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Becton Marching Band Performs In Annual East Rutherford Parade Becton Marching Band Performs In Annual East Rutherford Parade
Becton Marching Band Performs In Annual East Rutherford Parade EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Henry P. Becton Regional High School marching band recently participated in the Columbus Day Parade in East Rutherford.  The band was led by drum major and Becton junior, Sabrina Healey. The band, directed by Corey Moore and Jeff Schweikardt, is comprised of students from Becton Regional High School and A.S. Faust Intermediate School. The band performs in two parades, one exhibition, a pep rally, freshman orientation, and at seventh- and eighth-grade Becton open houses.
BCB Community Bank Opens Newest Branch In Lyndhurst BCB Community Bank Opens Newest Branch In Lyndhurst
BCB Community Bank Opens Newest Branch In Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of BCB Community Bank's newest branch in Lyndhurst.  The grand opening ceremony included food, drinks, ice cream, music, rides, attractions and gifts. The public was welcome to stop by to meet the BCB staff. BCB Community Bank is at 734 Ridge Road in Lyndhurst.
Leonia HS Senior Organizes ‘Breathe For Cuba’ Collection Drive Leonia HS Senior Organizes ‘Breathe For Cuba’ Collection Drive
Leonia HS Senior Organizes ‘Breathe For Cuba’ Collection Drive LEONIA, N.J. -- As the weather experts watched and plotted the course for Hurricane Matthew and where it would hit the United States, Sophia and Keyla Vazquez intently watched for news updates out of Cuba. Keyla Vazquez was born on the island nation, her daughter is a first-generation American, and they still have family there. Sophia wanted to help the people of Cuba devastated by the hurricane. She contacted the New Jersey congressional representatives, but never received a response. So she took it upon herself.  Asthma is very common in young children and seniors. In Cuba, patients have …
They're Creepy And Kooky...Addams Family Musical Comes to East Rutherford They're Creepy And Kooky...Addams Family Musical Comes to East Rutherford
They're Creepy And Kooky...Addams Family Musical Comes to East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In keeping with the spooky Halloween season, Spotlight Playhouse will present three performances of "The Addams Family The Musical," Oct. 21 through 23 at the Becton Performing Arts Center at Becton Regional High School, East Rutherford, N.J.  Ticket prices are $18 for adults (adult pre-sale: $15), and $12 for Students/Seniors (Students/seniors: $10 pre-sale with ID at the door.)  Tickets are available at Veriella Bakery, 309 Hackensack St., Carlstadt, N.J., or online at tickektleap.com. Spotlight Playhouse is a non-profit community theater company funded…
Meadowlands Museum Celebrates Oktoberfest In Rutherford Meadowlands Museum Celebrates Oktoberfest In Rutherford
Meadowlands Museum Celebrates Oktoberfest In Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Meadowlands Museum will host Oktoberfest Traditions as a fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Rutherford Elks Club from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aside from featuring German music and food from area restaurants, the event’s beer selections will focus on Meadowlands area microbreweries, including: Alementary Brewing Company, Hackensack; Bolero Snort Brewery, Ridgefield Park; Brix City Brewing, Little Ferry, and Departed Soles Brewing Company, Jersey City. Admission to the Oktoberfest Traditions is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance call 201-321-…
Puppy House Fundraiser To Benefit Homeless Dogs In Lyndhurst Puppy House Fundraiser To Benefit Homeless Dogs In Lyndhurst
Puppy House Fundraiser To Benefit Homeless Dogs In Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Pitter Patter Puppy House Dog Rescue will host its first ever tricky tray fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., at the American Legion in Lyndhurst. All proceeds will benefit homeless dogs.  Admission is $20 and includes one sheet of 25 tickets. There will be cash car (no BYOB) and food for sale, or bring your own.  Pitter Patter Puppy House Dog Rescue is a non-profit whose mission is to save lives. It has rescued over 100 dogs and puppies since opening in January 2015. They have rescued dogs and puppies from southern states and throughout New Jersey. The group rescues…
Aviation Hall Of Fame Marks 40th Anniversary Weekend At Teterboro Airport Aviation Hall Of Fame Marks 40th Anniversary Weekend At Teterboro Airport
Aviation Hall Of Fame Marks 40th Anniversary Weekend At Teterboro Airport The Aviation Hall of Fame will have an Open Cockpit Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22-23. “To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening to the public of the first state aviation hall of fame in the nation, our last Open Cockpit Weekend of 2016 will feature everything that makes the event one of our most popular, plus a new aviation book sale and ice cream on premises," said Shea Oakley, the museum's executive director. "Come on out and help us celebrate all that began in October of 1976 and continues strong today.” Visitors can sit in the cockpits of a TWA Convair 880 je…
Maywood Public Library Is Stop In Bergen's 'Amazing Race' Maywood Public Library Is Stop In Bergen's 'Amazing Race'
Maywood Public Library Is Stop In Bergen's 'Amazing Race' HACKENSACK, NJ -- Six teams raced around Bergen County to compete in the first ever Bergen's Amazing Race, a fundraiser organized by the Bergen Volunteer Center. "We thought this was a great way to showcase the hidden gems of Bergen County and have a lot of fun," said CEO Lynne Algrant. The race began and ended at Van Suan Park in Paramus. Teams of two traversed through 25 towns in Bergen County to figure out seven location stops. They all came up with unique teams names, such as Hogwarts Heroes and Driving Miss Crazy. The location stops that made all this possible were the Ca…
Hasbrouck Heights, Manchester Battle In Tough MFL Action Hasbrouck Heights, Manchester Battle In Tough MFL Action
Hasbrouck Heights, Manchester Battle In Tough MFL Action HALEDON, NJ – The Manchester Junior Falcons defeated the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators in two critical games in the Meadowlands Football League on Sunday afternoon at Manchester Regional High School. Seniors: In a battle of previously unbeaten teams, Manchester defeated Heights 30-12 in a game that hinged on the third play of the game. After an 11-yard run by Justin Mucci to open the game, Mucci hit Steven Faussette with what appeared to be a 52-yard touchdown pass and a 6-0 lead. However, the officials ruled that Faussette was down before the goal line, giving the Aviators first and goal at t…
Kids Of All Ages Welcome At Lyndhurst Halloween Parade Kids Of All Ages Welcome At Lyndhurst Halloween Parade
Kids Of All Ages Welcome At Lyndhurst Halloween Parade LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Lyndhurst's annual Halloween Parade will be Saturday, Oct. 29, with a rain date of Sunday, Oct. 30. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Trick-or-treaters will assemble at 1 p.m. in the Town Hall Park on Delafield Avenue. Goody bags will be given out at the end of the parade. As in previous years, the children will march past the Carucci Apartments allowing the seniors an opportunity to see their costumes. For more details, call the Recreation Department at (201) 804-2482.
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