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Sartorially Smart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Checking Up on Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting in gear for the school year
Managing Diabetes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Schools, after-school programs, and more
Generation G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
An infant in Israel
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About Our Children is designed to help Jewish families in our area live healthy, positive lives that make the most of
the resources available to them. By providing useful, current, accurate information, this publication aims to guide
parents to essential information on faith, education, the arts, events, and child-raising in short, everything that
todays Jewish family, babies to grandparents, needs to live life to the fullest in North Jersey and Rockland County.
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elbow to try and prevent the spread of
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When it comes to dental health, Dr.
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its important for parents to make sure
their youngsters get their twice a year
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this year it will be on Sunday, October 16
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Dr. Paul Pelavin, chief of pediatric endocrinology at the Valley Medical Group,
on the topic of children and diabetes.
About Our Children: Are we seeing
more incidence of diabetes in children?
Type 1, Type 2? And why?
Dr. Paul Pelavin: Yes, the rates of
both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing in children. This rise in incidence is thought to be due to multiple
reasons, including a marked rise in obesity (which increases the rate of both
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Diabetes Superfoods
Ever see the top 10 lists for foods everyone should
eat to superpower your diet? As with all foods, the
diabetes superfoods need to be worked into individualized meal plan in appropriate portions.
All of the foods listed have a low glycemic index
or GI and provide key nutrients such as: calcium,
potassium, fiber, magnesium, vitamins A (as carotenoids), C, and E.
Beans
Citrus Fruit
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Berries
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Whole Grains
Its the germ and bran of the whole grain that count. It contains all the nutrients a grain product has to offer. When you
purchase processed grains like bread made from enriched
wheat flour, you dont get these. A few more of the nutrients
these foods offer are magnesium, chromium, omega 3 fatty
acids and folate. Pearled barley and oatmeal are a source of
fiber and potassium.
Nuts
Everyone knows dairy can help build strong bones and teeth.
In addition to calcium, many fortified dairy products are a
good source of vitamin D. More research is emerging on the
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411 E. Clinton Ave.
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Bogart Memorial School is a licensed preschool for children ages 2 to 5. The school
has been serving children in our community for more than 50 years. In this warm,
happy environment, a complete age-appropriate curriculum is provided by an
experienced staff of teachers. Children
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Tel: 201- 391-8329
Early Childhood Director:
Debbie Wanamaker
E-Mail: Debbie@tepv.org
Website: www.tepv.org
Infants through 12 months & Parents
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Playgroup. Its a time to enjoy your
baby, connect with other moms, and
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monthly, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
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Toddlers 12 months through 18
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Toddlers 18 months through 24
months & Parents Program: Children
will participate in playtime, circle
time, art experiences, snack, story
time, music and movement. Wednesdays 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. 10-week session: September 29 to December 15,
2016. Toddlers To Be will gradually
transition to be On My Own (a separate class) in January 2017.
Learning:
Rabbi Shelley Kniaz
School Administrator:
Marjorie Shore
For 3 year olds (drop off) we offer
Mitzvah Makers, a Sunday morning
group from 10 am to 11 am (dates in
2016-2017: Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20,
Dec. 11, Jan. 22, Feb. 5, March 26,
April 30). It is facilitated by an early
childhood professional. The program
is designed to engage and instill in
young children the joy of Judaism,
with emphasis on Jewish Holidays.
You are also welcome to attend our
very child-friendly Early Family Shabbat service once a month Friday at
6:00 pm. Mitzvah Makers is open to
the greater Jewish community for a
small $54 fee to cover snacks and supplies. Registration is required.
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Ages: 3 months to adults
Our education program features a series of classes in the performing arts for
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Lessons are usually 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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prayers that the student(s) need(s) to
know for his/her special day. The remainder of the time includes Torah, Jewish
holidays and what it means to be Jewish.
At the initial meeting with the parents
and student(s), she will discuss the books
that will be used, the prayers that will be
taught, a chesed project that relates to the
students Torah portion, the bar/bat mitzvah ceremony itself along with a tutoring
agreement. In addition, Cantor Barbra will
take the time to get to know the student(s)
and learn his/her interests. The bar/bat
mitzvah ceremony can be conducted at
the facility of your choosing. Cantor Barbra, who is compassionate and patient,
will tailor the ceremony according to each
childs needs. Cantor Barbra is also an officiant at bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies, baby
namings and weddings. Also a certified
cantor with more than 12 years of pulpit
experience. Please see my ad on page 26.
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OurChildren
About
EMEK
Israeli Scouts
Y2 Academy
20 Washington St.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
www.y2academy.com
Grades: 8th to college level
BEGINS AT
BEGINS AT
OJC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
ELIGIOUS SCHOOL
201-660-1100
SAT/ACT Test preparation. SAT subject
test, Math 2C, Physics, Chemistry, AP
classes. AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP
Chemistry, AP History. Full college counseling services, including advising application completion and interviewing.
Please see our ad on page 22.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Berger Learning Group, LLC
31-11 Broadway
Fair Lawn, NJ 07601
201-742-5298
www.bergerlearning.com
Ages: 18 months to 16 years
BLG provides a range of Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) services for children with
special needs. Our ABA programs address
cognitive, social-emotional, play, and selfhelp skills, as well as language/communication and behavioral challenges through
a positive behavioral approach. Please see
our ad on page 25.
Affordable Tuition
tion
Midweek Classes Only
ses Only
Kindergarten through High School
Located on the Bergen/Rockland Border
through High School
CALL
FOR A TOUR: 845-359-5920 ext. 110
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JEWISH CENTER
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An Egalitarian Tuition
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OJC
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An Egalitarian Conservative Congregation serving Rockland and Bergen Counties
An Egalitarian Conservative Congregation serving Rockland and Bergen Counties
Elementary Schools
High Schools
Adult Services
www.sinaischools.org/js 201-345-1974
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DANCE SCHOOLS
201-390-7513 201-266-8830
studio-info@cresskillperformingarts.com
www.cresskillperformingarts.com
Therapeutic Nursery
SCHOOLS
The Academies at The Gerrard
Berman Day School
45 Spruce St.
Oakland, NJ 07436
201-337-1111
www.ssnj.org
Ages 2 to 14
The Academies at GBDS is an N-2
through Grade 8 Jewish day school
offering a dual language secular and
Judaic studies program with an innovative curriculum focusing on
leadership, STEAM and performing
arts. Please see our ad on page 3.
11 Harold St.
Tenafly NJ 07670
201-871-1152 ext 513
Grades: Elementary Middle School
Students enrolled: 150
Contact person: Jennifer Davis
www.lpsnj.org
Lubavitch on the Palisades Elementary and Middle School offers a 21st
34 Montebello Road
Montebello, NY 10901
Visit us at:
www.Montebellojc.org
Join us for:
FREE BBQ and Shabbat Alive Services: Friday, September 9th beginning at 5:30 PM
Community Yizkor Service: Wednesday, October 12, at 4:00 PM
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www.sinaischools.org
Ages: 18-21
High school for boys ages 18-21 who have
developmental disabilities, focusing on
preparing them for adult life. Offers a functional academic program that integrates
pragmatic Judaic and secular curricula
with community awareness and vocational studies. Please see our ad on page 23.
Shalom Yeladim
YEAR ROUND programs for infants through 5-year-olds
Shalom Yeladim Offers:
Well-rounded curriculum that incorporates
guided play & small group instruction
Hands-on approach to learning to help
children reach their potential
Jewish foundation with a focus on Parsha,
Shabbat, Hebrew and Ahavat Yisrael
Warm and experienced staff
Optional hot lunch program available
Extended hours
Infant Room Toddlers Class Twos Class Threes Class
Pre-K Enrichment Hebrew Immersion Art Music &
Movement Creative Dance Science Holiday Workshops
Shabbat Parties Cooking and Baking Literacy Yoga
(201) 742-5298
Email: info@bergerlearning.com
31-11 Broadway
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF
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Fall Soccer
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Cantor
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Barbra
Lieberstein
Cell: 201-788-6653
Officiant
for Baby Namings
_ Art Direction
e-mail:
cantorbarbra@aol.com
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to meet the needs of all children between the ages of 5-13 years young.
Small groups and individualized attention allows us cater to your childs
learning style and thereby maximize
their learning potential. All of our
students use iPads provided by the
school to make learning more engaging and differentiated. Most importantly, we want each child to want to
be here and love receiving a Jewish
education. Our classrooms are warm,
welcoming and informal spaces,
furnished with tables and area rugs
instead of desks. Our two core curriculum areas are Judaic studies and
Hebrew literacy. In addition, enrichment activities include: music, fine
arts, filmmaking, creative dramatics,
cooking, Israel studies and field trips.
We have designated focus areas for
arts and Hebrew literacy. For more
information please call Rabbi Weinbach at 845-770-4191. Please see our
ad on page 22.
Congregational Learning:
Rabbi Shelley Kniaz
School Administrator:
Marjorie Shore
Grades K-7
To prepare our students for a lifetime
of Jewish involvement and learning,
our Religious School stresses handson activities and experiences, as
well as, using the latest technology.
Parents are invited to become actively involved in their childrens education. Shabbat and Holiday celebrations, meaningful family programs,
and youth group activities augment
the four hours per week in the classroom learning. Please see our ad on
page 20.
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OurChildren
About
34 Montebello Road
Montebello, NY 10901
Contact: Cantor Michelle Rubin
845-357-2430 ex.103
www.montebellojc.org/
Grades K7
The MJC Religious School provides
our students with a nurturing and
fun school environment, which fosters an enthusiasm and love for Judaism and a commitment to life-long
Jewish living and learning. We are
dedicated to educating our youth to
be knowledgeable, responsible, and
participatory Jews. Our students attain a strong Jewish identity, Judaic
literacy, knowledge of Tefillah and
most importantly, a love of Judaism.
With their strong Jewish identity and
knowledge base, our students feel
comfortable walking into any synagogue or Jewish environment. Students learn in a warm and embracing
environment through a newly enhanced hands-on learning program,
classroom work, experiential and
individualized learning, a monthly
Shabbat school, a Family Shabbat
program and more! We strive to create an environment that is inspiring
and prepares our children with the
essential values, ideals and traditions
for practicing Judaism in our everchanging world. The MJC Religious
School offers a FREE Kindergarten
class. Please see our ad on page 24.
Religious School
8 Independence Ave.
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-5920, ext. 110
www.theojc.org
Kindergarten through high school
Orangetown Jewish Center, a vibrant Conservative Synagogue
located on the Bergen/Rockland
border, is accepting enrollment for
our exciting Religious School. Programs available from Kindergarten
through Bar/Bat Mitzvah, with an innovative middle school curriculum
and active award winning social and
educational high school programming. Mid-week classes only, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Special needs
accommodations and resources of-
SPORTS
After-School Swim at the Kaplen
JCC on the Palisades
Taub Campus
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
201-408-1473
www.jccotp.org/aquatics
Red Cross swim instruction is offered
weekdays and Sundays for all-level
swimmers, with private instruction
available. The JCC also features a
competitive swim team for boys and
girls 5-17.
Taub Campus
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
201-408-1476
A progressive curriculum where your
child will love building their sports
skills. Classes offered in all sports including basketball, soccer, tennis and
Tae Kwon Do, with private instruction available. The JCC also features
a recreational basketball league for
grades 3-6 and a travel basketball
league for grades 3-12.
Bounce U
theme weeks. We are the only gym in our area since 1995
to teach the nationally recognized Fun & Fit Gymnastics
after school programs for children entering Kindergarten
through sixth grade. Our warm and well-trained staff will
teach your children the skills that give them confidence in
the future. Please see our ad on page 25.
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
We bill insurance directly
so you dont have to
201-357-0417
info@thetherapygym.com
www.thetherapygym.com
10 Nevins Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-628-1500
www.icevault.com
All ages
The Ice Vault has various activities
for kids of all ages. Various activities include public sessions, hockey
clinics, hockey teams, figure skating,
free-style, Learn to Skate programs.
Birthday parties are also available.
Please see our ad on page 4.
Soccer Coliseum
Tumble-Bee Gymnastics
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Accepting
Applications
Ages 2-4
Extended
Hours
Available
A descriptive presentation of
how youve developed based on your
life experiences
What moves you and has some influence on your moving forward
An expression of your true voice
Showing versus telling
Passion, honesty, and integrity
Examples of success with challenges, and a drive for pursuing knowledge, wisdom, and ideas in order to put
those ideas into practice
Self-analysis and critical thinking skills
Admissions officers spend an average of 10 to 30 minutes reviewing an
application. Students wonder if their
writing skills cut the muster. There are
books, websites, writing classes and
YouTube tutorials on how to write an
essay that makes a difference. Students
should be encouraged to seek whatever
support they may need, now.
Ultimately, it comes down to this:
crafting a winning personal statement
requires time, introspection, planning,
creativity, grit, and most importantly, a
willingness to talk about yourself.
Deborah Breslow is a Wyckoff-based freelance
writer who has been offering college essay
coaching to students for the last six years.
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SEPTEMBER
To Our Readers: This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, its a good idea to call to
verify details before you go.
Wednesday, August 31
Friday, September 9
Sunday, August 28
Slithering Sunday at Wave Hill: Join in a family
art project with artist Jenae Shwartz and learn
about diverse snake habitats and the unique
character of snake skin. Using pebbles, rocks,
branches and grass, create a picturesque scene to
celebrate Snake Event Day. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wave
Hill House. Free with admission. Wave Hill, 649 W.
249th St., the Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200, www.
wavehill.org.
Snake Event Day: Are snakes cool or creepy?
Gain a new appreciation for these reptiles with
Emily Nestlerode, the Wildlife Education Manager
at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Ages
8 and older welcome with an adult. 1 and 2 p.m.
Wave Hill House. Free with admission. Wave Hill,
649 W. 249th St., the Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200,
www.wavehill.org.
Sunday, September 4
Butterflies are Free: Family art project, print and
fly with monarch butterflies. The monarch butterflies begin migration in September heading south.
Make these beautiful butterflies before they head
off. Free with admission. Wave Hill House, 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Wave Hill, 649 W. 249th St., the Bronx,
NY, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Monarch Migration: Join environmental educator
Emily Nestlerode from Hudson Highlands Nature
Museum for a presentation and guided walk to
search for monarch butterflies and caterpillars
in the garden. Ages 8 and older accompanied
by an adult. Meet at Perkins Visitors Center. 2 to
3:30 p.m. Free with admission. Wave Hill, 649 W.
249th St., the Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200, www.
wavehill.org.
Wednesday, September 7
bergenPAC Open House: Free community open
house and family fun at bergenPAC. From 1 to
8:15 p.m. The all-day open house will include free
trial classes for new and returning students, free
family fun, free snacks, and chances to win prizes
and bergenPAC concert tickets. Classes are available for singing, acting, dance, musical theater,
voice lessons, chorus, and more. To pre-register
and for more information contact: education@
bergenpac.org or call 201-482-8194. Walkins welcome. bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St,
Englewood, 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org.
Thursday, September 8
Free community open house and family fun at
bergenPAC: From 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The allday open house will include free trial classes for
new and returning students, free family fun, free
snacks, and chances to win prizes and bergenPAC
concert tickets. Classes are available for singing,
acting, dance, musical theater, voice lessons, chorus, and more. To pre-register and for more information contact: education@bergenpac.org or call
201-482-8194. Walk-ins welcome. bergenPAC,
30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood, 201-227-1030,
www.bergenpac.org.
Sunday, September 11
Auditions for Jewish Teen Choir: The Bergen
County chapter of HaZamir, the International
Jewish High School Choir conducted by Cantor
Ronit Wolff Hanan will begin its 2016-2017
season with auditions from 1 to 3 p.m. at
Congregation Beth Sholom, 354 Maitland Ave.,
Teaneck. Open for Jewish teens in grades 9
through 12 who meet the musical requirements.
For information, hazamirbergen@gmail.com, 201906-4441.
Harvest Celebration and Park Cleanup: Join
in Temple Emeths third annual harvest celebration and park cleanup, which includes a short
commemoration of the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
10 a.m. Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road,
Teaneck. 201-833-1322, www.emeth.org.
Monday, September 12
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About
Saturday, September 24
Monday, September 19
Sunday, September 25
Wednesday, September 21
Tuesday, September 13
Thursday, September 22
Wednesday, September 14
Teenage Fun at Temple Emanu-El: F2F/ATID
(8th grade and up) at Temple Emanu-El of
Closter, 6:00 p.m. Welcome Back DJ/Karaoke
Party. Join us for an evening of music, friends and
food. 180 Piermont Road, Closter, 201-750-9997.
www.templeemauel.com.
Glen Rock Jewish Center Fall Toddler Time:
Toddler Time is for children 12 months to 2 years
old and a parent or caregiver. Facilitated group,
youngsters will do a mix of arts and crafts, music,
songs, stories and have free play time. 9:15 to
10:30 a.m. Free. Glen Rock Jewish Center, 682
Harristown Road, Glen Rock. 201-652-6652,
grjcnursery@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 18
CKids Holiday Fair: Join a new program at
Chabad of Passaic County. For children 3 and
older. 11 to noon High Holiday fair followed
by a bee-keeping demonstration to prepare
for Rosh Hashana. Chabad Center of Passaic
County, 194 Ratzer Road, Wayne. 973-6946274, jewishwayne.com to rsvp or email chani@
jewishwayne.com.
Friday, September 23
Tot Shabbat in Franklin Lakes: Join in a Tot
Shabbat at 6:30 p.m. with Rabbi Elyse Frishman.
Pre-readers are welcome at this family-friendly
service. Barnert Temple, 747 Route 208
South, Franklin Lakes. 201-848-1027, www.
barnerttemple.org.
Monday, September 26
Babyccino at Chabad: A class for chic moms
and their tots. Join as the class learns about the
universe. The planets. From 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Chabad Center of Passaic County, 194 Ratzer
Road, Wayne. 973-694-6274, jewishwayne.com
to rsvp or email chain@jewishwayne.com.
Wednesday, September 28
Make a Shofar: Taam Shofar Making at Temple
Emanu-El of Closter, 9:30 a.m. Ages birth to kindergarten. Bring your little ones to learn and see
how a real shofar is made as we prepare for Rosh
Hashana For more information, contact Tammy
Ween at 201-750-9997 or ween@templeemanu-el.com. 180 Piermont Road, Closter, 201-7509997. www.templeemauel.com.
Glen Rock Jewish Center Fall Toddler Time:
Toddler Time is for children 12 months to 2 years
old and a parent or caregiver. Facilitated group,
youngsters will do a mix of arts and crafts, music,
songs, stories and have free play time. 9:15 to
10:30 a.m. Free. Glen Rock Jewish Center, 682
Harristown Road, Glen Rock. 201-652-6652,
grjcnursery@gmail.com.
The Importance of Strength Training: A session with Diane Bertone and Carmelyn Tobin
from the Department of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center. 1 p.m. Wayne YMCA, 1 Pike Drive, Wayne.
973-595-0100.
Friday, September 30
Free South Street Seaport Musuem: Free
admission to its exhibition of Street of Ships from
3 to 7 p.m. at the South Street Seaport Museum,
12 Fulton St., New York, 212-748-8600, www.
southstreetseaportmuseum.org
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being conducted by a writer, a publisher, and a librarian, who are piloting the
program and hope that it will continue
in the fall.
For more information or to register, email Helen Weiss Pincus at
helem407@aol.com
Simchas
Birth
HALSTON BLAKE BYER
Halston Blake Byer was born on August
13, 2016 to Carly and Jarrod Byer in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Her grandparents are Joy
and Robert Shorr of Hillsdale, Rhonda and
Larry Sheakley and Vicki and Tedd Byer,
sembles for all levels of musical ability, from early learners to the highest
levels of technique. The entry-level
orchestra is for early level string players only. The other two orchestras are
full woodwind, brass, and percussionist along with violins, violas, cellos
and bass.
To apply, please call 201-569-1625
or www.bergenyouthorchestra.org for
audition requirements and further information including student responsibilities and tuition for each orchestra.
PARTY
Include:
1 hours of skating (during public session)
Private decorated party room
Off ice party attendant
Skate rental
Invitations for party guests
Pizza and soda
Personalized Carvel ice cream cake
Favors and candy
FREE skating pass for future use
Birthday child receives FREE Ice Vault T shirt
www.tofutti.com
973-661-9368
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