Sunday, June 28, 2009 in Englewood, NJ. 12noon-8:30pm, MacKay Park. The Festival starts at 12 noon - the parade starts at 1:30pm Parade route is Palisade Avenue to MacKay Park. Participants welcomed to join the parage (marchers and vehicles). A FAMILY DAY OF UNITY AND PRIDE. Sponsored by: The African American Caribbean Committe, Inc. The day features live entertainment, an sssortment of vendors, carnival rides and games, american and caribbena food delights, caribbean, american and african music, clowns and much more! Hip Hop Dance Contest, Fashion Show inside the arena for a $1.00 donation. For more information, please call 201-567-6463 or 201-567-7284.
The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center Speakers Bureau 201.567.2277 www.Rehabmed.net
PMR’s physicians and therapists continue to lecture at senior centers, public schools, fitness centers, social and athletic clubs, nursing homes, and other community organizations. Select a topic that most appropriately fits with your group’s needs and one of their specialized practitioners will come to your center and speak at no cost to you?
- Betty Kautzman, Chief of Physical Therapy, will be speaking about “Physical Therapy & Exercises for Neuropathy Sufferers” at the Northern New Jersey Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group on Thursday, June 18th from 7:30 to 9pm at Englewood Hospital Conference Room A/B.
- Tara Wamsley, P.T. and Suzanne Lucido, P.T., will be speaking on “Exercise and Holistic Measures” at the Retired Teachers Center of Rockland on Tuesday, June 30th at 11am
- Dr. Inderpreet Sachar will address the community at Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, NJ, and speak about “Staying Positive As We Age” on Wednesday, July 8th at 7pm.
- Nancy Maskal, P.T.A., will speak at the Cliffside Park Senior Center on “Bladder and Pelvic Health on Thursday, September 10th at 10:45am.
On Sunday, June 14, 2009, Metro Community Church is sponsoring a Silent Auction Bake Sale Community fundraiser at the Grieco School Gymnasium located at 50 Durie Avenue in Englewood from 10am-2pm. The proceeds will be donated to local Englewood charities such as the Inter-Religious Fellowship for the Homeless (www.irfhomeless.org). What started as a church bake sale idea turned into a raffle style silent love auction event to raise money for the community in response to these tough economic times. There will be food and entertainment. You can have a chance to win hundreds of dollars worth of graphic design, legal, medical services, clothing, electronics and much, much more for just $2! For more information, please contact Simon Huang at simonxhuang@hotmail.com or at 201.218.7913. Come on out and support this event this Sunday 10am-2pm!
Seven galleries are participating in this semi-annual event. This is a perfect day to stroll around to all the galleries and enjoy lunch in downtown Englewood. 12noon - 6pm so there’s lots of time to spend time in each gallery and meet the owners and artists. Go to Ayesha Gallery, 221 N. Dean Street, Borghi Fine Art Gallery - 2 E. Palisade Avenue, Euphoria New York, 36 N. Dean Street, Jewel Spiegel Gallery, 30 N. Dean Street, Mark Gallery, 11 Grand Avenue, Midday Gallery, 8 N. Dean Street, Gallery 270 @ Bergen County Camera, 10 N. Dean Street. Pick up a brochure at any of the participating galleries with information on each gallery and participating restaurant with special values for the day! A portion of the sales will benefit the Bergen Performing Arts Center, an Englewood institution. Stop by the theatre and pick up a program of their wonderful events throughout the year.
Rate the #1 Street Fair in Bergen County. Mark your calendars for this July event. July 23, 24, 25 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) is the Englewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Sidewalk Sale in downtown Englewood, NJ. From 10am-6pm - Rain or Shine! For more information, email the chamber at englewoodchamber@gmail.com.
If you don’t have a chance to go to their grand opening on Saturday, May 16 between 12 and 2 for free samples of their gelato’s and sorbets, stop by anytime to enjoy their delicious Ciao Bella gelato’s and sorbets and Aunt Butchie’s cheesecakes and desserts. But that’s not all they serve. Try their freshly made panini’s, wraps and crepes…..and much more! Gelato d’Amore is our newest chamber member and a welcome addition to downtown Englewood.
NEW CHAMBER MEMBER - JOS. A. BANK
Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Buy any suit at regular price and get a 2nd suit FREE*. Plus get 2 dress shirts FREE**. Plus get 2 silk ties FREE*. Go to the Shoppes on Dean, 38 South Dean Street, Englewood, NJ. Say hello to Scott Schlaff, the store manager. (*of equal or lesser value - **Regular price of $84.50 or less - with purchase of regular price suit. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
May 17 8am-9am from NYSC in Englewood. Tori Lee is a 5-year old diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and needs to undergo chemotherapy for the next 2 years. The proceeds of the race will help defray the costs of her treatments and other medical expenses. Registration forms available at New York Sports Club front desk. All donations should be made payable to: “Team Tori Lee Foundation”, c/o The New York Sports Club of Englewood, attention: Maria Thornhill - Race Director, 34-36 S. Dean Street, Englewood, NJ 07631