library
Spiritual Medium Visits Waldwick Library WALDWICK, N.J. -- The Waldwick Public Library is hosting spiritual medium Teresa on Wednesday, June 8."Teresa's true gift is her ability to communicate with loved ones who have passed over," organizers note. "She will share her experiences with the audience and deliver messages to those lucky enough to have a loved one connect from the other side." Space is limited, and registration is required. Do so by stopping by the library or by calling 201-652-5104. The library is located at 19 East Prospect St. To keep up with library events, visit its website or follow it on Face…

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Schools
Pascack Valley Art Students Visit Philly's Barnes Foundation Pascack Valley Art Students Visit Philly's Barnes Foundation
Pascack Valley Art Students Visit Philly's Barnes Foundation HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Students from Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills high schools recently made a trip to Philadelphia, to the Barnes Foundation, with its extensive collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early-modern masterpieces. Students in enrolled in Christine Steinmetz' AP Art History and Stephanie DiGiacopo's AP Studio Art classes were able to take this visually stunning trip. The collection features works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Henri Rousseau, Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine and Giorgio de Chirico -- as well as American maste…

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Events
Summer Concert Lineup At Ridgewood's Kasschau Memorial Shell Announced Summer Concert Lineup At Ridgewood's Kasschau Memorial Shell Announced
Summer Concert Lineup At Ridgewood's Kasschau Memorial Shell Announced RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The full schedule for the summer concert series at the Kasschau Memorial Shell has been announced. This will be the 58th year of free summer entertainment under the stars. The concerts will be each Tuesday and Thursday evening, with the exception of July 5. The series began on with the Ridgewood High School bands' "Tunes in June" performance. Here are the remaining June shows: Thursday, June 9 -- Richard Reiter Swing Band Tuesday, June 14 -- Harmony Celebration Chorus "Sweet Adelines" Thursday, June 16 -- Bobby Byrne, "One Hundred Years of Broad…

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Events
Paper Shredding Event Coming For Hackensack Residents Paper Shredding Event Coming For Hackensack Residents
Paper Shredding Event Coming For Hackensack Residents HACKENSACK, N.J. -- You can give your papers a safe retirement on Saturday, June 11, with Hackensack's free shredding event. Hackensack residents can recycle their unwanted, confidential documents by shredding them, and can observe materials being shredded on-site. This event is not for businesses. Papers will meet their demise from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sears parking lot, at 436 Main St., in Hackensack. The event sponsor is Sears of Hackensack.

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East Rutherford 'Sing into the Sunlight' Concert Raises Suicide Awareness East Rutherford 'Sing into the Sunlight' Concert Raises Suicide Awareness
East Rutherford 'Sing into the Sunlight' Concert Raises Suicide Awareness EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The fourth annual Sing into the Sunlight concert and festival will again put a spotlight on suicide prevention and awareness, on Saturday, June 11, in East Rutherford. The free event will feature performances by GoodWorks, Pursuing JC and Sam Houston, and a variety of food vendors. The festival will also have activities for people of all ages, including arts and crafts, yoga, face painting, volleyball tournaments and more. There will also be booths, handouts and speakers to inform attendees about suicide, mental illness and how to live happier lives. The concert an…

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Events
Go Wild With West Milford Medicinal Gardening Go Wild With West Milford Medicinal Gardening
Go Wild With West Milford Medicinal Gardening WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Folks are welcome to come help maintain and learn about the contents of the Douglass Memorial Garden, with its native and wild medicinal plants, on Sunday, June 12. These gardening days are the second Sunday of each month, through November. "We spend our time in the garden learning about the plants as you work the soil and contribute to keeping the garden and its inhabitants healthy," organizers note. The session will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Folks are welcome to stay for a single hour, or all four. No gardening experience is necessary, and the groups…

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Events
Car Lovers Can Indulge Themselves At Mahwah Concours Event Car Lovers Can Indulge Themselves At Mahwah Concours Event
Car Lovers Can Indulge Themselves At Mahwah Concours Event MAHWAH, N.J. -- Ramapo College will again host the Concours d'Elegance, on Saturday, June 11, as well as a drive on Sunday, June 12. The second annual event will showcase rare and vintage automobiles, and motoring enthusiasts of all ages are welcome at this event that benefits Ramapo College and the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation. "The Concours celebrates the art and engineering of significant cars by select marques from the collections of local and regional collectors giving a special emphasis on 100 years of BMW," organizers note. Here are the car classes: …

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