North Bergen 9/11 memorial at the high school on Thursday
North Bergen will hold its annual 9/11 memorial service in front of North Bergen High School on Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. The memorial will be attended by the mayor and commissioners, school district personnel, members of the police department, and residents.
The memorial honors three North Bergen residents who were killed on 9/11 as well as a recent North Bergen High School graduate who died while serving in Afghanistan.
The North Bergen High School is at 7417 Kennedy Blvd.
The Daily Beast cites High Tech among the best high schools in the nation
The Daily Beast, a website run by Newsweek, has ranked High Tech High School one of the top 100 high schools in the United States according to their recent survey, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, principal of High Tech.
High Tech is Hudson County’s public county magnet high school. Kids must go through a lengthy application process to get in.
High Tech ranked 87th out of more than 700 public high schools in the nation that The Daily Beast surveyed. Using six indicators – graduation rates, college acceptances, free or reduced lunch programs, SAT and ACT scores, college-level courses, and academic rigor – The Daily Beast published the results of their findings this past August.
Of these indicators, graduation rates and college acceptances weighed most heavily. High Tech boasts a 100 percent graduation rate, with 97 percent of the school’s students attending college and 39 percent enrolled in free or reduced lunch. High Tech students scored an average of 1638 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT tests. Moreover, 44 percent of High Tech students enrolled in AP courses and 62 percent of them passed their AP exams.
Located in North Bergen, High Tech High School accepts students from throughout Hudson County.
Free legal advice and more for Sandy victims
If you live in Hudson County and have a legal issue(s) arising out of Superstorm Sandy, you may be eligible to receive free legal counsel, advice, or brief services from attorneys from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS), a nonprofit legal services organization. They handle cases including FEMA appeals, contractor fraud, insurance denials, home repair, and more.
A free legal clinic will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, 574 Summit Ave., 2nd floor, Jersey City. Please call Meredith Gemeiner at (201) 792-6363 ext. 3248 to schedule an appointment. (Appointments are not necessary, but highly encouraged.)
Only days left to cash in your $1M Powerball ticket
If you purchased last year’s Powerball ticket worth $1 million, you have until Sept. 18 to claim your prize.
The ticket was sold at Convenience Express on River Road in North Bergen for the Sept. 18, 2013 drawing. The winning ticket numbers are 7, 10, 22, 32, and 35. The Powerball drawn on that day was 19.
The ticket is valid for one year from purchase. If you’ve been waiting for the last minute to cash it in, the time has come. Bring the signed ticket to any lottery retailer for validation and to file a claim, or call (609) 599-501.
9/11 Empty Sky Memorial Ceremony in Jersey City on Sept. 7
The New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Foundation’s Empty Sky Memorial Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. at the 9/11 memorial located at the foot of Audrey Zapp Drive inside Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
The remembrance will pay tribute to the 749 New Jerseyans lost on Sept. 11, 2001. This year’s ceremony will feature a musical performance by New Jersey’s Marc Ribler and Friends, a salute to the flag with color guard and bagpipers.
This ceremony will be held rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information call (732) 859-3700, email info@nj911memorial.org or visit www.nj911memorial.org.
‘Blue Mass’ honors police, firefighters, EMS on Sept. 20
On Saturday, Sept. 20 Our Lady of Fatima Church will be hosting their third annual Blue Mass at 11 a.m. This Mass is to offer thanks to local police, firefighters, and EMS workers.
Our Lady of Fatima is at 8016 Kennedy Blvd, phone number (201) 869-7244.
Library lecture on memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on Sept. 10
The North Bergen Public Library will host a lecture on the topics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The event, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, is made possible by the Hispanic Outreach Program and Holy Name Medical Center for Wellness Wednesdays. It will be held at the North Bergen Free Public Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave. For more information call (201) 869-4715 or visit www.nbpl.org.
County Clerk’s Passport Office to Stay Open Late Every Wednesday in September
In celebration of Passport Awareness Month, the County Clerk’s Division of Passports will stay open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays during the month of September. (Applicants must be present in the passport office no later than 6:45 p.m.to allow for processing time.)
This year’s Passport Awareness Month theme is “Customer Convenience.”
“September is back to school time, which can be an especially busy time for parents and students as summer vacation comes to an end,” said Hudson County Clerk Barbara A. Netchert. “We hope that by temporarily extending our passport hours on Wednesdays in September, the clerk’s office will be able to accommodate customers who are unable to apply for a passport during our routine operating hours due to their work, school, or fall activity schedule.”
The County Clerk’s Office is located at Hudson Plaza, 257 Cornelison Ave., 4th floor, in Jersey City. For more information about this event, passport applications, and fees, call (201) 369-3470 (option 4) or visit the County Clerk’s website at www.hudsoncountyclerk.org.
Free classes in English and more offered in Guttenberg
The Franciscan Community Development Center is holding free English classes beginning in the fall. Classes include English conversation and ESL I and II, as well as citizenship, computer and Internet. New courses include driver’s education and social media.
Registration takes place from Sept. 3 to 18, with classes on weekday evenings from Sept. 22 to Dec. 11. Register at the Franciscan Community Development Center, 7007 Polk St., Guttenberg. Please have proof of residency and ID when registering. For information call (201) 941-2410.
Donate coats or clothing for the needy
This summer, you or your family can donate your old coats or clothing and help others in need. Many people can use a helping hand. You can make a difference by bringing or sending your donations to Orlando Bru, 2112 Bergenline Ave., basement, Union City, phone number (201) 865-0383.
Donations will be accepted until Sept 15. All coats and clothing will be given out on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Federacion Mercantil Hispana, 4113 Palisade Ave., Union City, and on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 185 Monticello Ave., Jersey City.