THIS WEEK
Thursday 07/15
• There will be an Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group at the Kip Center, 55 Kip Ave., Rutherford, Thursday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
• The North Arlington Health Department presents “Living a Healthy Life — Take Control of Your Health,” a chronic disease self-management program, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 10 Beaver Ave. The program will run Thursdays, July 15, 22 and 29 and Aug. 5, 12 and 19. You will learn strategies for managing chronic symptoms, how to work with your health-care professionals, setting weekly goals and how to exercise safely, among other topics. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Call 201-955-5695.
Friday 07/16
• GainVille Café will host a poetry and comedy open mic night Friday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes coffee/tea and pastry. 17 Ames Ave., Rutherford.
Saturday 07/17
• The Lyndhurst Girls’ Association will hold a yard sale Saturday, July 17 at the Libbie Lindsay House, 238 Livingston Ave., Lyndhurst, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors welcome. Call 862-249-4780.
• Join us for a chicken and waffles brunch Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Murray-Hodge, American Legion Post 453, 58 Meadow Road, Rutherford. Call 201-531-0656. Donation is $10.
Monday 07/19
• East Rutherford presents the “B Street Band,” a Bruce Springsteen tribute, July 19 at 7 p.m. at Sesselman Park on Carlton Avenue. Bring lawn chairs. Other summer shows include July 26, Julian and Dominique and 3 Po’ Tenors; and Aug. 2, Bobby & The Jets, an Elton John tribute.
Tuesday 07/20
• On July 20 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a public hearing on application for Cable Television Franchise in the Borough of Wood-Ridge and other council matters. Municipal Building, 85 Humboldt St., Wood-Ridge.
• The Council meeting for the Borough of Carlstadt has been changed from Monday, July 19 to Tuesday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday 07/21
• East Rutherford Seniors, Inc. holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Upcoming trips: July 21 trip to the Brownstone is canceled. Instead, on July 21, the group will visit Royal Manor in Garfield (cost is $45, bus leaves CVS at 10:30 a.m.) Call 201-438-6595 or 201933-2684.
• A Meadowlands guided canoe tour of Mill Creek, Secaucus, will take place July 21 at 4 p.m. (also July 24 at 8:30 a.m.).
All trips are led by an experienced NJMC guide and all locations offer amazing diversity in vegetation, wildlife and history.
Guides will introduce the basics of salt marsh ecology and point out birds and other wildlife as participants enjoy the magnificent scenery on a leisurely journey. Trips last three hours, and the NJMC provides all equipment. Space is limited. Fee is $15 per person. Call 201-460-4640.
OTHER EVENTS
Atlantic City trips
• Mary Lou Mullins monthly bus trip to Atlantic City will take place Sunday, July 25. The trip will go to Resorts. $25, with $22 cash return. Leaves St. Michael’s parking lot at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Call 201-933-2186.
Donations needed
• On Saturday, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a tricky tray benefit for Frank Ammiano Jr. The event will take place at the Lyndhurst Elks Club, 251 Park Ave., Lyndhurst. $40 per person. Call 201-456-3631. Ammiano is fighting for his life against brain cancer, and the family needs your help desperately. There will be tricky tray raffles, prizes, live entertainment, hot food and beverages. All proceeds go to Frankie Ammiano Jr.’s medical expenses.
Library events
• The Lyndhurst Library is once again offering basic to intermediate computer classes to the public. Each student is assigned their own tutor, so please bring any questions that you have. Classes are being held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is necessary to make sure that a tutor will be available for you. To register, please call the Reference Department at 201-804-2478 ext. 4.
Reunion news
• A Jersey City Junction reunion will be held at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport (Exit 105 on the Garden State Parkway) on Sept. 11 from noon to 7 p.m. $35 per person. Under 12 free. Call 732-530-6440 or 201-955-2520.
Sports registrations
• Registration for the North Arlington girls and boys soccer camp is now underway at the Youth Center on Legion Place behind borough hall. Parents can register their children any time between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The camp is open for children from ages 9 to 14 and will be held from Aug. 9-13. Fee is $50.
“Mommy and Me Baking Classes” are held every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. Registration $10 per session. Registration is still ongoing for the North Arlington Summer Recreation girls basketball camp, which runs July 19-23.
The girls basketball program is open for children from ages 8 to 14 and coached by Michael Kraft and the Recreation Department staff at the high school. Registration costs $80 and includes drinks and T-shirts. Children must bring lunch. Registration is now taking place at the borough Youth Center on Legion Place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Arts scene
• Rutherford French Cultural Exchange will host a free French film screening at GainVille Café, 17 Ames Ave., Rutherford. “Could This Be Love?” will be presented, followed by a discussion. 6:30 p.m.
Call 201-507-1800. Special thanks to Culturesfrance and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy for making this movie possible for local residents.
Enjoy nature
• On Sunday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Bergen County Audubon Society and New Jersey Meadowlands Commission will host Butterfly Day.
In addition to butterfly walks for the whole family, there will be tables with loads of information on butterfly identification, binoculars and gardening to attract butterflies — plus contests and great door prizes. Bring your own lunch.
To RSVP, contact Don Torino at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-636-4022.
Special announcements
• On Tuesday, Aug. 3 North Arlington will celebrate National Night Out Against Crime. Residents are encouraged to congregate outside to meet and greet their neighbors.
Residents should also leave a porch light on overnight as a sign of neighborhood spirit and unity against crime.
Chief Louis Ghione and Officer Gabe Fiore of the North Arlington Police Department are encouraging residents to have a block party on National Night Out between the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
As an incentive to organize a block party, the first 10 applications approved will receive a free BBQ pack courtesy of the North Arlington Police Crime Prevention Unit.
On National Night Out, North Arlington police and elected officials will visit your block party with giveaways. If you wish to organize a party, stop by the NAPD for an application. The police department will seek approval with closing down your street to traffic from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Thursday 06/24