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Ceramic Classes For Kids In Wayne Township Ceramic Classes For Kids In Wayne Township
Ceramic Classes For Kids In Wayne Township WAYNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Winter ceramics for kids is being offered by Wayne Township's parks and recreation department starting Jan. 30.Open to children in grades 1 and up, the class is 10 weeks. It will be most Saturdays through April 30 at Kilroy Park, 6 Concord Place.  Two classes will be offered, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Paints and firing are part of the $15 registration fee.  Supply kits for $10, including brushes, cleaning tool and sponge will be available. Click here for a class flyer.  For details, visit the Wayne Township parks and recreation website. 

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Obituaries
Nora Patricia Lacey, 83, Of Montvale Nora Patricia Lacey, 83, Of Montvale
Nora Patricia Lacey, 83, Of Montvale MONTVALE, N.J. -- Nora Patricia "Pat" Lacey, a Montvale resident, Pascack Valley Realtor and community activist, died Dec. 8. She was 83.Lacey, whose maiden name is O'Brien, was a Realtor for more than 30 years in the Pascack Valley, retiring in 2002 from Coldwell Banker Realtors in Woodcliff Lake. She also has served as president for both the Pascack Valley Welcome Wagon and the Welcome Wagon Alumni Association. An active member of The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, she served as president of the parish council, Eucharistic minister, and senior activities coordi…

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Schools
Elmwood Park Families Join Kinsa FLUency Program At St. Leo's School Elmwood Park Families Join Kinsa FLUency Program At St. Leo's School
Elmwood Park Families Join Kinsa FLUency Program At St. Leo's School ELMWOOD PARK, N. J. -- Ninety-five families at St. Leo's School in Elmwood Park signed up to join the Kinsa FLUency program for earlier detection of the flu.St. Leo's was one of only 50 schools selected nationwide to participate in the special health program using an FDA-approved smart phone app as a thermometer, school officials said. At least 850 schools nationwide applied for the program. All student families with smart phones will receive the $30 Kinsa thermometers in the mail as part of the manufacturer's FLUency program -- just in time for flu season. The devices allow parents to detec…

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Neighbors
Build Gingerbread Houses With Bergen Habitat Youth Volunteers Build Gingerbread Houses With Bergen Habitat Youth Volunteers
Build Gingerbread Houses With Bergen Habitat Youth Volunteers HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Youth United group of Habitat for Humanity Bergen County invites families to a "Gingerbread Houses for Humanity" event Sunday in Hackensack.This is the first year the youth group is hosting the "Holiday Family Fun Day and Gingerbread Event." From noon until 4 p.m., families can build gingerbread houses, decorate ornaments and listen to music, among other things at the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St., Hackensack. The gingerbread house kits cost $20 each, and supplies are limited. They're asking families interested in building a gingerbre…

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Garfield Boys and Girls Club Honors Champions Garfield Boys and Girls Club Honors Champions
Garfield Boys and Girls Club Honors Champions GARFIELD, N. J. -- The Garfield Boys and Girls Club will honor those who have given special help to the organization at its 2015 Wall of Champions Gala on Dec. 16. This year, Party City will be recognized, along with Mayor Tana Raymond and Boys and Girls Club Trustee Allan Tepper.  Jim Miller, who helps organize the Junior Boilermakers youth football team, will receive a special recognition award. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m., Dec. 16 at Venetian Catering, 546 River Drive, Garfield. Call (973)-478-7662 for ticket information.

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Schools
Pleasantville Student Donates More Than 1,700 Books To Ossining Clinic Pleasantville Student Donates More Than 1,700 Books To Ossining Clinic
Pleasantville Student Donates More Than 1,700 Books To Ossining Clinic PLEASANTVILLE, N. Y. -- Pleasantville Middle School eighth-grader Zach Lyons collected more than 1,700 books to donate to young readers.As a community service project, he donated the books to the Open Door Family Medical Center in Ossining for its Reach Out and Read program. The books will be used to help make the clinic waiting room inviting for young readers and their families, medical center officials said. Reach Out and Read is a Boston-based nonprofit that works with medical providers to make books available to families waiting for services.

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News
Lodi Police Warn Residents Of Central Avenue Road Work Lodi Police Warn Residents Of Central Avenue Road Work
Lodi Police Warn Residents Of Central Avenue Road Work LODI, N.J. -- Road resurfacing continues on Central Avenue between South Main and Grove streets in Lodi.Lodi police are asking residents in the area to move cars before 7 a.m. weekdays while the work takes place. The area will be resurfaced, and curbs and sidwalks will be repaired between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, police said. No road closures are anticipated, police said, though officers will be helping direct traffic, if needed. Overnight parking restrictions will be suspended during the work, police said. There also will be emergency "No Parking" signs posted in the area, an…

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Neighbors
Glen Rock Fire Department: Santa's Coming! Glen Rock Fire Department: Santa's Coming!
Glen Rock Fire Department: Santa's Coming! GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department officials are planning to escort Santa Claus during his Dec. 19 visit to the borough.Fire department officials say they'll be able to install a GPS tracker on Santa during his visit.  Keep track of Santa by visiting the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department's Facebook page.

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Events
Englewood's First Presbyterian Offers Christmas Eve Services Englewood's First Presbyterian Offers Christmas Eve Services
Englewood's First Presbyterian Offers Christmas Eve Services ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Preparations have begun for the two annual Christmas Eve worship services at First Presbyterian Church in Englewood.Both services -- 6 and 11 p.m. -- will be led by the Rev. Richard Hong and the Rev. Kellie Anderson-Picallo. The 6 p.m. service is a special family-friendly celebration that features carols, readings and the Christmas story. At the 11 p.m. service, there will be a traditional choral service with communion featuring the church's chancel choir, directed by David Macfarlane.  The later service begins with an extended musical prelude at 10:45 p.m. All are invite…

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Ramsey Holiday Shopping Night Benefits Bergen County CASA Ramsey Holiday Shopping Night Benefits Bergen County CASA
Ramsey Holiday Shopping Night Benefits Bergen County CASA RAMSEY, N.J. -- Actress Martha Byrne, spokesperson for Bergen County CASA for Children, is expected to appear at a holiday shopping night benefit Thursday at Gina Avino Artistic Design in Ramsey.Byrne, a Ridgewood native known for her role on the soap opera "As The World Turns," will be on hand along with a variety of local vendors selling items to benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocate program in Bergen County. From 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the shop, 103 Main St., shoppers can look at local products and get complimentary treatments. Some of the things that will be available i…

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