THURSDAY 11/12

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery, 32 Ridge Road, Rutherford, will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. Raffles, 50/50, free admission. For details call 201-438-0899.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Monsignor Peter B. O’Connor Assembly will meet Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. in the chambers at 194 River Road, North Arlington. Call 201-866-8621 or 201-866-2293 for more information.

EAST RUTHERFORD — The East Rutherford VFW #8374 will hold its next meeting Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the civic center, 37 Vreeland Ave., East Rutherford.

SATURDAY 11/14

RUTHERFORD — GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Rutherford will present its third Children’s Tricky Tray Saturday, Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lincoln School gym at 414 Montross Ave., Rutherford. Admission is $10.

LYNDHURST — On Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lyndhurst Elks will sponsor their annual hoop shoot for Lyndhurst residents aged 8-13 at the Lyndhurst Rec Center on Valley Brook Avenue. For more information call 201-507-1505.

KEARNY — All members of the community are invited to attend a free, bilingual workshop entitled “Being an Immigrant in the United States,” hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Call 201-991-5894 for more information.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The North Arlington Women’s Club will host a beefsteak dinner and karaoke night Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 191 River Road, North Arlington. Cost is $40 per person. For tickets call 201-998-2205.

LYNDHURST — On Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m., the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will perform for all ages. For more than 25 years, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers have enchanted diverse audiences with the varied traditions of the American Indian peoples through dance and descriptive narrative storytelling. Celebrate the harvest with the songs and dances of the tribes of the various regions around the U.S. Cost is $5, or $4 for members. The event will take place at the Meadowlands Environment Center, Two DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. To register: www.njmeadowlands.gov/ec or call 201-777-2413 for more information.

SUNDAY 11/15

LYNDHURST — On Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. the Lyndhurst Historical Society will dedicate the viewing platform at Tessie McNamara Park on Clay Avenue. The platform was built by Eagle Scout Robert Ferrara and members of the Boy Scout Troop 97, who will attend.

RUTHERFORD — Paula Reyes and George Rosko announce the kickoff of the 2009 Coccia Realty Coat Drive. Once again Coccia will collect new or like new men’s, women’s and children’s winter coats and accessories. All coats collected will be donated to those in need. Coat donations may be dropped off at any Coccia Realty location: 11 Park Ave., Rutherford; 273 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst; and 636 Kearny Ave., Kearny. The drive will continue through Nov. 15. For more information call Reyes or Rosko at 201-997-7000 or 201-939-0001.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Chapter of UNICO National will sponsor a trip to Atlantic City Sunday, Nov. 15. The cost is $30. A continental breakfast will be available 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., prior to departure from Tamblyn field house. For tickets call 201-939-7524.

MONDAY 11/16

EAST RUTHERFORD — East Rutherford Seniors, Inc. holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. New members are welcome. Future events: Nov. 16 trip to Bally’s in Atlantic City (bus leaves at 8:30 a.m., call Catherine at 201-933-3153) and Dec. 10 Christmas Party at the Landmark, at noon (call Catherine at 201-460-8490 or Muriel at 973-773-6751).

RUTHERFORD — Meetings of the Women’s Republican Club of Rutherford are held the third Monday of the month at Rutherford Borough Hall at 7:30 p.m. Membership is open to all Republican women who reside in Rutherford. For more info call 201-939-8782.

TUESDAY 11/17

EAST RUTHERFORD — Fall sessions of bereavement will be held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 8 at St. Joseph’s Friary, 120 Hoboken Road, East Rutherford. Call 201-939-0457 to register.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Golden Agers will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Tamblyn Field Civic Center, Woodland Avenue. The club welcomes anyone 55 years and older.

CARLSTADT — The Carlstadt Senior Friendship Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1 p.m. Upcoming trips include Nov. 17 to Grand Chalet and Dec. 3 to Dutch Apple in Lancaster, Pa. Call Eileen at 201-933-6949 for more information.

BELLEVILLE — Clara Maass Medical Center in partnership with Stop & Shop, 160 Kingsland Ave., Clifton, will offer a free blood pressure and glucose screening Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration is required.

WEDNESDAY 11/18

RUTHERFORD — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Rutherford will hold a clothing drive Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at the Woman’s Club of Rutherford. Donations of used clothing, shoes, sheets, curtains, blankets, toys and stuffed animals can be dropped off in the parking lot of the clubhouse. Put items in well-tied plastic bags. The drive is meant to raise money and awareness for Autism New Jersey.

RUTHERFORD — An organizational meeting for a new Spiritual Support Group for the Unemployed will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Rutherford Congregational Church, 251 Union Ave., Rutherford. There will be sharing of ideas and suggestions for those searching for jobs as well as prayers offered for encouragement. All participants are asked to use the sanctuary entrance on Union Avenue. For more information: 201-566-6543.

NORTH ARLINGTON — Eat at Jim Dandy’s Restaurant Wednesday, Nov. 18 and support Queen of Peace High School. Jim Dandy’s will donate 20 percent from every check. Mention you are part of the QPHS Fundraiser. Jim Dandy’s is located at 102 Park Ave., Rutherford and 448 Ridge Road, North Arlington. Both locations are open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. QPHS is located at 191 Rutherford Ave., North Arlington.

FUTURE EVENTS

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst High School Class of 1979 will host its 30-year reunion Friday, Nov. 27 at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel, Rutherford. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the price of $85, which includes open bar, dinner and dancing. For more info, visit www.leaguelineup.com/1979 or e-mail lhsbears.@aol.com.

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst Emblem Club #72 is planning a trip to Mt. Haven Country Resort in Milford, Pa., Sunday, Dec. 13. The trip includes roundtrip transportation to Milford from Lyndhurst Elks Lodge, entertainment and food. Cost is $65 payable by Nov. 20 to Lyndhurst Emblem Club #72. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Call 201-939-7313 or 973-367-4622.

WOOD-RIDGE — Wood-Ridge Memorial Library will host its book discussion group every third Tuesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. The book to be discussed Tuesday, Nov. 17 is Somerset Maugham’s “The Razor Edge.” Books are available at the library.

WOOD-RIDGE — A Wood-Ridge 1974 Class Reunion will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 at Jimmy’s Rock Café in Moonachie from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $35, which includes buffet, beer, wine and soda. Contact Maureen at 201-893-2108.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Garden Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Rutherford American Legion Post 109 on Carmita Avenue. For more information call 201-939-8782.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Civil Rights meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in Rutherford Borough Hall at 7 p.m. We are looking for old photos of any Civil Rights event that took place in Rutherford. Please contact rbustamante02@hotmail.com if you have any suggestions.

EAST RUTHERFORD — Save the date: April 23, 2010. St. Joseph School in East Rutherford will hold its parish school gala at the Fiesta.

LYNDHURST — Commissioner Tom DiMaggio, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, will host a brunch for all township senior citizens Sunday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and it will take place at the Senior Citizen Center on Cleveland Avenue. Call the parks department at 201-804-2482 to sign up.

WALLINGTON — On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Wallington AARP Chapter #4115 will hold its next meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the community center.

RUTHERFORD — St. Mary High School, Rutherford, will hold a craft fair Saturday, Nov. 28. Vendors are wanted. Call 201-933-5220 or 201-507-0285.

RUTHERFORD — Dr. Byong Park of United Medical PC, 612 Rutherford Ave., Lyndhurst, has H1N1 vaccine available to individuals in priority groups regardless of where they live. Appointments are necessary Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 201-460-0063 for appointments or 201-460-0063 ext. 229 for more information.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The North Arlington Health Department Health Center, 10 Beaver Ave., North Arlington, will offer blood pressure/health risk assessment the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. For information call 201-955-5695.

LYNDHURST — On Sunday, Nov. 29, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church will host a special Tricky Tray in the Lyndhurst Social Center, Cleveland Avenue off Valley Brook Avenue. Starting at 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 12 p.m.), tickets are $10 (includes hot dog, soda, coffee, tea, cake and 26 chance admission tickets). More than $5,000 in gifts, certificates, money and a flat-screen TV. Tickets are limited. Call Mary Lou at 201-933-2186 or St. Michael’s Rectory at 201-939-1161 for more info. No tickets at door.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Health Department will conduct a seasonal influenza vaccination program Monday, Nov. 23 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for all adult residents 18 years and older. No appointments are required. Seating is not available, and those who have difficulty in standing are encouraged to arrive one hour after the start of the program. The program will take place at the Rutherford Health Department, 184 Park Ave., Rutherford. Residents 65 years of age or older are required to bring their Medicare card. Call 201-460-3020 for more information.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The American Legion and the VFW of North Arlington will host a Thanksgiving food drive for needy families in North Arlington. For anyone wishing to donate nonperishable food items or make a cash donation, the VFW, 222 River Road, North Arlington, will be open Saturday mornings between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. through Nov. 21.

NORTH ARLINGTON — VFW Calo-Sass Post 4697, 222 River Road, North Arlington, will hold its next meeting Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. All veterans are welcome. Topics discussed will include the Thanksgiving food drive and upcoming Christmas party.

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst Public Library invites the community to join “Connecting With Your Inner Self.” The program is geared for those 50+ years old. The purpose is to get people to talk about topics such as fears, aging, changing obstacles into opportunities, dealing with problems optimistically and appreciating where you are in life. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 201-804-2478.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council #3428 will hsot a bus trip to the the new Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., Saturday, Dec. 5. The cost is $30. Upon arrival, everyone will be given  $20 in slot play money and a $5 food voucher. Please bring a photo ID. The bus will depart from the Council Hall parking lot, 194 River Road, North Arlington, at 10 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. For tickets, call Nick Cerchio at 201-230-3428.

WOOD-RIDGE — Assumption Worship Team, Corpus Christi Choir, Moving Spirit, St. Joseph’s Choir, Lodi and the Church of St. Paul’s and Resurrection Choir will present “Giving Thanks to God in Song” Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Assumption Church, Second and Main streets, Wood-Ridge. Call 201-438-5555 for more info.

AREA — The Humane Society of Bergen County is asking for volunteers for holiday gift wrapping. The following dates and locations are available: Barnes & Noble, Route 17 South, Paramus on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, Barnes & Noble, Clifton Commons on Friday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday,    Dec. 24, 11 to closing (3 or 4) If you are interested in helping us out we would really appreciate it. Call 201-896-9300 to set up a date.