Ten Percent of all Sales Will be Donated to the New Jersey Metro Chapter

Make Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from 2 to 10 p.m. the day and time to stock up on foodstuffs at Fairway Market in Paramus (Fashion Center at Rt. 17 and Ridgewood Avenue). During these eight hours, ten percent of all sales will be donated to the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society.

For more information please visit www.fairwaymarket.com and www.nationalMSsociety.org/NJM
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Proper nutrition is essential to building strong minds and bodies. Yet many children in our local Bergen County communities go without basic nutritional requirements on weekends, when free and reduced-price school lunches are unavailable. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center proudly supported the Center for Food Action at the launch of the Weekend Snack Packs program. The program aims to prevent the likelihood of child hunger by providing children with healthy weekend snacks to take home on Friday afternoons. read more

The Sudler Companies, one of New Jersey’s oldest real estate developers, recently marking its 100th year, is pleased to announce the completion of a 15,000-square-foot long-term lease agreement at 31 Park Road, in Tinton Falls, N.J. The Sudler Companies’ Vice President of Leasing, Jeffrey H. Hale, represented Sudler internally, while Weichert’s Mark Fowler represented the tenant, Frozen Ropes, in this transaction. read more

- Joan Cenicola matches up buyer and seller needs to help bank owner move property off its books -

NAI James E. Hanson, a leading New Jersey-based commercial real estate firm, is pleased to announce the completion of a 2,760-square-foot retail sales transaction at 183 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland, N.J. NAI Hanson’s Joan Cenicola, vice president, represented the seller, Wachovia Bank, N.A. The buyer of the property was Total Home Technologies, LLC.
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Natalie McKenzie recently embarked on a mission to Haiti as part of the medical team from Arise & Walk whose mission is to equip and empower the local church with the healthcare personnel, expertise and resources necessary to provide healthcare excellence as an integral part of their missionary outreach to the nations of the world as a tangible demonstration of God’s power and His love for all people. McKenzie expressed, “The face of Haiti is wide and varied!! One thing is constant... The look of pride in the midst of their despair.” read more

50’s & 60’s Teen Singing Sensations

Fabian, Frankie Avalon & Bobby Rydell

Bring Old-Time Favorites to bergenPAC
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A Harmonica Spring Fling is a wonderful musical event that is both educational and fun! Here's an opportunity to learn about several different styles of harmonica playing that can be an enjoyable family affair. The Garden State Harmonica Club and Trumpets Jazz Club hopes that this might inspire some interested harmonica friends of all ages to take up this terrific instrument! read more

May 21 Fundraiser to Benefit Rotary’s Gift of Life, Other Local Charities

The Paramus Sunrise Rotary club, a division of Rotary International, will host a fund-raising fashion show and dinner event on Friday, May 21, at 7 p.m. The affair will be held at the IBEW Local 164 training center at 65 W. Century Road in Paramus, N.J. All proceeds will benefit Rotary’s Gift of Life International program and other local charities. read more

The Stop & Shop Supermarkets, located at 175 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ and 859 North State Route 17, Paramus, New Jersey donated $1,600 to the Fairlawn Little League to sponsor their 2010 season. Every year, Stop & Shop supports Little League Teams from New Hampshire to New Jersey. The contribution from Stop & Shop supports the Little League by reducing registration fees to a minimum level, assists with the purchase of equipment and uniforms and maintenance of the playing field. The players are provided with a safe, positive environment that develops their qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. read more

The New Jersey League of Municipalities Education Foundation, Inc. (NJLM) will hold a statewide conference on Social Media and its effects, and utilization by local governments. The conference will take place on Tuesday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Prudential Center “The Rock,” located at 165 Mulberry Street in Newark. The general public is invited. read more

You still have time to don your Stetson, jeans and bandana and join the fun at Children’s Aid and Family Services’ seventh annual gala, “Home on the Range,” on Friday, March 26, 2010, at The Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell, NJ. The event will benefit vulnerable children and families in our community.

The gala will include hors d’oeuvres and a buffet, open bar throughout the evening and live and silent auctions featuring fabulous items – including the chance to be named as a character in international bestselling author Harlan Coben’s next novel, trips to Grand Cayman, Aruba or the Barrier Islands, autographed jerseys by sports stars such as Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade and much more..... read more

The Atrium Independent Living residence at the Allendale Community for Mature Living provides a range of cultural events for both its residents and community members. Recently, the Therapeutic Recreation & Community Relations Director of The Atrium, Mary Stampleman, presented a program on the history of Guatemala and discussed the colorful handwoven textiles made by the descendants of the Mayan Indians. read more

Bergen Community College and St. Thomas Aquinas College have signed an agreement to simplify the transfer process between the schools for criminal justice majors.

With the agreement, Bergen students graduating with an Associate in Science, Criminal Justice option will enter St. Thomas Aquinas’ Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice program as juniors, pending their acceptance to the four-year school. As part of the agreement, Bergen graduates will have the St. Thomas Aquinas application fee waived. Students will take 55 credits at St. Thomas Aquinas before earning the B.S. read more

Bergen Community College will pay tribute to Dr. Ron Mazurek, a dedicated Bergen Community College faculty member who touched countless lives as a musician and associate professor of music, with “The Ron Mazurek Memorial Scholarship Concert: Ars Electronica 2010,” featuring performances by College faculty and students, accompanied by electronic music instruments on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre on the College’s main campus in Paramus. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for students. Proceeds will benefit the Ron Mazurek Scholarship Fund. read more

Paramus, NJ - Curves of Paramus is hosting a Food Drive to benefit a local organization. 

From March 1 to 31, Curves of Paramus will be accepting bags of non-perishable groceries. The goal, is for the community to come together to help famiies in need. "at the core of our business is the message that women are stronger when they rally together, and that is the point we hope to bring home with our Food Drive". read more