THURSDAY 11/19

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.

HABROUCK HEIGHTS — The Garden State Harmonica Club will hold its 37th-annual festival in Hasbrouck Heights Nov. 19-21. Visit www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Planning Board will hold a special meeting with the Rutherford Board of Education Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in borough hall, 176 Park Ave., Rutherford.

RUTHERFORD — The Academy at Saint Mary in Rutherford will hold a cashola Thursday, Nov. 19 at UNO Chicago Grill located on Route 3 West. A percentage of your check will be donated back to the school. Mention the school when you dine. Call 201-933-8410.

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 Thursday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 201-804-2478.

SATURDAY 11/21

WOOD-RIDGE — Assumption School Parents’ Guild to hold the 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor/Craft Fair at 151 First St. in Wood-Ridge  Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plenty of parking available. Vendors available: Pampered Chef; Lia Sophia; Longaberger Baskets; Tupperware; Partylite; Tastefully Simple and more. Refreshments will be sold to benefit Project Graduation.

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.

CARLSTADT — On Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., “A Night of Music” will be held at Carlstadt Turn Hall, 500 Broad St., Carlstadt. The event will feature the Carlstadt Mixed Chorus and the Norbert Ludwig Orchestra. Donation is $20. Call 973-288-1149.

LYNDHURST — A holiday bazaar and craft sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Lyndhurst, 511 Ridge Road, corner of Page Avenue and Ridge Road.  Our thrift shop will also be open for the day. Lunch available.

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.

SUNDAY 11/22

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 201-804-2482.

LYNDHURST — American Legion-Post 139, 217 Webster Ave., Lyndhurst, will hold a pancake breakfast Sunday, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under. The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, sausages, potatoes, toast, orange juice, coffee and tea. Call 201-933-4120.

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS — Bill O’Shea’s Florist & Gifts, 231 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, will hold an open house Sunday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your camera, because Santa will be there. Refreshments will be served, plus there will be unique holiday gifts and store-wide specials. For more information call 201-288-2300.

MONDAY 11/23

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.

NORTH ARLINGTON — North Arlington Police Chief Louis Ghione and the North Arlington Police Department Crime Prevention and Community Relations Unit have announced that they will once again conduct their annual holiday toy drive. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off Nov. 23 to Dec. 10 at the police department. Toys will be distributed to area hospitals, local families and others in need.

NORTH ARLINGTON — On Monday, Nov. 23 the North Arlington Junior Woman’s Club will host a holiday bazaar at the Knights of Columbus, 194 River Road, North Arlington. Vendors wanted. E-mail NAJWC1@aol.com or call 201-577-1088. There will be booths featuring candles, jewelry, personalized items, home goods, cosmetics and collectibles. Hours for the bazaar are 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 11/24

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: Dec. 10 Christmas Party at the Landmark, at noon (call Catherine at 201-460-8490 or Muriel at 973-773-6751).

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. Call 201-955-5695.

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

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.

WALLINGTON — The John F. Kennedy Library of Wallington will host Italian Story Time Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW building on Main Street.

WEDNESDAY 11/25

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. Contact rbustamante02@hotmail.com.

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. 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 round-trip 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 — 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 — 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.

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.

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

RUTHERFORD — St. Mary Elementary School will hold its second-annual “Bagels with Santa” Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. Tickets are $10 per family, which includes a photo with Santa, coffee and bagels. Call 201-933-8410.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a blood drive Friday, Nov. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the council hall, 194 River Road, North Arlington. Call 201-251-3703.

LYNDHURST — The Polish Americans Citizens Club of Lyndhurst, 730 New Jersey Ave., will have “Lunch with Santa” Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Donations are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Please bring a wrapped gift for Santa to give to your child. Call 201-438-9723 or 201-827-0833.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council #3428 will host a bus trip to 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.

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 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 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). Call 201-896-9300 to set up a date.

CARLSTADT — On Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., ring in the holly-daze with “Mistletoe and Holly” at the Carlstadt Library. Broadway singer Karen Luschar, accompanied by pianist Richard Danley, will perform holiday classics. Call 201-438-8866.

EAST RUTHERFORD — On Nov. 27, Becton Regional High School Class of 1973 and 1974 will celebrate their 35th anniversary at The Landmark in East Rutherford from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The price is $70. Send payment to P.O. Box 257, Carlstadt, N.J. 07072.

WOOD-RIDGE — The Jefferson School PTA invites you to “A Naughty Night Out with Uncle Floyd Tricky Tray” Friday, Nov 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fiesta, Wood-Ridge. Tickets are $35 and include a full course dinner and a sheet of tickets. Call 201-842-9581 or 201-935-7115.

NORTH ARLINGTON — It’s that time of year again when the North Arlington Fire Department will escort Santa Claus through the streets in a grand parade. This year, Santa will be asking a special favor of all of the children of North Arlington. In order to help the less fortunate of our community, Santa, the Fire Department and First Aid Squad will be collecting food for the Community Food Bank operated by Queen of Peace Church. The parade will go from 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Nov. 28. Santa will be collecting any canned, boxed, or non-perishable food items that do not require refrigeration. There will be several trucks in the parade that will stop to collect any food items that you may wish to donate.  You can also bring them to Fire Headquarters on the morning of Nov. 28.

CARLSTADT — The Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church of Carlstadt will sponsor its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the community hall, Third Street and Division Avenue, Carlstadt. Ham dinners will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For take-out orders, call 201-438-5526. Adults are $7. Children/students are $4.