Belleville
Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., in conjunction with Lyndhurst Elks Lodge 1505, hosts a pasta dinner Friday, Feb. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $12. The Belleville and Lyndhurst Elks join together to raise funds to help send special needs children to New Jersey Elks Camp for Special Needs Children.
The Woman’s Club of Belleville holds its annual tricky tray at The Chandelier, 340 Franklin Ave., on April 7. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. For more information and tickets, call Judy Nucci at 973-751-2960.
The club meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Landon at 973-751-6529.
AARP Chapter 2051 announces the Clara Maass WAVE (Wellness Assessment Van for Elders) will be at the Belleville Senior Center, 125 Franklin Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. WAVE spokeswoman Mary Creaser will talk about the program. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 973-759-3912.
Kearny
The Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, and the members of St. Stephen’s Parish, 141 Washington Ave., invite everyone to attend its annual Father Washington Mass, Feb. 7 at noon, celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the heroism and sacrifice of the Immortal Four Chaplains. Additionally, all veterans are encouraged to attend as they honor the Four Chaplains and all those who now serve and have served our country.
Kearny Health Department, 645 Kearny Ave., invites pet owners to renew dog and cat licenses Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by mail. Proof of a rabies shot, valid for the entire licensing year, is required.
License fees are as follows: Non-neutered/non-spayed animal license fees are $21 and $18 for animals that are neutered/spayed (with proof). An additional $25 late free will be assessed for licenses renewed after March 31.
The free rabies clinic, originally set for Jan. 23, is rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Kearny Water Department garage, 570 Elm St. Previously-licensed pet owners will receive a rabies vaccination certificate by mail that owners must fill out and bring to the clinic with their pets.
For more information, call the Health Department at 201-997-0600, ext. 3500 or 3505.
Literacy New Jersey West Hudson Programs, 759 Kearny Ave., seeks volunteers to be trained as tutors for its Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language programs. Tutors are then matched with adult students who need help with their reading, writing or English speaking skills. There is a suggested fee of $45 for materials for the workshop. Classes will start on Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, for five consecutive weeks.
For more details and/or registration, call 201-998-3336.
Lyndhurst
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority announces:
• The First Sunday of the Month Nature Walk Super Bird Sunday takes place Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, at Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus. The Bergen County Audubon Society will award prizes to the first participants who spot a bird that is also an NFL team name: Cardinal, Raven, Falcon, Eagle, Seahawk (osprey), Giant (great) egret and Giant (great) blue heron. For more information, call 201-230-4983 or email greatauk4@gmail.com.
• A Natural History of the Meadowlands is presented by Meadowlands native and naturalist, hunter, trapper and storyteller Don Smith Thursday, Feb. 11, 2 to 3 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKore Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. Admission is free. To register, go to www.njsea.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 201-777-2431.
Sacred Heart School, 620 Valley Brook Ave., hosts its annual spring Tricky Tray fundraiser for its Margaret Engel Endowment Trust on Friday, March 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and non-refundable. Ticket includes one sheet for first-level prizes, coffee/tea and dessert. Ticket deadline is March 1. No one under 18 will be admitted and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. The kitchen will be open. For tickets, call Patty at 201-803-9580 or the school at 201-939-4277.
The school will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a party for all alumni and their parents, friends and parishioners on Friday, April 29, at the Graycliff in Moonachie. The $60 admission includes dinner wine and beer, cash bar and DJ. For reservations, call Patty at 201-939-4277.
Our Lady of Mt. Çarmel Seniors announces:
• A trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa., is planned for Monday, Feb. 22. The cost per person is $20.
• A Lancaster, Pa., show and Dutch country trip is scheduled for Wednesday to Friday, April 13 to 15, with two nights lodging, four meals, Samson show at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater, visit to Kitchen Kettle Village, sightseeing cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia and a visit to the Landis Valley Museum.
For more information and reservations, call Annette Bortone at 201-438-1852 between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Lyndhurst Library Children’s Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following events during the month of February. Registration is required where noted. To register, call the library at 201-804-2478.
• Walk-in story time, open to grades pre-k to 2, takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. sharp. No registration is required.
• Registration for winter/spring storytime, open to ages 3 to 4 ½, continues through Feb. 19. Space is limited. Two sessions are available: one at 10:30 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. The program begins Thursday, Feb. 25, and runs through Thursday, May 12. Call in advance to register your child.
• Love door hanger Valentine’s Day craft, open to grades 1 to 4, will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Registration is required. Call in advance.
The library also hosts the following programs for adults. To register or for more information, call Library Director Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, ext. 7.
• Crochet group, beginner to advanced level, meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Members teach and help each other. Bring your own supplies. Leave at any time.
• “Nutrition 101: Know Your Numbers,” presented by Jennifer Burns Katafigiotis, founder/owner of Weight Wellness Center in Lyndhurst, takes place Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn about food and nutrition to start your year off right no matter what your goal is. All attendees will receive a voucher for a free private, one-on-one consultation including a comprehensive body composition analysis. Space is limited, and registration is a must.
North Arlington
Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 3428 hosts its annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. The night before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, is also known as Mardi Gras, Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, and Shrove Tuesday. Dinner will consist of traditional pancakes along with Italian and Polish food (beer, wines, and soda included). The event includes a presentation on the history and traditions of this day. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 12 (no cost for kids under 6). Tickets are available at the Queen of Peace Rectory, the Knights’ Hall, or by calling 201-463-2151. The Knights also ask that those attending to consider donating a non-perishable, non-expired food item to their Food for Families Project.
North Arlington Elks, 129 Ridge Road, hosts a fish fry on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, 4 to 7 p.m. Price is $12 per dinner which includes fish, fried or broiled (fried shrimp is also available) plus French fries, a bowl of clam chowder, a baked clam and cole slaw. Also available are shrimp cocktails, and clams on the half shell for $5 for a half and $8 for a full.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School hosts its annual tricky tray, “The Great Getaway,” Friday, March 11, at the Boys & Girls Club, 181 Colfax Ave., Clifton. The $20 admission includes one raffle sheet, dessert and coffee. Guests may bring their own food and beverage. Adults only. For more information and tickets, email najeffersonpto@gmail.com or call Layna at 201-736-2854.
