‘Taste of India’ coming to the Kennedy Branch Library on May 9
The North Bergen Free Public library is pleased to announce that the Kennedy Branch will be hosting “Taste of India” on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. The event will be held outdoors, adjacent to the library. There will be food, dance, music, mehendi (henna), and more. Don’t miss this amazing event.
The Kennedy Branch is located at 2123 Kennedy Blvd. For more information call (201) 869-4715 or visit www.nbpl.org.
Tax department to extend hours on May 11
The tax office will have extended hours on May 11, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the last day to pay the second quarter property tax without interest penalty.
High Tech scores big in 2015 National Spanish Exams
High Tech High School students of Spanish, levels I and II, scored exemplarily in the 2015 National Spanish Exam (NSE), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). High Tech accepts students from throughout Hudson County.
The NSE assesses students’ proficiency in the Spanish language as they compete on a national level with their peers. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” says Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, national director of the exams, “because these exams are the largest of their kind in the United States, with over 157,000 students participating in 2015.”
The following students performed highly on the Spanish I exam: Amirah Johnson of Jersey City scored a 95, earning Premio de Oro (Gold Award); North Bergen resident Alyssa Mojica and Olivia Ruiz of Guttenberg earned Premio de Plata (Silver Award); Hoboken residents Ryan Brett, Maeve Munroe, and Cole Quist and Jeremy Lewan of Bayonne received Premio de Bronce (Bronze Award); Ghenwa Hassan of Bayonne, Jalina Bryson and Joan Marie Tubungbanua of Jersey City, Jeel Shah and Catherine Cabrera of North Bergen, Shelina Chotrani and Gabriel Mendez of Secaucus, Union City resident Taylor Avila, and Ada Zhu of Weehawken received Mención Honoraria (Honorable Mention).
The following students earned Mención Honoraria on the Spanish I and II exams:Bayonne resident Adrion Perez, Bryanna Acosta and Gabriela Sesin of North Bergen, and Secaucus resident Zachary Canonico.Kevin Martinez of West New York in Spanish I and II received Premio de Plata; Premio de Bronce recipients include Guttenberg resident Lauren Krasnoff, Andrea Velasquez of Jersey City, and North Bergen resident Malena Rodriguez; Guttenberg resident Hena Pardasani, Sophia Battaglia of Hoboken, Jersey City resident Katrina Origenes, Gabriella Espinal and Yingxue Hu of Kearny, North Bergen resident Tanushri Shah, Emily Torres, and Jeffrey Zarzuela, and Secaucus resident Aimee Gamboa received Mención Honoraria.
Free movies coming to county parks
The Hudson County Board of Freeholders approved a contract at their last meeting for the Washington Park Association to provide the screening of 12 movies at six county parks.
The screenings will take place during the months of July and August at the following parks: Lincoln Park, Jersey City, Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne, West Hudson Park, Harrison and Kearny, Washington Park, Jersey City and Union City, JJ Braddock/ North Hudson Park, North Bergen and Columbus Park, Hoboken. Popcorn will be provided while supplies last.
Check the parks for signs of upcoming movies, or check the county website.
2015 flag football registration upcoming
Registration for 2015 flag football for boys and girls ages 5 through 7 will take place at the Recreation Center, 6300 Meadowview Ave., on June 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus an evening registration on Thursday, June 4 only from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. An additional registration session will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bring proof of residency, birth certificate, passport, and $35.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Arthritis lecture at the library on May 13
A lecture on the topic of arthritis will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The lecture will be presented by Holy Name Medical Center Rheumatologist Alexandru Kimel, MD, F.A.C.R. This event 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 the library at (201) 869-4715 or visit www.nbpl.org.
Cuban Lions Club of West New York Announces Championship Golf Day on May 13
Players and golf fans are invited to the West New York Leones de Cubanos de Hudson Golf Club’s Joseph Ciambra Memorial Gold Outing on Wednesday, May 13, at the Emerson Golf Club, 99 Palisade Ave., Emerson, N.J. At this charity event to benefit the less fortunate, in addition to a round of golf, gifts, prizes, raffles, a barbecue lunch, refreshments, and transportation carts will be available, followed by dinner at Meson Madrid, Palisades Park. Participation rates for players and spectators range from $75 for dinner only to $225 for a player full package and $800 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, call Manny Reyes at (201) 424-1201.
Network on a Spirit of New Jersey Cruise with the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce
The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Entertainment Cruises and a number of regional chambers – the Newark Regional Business Partnership, the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, Commerce and Industry of New Jersey, and the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce – on a Business Networking Cruise from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.
The event begins with networking dockside in Weehawken, followed by a 90-minute cruise as the sun begins to set. Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, DJ, and dancing. This is an opportunity to network with professionals from across the Northern New Jersey region while enjoying the breathtaking views along the Hudson.
Boarding, networking, and dinner take place at 5 p.m. at Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken. The cruise departs the dock at 6 p.m. and cruises the Hudson River until 7:30. The cost is $65 for members, $90 for non-members. Payment must be received in advance to secure your reservation. Space is limited. Cancellations must be received by close of business on Thursday, May 14 to qualify for a refund. Hoboken members, call to register at the member price. Free parking is available. For more information contact Anthony Chinni at (201) 386-0699, ext. 270.
Run the Palisades on May 17 to support the Diabetes Foundation
The 7th annual Run the Palisades event, one of Bergen County’s premier road races, will once again support the Diabetes Foundation. Scheduled for Sunday, May 17, the event will feature 5K and 10K run/walks, a kids run, and a health fair.
“Diabetes affects nearly one million people in New Jersey. It’s the third leading cause of death, and a major cause of blindness, heart disease and amputation,” said Roberta Schmidt, executive director of the Diabetes Foundation, located in Paramus. “This is a disease that does not discriminate. Yet, getting tested and having a solid understanding of just what diabetes is can make a huge difference in both preventing it and helping individuals and their families learn to live with it more successfully.”
The Diabetes Foundation (www.diabetesfoundationinc.org) provides short-term diabetes medications and supplies to needy people with diabetes, supports services that offer information and resources for diabetes management, and sends children with diabetes to summer camp.
Run the Palisades is hosted by the towns of Fort Lee and Cliffside Park, and sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Additional sponsorships are still available. Visit http://runthepalisades.org for more information.