WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS

Leapin’ lizards, it’s an education program for kids!

On July 25 at 6 p.m. at the Nutrition Center, Weehawken kids can get an up-close look at a frog, snake, tortoise, a scorpion, and a bearded dragon with one of The Lizard Guys. Kids get a bit of an education while looking at creatures that make some shiver. The Lizard Guy will explain where the animal came from, its normal diet, its life expectancy, and more.
The event will be open to kids ages 4 to 12, Weehawken residents only. The show is free but registration is required.
For more information, call the Recreation Department at (201) 319-6061.

Pigeon racks up frequent ferry miles to Weehawken

The same pigeon has taken the NY Waterway Ferry from New York to Weehawken every day for the past three years, according to the New York Daily News.
Nicknamed “Tony,” the pigeon apparently boards the ferry at Pier 79 on West 39th Street during rush hour and exits at every stop to look for food, but gets back on.
The story notes: “ ‘I’ve been working this job for 23 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,’ says senior deckhand George Schumpp. ‘Three years ago, this pigeon shows up and starts going through the cabin and eating crumbs. Next thing you know, he’s here every day at the exact same time. And he does more work cleaning than my partner.’ ”

Volleyball tournament to benefit Margaret ‘Rovito’ Hernandez

A volleyball tournament will be held on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting Margaret “Rovito” Hernandez in her battle with Breast Cancer.
The tournament will take place at Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Complex. There is a 64 Team Bracket, six players per team. Registration is $25 per player. Winners will receive prize packages, championship trophies, and t-shirts.
To register, contact Joe Rovito at (201) 388-1956.

Birds and butterflies at NJMC

The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) second annual Butterfly Day will be held on July 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to nature walks and introductory slide shows, there will be scavenger hunts for kids, great door prizes, and information on butterfly identification, butterfly binoculars and butterfly-friendly gardening. The walks and talks will be repeated several times so participants can stop by for a portion of the program or stay for the whole day. The events are suitable for enthusiasts of all levels.
The rain date for the program is July 31. For more informationvisit www.njmeadowlands.gov or call (201) 460-8300.
And on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. NJMC and the Bergen County Audubon Society will hold a free Summer Bird Count for families.
The event is being held to encourage more children and families to go birding and enjoy nature. Participants will walk the square-mile of DeKorte Park and point out all the species of birds and butterflies. An informal bird census will be held as well.
Check meadowblog.net for last-minute updates and weather advisories. To RSVP to the bird count, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or (201) 230-4983.

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