BRIEFS

WNY hosts back-to-school events

Memorial High School in West New York will host a freshman parents’ night on Thursday Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. A college fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. An open house will be held Oct. 20, and parents’ night on Nov. 22.
The middle school and elementary schools are also hosting many back-to-school nights this month.
For more information, please contact the schools or the West New York Board of Education at (201) 553-4000.

Two Union City events over the weekend

The Hispanic Mercantile Association planned to host a business expo on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon until 5 p.m. at 4113 Palisade Ave. For more information please call (201) 865-0500.
The eighth Annual Union City Arts and Crafts and Music Festival was to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Ellsworth Park, New York Avenue and 24th Street. Expect food vendors, activities for children, live music and performances. Admission is free.

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