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Jay Waitkus

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Events

D.I.Y. At Englewood Nature Center Crafts Event ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center will be hosting Nature's Gifts, a natural crafts program, on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn how to make do-it-yourself crafts on a small budget. A workbook with recipes and projects with easy instructions will be included in the course, which is open to adults and teens. The registration fee is $5 for members, and $8 for non-members. CLICK HERE for more information.

11/30/2015

Schools

Edith Wheeler Library In Monroe To Offer SAT Tips MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will offer a tutorial on the SAT test on Wednesday, Dec. 2. SAT tutor Mike Rinn will lead the free session for high school students taking the current version of the SAT. The event takes place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration for the event is required, and limited to 12. To register, call the library at (203) 452-2852, or click here.

11/30/2015

News

Wanaque Scouts Selling Holiday Decorations WANAQUE, N.J. -- Get holiday decorations from the Wanaque Cub Scouts. Trees, wreaths and centerpieces are being sold and proceeds benefit the Wanaque Cub Scouts Pack 132. The funds will benefit the Scouts. MORE INFO: CLICK HERE.

11/30/2015

Real Estate

Brookfield Home Of Silent Movie Pioneer Listed For Sale For $879K BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The historic Colonial home where American silent film actor, director and producer Carlyle Blackwell once lived in Brookfield has been listed for sale, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced. The Brookfield residence is represented by Northern Fairfield County agent Kellie Martone, and is offered at $879,000. Blackwell made his film debut in a 1910 production of the American classic “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and appeared in more than 180 productions throughout his career. He was the last silent actor to play Sherlock Holmes, in a 1929 German product…

11/30/2015

Events

Kent Library Offers Defensive Driving Course KENT, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library is hosting a defensive driving course Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The class is being offered by DigitalDefensiveDriving.com. Cost is $40, with a portion benefiting the library, 17 Sybil's Crossing. Those who take such courses can receive up to a 10 percent discount on motor vehicle collision and liability insurance premiums for up to three years, and up to a four-point reduction on their driving records. Registration for the course is required. To do so, call 845-225-8585 or click here.

11/30/2015

Events

Harrison Holiday Happening To Take Place At Ma Riis Park HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Holiday Happening will be taking place on Saturday, December 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Ma Riis Park. The event will include a visit with Santa, hot cocoa and holiday entertainment. The evening will culminate in a tree and menorah lighting.

11/30/2015

Events

Rockland Haiti Relief Plans Fundraiser In Suffern SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern-area residents will soon be offering the ravaged nation of Haiti another helping hand. Rockland County Haiti Relief’s 2016 annual fundraising gala will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Suffern. The relief organization, at 16 E. Church St. in Spring Valley, was founded in 2008. The group expanded its efforts on behalf of the island after the 2010 earthquake that left as many as 230,000 people dead.

11/29/2015

Police & Fire

Body Found Off Busy Port Chester Street PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A body was discovered between a pair of neighboring buildings near Abendroth Avenue on Saturday morning, Nov. 27, News 12 reports. Police converged upon the area after the discovery, according to News 12. Officials have yet to release the identity of the deceased, and it has not been established if foul play is believed to be involved, News 12 reports. To read the full story, click here.

11/29/2015

Events

'Mayhem' Metal Band Will Rock North Arlington Toys For Tots Event NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Gutter Christ Productions is holding its 7th annual Toys For Tots and Gutters Birthday Show featuring New Jersey-based hard metal band Hammer Fight. The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Hartleys Bar, 350 Belleville Tpke. Hailing from Atlantic City, Hammer Fight has been described as "one part Motorhead, one part BloodDuster and a dash pure, concentrated mayhem." CLICK HERE for more information.

11/29/2015

Schools

Fairview School Giving Kids Opportunity To Shop On Their Own FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- Academy of Our Lady of Grace is hosting its Annual Christmas Shop, where students shop for gifts for their families.The event will held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Dec 17-18. Details and money envelopes will be provided by the school. CLICK HERE for more info.

11/29/2015

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