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September 1, 2010 Volume 8 Issue 1
JOHNSON LIBRARY
LIBRARY CLOSED: Sept. 4 and 6.
GALLERY AND CASES: “A Stroll Through Old Hackensack.”
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS: Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., movie, “1973 Revolutions Per Minute.” Sept. 24 at 7 p.m., movie, “Far From the Island.” Sept. 25 at 2:30 p.m., pianist Patricia Molina and El Hornero, a folkloric Uruguayan dance group.
BOOK SALE Oct. 2. As part of the Hackensack Street Festival.
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP Free. Held on Sept. 15 and 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 19.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP at 10 a.m. at Java’s Brewin’. The book will be While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty. Call 201-343-4781.
LEADERSHIP HACKENSACK development course from Sept. 23 - Dec. 9 from 7 – 10 p.m. at Johnson Public Library with FDU, the City of Hackensack, state and county officials. Registration required. No fee. .
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Sept. 10, “Bounty Hunter.” Sept. 24, “Robin Hood.” All movies for adults at 2 p.m.
CHILDREN’S SATURDAY AT THE MOVIES: at 2 p.m. Sept. 11, “Matilda.” Sept. 18, “Looney Tunes: Back in Action.” Sept. 25, “Where the Wild Things Are.”
PRESCHOOL STORYHOURS For ages 3 and up on Wednesday10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 p.m.
MOTHER GOOSE TIME for children under 3 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Registration for these programs begins Sept. 8 and Sept. 15 respectively .
TEEN TUESDAYS Welcome Back Preview on Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Grades 7 – 12 Free, no sign-up necessary. Play “Band Hero,” board games and crafts. Teen Tuesdays every week starting Oct. 5.
HAUNTED LIBRARY Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Best for ages 6 – 10. If your child scares easily, this is not the program for him or her.
Registration is required for all special programs. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 14 or visit bccls.org/hackensack.
MAYWOOD LIBRARY:
FALL BOOK SALE presented by the Friends of Maywood Library. Now accepting donations of new and gently used current hardcover and paperback books, coffee table books, children’s books, DVDs and books on CD/DVD. No textbooks, encyclopedia or condensed books. To volunteer with sorting call 201-843-5260.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Toddler Time Thursdays from 10 – 10:30 a.m. for 2 ½ - 3 1/2 year olds. StoryTime Thursdays from 11 – 11:45 a.m. for ages 3 ½ and up. Free program for Maywood residents.
MAYWOOD LOCAL HISTORY ROOM Summer hours by appointment only; for group tours call Carol Dass at 201-845-8830 or visit maywoodhistory.com
Call 201-845-2915.
PARAMUS LIBRARY
OLD LACERS DISPLAY throughout September. On Sept. 8 and 15 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. there will be lacing demonstrations.
FALL BOOK SALE Sept. 24, 25, 26. Beginning Sept. 15, the Friends of Paramus Library will accept donations for sale. Hardcovers, paperbacks, bestsellers, children’s books, movies, music and audio books from Sept. 15 – 22 at the Main Library. Do not leave donations outside when library is closed. No moldy, previously wet, condensed, textbooks or magazines accepted.
FILM SCREENING of the film “City Island” on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Bring lunch at 12:30 p.m., coffee/tea provided. First come seating.
STORYTIMES: for Paramus residents at Main Branch: Baby Lapsit for 0 – 12 months with caregiver, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Teeny Time for ages 12 – 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Tell Me a Story for ages 2 – 3.5 with caregiver on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 – 5 on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:15. Reid Branch: Tell Me a Story for ages 2 – 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 – 5 on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required on all
Main Library at 116 E. Century Rd. Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. - Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. The Reid Branch at 239 W. Midland Ave. Monday – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 201-599-1300 or visit paramuslibrary.org.
TEANECK LIBRARY
STORYTIMES Baby time Story time (Lap Time) for infants not yet walking, on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Toddler Time for toddlers up to age 2.5, on Tuesdays at 10 and 11 a.m. Mother Goose Story time for ages 2.5 – 3 on Thursdays at 10 a.m. No groups please. Craft Story time for ages 3 – 6 Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Video Story Time for ages 3 and up on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Filmstrip Story Time for ages 3 and up on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME drop-in program for children 3 and up meets year-round on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
SATURDAY STORYTIME for families meeting year round at 11 a.m.
Call 201-837-4171 ext. 3, twitter.com/teanecklibrary or visit teaneck.org.
AT THE MEADOWLANDS:
FLYWAY GALLERY: Digital prints by Lisa Gordon Cameron. “Looking In/Looking Out,” landscapes and portraits through Sept. 30. Reception on Sept. 26 from noon – 2:30 p.m.
OPEN TELESCOPE NIGHTS Monday and Wednesday from 9 – 10 p.m. For viewing schedule and highlights visit Web site.
Pre-registration required on all programs. Call 201-460-8300 or visit njmeadowland.gov.
AT FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE CENTER:
BECOME A TRAIL GUIDE Orientation Sept. 13 teaching children on our trails. Fall orientation from noon – 2 p.m. Call 201-567-1265.
GARDEN IN THE MORNING Thursdays in Sept. and Oct. from 8:30 – 10 a.m. for adult at all skill levels. Free to all.
SUNSET HIKES Tuesdays in Sept. and Oct. from 6 – 7 p.m. For adults and children ages 10 and older. Free/members, $5/non-members.
TODDLER TIMES Tuesday: Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov. 16 or Thursday: Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 For children 2 – 5 with parent, from 4 – 4:45 p.n. Pre-registration required by mail. $5/members, $8/non-members.
HIKES WITH TYKES Sept. 19 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. for families with children 4 – 8. Pre-registration required by mail. $5/members, $8/non-members.
YOUNG EXPLORERS Mondays: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for children 4 – 7 years old. Pre-registration required by mail. $70/per child, members only.
BIG KID ADVENTURES Tuesdays Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 23 from 4 – 5 p.m. for children 6 – 8 years old. Pre-registration required by mail. $5/members, $8/non-members per class.
FULL MOON WONDERS NIGHT HIKE Sept. 23, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. for families with children ages 6 and older. Pre-registration required by mail. $5/members, $8/non-members.
BLACK BEAR EDUCATION SEMINAR Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Free of charge, presented by the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Flat Rock is located off Route 4 at 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood. Call 201-567-1265 or visit flatrockbrook.org.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT:
Sept. 11 FAIR LAWN
Jay Unger and Molly Mason at the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St., at 8 p.m. Members/$22, non-members/$25. Call 201-384-1325 or visit hurdygurdyfolk.org.
Sept. 11 – Oct. 9 ORADELL
Company presented by the Bergen County Players at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd., $21. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 201-261-4200 or visit bcplayer.org for complete information.
Sept. 11, 13 TEANECK
Casting for My Favorite Husband Radio Show presented by the Teaneck New Theatre at St. Mark’s Church, 118 Chadwick Rd., Dept. 11, from 2 – 4 p.m. Sept. 1 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. The show will air on Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. on the FDU radio station, WFDU 89.1-FM. Call 201-692-0200. $20/membership fee.
Sept. 12 EDGEWATER
19th Annual Arts & Music Festival held on Old River Road from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Music all day and arts, crafts, fashion and photography competition with awards. Also featuring the 7th annual Vintage Automobile Show with awards at 3:30 p.m. Call 201-699-0665.
Sept. 12, 14 TEANECK
Auditions for Footloose presented by the Garage Theatre Group Youth Conservatory, 960 River Rd., at the Becton Theater. Open to youths between the ages of 10 – 18. Sept. 12 from 2 – 6 p.m. Sept. 14 from 7 – 10 p.m. Prepare a memorized one-minute monologue and a song. Bring sheet music as there will be an accompanist. Dress comfortably and be ready to dance. Visit garagetheatre.org or call 201—569-7710.
Sept. 15 HACKENSACK
New Jersey Guitar and Mandolin Society meeting and guest performance lecture with Renee Lando at 7 p.m. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. $10. Call 201-343-6000 ext. 2313 or visit Bergen.org/njgms.
Sept. 17 MAYWOOD
Movie Under the Stars presented by Maywood Recreation department in memorial Park at 7:30 p.m. Movie TBA. Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208.
Sept. 20, 21 HACKENSACK
Auditions for The Rocky Horror Show presented by the Hackensack Theatre Company at the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, 39 Broadway. Callbacks will be by invitation only on Sept. 22. Headshot and resume should be submitted and actors should prepare a verse and chorus of a song from a rock musical. Sheet music should be brought in the correct key. Additionally, a 60-second comedic monologue should be prepared. Show will be in December. Visit hackensacktheatrecompany.com.
Sept. 22 PARAMUS
A Eulogy to Vincent one-act play about Vincent Van Gogh presented by Bergen Community College at the Ciccone Theatre at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 201-493-3615 or visit Bergen.edu/cca. Call 201-493-3615 or visit Bergen.edu/cca.
Set. 24 – Oct. 10 LEONIA
Murder at the Café Noir presented by the Players’ Guild of Leonia at the Civil War Drill Theatre, 130 Grand Ave. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. All tickets $25. Call 201-947-9606 or visit leoniaplayers.org.
Oct. 1 – 10 HACKENSACK
Dracula with Screen Stealers Theatre Company at the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, 39 Broadway. Call 201-941-2207.
Oct. 2, 3 FAIR LAWN
Summer Stock presented by the Skyline Theatre Company at Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.$28, $20/seniors, $18/students. Call 1-800-474-1299.
Oct. 7 TEANECK
The Modern Maccabee Music Festival featuring Contemporary Jewish Culture at the Garage Theatre, 960 River Rd at 7 p.m. Three bands will be featured. Visit Garagetheatre.org or call 201-569-7710.
Oct. 9 FAIR LAWN
The Refugees at the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. Members/$22, non-members/$25. Call 201-384-1325 or visit hurdygurdyfolk.org.
BUSINESS AND NETWORKING
Every Wed. PARAMUS
Sunset Rotary Club of Central Bergen meeting at Bonefish Grill, Crowne Plaza Hotel, at 6:15 p.m. Call 201-262-5988.
Every Tuesday MOONACHIE
Little Ferry/Moonachie Rotary meets at the Moonachie Civic Center from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Visit littleferrymoonachierotary.webs.com.
Every Thursday HACKENSACK
Maywood Rotary Club meets at Rudy’s for lunch on Thursdays. Sept. 14, evening meeting for potential members. Sept. 29, MRC annual golf outing at Spook Rock, Suffern, N.Y., 1 p.m. shotgun start, lunch and dinner, $150. P.O. Box 933 Maywood, N.J., 201-845-6993. Oct. 1, Company at the Little Firehouse in Oradell preceded by dinner at Felice’s, $51. Oct. 10, MRC annual Lobsterfest at 3 p.m. at American Legion Hall. Call 201-886-2886. For all other information call 201-843-8763.
HACKENSACK
Regional Chamber of Commerce Events: Sept. 19, Distinguished Citizen of the Year at Stony Hill Inn honoring Tami Trobiano and Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, 5-9 p.m. 201-489-3700 or visit hackensackchamber.org.
TEANECK
Chamber of Commerce Events: Sept. 23, Constant Contact Seminar. Oct. 21, Community Awards Dinner at Glenpointe in Teaneck. TCC is located at 375 Cedar Lane. Call 201-801-0012 or visit teaneckchamber.org.
Sept. 2 PARAMUS
End of Summer Barbecue hosted by Greater Paramus Chamber of Commerce, 5 to 7:30 p.m., CareOne at the Cupola, W. 100 Ridgewood Ave., Paramus. Free but reservations are required by e-mailing fredroh@paramuschamber.com.
Sept. 24 EAST RUTHERFORD
Education and Workforce Summit presented by the Meadowlands Regional Chamber at the Sheraton Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza. $75/members, $100/non-members. Visit meadowlands.org..
Oct. 22 EAST RUTHERFORD
Super Event Meadowlands Regional Chamber Awards Gala at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Visit meadowlands.org.
CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN:
Mondays HACKENSACK
Citizenship Classes at Johnson Library from 10 – 11 a.m. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 21.
This Month LODI
Argentine Tango Classes Tuesdays from 8 – 9 p.m. at Absolute Fitness, 449 N. Main St. Call 201-444-2249 or visit 2fortango.org.
Thursdays HACKENSACK
Bilingual Salsa Lessons and more presented by ICAL at the Hackensack Civic Center, 65 Central Ave., from 7 – 8 and 8 – 9 p.m. $10/person.
201-880-5765.
Fourth Sunday MAYWOOD
Square Dancing presented by Maywood Recreation and FAD (Fun at Dancing) held at the Maywood Senior Recreation Center from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. Children first grade and older may attend with an adult. Sept. 26, all are welcome to the September Square Dance. Call 201-712-1853.
Sept, Oct. HACKENSACK
Children’s Dance classes at the Center for Modern Dance Education on Saturdays from 9 – 10 $80. Call 201-694-7087.
Sept. 11, 14, 16 PARAMUS
Open Houses for Design and Financial Planning offered by Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd. Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. – Fashion Design Open House. Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. - Certified Financial Planning Open House. Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. – Interior Design Certificate program. Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. - Green Open House for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. To register for an open house call 201-447-7466 or visit Bergen.edu/continuinged.
Sept. 14 LITTLE FERRY
Gymnastics Class Registration presented by American Sokol, Main and Garden streets, 7 – 8 p.m. Classes: Co-ed Tots ages 4 – 5 Tuesdays from 6 – 6:45 p.m. Co-ed Children ages 6 – 12on Tuesdays from 7 – 8 p.m. Co-ed Children and Teens ages 8 – 17 Thursdays from 7 – 8 p.m. Co-ed Soccer ages 3 – 7 Thursdays from 6 – 6:45 p.m. Toddler Circle 2 years and older Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon. Registrations forms call Joyce at 201-641-1626. For Toddler Circle, call Anise at 201-390-4013.
Sept. 15, 22, 27 HASBROUCK HEIGHTS
Fall 2010 Citizenship Classes held at Care on the Corner, 333 Franklin Ave. Sept. 15 and 22 for registration and testing at 7 p.m., 229 Terrace Ave. Classes are Mondays from Sept. 27 – Nov. 1 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Students must bring their green cards at time of registration. Call 201-288-9460. Non-refundable registration fee of $15.
Sept. 15, 22, 29 HASBROUCK HEIGHTS
Fall 2010 Adult ESL Classes held at Care on the Corner, 229 Terrace Ave. Sept. 15 and 22 for registration and testing at 7 p.m., 229 Terrace Ave. Classes are Wednesdays from Sept. 29 – Dec. 8 , 7 – 9 p.m.. Call 201-288-9460. Non-refundable registration fee of $15.
Sept. 24 PARAMUS
The Nonprofit Symposium presented at Bergen Community College from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration fee $60. Includes breakfast, lunch and a copy of Dennis C. Miller’s book The Nonprofit Board Therapist. Choose from two forum discussions. Registration by Sept. 14. Visit bergen.edu/nonprofit to view course selection and to register. Call 201-447-1761.
Oct. 4 HASBROUCK HEIGHTS
Communicating with Your Hands held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 229 Terrace Ave., on Mondays from 7 – 9 p.m. through Dec. 6. Non-refundable registration and materials fee of $50. Call 201-288-9460 and register by Oct. 1.
LECTURES AND INFORMATION:
Sept. 1 PARAMUS
Diabetes Education Meeting “Urological Problems and the Diabetic” at 7 p.m. in the Life Safety Building on Carlough Dr. Guest speaker Dr. Andrew Siegel of Hackensack University Medical Center. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 5615 or 618. Reservations are suggested. Light refreshments will be served.
Sept. 12 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
College Success Sunday presented at the Bergen County YJCC, 605 Pascack Rd., at 4 p.m. For high school seniors to jumpstart their college applications. Call 201-837-9090.
Sept. 18 HACKENSACK
2010 Mobile Paper Shredding Event for Bergen County residents only, no businesses. Held at Hackensack City Hall, 65 Central Ave., from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Individuals should limit their documents to four bags or boxes. No more than 10 pounds each. Paper only. No three-ring binders, no plastic and no metal. Rain or shine. Call 201-646-3955.
Sept. 25 PARAMUS
Blood Chemistry, PSA, Thyroid and A1C Screenings offered to Paramus residents. Fee for basic health profile with complete blood count HDL and LDL is $16. Additional tests are thyroid panel at $31 and hemoglobin A1C for $15. PSA for men $17. Most insurance plans require a physician’s order for diagnostic tests. Test fee must be paid on the day of testing with a check to Medical Laboratory Diagnostics. Deadline for registration is Sept. 17. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 755.
Oct. 1 RUTHERFORD
Caregivers Conference sponsored by the Caregivers Coalition of Bergen County at the Meadowlands Renaissance Hotel. Call 201-488-0041.
Oct. 17 TEANECK
Community Conference, “Thriving in Today’s Economy: Developing Your Plan” presented by Jewish Family Services, hosted by Holy Name Medical Center, 718 Teaneck Rd., from 12:45 – 4:15 p.m. Call 201-837-9090 or visit jfsbergen.org.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Tuesdays MAYWOOD
The Garden State Ski Club meets at the Maywood Inn, 122 W. Pleasant Ave. at 8:30 p.m. Discounted lift tickets and access to a GSSC ski house in Vermont. Year-round activities including tennis, golf, biking hiking and social events. Visit gardenstateskiclub.com for information and a list of the activities.
Wednesdays BERGENFIELD
The Widow & Widowers Club of Northern Valley invites singles for dancing, refreshments and live music at the VFW Hall, 321 S. Washington Ave., from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Also for fifth Wednesday if applicable. All other Wednesdays for widowed only. Newcomers are welcome. Call 973-772-9078.
Second Monday MAYWOOD
The Maywood Democratic Club meets the second Monday of the month at Maywood Borough Hall, second floor at 8 p.m. New members are always welcome.
Second Thursday ROCHELLE PARK
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 of Rochelle Park meeting at 8 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at 33 W. Passaic Street. Women who are wives, mothers, daughters and sisters of veterans are welcome to join. Call 201-587-9655.
Third Monday LITTLE FERRY
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 800 meets at 100 Main St. at 8 p.m. Visit vvachapter800.org .
Sept. 9 MAYWOOD
Electronic Bingo in addition to paper bingo and pull tabs for instant wins at Our Lady Queen Of Peace, 400 Maywood Ave. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Breaks for smokers; coffee, soda, food and snacks are sold. No game on Sept. 2, 201-845-9566.,
Sept. 5 PARAMUS
Fourth Annual Freedom Walk meeting at the Paramus band shell with registration at 7 p.m. and walk at 7:30 p.m. This year’s walk is dedicated to Sgt. Chris Hrbek. Visit freedomwalkkidsofamerica.com or call 201-967-7267.
Sept. 7 PARAMUS
Woman’s Club of Paramus General Meeting held at the clubhouse, W. 65 Ridgewood Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Prospective members welcome. Call 201-652-9481.
Sept. 11 HACKENSACK
Annual Founders Day presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center at. Logan Family Life Center, 274 Central Ave., at 11 a.m. $55. Call 201-343-0441.
Sept. 12 HACKENSACK
Yard Sale presented by Highway Holiness Church from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sept. 12 HACKENSACK
Pancake breakfast presented by the Hackensack Ladies of UNICO at St. Francis Church Cafeteria, 50 Lodi St. from 8:30 a.m. – noon. Adults/$8, Children/ ages 5-12/$4, Children under 5/free. Call 201-487-5420 or 201-342-2574.
Sept. 13 TENAFLY
Golf and Tennis Invitational presented by Holy Name Medical Center MS Center at Knickerbocker Country Club. Registration at 11 a.m. massages available, lunch and shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Tennis clinic at 1:30 p.m. and tennis start at 2 p.m. Golf and tennis dinner, awards and prize auction at 5:30 p.m. Golfers $450, Dinner only $95. Tennis $175. Visit holyname.org/mscenter for registration.
Sept. 15 PARAMUS
43rd Annual Greater Paramus Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing held at Paramus Golf and Country Club. Registration at 10 a.m. Lunch at 11; Tee off at 12:45 p.m. Mini Golf 3 – 5 p.m. Cocktails 5:15 p.m. and dinner and awards to follow. Sponsorships available Call 201-261-3344.or visit paramuschamber.com.
Sept. 16 HAWORTH
MRC 1st Annual Women’s Golf Outing sponsored by the Meadowlands Chamber at White Beeches Country Club with registration starting at 8 a.m. Lunch program from 12 – 2 p.m. with awards. $250/person. Visit meadowlands.org.
Sept. 18 TEANECK
Fall Tricky Tray and Luncheon presented by Christ Church, 480 Warwick Ave. at noon. Admission $15 includes lunch and 25 prize tickets. All welcome. Call 201-833-4502.
Sept. 19 HACKENSACK
Parish Picnic presented by St. Joseph’s RC Church, 460 Hudson St. from 2 – 10 p.m. Authentic Polish food, American Food, desserts and coffee, soda, beer and wine, 50/50 games and activities for children, live band for dancing. Call 201-440-3224.
Sept. 20 CLIFTON
John R. Rinaldi Golf Classic sponsored by the 200 Club of Bergen County at Upper Montclair Country Club. 10:30 a.m. Brunch, 12:15 p.m. shotgun start, 5 – 6:30 Cocktail Hour and 6:30 p.m. dinner and awards. Sponsorships available. Visit 200 cilub.org pr call 201-229-0600.
Sept. 22 HAMBURG
Eighth Annual Challengers’ Cup Golf Outing presented by Bergen County Executive Links at Ballyowen Golf Club with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. 11 a.m. buffet lunch. Proceeds go to Tomorrows Children’s Fund. Call 201-525-6350.
Sept. 23 WOOD-RIDGE
BCC Rotary Benefit for 3-year-old girl suffering from a heart condition at the Fiesta-Casa De Rosa, 255 Route 17 at 6:30 p.m. $50/in advance, $60/at the door. Call 201-447-9226 or e-mail shermann@bergen.edu.
Sept. 23 HAMBURG
11th Annual Golf Outing sponsored by the CBHCare Foundation at Wild Turkey at Crystal Springs 11:45 a.m. barbecue with 1 p.m. shot gun start. At 6 p.m., buffet dinner and awards. Register at cbhcare.com by Sept. 7. Sponsorships available at 201-935-3322 ext. 57.
Sept. 27 HAMBURG
Push to Walk Annual Golf Outing a fundraiser for those suffering from spinal cord injuries at Wild Turkey Golf Course with shot gun start at 1 p.m. $200/golfer, $100/dinner only. Dinner will feature a 50/50, silent auction and golf gift certificates. Registration deadline, Sept. 20 Register online at pushtowalknj.org.
Sept. 28 MAYWOOD
Aphasia and the Arts benefit for the Alder Aphasia center, 60 W. Hunter Ave. from 6 – 10 p.m. Honoring Jodi Epstein. $250. Call 201-368-8585 or visit adleraphasiacenter.org.
Oct. 1 EAST RUTHERFORD
90th Anniversary Gala of the Meadowlands Area YMCA held at the Landmark, 26 Route 17 South at 6:30 p.m. Black tie optional.
Oct 5 GARFIELD
Tricky Tray presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Lodi-Hackensack at The Venetian. Call 973-473-7410 or visit BGCOFLODI.com
Oct. 8 MAHWAH
Fourth Annual Trustees Gala presented by Community Blood Services at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel from 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. Call 201-705-1669 or visit cbsfoundationgala.com.
Oct. 8 PARAMUS
Casino Night sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Paramus from 7 – 11 p.m. at the clubhouse, W. 65 Ridgewood Ave. $35/if purchases prior to Sept. 11; $50/after. BYOB Call 201-670-6835.
RECREATION AND CAMPS:
Sept. 5 – Nov. 12 TEANECK
Flag football now registering for Teaneck boys and girls ages 7 – 14. All games take place on Sundays at Votee Park. Four age groups play on Sundays between noon and 4 p.m. depending on the age. Fee of $50 includes jersey, NFL flag belt. For complete information, visit yess-inc.org or contact Sebastian Rodriguez at 917-513-9213
Sept. 8 – 11 HACKENSACK
YMCA Tide Swim Team Tryouts at the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St. 12 and under: Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. and Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. for 13 and over. Makeups Sept. 11 at noon and Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Fee/$10. Call 201-487-6600 ext. 214 or download the brochure at ymcagbc.org.
SCHOOLS
TEANECK
Teaneck Recreation Department After School Program Registration. Teaneck’s program starts on Sept. 8 and is eligible for students in kindergarten through middle school. All children eligible for busing to school are eligible for busing to the Richard Rodda Center. This program takes place from school dismissal to 6 p.m. including half days. The fee is $150/month, $125/sibling discount. Applications at the Richard Rodda Center. Call 201-837-7130.
Fall 2010 TEANECK
Sunshine Garden Learning Center applications for the 2010-11 school year for now available at the Richard Rodda Community Center. Montessori-based program. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with after-care available for a nominal fee. Call 201-837-7130 ext. 1.
Fall 2010 PARAMUS
Bergen Community College’s Child Development Center for children 2 ½ - 6 years-old. Open 11 months a year starting in September, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. To register your child or obtain information call 201-447-7165. Visit Bergen.edu.
Sept. 16 ORADELL
Bergen Catholic Open House 1040 Oradell Ave. at 7 p.m. for parents and prospective students. Student guided tours, faculty and administration available to answer questions. Call 201-634-2218 or visit bergencathoic.org.
Oct. 8 – 10 BOGOTA
50-Year Reunion for the Class of 1960. Saturday evening at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly and informal gatherings on Friday and Sunday. Facebook page available by searching for “Bogota High School Class of 1960 50th Reunion. Call 973-827-5425 or 973-701-0922.
SENIORS:
MAYWOOD
The Golden Age Club of Maywood meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Maywood Senior/Recreation Center, Duvier Place, at 1 p.m. New members welcome, must be a Maywood residents/55 or older. Dues are now payable, $20. Call 201-845-9215.
MAYWOOD
Senior Citizens Club of Maywood meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. (first meeting is business and second is social) at the Maywood Senior/Recreation Center on Duvier Place. Sept. 1, first meeting of the year, $15/dues due. Tickets on sale for Lakeside Manor trip. For membership information, call 201-843-1061.
Second Thursday PARAMUS
Paramus AARP chapter 3834 has opened its membership to new members. The Paramus area covers the surrounding towns of Paramus. Meeting at the Cipolla Senior Center at 97 Farview Ave held 10 months of the year. Call Lou at 201-261-2068.
Third Thursday HACKENSACK
St. Francis Socialites meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Church Hall, 50 Lodi St. New members welcome. Call 201-342-5785.
PARAMUS
Yoga for Seniors offered by the Joseph Cipolla Paramus Senior Center on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. To register call 201-265-0065 or 201-265-2100 ext. 664.
ROCHELLE PARK
Rochelle Park Senior Citizens meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at the Senior Center at the municipal complex at 151 W. Passaic Street at 1 p.m. Rochelle Park residents over 55 are welcome to join. All Rochelle Park seniors welcome. Dues $15/year. For information, call Jeanne at 201-845-4290 or for trips call Mitzi at 201-843-9243.
SOUTH HACKENSACK
The Senior Citizens meet the first Thursday of the month, at 1 p.m. Bingo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 201-440-9032.
Second Friday HACKENSACK
AARP Chapter 418 Meeting Sept. 10 at 12:30 p.m. with Dr. Angela Cristini with a “History of the Meadowlands” at the Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St. Oct. 8 will feature the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office presenting its Gold Star ID cards available to seniors, also drug store representative on pain management.” For information call 201-489-2585.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MAYWOOD
Maywood Station Museum open to the public from noon – 3 on Oct. 3 and Nov. 7. Night opening 7 – 9 p.m. on Sept 8. Visit maywoodstation.com.
Sept. 4 MAYWOOD
Annual Picnic hosted by the Maywood American Legion Post 142, 135 East Passaic St. at 2 p.m. Rockin’ out with Fillet of Soul and Friends 2010 and Drums from Heaven. All are welcome at this feast. $20/in advance, $25/at the door, $10/children 6 – 12, under 6/free. Rain or shine. Food with clams, fresh roasted pig and more. Beer, soda and bottled water. Bounce ride, dunk tank, games, face painting, kids’ live entertainment. Call 201-845-8226 for tickets.
Sept. 6 HACKENSACK
Free Meals for Kids on Labor Day at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar at 450 Hackensack Ave. Families who dine in at Applebee’s anytime on Monday, Sept. 6 will receive up to two free kids’ meals with each adult entrée purchase. Free kids’ meals are valid for children ages 12 and under on any Applebee’s kids’ menu entrée, dine-in-only. Visit Applebees.com.
Sept. 11 ROCHELLE PARK
September 11 Memorial Ceremony at the Rochelle Park American Legion Post 170, 33 W. Passaic St., at noon.
Sept. 11 MAYWOOD
Service of Remembrance held at First Presbyterian Church, Maywood and Thoma avenues at 7:30 p.m. Call 201-845-8830.
Sept. 19 TEANECK
Fourth Annual Teaneck Armory Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show presented by the Rotary clubs of Bergenfield/Dumont and Teaneck from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rain or shine at the Teaneck Armory, corner of Teaneck and Liberty roads. $3/adults, $1/children under 10. Proceeds go to the Family Assistance Center, serving families of National Guard. Call 201-801-0012 or visit teaneckrotary.com.
Sept. 26 MAHWAH
15th Annual Bergen Bike Tour to benefit the Volunteer Center of Bergen County and Tomorrows Children’s Fund held at Darlington Park. Riders can register for 10-, 25- or 50-mile routes. Kids ride also. Register at bergenbiketour.org or call 201-877-BERBIKE. Kids’ rides, barbecue, clowns, face painting, crafts, music, games, prizes and more at 11 a.m. Sponsorships available.
Sept. 29 SUFFERN
Maywood Rotary Len Rubin Golf Outing held at Spook Rock Golf Course. BBQ at noon followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start and an awards dinner. Send $150/fee to Maywood Rotary Club at P.O. Box 933, Maywood NJ 04607. For information call 201-845-6993 or 201-342-5222.
Oct. 2 HACKENSACK
Fifth Annual Street Festival sponsored by the City of Hackensack and the Upper Main Alliance with more than 250 street vendors, children’s rides, petting zoo and musical acts. Call 201-498-1690.
Oct. 3 HACKENSACK
Columbus Day Parade stepping off at noon on Main Street between Sears and the Green. Vendors will be set up on the Green with food, games and more. Visit columbusdayparadeofnorthjersey.org to march or to participate at the Green.
Oct. 17 HACKENSACK
Bergen County Academies Math Competition for students in fourth through eighth grade held at 200 Hackensack Ave. at 9:30 a.m. for check-in and will run approximately until 3 p.m. Registration deadline is Oct. 10. Visit bergen.org/mathcompetition.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Sept. 1 TEANECK
Women’s Abuse Support Group will meet on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. at the Jewish Family Center, 1485 Teaneck Rd. Pre-registration and free consultation required. Call 201-837-9090 or e-mail IRA@jfsbergen.org.
TRIPS:
Sept 11 – 17 SOUTH CAROLINA
Myrtle Beach Trip offered by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens. Seven days for $700/person (double occupancy). Call 201-843-9234.
Sept. 21 HAZLET
Lakeside Manor for Big Band and Jack Lynn tribute to Dean Martin and luncheon, and two drink tickets offered by the Senior Citizens Club of Maywood, $48. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. from the American Legion Post parking lot. Call 201-843-7339.
Oct. 9 – 17 CHINA
Chamber Trip to China offered by the Meadowlands Chamber. Visit meadowlands.org.
Oct. 13 CATSKILLS
Catskill Country offered by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens including Glen Falls House, lunch, tour of garden and waterfalls, Five State View and more, $39. Call 201-843-9234.
Oct. 26 ATLANTIC CITY
Day at Caesar’s Palace offered by Maywood Recreation. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Maywood American Legion parking lot and leaves Atlantic City at 6 p.m. $20/fee includes $25voucher. Make Checks payable to Borough of Maywood, 15 Park Ave., third floor, Maywood, N.J., 07607. Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208.
Nov. 10 – 18 TUSCANY
Chamber Trip to Tuscany offered by the Meadowlands Chamber. Visit meadowlands.org.
Nov. 19 CRANBERRY
Day at the Cranberry Inn with lunch included, offered by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens. Call 201-843-9234.
Nov. 19 – 21 CATSKILLS
Stardust Dance Weekend sponsored by Stardust at Honor’s Haven Resort. Room shares available, seven meals, open bar cocktail party and food, Champagne reception, nightclub entertainment, free singles’ dance lessons with hosts and hostesses. Dance workshop, free. For reservations call 201-440-1230.
Nov. 29 NYC
Radio City Trip offered by Maywood Recreation Department at 5 p.m. Orchestra seats. Bus will leave from Maywood Pool parking lot at 3:15 p.m. $58/per person. Make checks payable to the Borough of Maywood, 15 Park Ave., third floor, Maywood, N.J., 07607. Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208.
Jan. 16 – 23 JAMAICA
Dance Vacation sponsored by Stardust to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. For reservations call 201-440-1230.
WORSHIP:
Ongoing TEANECK
Temple Emeth at 1666 Windsor Rd. Dessert, text study and discussion on Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. for Selichot in preparation for the High Holy Days. Sept. 8 and Sept. 17 at 6:45 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur - Tot Service for children 5 with their families. Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. family service, all ages invited with a congregational Tashlich at the side of a stream across for the temple at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Rosh Hashanah, open to the community. Sept. 18, Yom Kippur Day with family service at 2:30 p.m. and afternoon and Yizkor service at 3:45 p.m. Tot Shabbat on Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m. Family Shabbat the first Friday of each month, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning services at 10:30 a.m. Torah study, Saturdays, from 9 – 10:15 a.m. Call 201-833-1322 or visit emeth.org.
Ongoing TEANECK
Jewish Center of Teaneck Selichot service Sept. 4 at 10 p.m. featuring guest speaker Muslim Teaneck Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin. Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 8, 9 10. Yom Kippur on Sept. 17, 18. Tickets available for purchase. New members receive free tickets. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. boys in grade 6 through high school invited to join Jewish Scout Troop 226. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. weekly Torah and discussions entitled “Tehillim Revealed – Unlocking the Meaning of the Book of Psalms Through a Thematic and Philological Study.” Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. short study class entitled “Understanding the Nature of the Psalms All” are welcome to worship at the Jewish Center’s daily and Shabbat services. Call 201-833-0515.
Ongoing TENAFLY
Temple Sinai of Bergen County, 1 Engle St. Call 201-568-3035 or visit templesinaibc.org.
Ongoing TEANECK
Congregation Beth Am at 510 Claremont Ave. Preparation for High Holy Days: Sept. 4, at 8:30 p.m. Selichot with the movie Four Seasons Lodge and discussion followed by service. Shabbat Services every Friday night at 8 p.m. Yoga on Thursday, 7 – 8 p.m. Visit congbethamteaneck.org or call 201-836-5752.
Ongoing HACKENSACK
Temple Beth El at 280 Summit Avenue is a Conservative Egalitarian congregation. Friday Shabbat Services are at 6 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. followed by kiddush. For additional information visit www.templebethelhackensack.org or call the office at 201-342-2045.
Ongoing MAYWOOD
Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel, 34 West Magnolia Ave. Gan Katan (Little Garden) new preschool program for children ages 5 and younger and their families on Sunday mornings starting Sept. 12. One-hour session starting at 9:30 a.m. Call 201-845-7550 ext.1 or visit rtbi-online.org.
Ongoing TEANECK
Covenant Life Ministries Church at 1427 Palisade Ave. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Children’s Ministry classes for ages 2 – 8 during church service. Sunday school for ages 9 and older and adult Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information call 201-837-9177.
Ongoing PARAMUS
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates Holy Communion on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Visitors and children are welcome. Contemporary service will be at 9 a.m. Call 201-262-0138 or visit christinParamus.org
Ongoing PARAMUS
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 650 Pascack Rd. has Sunday worship, nursery and church school at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship hour. Chinese service at noon. Handicap accessible. Call 201-262-8624.
Ongoing MAYWOOD
First Presbyterian Church, Maywood and Thomas avenues. Sunday school from 9 – 10 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Church services at 10:15 a.m. Coffee/social hour to follow.
Weekly PARAMUS
Arcola United Methodist Church service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship hour at 52 S. Paramus Road. Call 201-843-2805.
Weekly HACKENSACK
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors at Hackensack United Methodist Church, 400 Summit Ave. Sunday church service 11 a.m. with p.m. fellowship to follow. Church school grades kindergarten through 12 during church services. Adult Bible Study Sundays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Fridays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 201-487-0811.
Weekly HACKENSACK
Sunday Services held at RHEMA Worship Center, 156 Passaic St., at 10:30 a.m. Call 201-457-1390 or visit rhemawc.org
Weekly HACKENSACK
Saturday Worship Service at Highway Holiness Church, 400 Summit Ave., at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 201-488-0697.
Weekly MAYWOOD
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer at Maywood and Taplin avenues has Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. For information, call 201-845-8779.
Weekly MAYWOOD
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Maywood Avenue is offering Confirmation, CCD and First Penance programs through the Religious Education Department. First Friday of every month devotion to Padre Pio at 7:30 p.m. Call 201-845-9566. Email rec@olqp.org.
Weekly TEANECK
Grace Lutheran Church at 1200 River Rd., Eucharist on Sundays at 10 a.m. Sunday school for children and adults at 9 a.m. Visit GraceLutheranTeaneck.org.
Weekly HACKENSACK
Trinity Baptist Church at 218 Passaic St. Sunday worship at 9:45 a.m. Bible study on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursday Youth Bible study on Thursday at 6 p.m. Call 201-487-3656.
Weekly HACKENSACK
Bible Study and Prayer with Elder Larry Ferguson at the YMCA, 360 Main St., on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Call 201-487-6600.
Weekly TEANECK
Christ Episcopal Church, 480 Warwick Ave. Sunday School.
Weekly TEANECK
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 61 Church St. Sunday Spoken Communion Services at 8:30 a.m. Sung Communion at 10 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Adult Forum Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Call 201-837-3189 or visit stpaulsteaneck.com.
Weekly TEANECK
Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 390 Teaneck Rd. has a new e-mail: trinity@trinityteaneck.org. Call 201-836-3393.
Weekly HACKENSACK
Bible Way Tabernacle Church located at the St. Paul Lodge, 184 Berdan Pl. Sunday Service at 10:30. Church School at 9 a.m. Wednesday Bible Class every other week at 7 p.m. with Intercessory and Prayer on alternate weeks. Contact Imagine714@optonline.net. Call 201-343-9449.
Sept. 17 – 18 HACKENSACK
Desert to Destiny Women’s Conference an Luncheon presented by the Women’s Ministry of Mt. Olive Church, 260 Central Ave. for ages 13 and older. Registration $75/until Sept. 10 and $85 after. Seniors$50/ 62 and up and Teens $25/ 13-18. Teen registration requires parental consent. Visit mountolivebaptist.org.
Sept. 21 TEANECK
National Council of Jewish Women opening meeting held at Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Rd. at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Gloria Steinem. Admission $10. Call 201-385-4847 or visit ncjwbcs.org.
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