Organizers invite people to help a "Meals That Matter" fundraiser Thursday bydining out at participating restaurant in Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and part of Saddle River.These eateries will donate a percentage of their receipts to Community Meals, Inc., a private non-profit "meals on wheels" program:Allendale Bar & Grill, ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Franklin Lakes mother Cathy Zahn walked down a dirt road with her husband and three daughters towards a rural Cambodian village. On either either side of the road were parents and children handing them flowers. Occasionally, a child would run up and give them a hug.When they reached the village center, they saw a brand new school wrapped in a red ribbon waiting to ...

ORADELL, N.J. — Nearly four dozen volunteer coaches helped make the Oradell tee-ball season unforgettable for 135 youngsters, organizers said."What a great season," said co-commissioner Rob Monaco. "These kids were fully engaged, and a lot had to do with our coaches this season." "Their main objective was to bring these kids confidence and make sure they had fun ...

DEMAREST, N.J. — The Demarest Recreation and Demarest Athletic Association will screen "The Sandlot" outside at Wakelee Field at 7 p.m.  Saturday.Actor Will Horneth, who played the character "Philips" in the film, will be making a guest appearance.Families are invited to a picnic before the film. There will also be an ice cream truck.Wakelee Field is located at 243 ...

FAIRVIEW, N.J. — Fairview Girl Scout Troop #5973 is hosting a "Bow-Wow & Cat Luau" at The Academy Of Our Lady Of Grace this Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.The event will feature local pet service vendors, demonstrations by the Bergen County Sheriff's K-9 Unit and a doggie hug and kissing booth.There will also be face painting, raffles, food and giveaways.All money ...

LEONIA, N.J. — Leonia natives John Melizanis, Joseph Lorenzo and Sammy Yuen like to joke that they're just like Apple co-founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne.Every day after school, the 17-year-old best friends go to the garage of Lorenzo's home to work on TechRoots Academy, a program in which they teach younger children computer engineering.Their company may not be as ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — East Rutherford native Liza Offreda has been chosen to represent Team USA in the 2016 Woman's Deaf World Cup in Italy this summer.This will be the third Deaf World Cup for Offreda, who helped lead Team USA to a championship in 2012 and is the head coach of the Gallaudet University women's soccer team. She plans to retire from Team USA after the ...

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Kellar's Canine Academy in Saddle Brook will be hosting an American Kennel Club (AKC) Agility Course Test on Thursday, June 16.The agility course test is a good opportunity for dog owners interested in competing to get started.Dog owners will learn how to fill out an AKC entry form, check-in at the ring, take their dog in and out of ring, handle their dog while ...

FRANKLIN LAKES — Singing is a religious experience for Franklin Lakes musician Tommy Dudley.He calls it "blues Buddhism.""Buddhism is an awakening of the spirit," Dudley said. "When I sing everything, I feel comes through me and I am connected to everyone."Dudley practices blues Buddhism in the band "Gangster Squad," alongside actor Vincent ...

CLOSTER, N.J. — Popular Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle has submitted plans to the Closter Building Department to open a location in Closter Plaza in November.If the company's plans are approved, it will join a host of other eateries planning Closter Plaza locations, Closter Councilwoman Victoria Amatai told Daily Voice.Bareburger, Distrito and Village Whiskey are also planning on ...