ALLENDALE, N.J. -- The Fyke Nature Association in Allendale is seeking bird counters for its 64th annual Christmas Bird count on Saturday, Dec. 17.The event is part of a continent-wide program organized by the National Audubon Society. The bird count will cover a 15-mile diameter circle, including all or part of Ramsey, Mahwah, Allendale, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Wayne, Pompton ...

RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Botanical Garden in Ringwood will host the Audubon Butterfly Festival on Sunday.The free event, which is presented by the Bergen County Audubon Society, will include guided butterfly walks throughout the afternoon.There will also be a table with butterfly and plant information, how to start your own butterfly garden, and other informative handouts.The $5 ...

BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County will host a Historical Marker Dedication ceremony for 914 Recording Studios on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Blauvelt Coach Diner. A historic plaque will be unveiled in honor of the legendary Blauvelt-based studio where some of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1970s were recorded, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” and ...

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- The Food Pantry at St. Agnes’ Episcopal Church in Little Falls will have a food drive on its front lawn Saturday. Guests should donate only nonperishable food items. Monetary donations also will be accepted. Make checks payable to St. Agnes' Food Pantry. The food drive is from 9 a.m. to noon. For additional information, call (973) 256-5020. The church is at 65 ...

CLIFTON, N.J.– The Jubilee Park Flea Market and Collectible show will be held on Sunday, July 24, at 945 Allwood Road., Clifton. The event is a fundraiser for Clifton Recreation.  There will be more than 100 exhibitors selling an array of new merchandise such as handbags, incense and oils, sports collectibles, jewelry, gift items, antiques and collectibles, garage/tag sale items and ...

WAYNE, N.J. -- Sophia Kim, a fifth-grader at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Wayne, has been accepted to attend Juilliard's Pre-College program in New York City as a piano major starting this fall. The Juilliard Pre-College Division is a program for elementary through high school students who exhibit the talent, potential and accomplishment to pursue a career in music. This ...

BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County will host a Historical Marker Dedication ceremony for 914 Recording Studios on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Blauvelt Coach Diner. A historic plaque will be unveiled in honor of the legendary Blauvelt-based studio where some of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1970s were recorded, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” and ...

WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne Rotary Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary performance of “Christmas in July” Wednesday, July 20, in the main dining room at Preakness Healthcare Center.This is the fifth year the Wayne Rotary Club has brought this event to Preakness Healthcare Center. Residents, along with their families, will enjoy live entertainment, a Christmas sing-a-long, gifts and a ...

CLIFTON, N.J. -- The Clifton Community Band, led by Robert D. Morgan, will perform a free concert Saturday, July 9,  on the lawn in front of the Clifton Arts Center behind Clifton City Hall.Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket. The concert is sponsored by the Clifton Arts Center, City of Clifton Recreation Department and the Clifton Mustang Marching Band alumni.The concert ...

HALEDON, N.J. -- Haledon will hold a town celebration parade on Saturday.The parade will start outside the Municipal Building and march to Braen Memorial Park.The event will include family fun activities for all ages, including a bounce house, petting zoo, games and prizes, music and more.Admission to the event is $5, which includes unlimited rides and games. Parking will be available ...