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Fair Lawn Patch takes a look at the five things you absolutely shouldn't forget about today"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) This afternoon head over to the Fair Lawn Community Center and see the one-man Skyline Theatre Production of A Christmas Carol. There will be one performance only -- at 2 p.m. Admission is $28 general admission, $20 seniors and $18 students. The show will be followed by a cider-and-cookies reception in the lobby. Call 1-800-474-1299 to make reservations or arrive at the door on the day of the…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The Fair Lawn High School Girls Basketballl team opens its season Friday against Ramapo at home, and will be looking to avenge an embarrassing defeat they suffered at the hands of the Raiders on opening night last year. The game itself will be secondary to the return of the night's honoree - freshman guard Keyla Martinez. Martinez fell seriously ill during a team workout just before …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The Fair Lawn Board of Education meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 19 of Edison School. Despite the agreement reached recently by the negotiating teams of the Board of Ed and the Fair Lawn Education Association, there will not be a final vote made on the contract at Thursday's meeting. 2) The Fair Lawn Green Team meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room B-5, on the lower level of Borough Hall. At …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) Jerzey Tat, Fair Lawn's newest tattoo parlor located at 16-23 River Road, has its grand opening Wednesday at 3 p.m. 2) There are auditions at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Community Center for the Old Library Theatre's first Playwright Festival. The production is comprised of five original one act plays by local playwrights -- Tom Winkler, Joe DelPriore, Robert Daria, Craig M. Tiede and …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The Neighborhood Gallery launches Tuesday. You can find it now appears as a tab at the top of the screen labeled, "Gallery." Its purpose is to serve as a hub for Patch community photos and videos. If you'd like to submit one-off multimedia items that aren't associated with any particular story, but that you would like to share with other Fair Lawn Patch readers, simply upload them to the …
1) There's a Planning Board Meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in Room 201 of Borough Hall. The Planning Board's meeting agenda is available here. 2) The Fair Lawn Human Services Department is still looking for takers for some items on its holiday wish list, which is posted on the bulletin board in the Health Department (Room 112 in Borough Hall). If you'd like to participate and purchase a gift on the list for a local child in need, your support is greatly appreciated. 3) The Senior Center offers a Silver Studs Class at 10 a.m. and a Tai Chi Class for Seniors at 2:30 p.m. 4) The Fair Lawn High School…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) "Hanukkah-Fest With ShirLaLa" is Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Solomon Schechter Day School in New Milford. Shira's performance involves teaching, storytelling and musical performance. The morning will also include arts and crafts activities, carnival games, Hanukkah-themed snacks and a deep-fry exhibition! The event is for children ages 2 to 7 and admission is free. Read more abotu Shira in our …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) Celebrate a Garretson Dutch Christmas Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Garretson Forge and Farm, located at 4-02 River Road. Garretson Forge and Farm is one of the oldest historic sites in Bergen County and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. 2) There's a Night at the Races fundraiser Saturday night for the Fair Lawn High School Wrestling Team. There will be betting…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge has a gift shop set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Copper Tree Mall in Oakland, located at 350 Ramapo Valley Road. The gift shop offers great gifts for pets and human friends alike. All money raised benefits the animals. Please visit the RBARI website for more information. 2) If you haven't stopped by the Library to see the artwork of internationally-…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, take in the "Deck The Halls" event at Garretson Forge and Farm. Garretson Forge and Farm is one of the oldest Dutch farm museums in Bergen County. 2) The Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce has its Annual Holiday Open House at 5 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion, 17-08 River Road. Chamber members can enjoy a "Taste of Fair Lawn" with samplings from local eateries …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) To raise funds for Adopt-a-Solider Platoon, the American Legion, along with Deputy Mayor Joe Tedeschi and Albee Palmieri are hosting the Second Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion, located at 17-08 River Road. For the $8 price of admission, you receive a pasta dinner and support a great cause. Individuals on active military duty may come for free 2) Head …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) Fair Lawn's annual Town Hall Lighting and Caroling ceremony is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall. Santa will be on hand to pass out candy canes to children and the Boy and Girl Scouts choirs will lead the caroling. Bring your camera! And don't forget to check out these helpful tips from professional photographer William Sabalburo on taking quality pictures of holiday lights at night. 2) The …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) Meet members of the New York Giants at 6 p.m. Monday at the Westfield Garden State Plaza (Lord and Taylor Court) for Tuck's R.U.S.H. For Literacy Toy and Book Drive. They are accepting unwrapped toys &/or books ($10 or more) for one autograph from Justin Tuck, Mike Boley, Prince Amukamara and Dave Tollefson. The books/toys will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bergen County. 2) The Fair Lawn …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) It's Christmas in Ireland! Check out the Ridgewood Irish Dance Christmas Show Sunday at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For tickets, call 201-445-0507. 2) There's a Wreath Workshop At Garretson Forge and Farm, located at 4-02 River Road, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 3) On Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. it's Sinter Klaas Day At New Bridge Landing in River Edge, located at 1201-1209 Main St. The Campbell…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club celebrates its 30th Anniversary Saturday with a special seasonal concert. Performers Kim and Reggie Harris and Magpie, along with an opening performance by a lineup of local musicians and artists who have been connected with the Hurdy Gurdy through its first three decades will present a program called "Season of Light" at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fair Lawn …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The "Special Needs / Special Response” Conference is Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bergen Community College. will It focuses on ways that disabled individuals can better prepare for emergency situations. The conference is free to attend and will be held in the Technical Building’s Moses Room. 2) Vladimir Fridman presents “Oh, Do Not Fly So Life” at 7 p.m. Friday at the Fair Lawn Community …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The borough is looking for residents who would like to serve in a volunteer fashion on any of the municipal boards or commissions. Residents interested in applying to serve should access and complete the Borough of Fair Lawn Citizen Leadership Form under the Downloadable Documents/Forms section of the Borough’s home page and submit the completed form to the Borough Clerk for forwarding to the …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) Fair Lawn's Green Team and Environmental Commission are holding a joint open meeting Wednesday to learn more about the possibilities of a storm water management tax and credit system. A former Pompton Lakes councilman who implemented a similar program with much success will speak. The Green Team, which meets in Room B-5 on the Borough Hall's lower level, will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) The River Road Improvement Corporation's Holiday Happenings promotion kicks off Tuesday. Customers at the 24 participating River Road District restaurants and businesses receive 15 percent off products and services and are eligible to win other prizes by filling out an entry form. Click here for a complete listing of the participating businesses. For complete details about the promotion, visit …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Fair Lawn's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail me at zak.koeske@patch.com. 1) Monday is the deadline to file for flood relief. (Ed. Note: The filing deadline has been extended) To register: * Go to disasterassistance.gov or fema.gov. * Call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362, or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Telephone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and multilingual operators are available. 2) Teens grades 7 to 12 are welcome to stop by the …
