THURSDAY 02/11

EAST RUTHERFORD — On Thursday, Feb. 11, Becton’s Project Graduation Committee will host a talent show. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. All proceeds will benefit Becton’s Class of 2010 Project Graduation.

EAST RUTHERFORD — The East Rutherford VFW Post #8374 will hold its next meeting Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 37 Vreeland Ave. The next party at the Veterans Home in Paramus will be Monday, Feb. 22. Bricks for the Memorial Walk can still be purchased. Call 201-939-6520, 201-939-0215 or 201-939-4952.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Monsignor Peter B. O’Connor Assembly will meet for business Thursday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Call 201-866-8621.

FRIDAY 02/12

KEARNY — The trustees of Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny, will serve their fantastic pork dinner in their fellowship hall Friday, Feb. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Take-out is available. Adults are $10. Children 12 and under are $5. Call 201-991-1132.

RUTHERFORD — On Friday, Feb. 12, the Meadowlands Museum will hold its third-annual tour and chocolate tasting from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come to tour the museum’s new exhibits while sampling an array of chocolate desserts donated by area chocolate makers. Each exhibit room at the museum will have a table with samplings of our area’s finest bakers and chocolatiers. The cost is $20 and tickets may be purchased at the door. Enjoy a champagne toast while you see the museum’s newest exhibits of early electric artifacts, Valentine cards, Candy Containers (including one with Lillian Russell on the top), a history of East Rutherford and the start of our upcoming “Getting Married in NJ” exhibit. Proceeds from this event will benefit the preservation and education programs of the museum. The Meadowlands Museum is a local history museum located in a 200-year-old southern Bergen County farmhouse located at 91 Crane Ave. in Rutherford and is open to visitors for part of every day except for Fridays. Call 201-935-1175 or e-mail meadowlandsmuseum@verizon.net.

SATURDAY 02/13

LYNDHURST — St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church will sponsor a food drive at the Lyndhurst Stop & Shop, 425 Lewandowski St., Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Lyndhurst Food Pantry. Toiletry items and monetary donations will also be accepted.

WOOD-RIDGE — Assumption Parish Community in Wood-Ridge will observe AIDS Compassion weekend at all the Masses of Feb. 13-14.

RUTHERFORD — On Saturday, Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m., the Church of St. Mary at 91 Home Ave. in Rutherford will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament should be received by any Catholic struggling with a physical, emotional or spiritual illness or those of advanced age. Call 201-438-2200 or 201-438-3743.

WOOD-RIDGE — The Wood-Ridge Memorial Library will offer a children’s drumming workshop for children, ages 3 to 6, Saturday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p. m. The workshop will be taught by Don Carter, an internationally know jazz musician. Free. E-mail Christina.park@bccls.org.

SUNDAY 02/14

RUTHERFORD — The First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford now offers a monthly contemporary Christian service on the second Sunday of every month. The next service is Sunday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the chapel. The service features popular Christian music played by young musicians from the local area. The chapel is located on East Passaic Avenue between Park Avenue and Ridge Road. Visit www.fpcrutherford.org or call 201-438-3569.

RUTHERFORD — The First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford will hold an uplifting service Sunday, Feb. 14 honoring loving relationships. The service, designed to remind both singles and couples alike of God’s unconditional and unending love, will feature specially selected readings and music representative of this important message. The service will be held at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Park Avenue and Ridge Road in Rutherford. Call 201-438-3569.

LYNDHURST — Groovy Connections will host a Valentine’s class specifically for dads and children Sunday, Feb 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dads, come with your child (ages 1-5) to make a special Valentine for mom.  E-mail: families@groovyconnections.com or call 201-838-4237. Event located at 485 Valley Brook Ave., second floor, Lyndhurst, side door entrance Chase Avenue. Fee is $16.

MONDAY 02/15

EAST RUTHERFORD — East Rutherford Seniors, Inc. holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. New members are welcome. Upcoming trips include Bally’s A.C. trip on Feb. 15 (bus leaves CVS parking lot at 8:30 a.m.) and Li Greci’s Staten Island on March 15 for the St. Patrick’s festival (bus leaves CVS at 10:30 a.m.; cost is $43). Call 201-933-3153 for A.C. trip and 201-438-6595 or 201-933-2684 for the Li Greci’s trip.

RUTHERFORD — MOMS Club of the Meadowlands is a local support group for stay-at-home moms and dads. We hold open house meetings every third Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Rutherford Public Library, lower level next to the Children’s Room. E-mail Vickiempayne@aol.com.

RUTHERFORD — The Academy at Saint Mary is having a cashola Monday, Feb. 15 at The Pancake House at 40 Park Ave. in Rutherford. A donation is given back to the school if you mention the school while you dine. Hours of business: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TUESDAY 02/16

CARLSTADT — The Carlstadt Senior Friendship Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Refreshments at 1 p.m. Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Call 201-939-4117. Upcoming trips include Feb. 16 to La Greci’s in Staten Island; March 16 to Doolans; April 13 to Mt. Airy Casino; and May 16 to the Brownstone to see Uncle Floyd’s Burlesque Show.

WOOD-RIDGE — Wood-Ridge Memorial Library hosts its book discussion group every third Tuesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. The book to be discussed Tuesday, Feb. 16 is “The Known World” by Edward P. Jones.

WALLINGTON — The Wallington Chapter #4115 will hold its next meeting Feb. 16 at the civic center at 1:30 p.m. The speaker will be Joseph R. Zingone. New members are welcome. Call 973-779-2873. Upcoming trip, March 9, to Showboat casino in Atlantic City. Cost is $26, which includes $30 cash back. Bus leaves VFW at 9 a.m. Call 201-939-6963 or 201-438-2446.

KEARNY — Trinity Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, will celebrate Mardis Gras Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. A free-will donation will help cover the cost of the dinner. Call 201-991-5894.

WEDNESDAY 02/17

WOOD-RIDGE — The Assumption “All Stars” Class of 2010 is hosting a pasta night Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 in the school cafeteria. There are three seatings: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $7 and children under 10 are $5. Call 201-440-1410. All proceeds to benefit Project Graduation. Assumption School is located at 151 First St., Wood Ridge.

WALLINGTON — The Wallington Board of Health will meet Wednesday, Feb. 17 in the civic center, 24 Union Blvd., at 7 p.m.

NORTH ARLINGTON — The North Arlington Elks will hold a fish fry Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 129 Ridge Road. Dinners are $10. Takeout available.

EAST RUTHERFORD — The Rosary Altar Society of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in East Rutherford will sponsor a fish and chips dinner on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the school cafeteria/auditorium from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for children under 12. Take-out available. Tickets will be available in the lobby of the church following Masses Jan. 31 to Feb. 14, or call 201-933-2796.

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst Health Department will hold a Women’s Health Screening Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. This screening is open to all female Lyndhurst residents aged 18 years and over. This screening will include a pelvic exam and PAP smear done by Dr. Cheatam. Free. Call 201-804-2500.

FUTURE EVENTS

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst Emblem Club #72 is now selling Entertainment books. Call 201-939-7313.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Recreation Department’s Girl’s Softball Program is open to all girls in grades K-12. The season begins in March. Softball clinics will be held in March. Travel team tryouts will be in April. Fee is $35. The Recreation Department’s Track and Field Program is open to all children in grades 2-8. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays at Tryon Field, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting in late March. Meets will be held Sundays in April, May and June. Spring sports registration will be held through Feb. 26. There is a $10 fee after Feb. 26. Call 201-460-3015 or visit www.Rutherford-NJ.com.

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst Food Pantry is in dire need of food and groceries. The shelves are almost bare. Your help is urgently needed to provide food, paper products and hygiene products for children and adults. You may send checks to The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst, 226 Kingsland Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J., 07071 or bring your donation to the Lyndhurst Food Pantry located in the Health Department on Stuyvesant Avenue.

CARLSTADT — The First Presbyterian Church Deacons are sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day dinner March 13 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost is $25. Tickets on sale Sundays during coffee hour or by calling 201-438-5526.

LYNDHURST — The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst will sponsor Valentine’s for Veterans. Decorated boxes will be placed in the children’s room and on the main floor of the Lyndhurst Public Library. Please support this project by placing a valentine card in the box for a veteran.

CARLSTADT — The Carlstadt Public School System is accepting pre-kindergarten registration. Children must be 4 on or before Oct. 1 in the year that he/she plans to enter school. Call 201-672-3000.

CARLSTADT — The Carlstadt Senior Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the civic center. Scheduled trips include Feb. 19 to the Brownstone to see Uncle Floyd and March 25 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see “American Songbook.”

LYNDHURST — Registration for Sacred Heart School summer camp is now open. Camp dates are from June 21 to July 30 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). $150 per week. $50 registration fee. Call 201-935-0506 or 201-939-4277. Before care and after care available.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its eighth-annual induction banquet Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at the Fiesta, 255 State Highway 17 South, Wood-Ridge. The following athletes will be honored: Bill Hensle (’27), Robert Cartier (’47), Paul Veazey (’47), Steve Manning (’75), Marc Petronio (’76), Tom Shara (’77), Dave Brooks (’85), Ryan Hadrava (’90), Bill Sommers (’92), Jennifer Garabedian (’97) and Katie Lord (’00) The coach to be honored is Al Marbaise. The contributor is Bob Paxson (’37) and the two championship teams: 1928 football team and 1965 baseball team. Call 201-679-1314.

RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford School District Parent Education Program will present “What Parents Need to Know about Teenage Depression” Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Pierrepont School. RSVP by Feb. 17. Call 201-438-7675 ext. 4375.

RUTHERFORD — Get ready to network with the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce at our monthly membership meeting, held on the third Thursday of each month. Familiarize yourself with other businesses in the area, make new connections and learn about the benefits of becoming a Chamber member. This month’s meeting will be held at The Meadows Office Complex Cafeteria at 301 Route 17 North, Rutherford, Feb. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Call Towanna Herron at 201-939-0707.

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