Third Annual Hasbrouck Heights Relay for Life This Week

Coming up this week on Patch

The Hasbrouck Heights community will come together this weekend united in the fight against cancer during the third annual Relay for Life.

The overnight event will begin Saturday, June 1 with opening ceremonies starting at 7 p.m. concluding at 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 2. This signature event of the American Cancer Society is held overnight to show that cancer never sleeps.

Over the past two years the Heights Relay has raised more than $100,000. This year 29 teams are signed up so far to take part, according to Amanda Kistner, chairperson.

For more information on the Relay for Life and to make a donation visit the Heights Relay page.

Also this week

• The mayor and council will meet Tuesday, May 28. Look for photos of the winners of the Environmental Commission poster contest who are expected to be honored that night.
• The annual Town-Wide garage sale will take place this Saturday and Sunday. Patch will bring readers an interactive map of all the homes taking part in the sale later this week.
• The Friends of the Hasbrouck Heights Library will conducts its book and bake sale at the senior center this Saturday and Sunday. Look for more information later this week.
• The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department has put together a fundraiser set for this Sunday to help raise funds to get a seizure response dog for a youngster in town who suffers from epilepsy and other disorders. Be sure to check Patch for more information.

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