April movies at the Secaucus Public Library
Free movies for Secaucus’ adult residents are shown at the Secaucus Public Library on most Tuesdays, beginning at 1 p.m. The movies are selected by Richard Gantzhorn, library technical clerk, and are shown on a large screen television in the second floor Panasonic Room. Light refreshments are also served. The April movies are as follows: April 3, “J.Edgar,” an R-rated drama directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Naomi Watts, 137 minutes; April 10, “My Week with Marilyn,” an R-rated drama starring Michele Williams and Emma Watson, 99 minutes; April 17, “War Horse,” a PG-13 rated drama starring Jeremy Irvine and Emily Watson, 146 minutes, and April 24, “The Iron Lady,” a PG-13 rated drama starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent, 105 minutes.
Traditional African Glass Painting Workshops for youngsters and adults
Ibou Ndoye returns to the Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center on April 11 to host two workshops highlighting traditional African glass painting. At 3:30 p.m., Ibou will teach the art of glass painting to children ages seven and up. At 7 p.m. on that same day, adults are invited to learn the intricate art of glass painting. The evening program is also open to teens 16 and older. Born in Dakar, Senegal, Ibou combines modernism and traditionalism to create a style of glass painting that is unique to him. Reservations are required for both the afternoon and evening workshops. To register for the 3:30 p.m. workshop, call the children’s desk at (201) 330-2085. To register for the evening workshop, call: (201) 330-2083.
Free identity theft prevention April 7
Valley National Bank will host a free Identity Theft Awareness event on April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Secaucus branch, located at 40 Meadowlands Parkway. Event partner Shred-it will provide an on-site truck to shred personal and confidential documents, at no cost. Residents from the community are encouraged to bring documents such as old bank statements, checks, income tax returns, credit card statements, etc., that can be shredded on-site, for free. Staff members will discuss effective measures that can be used to reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft. For more information about this event, please contact Branch Sales Manager Dennis Tucci at (201) 325-9300 or by email at dtucci@valleynationalbank.com. For information about similar events, visit Valley’s website at: https://www.valleynationalbank.com/About/Events.aspx.
Special April Fools Bird Walk with the NJMC and BCAS
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society host their first Sunday-of-the-month guided walk on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. The walk has an added twist. Other than birds, people can identify any decoys they see along the way. Winner receives a prize. The group will also walk around other sections of the square-mile-park, looking for spring arrivals, Bald Eagles and other birds. The walk starts outside the Meadowlands Environment Center. Check meadowblog.net for last-minute weather updates. You will have to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To R.S.V.P, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@aol.com or (201) 230-4983.
Panasonic is hiring for business-to-business division
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America is searching for qualified professionals to help grow its business-to-business (B2B) solutions division. 75 percent of the open positions are for field sales roles in vertical market and channel teams. The other openings include positions at the company’s Secaucus headquarters in the fields of marketing, sales, product and business development and engineering, among others. The company is adding 25 percent to its B2B workforce.
Panasonic’s B2B solutions business has customers that span all levels of commercial enterprises, federal, state and local government agencies as well as small-and medium-sized businesses. The company’s suite of integrated solutions encompasses mobile computing, security and surveillance systems, retail information systems, high definition (HD) visual conferencing, professional video production and display solutions and much more.
For more information, to review descriptions of current job openings, and to apply for a job with Panasonic, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/careers/.
State Fair Meadowlands returns this summer
State Fair Meadowlands, New Jersey’s largest annual family friendly event, is set to return for 17 days of “everything-under-the-sun” fun this summer, running from June 22 through July 8 at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. This year’s fair will feature free entertainment, rides, games and food for all ages. The fair includes the State Fair Kid Zone, an amusement area for children; the new Live Shark Experience show; and fireworks shows on July 3 and July 4.
State Fair Meadowlands is the largest fair in the New York metro area, with over 150 rides and attractions occupying over 35 acres of fairgrounds and parking. The fair will have rides for everyone, from tots to thrill-seeking daredevils, games, shows, live concerts and shopping. Also at the fair will be the original Batcopter, which will provide rides offering panoramic views of the fair and nearby New York City.
In addition, special discounts and promotions are available this year, including opening Dollar Night, Kids Go Free Night, Midnight Madness, Cheap Cheap Night and Patron Appreciation Day. Info about these promotions is available at: http://www.njfair.com/bargain_nights.php.
Fair hours are Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sundays from 2 p.m. to midnight. Special hours on July 3 are 4 pm to 2 am, and on July 4, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Friday, June 22, opening night, gates open at 4 p.m. This year, the fair is offering free parking Monday through Wednesday, and $4 all other days, including July 4. On June 22, opening night, parking is $1. Advance tickets are on sale now through June 20 and can be bought online at www.njfair.com or by calling (973) 450-1073. Special group packages are also available. For more information, visit: www.njfair.com.