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NJAWBO September Update

mike — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:00:59 +0000

The Bergen chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) will hold two networking meetings in September which are open to all area business professionals, as follows:

Wednesday, September 22 – Area business owners are invited to learn how to boost their business’s online presence when Suzanne Bugge of A Focused Advantage shares ways to build business through internet advertising, e-newsletters and social media platforms at the monthly dinner meeting of the Bergen chapter of NJAWBO. The event will be held at the Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn, 283 Rt. 17 South. Networking and registration begin at 5:45pm, followed by dinner and the presentation starting at 6:30pm. The cost is $35 for NJAWBO members if paid by Sept. 10; $40 after the early-bird deadline and at the door for members and non-members. For reservations or more information call Bergen chapter hotline at (201) 444-8773, ext. 3 or email dinner@njawbobergen.org.
Wednesday, September 29 – The Bergen chapter of NJAWBO holds its monthly Business Over Breakfast meeting networking meeting, from 8:00 to 9:30a.m. at Panera Bakery Café in Paramus Place, 165 Route 4 West in Paramus. Attendees will introduce themselves and their businesses and exchange business cards, and brainstorm solutions to a member-presented business challenge. The cost is $10 for NJAWBO members, $15 non-members; cash only please. For reservations call the Bergen chapter hotline at (201) 444-8773, ext. 4 or email jcwills@optonline.net.

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Mahwah Chamber’s 19th Annual Golf Outing

mike — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:26 +0000

Mahwah Chamber’s 19th Annual Golf Outing at The Tuxedo Club (September 13^th), which will be honoring area businessman Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr., the president of Inserra Supermarkets, Inc (Shop Rite). Some of the profits from this event are going to The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, per Mr. Inserra’s request. People can still sign up to play golf, attend the dinner (or do both) or participate in other sponsoring opportunities.

More details can be found online at the Mahwah chamber’s website here: http://www.mahwah.com/event.cfm?page=2035&month=8&year=2010

…and here: http://mahwah.com/dimages/PDF232.pdf

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Annual Senior Health Fair

mike — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:00:58 +0000

The Atrium, which offers residential living with supportive services at The Allendale Community for Mature Living in Allendale, will host its Annual Senior Health Fair on Sat., Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which will feature a “Red, White & Blue” theme in honor of Patriot Day, is specially designed to address potential medical risks and undiagnosed medical conditions that may otherwise remain undetected in older adults.

“Each year we host this much anticipated and well-attended event to provide area seniors and their family members with easy access to local resources, in one convenient location,” said Mary Stampleman, ADC, Director of Therapeutic Recreation & Community Relations. “This year, we are marking Patriot Day by remembering and honoring the men and women of all ages who have sacrificed for our country.”

The health fair features a wide range of free wellness and health education sessions and information. Attendees will receive free gifts and an opportunity to win door prizes. In addition, diagnostic evaluations and screenings also will be performed by local medical professionals and physicians. Pianist Donna Stalker will perform in the lobby while the following free break-out sessions are held in the The Atrium Cinema at the designated times:

1 p.m. – “Zumba Gold Senior Chair Aerobics” will be led by Brooklyn Weight
1:30 p.m. – “The Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke” as well the benefits associated with quitting smoking at any age will be highlighted by Al Ferrara, Jr. of the Bergen County Department of Health Services
3 p.m. – Petty Officer Jim Cava, U.S. Navy (Retired) and founder of Operation Red, White & Blue, will perform a Patriotic Program

Among the free screenings being offered are a cervical spine evaluation performed by Pinelli Chiropractic Center; oral health screening provided by Stephen Beukas, D.M.D., of the N.J. Mobile Dental Practice; hearing assessments from Anita Avallone of Total Hearing Care; a foot screening performed by Howard Kliman, D.P.M.; hand and foot massages courtesy of The Fountain Spa; chair massage therapy compliments of Jaime Bachrach, C.M.T.; and blood pressure screenings with a nurse from The Allendale Community. Information regarding the senior living campus, which includes an assisted living residence and a skilled nursing/subacute care facility, as well as its Senior Social Club and Respite Programs will also be available.

In addition, Life Line Screening Radiology, LLC will be conducting tests that screen for strokes/carotid artery blockages; heart rhythm irregularities; abdominal aortic aneurysms; and the build-up of plaque, known as peripheral artery disease, in the lower extremities. The painless, non-invasive tests cost $139, with an option to add an osteoporosis test for an additional $10.

Health and wellness exhibitors include the Bergen County Department of Health Services Information; Alzheimer’s Association; Valley Hospice and Valley Homecare; physical and occupational therapy information from The Allendale Community’s Rehabilitation Center; Allendale Fire Department and Allendale Police Department; Vitas Hospice Care; Mary Kay Cosmetics; ComForcare Senior Home Care Services; Aero Ambulance Service; medication interaction information provided by Progressive Pharmacy; CPR first aid information from Bob Ehlers, E.M.T; and long-term care insurance information compliments of New York Life.

The Allendale Community for Mature Living is located at 85 Harreton Rd., just off Route 17 South, in Allendale, N.J. While pre-registration for the Annual Health Fair is not required, appointments are necessary for the Life Line Screening and can be made by calling (800) 636-0418. For more information, call The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living at (201) 818-7979 or visit www.allendalecommunity.com.

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Hike & Hound

mike — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Calling all dog owners and dog lovers! You and your furry friends will enjoy this moderate loop hike that runs around the scenic Ramapo lake. We will also climb trough the ruins of an old stone castle and take in some panoramic views as well. Woof! Woof!

Dogs:
You do NOT need to bring a dog to participate!
All pets must be leashed the entire time, no matter what.
Bring water and a doggie dish as well as a plastic bag, or two.

Member Cost:
$5 for the first 5 to buy a ticket
$10 for the next 6-25 to buy a ticket
$20 at the door (so please register online)

Non-Member Cost:
$20 online and at the door

Tickets:
There are a limited number of Tickets for sale.
Tickets are not mailed, but your name will be kept at the door.
Actual hike is subject to change depending on weather conditions, fallen trees, etc.
All sales are final.

Date:
September 18

Specs:
The hike is classified as moderate and is about 3.2 miles long.
The hike should take 2-3 hours.
As with all hikes you must be in good, athletic shape.

Sweeper:
If our hiking group is large we might look for 2 volunteers to act as sweepers. Sweepers will walk at the end of the hike line and will make sure the group stays together.

Hike Leader:
Noah will be leading this hike.

What to bring:
Hiking boots and water (required).
Snacks, a light lunch, etc.
Toilet paper, tissues, plastic bags for garbage, etc.

Inclement Weather:
Light rain might not cancel this hike. Please check your inbox for updates and the NJYP.org calendar. Tickets will be refunded.

Directions:
Take Interstate Route 287 to Exit 57 (Skyline Drive) and proceed north on Skyline Drive. Just ahead on the left is the Ramapo Mountain State Forest parking area.

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A Few Nights, A Few Beers, A Few Chapters: Nights at Lenora’s

Alexander Washburn — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:18 +0000

I would have to say that my favorite bartender is Alli.

Early one Friday night I slipped into Lenora’s for a much-needed family break. The Mets were on the coast giving me a few hours to waste before first pitch at 10:05. Every seat at the bar was taken and most of the bar tables occupied. With the front room crowded, I took my Bud bottle and wandered into the back room.

I’m no regular at Lenora’s but in the handful of times I’ve been there, I’ve never seen anyone in the backroom. Except me: the first night I ever went to the bar and tonight. Truth is, all I really wanted to do was drink a beer and do some reading (Yes, I’m the type of guy who goes to bars alone and READS!). The backroom was empty with big cushiony chairs that if you think long enough would probably want to put on one of those contamination suits before taking a seat. Exposed to the elements, I plopped down, pulled from my beer and cracked open Augusten Burrough’s ‘Dry.’

Being a memoir about an alcoholic, ‘Dry’ isn’t exactly perfect bar reading. From my experience, I’ve always felt that travel stories with their tales of crazy overseas bars and customs make for the best books to read in bars. All one has to do is read the opening pages to Chuck Anderson’s ‘Smile When You’re Lying: Confessions of a Rouge Travel Writer’ to know what I’m talking about.

As a music lover, I can’t tell you how I actually spend more than five minutes in Lenora’s without ripping what’s left of my hair out. I must resist the temptation to take out my iPod so I can finally hear some bass. The playlist at Lenora’s settles firmly in the space between metal/hair band/rock music. It’s a place where you hear Iron Maiden and Dokken. If you’ve answered the question ‘what type of music do you like?’ by saying anything but heavy metal, Lenora’s music will drive you mad.

Going back to why Alli is my favorite bartender. A few nights later, after I had put ‘Dry’ to bed, I opted to start reading ‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ a highly recommended book by John Irving. I had only read one Irving book before: ‘The World According to Garp’ which was let on the ledge of the window in the lobby of my old apartment in Hell’s Kitchen. This ledge was a refuge for unwanted items that tenants opted not to throw out. Old magazines, books, CD’s and even a few clothing items found their way to the ledge. I was even guilty of leaving a few stray Maxim’s and Esquire’s on that ledge. The Esquire’s were never touched but the Maxim’s were always snatched up, I suppose by the guys on the 4^th floor or the sexually adventurous woman on 2.

So, there I was one early evening, at the bar reading ‘Owen Meany’ when Alli came over to me. She was dressed in a sun dress and wearing the official footwear of summer: the dreaded flip-flop. Why would anyone want to wear flip-flops behind a bar is beyond me, but Alli doesn’t fret over drinks spilled over her pedicured toes.

Now, I don’t like to stereotype people but I must say that I was surprised when Alli – after handing me my Bud bottle, said: “I love that book. I read it in school.” With her young looks it’s hard to know if Alli meant college or high school. Not one to talk much these days, I never asked for clarification. Plus, I like the mystery of not knowing much about Alli.

‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ is quite the lengthy book with a few surprises I assume along the way. Like who really is Owen Meany and what is his special role in life. Alli tried her best not to ruin the surprises that are coming up the pipe but did let out a “did you get to the part when..” before AC/DC’s ‘For Those About to Rock’ loudly blasted over the speakers, drowning her out.

While everyone else in the bar was looking at me rather weird for reading in a crowded bar, With the looks the guys playing pool, gave me, you would’ve thought I was wearing a dress and not reading a book. However, Alli did her job perfectly. She was pleasant, not overly talkative and made me feel very welcomed even though I wasn’t ordering shots or playing air guitar with the poll cues.

I’ve said a few kind things about Lenora’s in this space, let’s add friendly and well-read bartenders to the list.

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Back to School update errr, Copper Mine Update

mike — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:50:31 +0000

Tomorrow Copper Mine Pub, in North Arlington is having a small Soerra Nevada event. On tap will be Sierra Nevada 30th anniversary jack and ken ale, its a black barleywine. sierra30.com. They’re also gonna have on tap the pale ale, tumbler, summerfest, and knightro (which is a nitro esb which is very rare and came out of the sierra beer camp)

September events include…

• This sunday and monday were gonna be closed for the labor weekend.

• Next thursday the 9th were gonna have oskar blues gubna imperial ipa on tap.

• Thursday the 16th we will have dieu du ciel aphrodite.

• The 23rd were gonna host sam adams for a beer taste test. at the event there will be 2 different pilot beers, and people who try it here will vote. the winner of the two beers from here and other bars that host the same event, the beer will appear in their next mixed 12 pack.

• Thursday the 30th we will be hosting victory brewery, its looking like itll be 10 – 12 taps for the event. we are still currently working on the tap list and as we get a little closer ill be posting the lineup.

Currently on tap

-great divide rumble (oak aged ipa)

-ramstein blonde wheat

-humboldt hemp brown ale

-flying fish exit 6

-flying dog raging bitch

-new jersey beer company garden state stout

-victory summer love

-rogue double chocolate

-victory braumeister pils

-jolly pumpkin oro de calabaza

-docs pear cider

-flying fish farmhouse summer

-dogfish head theobroma

-southampton biere de mars

-steigl lager

Finally if any of you are homebrewers and are interested in joining our homebrewer meet ups, just reply to this email and we could add you to the homebrewer email list.

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Garfield Boys & Girls Club Update

mike — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:07 +0000

The Club has always offered a variety of reading programs and activities for the members enrolled in its summer camp. However, it can be a difficult and daunting task to engage teens in extracurricular reading activities, but the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield has created two entertaining activities to get teens excited about reading. As part of a Boys & Girls Clubs of America national partnership with the Walmart Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield was able to increase the number and variety of reading programs it offered this summer through generous grants through Walmart Foundation’s Brightspot for Reading Initiative.

Walmart Foundation’s generous support has helped the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield create a space dedicated as a Bright Spot for Reading center – a reading-rich environment dedicated to providing programming to encourage adolescents to read more and develop a more positive attitude toward reading. Through the Club, use of technology and modern media has aimed to instill in youth a desire to become life-long learners.

As part of the Bright Spot for Reading initiative, the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield hosts a weekly foreign film night on Wednesdays for teens. Action, drama, comedy or suspense; Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, French or Polish – the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield screens movies that can allow children to look beyond their own borders to see the world through the eyes of international filmmakers – dubbed movies are not allowed. Films viewed this summer include Ip Man (Chinese), Pan’s Labyrinth (Spanish), and The Protector (Thai) ranging the entire film-making spectrum. “Movies are visual mediums but by using foreign films the children are encouraged to look beyond the simple pictures and concentrate on the dialogue and conversations within the movies. By encouraging them to look at the subtitles they are learning and broadening their horizons….after all without foreign films like the Hidden Fortress; George Lucas could not have found the inspiration to make Star Wars,” said program coordinator Nicole Mendoza. The activities will continue into the school year. All teens are welcomed to join each week, and movie suggestions are both encouraged and welcomed.

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Garfield B&G Mayor’s Trophy Game

mike — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:32 +0000

As you may already know the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield has taken on a new program and this year we are running the Jr. Boilermakers of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield. We will be opening the season with the Mayor’s Trophy Game at 6:00 PM on September 2^nd at Junior Boilermaker Field. We are very excited about this event and we hope that you will be able to be part of this. As a current supporter of the Club nothing could make us more happy than if you were able to join us this Thursday. Please see invite below.

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Top Ten Pools

mike — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:26 +0000

Oakland based Stonetown Construction was recently listed as one of the top ten pools worldwide by AOL. I’m not sure why AOL would even have such a list, but I’m being a good blogger and copy/pasting press pitches. More info after the jump.

A large-scale, multi-faceted and multi-tiered pool and outdoor living project built by Stonetown Construction Corporation (http://www.stonetownconstruction.com) on Greenwood Lake in New Jersey, was featured as one of the top ten pools in the world by AOL’s ShelterPop Web site. ShelterPop is the internet provider’s online destination for home design and décor inspiration and ideas.

The pool area and the surrounding hardscape, all constructed by Stonetown, based in Oakland, New Jersey, were included in the article “Design Drool: World’s Prettiest Pools” (http://www.shelterpop.com/2010/07/13/best-pools-in-the-world/) and was listed among other spectacular pool projects from across the United States and around the world. The Greenwood Lake project is one of the largest that Stonetown Construction has built in the 25 years since the company was founded by President Bob LaNeve.

“The scope of this swimming pool project was an exciting challenge for us,” said LaNeve. “Our crew worked closely with the pool contractor Marson Pools, who designed the pool and waterfall, to ensure every step of the construction was executed to plan and with respect for the beautiful natural surroundings.” La Neve added that Stonetown’s professionals built retaining walls that border three levels of outdoor living space, several patios, the outdoor kitchen, the lakeside walkway and fire pit. “Our masons are specially trained in the Old World, hand-tooled stone cutting method, so our customers get something truly unique and organic to the surroundings with every project,” noted LaNeve.

The Greenwood Lake project encompasses an infinity swimming pool built on a hillside that overlooks the water and appears to empty directly into the lake; a pergola with hidden electric doors that come down on all sides to shield swimmers from inclement weather; an integrated stone whirlpool tub; and elegant water features that coordinate with the surrounding landscape.

Hand-cut stone steps leading to the lower levels of the installation bring visitors to a gleaming upscale outdoor kitchen outfitted with built-in flat screen TV and stainless steel appliances and amenities. Diners can enjoy the soothing sound of the adjacent waterfall that is formed from the water flowing over the pool’s edge to be recirculated into the pool.

The lakeside walkway, also constructed of hand-hewn stone, connects a boat dock with an outdoor seating area centered around a custom-built stone fire pit. “The homeowner spared no expense in creating a one-of-a-kind outdoor entertainment retreat,” said LaNeve. “We were honored to be part of this amazing project.”

Stonetown Construction Corporation is an award-winning hardscape firm whose projects throughout northern New Jersey and New York have been featured in prominent lifestyle magazines for their design and originality. For more information about Stonetown Construction’s custom landscape masonry call (201) 337-7773 or visit www.stonetownconstruction.com.

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About Stonetown Construction Corporation

Founded by President Bob LaNeve, Stonetown Construction Corporation in Oakland, New Jersey has specialized in custom landscape masonry, or hardscape for over 25 years. Stonetown Construction has produced stone creations and solutions that have earned industry-wide respect and acclaim by landscape contractors, architects, designers, home developers, and especially homeowners.

What makes Stonetown Construction unique is its commitment to authenticity and organic design, with a specialty in Old World hand-tooled stone work. The company’s 40 full-time professional masons carve, shape and install natural stone to suit the unique demands of each customer and project. This hand tooling is applied to stone walls, breathtaking pool and deck patios, hot tub enclosures and custom barbecue structures, using the latest tools and equipment.

The firm is a designated Certified Installer by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and its concrete paver installations meet the highest industry standards. Mr. LaNeve has served as president of that organization’s North Jersey Chapter since 2006.

The projects in Stonetown’s impressive portfolio span northern New Jersey and New York’s Rockland County, and demonstrate the company’s ability to translate vision into hardscapes that blend artfully and seamlessly into the surrounding landscape and complement any home. The company’s designs have been featured in NJ Savvy Living, Design NJ, 201 Homes and Bergen Health & Life magazines, as well as in the North Jersey Homes supplement to the northern New Jersey daily newspapers, the Record and Herald News, in features on spectacular backyards and outdoor living. Samples may be viewed at www.stonetownconstruction.com.

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Bergenfest 2010

mike — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:54 +0000

Bergenfest Party & Expo event on September 30 at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. VIP guests tickets are $50 and welcome from 5-930. General Admission is $35 and from 630-9.

There will be tastings from the best restaurants, samples & prizes, live entertainment, and more. All of the winners from Bergen Health and LIfe’s Reader Choice Awards will be in attendance.

Readers can reserve tickets at www.BergenHealthAndLife.com/Bergenfest ….or call (800) 590-8544.

For those who want to exhibit, they need to contact Wilkie Bushby at 201-571-2220 or email wilkie.bushby@wainscotmedia.com

A portion of the proceed will be donated to local Bergen charities.

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