Ice cream party at Uncle D’s on Aug. 16 to support Animal Shelter
Come join the ice cream party at Uncle D’s Ice Cream Shop on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Secaucus Animal Shelter. As an extra bonus, Freshpet will be serving free frozen yogurt for your dogs.
Uncle D’s is located at 1430 Paerson Plank Rd. Enjoy some delicious treats and support a great cause.
Kids’ invited to free tour of GRASP Robotics Lab in PA
Invntr, a science, engineering and robotics program based in Secaucus, has organized a tour of the GRASP robotics lab at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. The visit is for children ages 7 to 18 and their parents.
During the hour-long tour, participants will see demonstrations and meet the creators of the robots. The lab has created cutting-edge robots that mimic the swarming behavior in the animal kingdom and traverse difficult terrain using multiple legs. A modular robotics lab focuses on how small mechanisms are combined in a modular way to create complex things. Also on display will be autonomous soccer-playing robots that walk around, find the ball, kick, and even get up if they fall. The team at GRASP is preparing for the Robo Cup tournament in China.
Children from Secaucus and neighboring towns are welcome to attend. The tour is free. Attendees will need to get to Philadelphia and back on their own. To sign up, contact Sidd Saran at ssaran@invntr.net or (201) 691-7498. Information on the lab can be found at grasp.upenn.edu
Secaucus senior citizen boat cruise is Aug. 19
Once again the Hudson County Office on Aging and the Town of Secaucus invite Secaucus senior citizens ages 62 and older to a luncheon cruise on the Hudson River on Aug. 19. Call (201) 865-4422 for information and reservations.
Police called to fight between teen girls, arrest two men for drugs, weapons
When police responded to a fight between teenage girls near Clarendon School at a little past 4 p.m. on July 24, they were met by two men who were with one of the girls. Upon investigation of the incident, officers arrested the two men, both of whom are residents of Secaucus.
One of the men, age 18, “brandished a handgun at the scene,” according to nj.com. He was reportedly charged with possession of suspected marijuana, possession of suspected Ecstasy, and weapons offenses related to a knife and baton.
The other man, 20, was charged with numerous weapons offenses including possession of a firearm, a folding knife with a serrated blade, and an expandable baton on school grounds. He was also reportedly charged with possession of suspected marijuana, possession of suspected Ecstasy, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Both men were allegedly with one of the girls who were fighting. The 20-year-old male was responsible for the care of the girl, age 16, who was allegedly struck during the fight and whose parents pressed charges, according to the nj.com report.
Sign up to participate in the townwide garage sale on Aug. 29
The mayor and Town Council invite all residents to participate in a town wide garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 29 starting at 8 a.m.
Call Judy at (201) 330-2034 to put your address on the list that will be posted. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 30.
Friendly animal care reminders for summer
It is against the law to leave your pet in the car in conditions adverse to its health and welfare. Do not put your pet in danger.
Remember to register your dogs and cats with the town clerk. Please be courteous of your neighbors and obey the town ordinance by picking up after your pet.
Refrain from feeding and attracting wildlife, birds, stray animals, and feral cats in areas that are not designated as feeding stations. For any wildlife concerns, call the Secaucus Animal Shelter at (201) 348-3213.
These tips can help keep your pets happy and healthy this summer.
Farmers market every Thursday evening
The Secaucus farmers market takes place every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Avenue and First Avenue (near Charlie’s Corner). Available for purchase are farm fresh vegetables, honey, bread, and spices. Additional vendors include Just Dogs, Sweet & Flour, Trashy Bags, Doggy Treats, and the Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center. Be sure to stop by on your way to the Thursday night concerts in Buchmuller Park.
Vendor space available for Friends of the Library Mini-Fair/Book Sale
The Friends of the Secaucus Public Library’s 18th Annual Mini-Fair/Used Book Sale will take place on the library grounds on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Vendors planning to be part of the Mini-Fair need to sign up soon as space is quickly growing scarce,” said Library Director Jenifer May.
The cost for table space up to eight feet is $25. Over eight feet is $45. “Vendors must supply their own tables and chairs,” said May. “If you are unable to do this, there are a limited number of tables and chairs available at the library for a rental fee of $10. There is also limited access to electricity on the library grounds and accommodations for that must be approved well in advance. All arrangements for a table, tent or any other special accommodations must be made with and approved by the library director and reservations must be paid no later than Friday, Sept. 11.”
The annual Friends of the Library Mini-Fair/Used Book Sale is the group’s main fundraiser and provides the means to maintain the library as the community’s informational, cultural, and educational hub. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details or information call (201) 330-2083, ext. 4011 or email may@bccls.org.
ICC Feast will be Sept. 10-13
The Immaculate Conception Church (ICC) annual feast will be held in Buchmuller Park from Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 10 to 13. The feast will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
With the feast and carnival spread over four days, Fr. Victor Kennedy, pastor of ICC noted that there is always a need for volunteers to run the gaming booths, cook the food, and do other chores associated with an event of this size and scope. “Volunteers do not have to commit to helping all four days; we appreciate any time you can give. If you can donate some time to this undertaking, please contact the church office at (201) 863-4840,” he said.
‘Meet Me at the Park’ for kids this summer
The mayor and Town Council present “Meet Me at the Park” every weekday during the summer. Kids are invited to enjoy sprinklers, arts & crafts, and playtime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
Mondays at Invanoski Park, Charles Street; Tuesdays at Naters Park, Koelle Blvd.; Wednesdays at Eckel Park, 9th Street.; Thursdays at Smit Memorial Park, Valley Ct.; Fridays at Buchmuller Park, Plaza Center.
Also available is Totercise in the Park on Fridays. Exercise with Cristina at Buchmuller Park on Fridays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Veggie Fest returns to Meditation Garden on Sept. 13
The second annual Veggie Food Fest will take place at the Sadhu Vaswani Meditation Garden on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join with family, friends, relatives, and neighbors for a day packed with fun, food, entertainment, and adventure, featuring a wide variety of delicacies from India, Southeast Asia, and the west.
A marketplace will feature ethnic Indian jewelry, clothing, home décor, incense, and gift items. Live entertainment will feature vocal and dance performances by talented young artists. Rides and games will be available for children, and raffles and a silent auction for adults.
The Meditation Garden is located next to the Recreation Center at 1200 Koelle Blvd. For more information call (201) 768-7857 or visit sadhuvaswanicenter.us.
Join a nature walk on Aug. 2
Stroll in beautiful River Barge Park along the Hackensack River on Sunday, Aug. 2 and look for ospreys, herons, egrets, and butterflies, and also take in the scenic views. The free, First-Sunday-of-the-Month Nature Walk takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at 260 Outwater Lane, Carlstadt. To register, go to njmeadowlands.gov. For more information contact communications@njmeadowlands.gov or (201) 460-4619.