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About Town TGIF Edition: Hudson River Events, Communing With Nature, More
Here are some events worth checking out in our neck of the woods ... and river
It appears that as the work week ends, so does this gorgeous weather. Hopefully, the rain will hold off so we can at least enjoy the days; especially since there are some really great outdoor events scheduled.
Hudson River Events
1. What: Spring Tide at Mrs. Kearney’s Tavern
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Where: Alpine Boat Basin, Exit 2 off PIP, Alpine
When: Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
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Why: Really, when have you ever been invited to a spawning party without having to bring a hostess gift or work it out in couples’ therapy? Celebrate the honored ancient rite of the annual run of shad up the river to spawn. Festivities include a genuine 19th century fish bake, games and fun for the kids!
2. What: Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State reading and book signing by David Wheeler.
Where: Alpine Boat Basin, Exit 2 off PIP, Alpine; Alpine Picnic Pavilion.
When: Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why: Wild New Jersey? You’re at a spawning party—how much wilder can it get? David Wheeler will tell you!
Communing with Nature
1. What: Audubon Field Trip: Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Where: Teaneck Creek Conservancy, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
When: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Why: Calling all bird watchers! Warblers, spring migrants and more! Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a forested freshwater wetlands and premium rest stop in the eastern flyway for migrating birds.
2. What: Bergen County Historical Society’s Walking Tour of New Bridge Landing
Where: New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge
When: Sunday 10 a.m.
Why: Bet the last time you did this you were in the fourth Grade! Come and see it as an adult—you’ll really appreciate it this time around.
Other Weekend Events Not to Be Missed
1. What: All Seasons Chamber Players at Fort Lee Library
Where: Fort Lee Library, 320 Main Street, Fort Lee
When: Saturday 2:30 p.m.
Why: Beautiful live music.
2. What: 2011 Teen and Tween Expo: No Boys Allowed!
Where: Glenpointe Marriott, Teanceck
When: Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why: Because your Tween & Teen will thank you some day.
3. What: Lakeshore Learning Free Craft: It's a Jungle Collage
Where: Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex Street, Hackensack
When: Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why? The kids love it and it’s free!
4. What: Curious George Visits Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Where: Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus
When: Saturday 11 a.m.
Why: Why not?
5. What: Diabetes Foundation Run the Palisades 5K & Health Fair
Where: Cliffside Park High School, 64 Riverview Ave., Cliffside Park
When: Sunday 7:30 a.m. registration; Health Fair opens 9:30 a.m.
Why: Benefits the Diabetes Foundation and you get a free health screening.
6. What: Windows on the Park III "Public Space-Private Space
Where: Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
When: Sunday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why: Showcases the work of the Puffin Camera Club, the Young Puffin Camera Club, and Thomas Jefferson Middle School 8th Graders using images mounted in window frames hung outdoors in the Teaneck Creek Conservancvy. FREE
7. What: World Music: Singers of United Lands (S.O.U.L.)
Where: Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
When: Sunday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why: Diversity, song and culture. Great afternoon of music.
Where: Civil War Drill Hall, 130 Grand Ave, Leonia
When: Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.
Why: A madcap musical that takes you behind the imagined scenes of the 1938 radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds” promises a night of great theater!
9. What: Bergenfield Town-Wide Garage Sale
Where: Various Locations in Bergenfield
When: Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why: One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure.
10. What: "After Anne Frank" with Carol Lempert
Where: Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
When: Sunday 8 p.m.
Why: A thought-provoking, funny, one-woman show about Anne Frank.
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