Hudson County History Fair to be held Saturday
The Hudson County History Fair, celebrating New Jersey’s 350th anniversary, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gilligan Student Union multipurpose room, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Admission is free, as is parking (entrance on Culver Ave., just off the Boulevard). “Where New Jersey History Began” is the theme, and the fair will feature exhibits, lectures, films, genealogy workshops, appraisers, and children’s activities. At 1:30 p.m., the fair will feature a look at Hudson County through vintage postcards from the early 20th century. Visitors may bring small antiques for a free evaluation by one of three experts.
Award-winning guitarist opens Atrium Series Oct. 22
The UBS Atrium Series starts its 12th season of free midday music with a concert by Grammy winning guitarist, Odair Assad, on Wednesday, Oct. 22nd at 12:30 p.m. The concert will take place in the Atrium at 1000 Harbor Boulevard in the Lincoln Harbor section of Weehawken.
For decades, renowned Brazilian guitarist Odair Assad has played concerts worldwide with his brother Sergio, as part of one of the world’s greatest guitar duos, The Assad Brothers.
His work as a soloist, both in concerts and as a recording artist, is a relatively recent occurrence in a long and fruitful career. Assad’s first North American concert tour was in February 2011 and was received ecstatically by the public and guitar aficionados. A recent review by Classical Guitar Magazine spoke of his “outstanding musicianship, pushing the realms of the guitar up and beyond mere mortal expectations.”
Assad continues to play with his brother and they enjoy collaborations with diverse musical superstars such as Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito D’Rivera. They will again perform with Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott in 2016. The brothers’ album “Dances from the New World” recorded with D’Rivera, was released late 2013 on the GHA label. In winter 2015 The Assads will embark on a North American tour with their dear friend and collaborator, guitarist Romero Lubambo in a program called Samba Exótico.
Odair’s next European tour will start later this month at the legendary concert hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. His next solo album will also feature works composed specifically for him and will celebrate friendship, warmth and hope.
All performances for the UBS Atrium Series begin at 12:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the general public. For directions and more information, please check the HRPAC website – www.hrpac.org – or call the concert hotline at (201) 716-4540.
Palisades Medical Center provides free community health screenings
Throughout the year, Palisades Medical Center’s staff takes an active role in local communities by partnering with North Hudson Community Action Corporation, Christ Hospital School of Nursing, and Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ to provide free health screenings and education programs. The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) recognized Palisades Medical Center’s Community Outreach Program with its Community Outreach Award for its unique and effective methods of reaching out to better serve the healthcare needs of area residents. Palisades Medical Center’s community outreach and education programs are generously funded in part by TD Charitable Foundation.
The following is a schedule of Palisades Medical Center’s free Health Screenings that will be held in local communities in the coming months. Free screenings and information will be available on blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory, Body Mass Index – BMI and mammography certificates. For more information, call Joanne Riggs at (201) 854-5793.
• Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph/St. Michael’s Church, 1314 Central Ave., Union City.
• Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 615 8th St., Union City.
• Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 9034 Barr Pl., North Bergen.