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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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BALAM Dance Theater to Perform Dynastic Beauty: An Introduction to Balinese Dance & Culture

from:BALAM Dance Theatre

BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM), a nonprofit dance theatre company, launches its 2012 season with the new educational program, Dynastic Beauty: An Introduction to Balinese Dance &...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Allendale, New Jersey with AmericanTowns Allendale Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Bergen County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Allendale organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Allendale is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Allendale

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Allendale area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New Jersey’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Allendale in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in New Jersey  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Allendale Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Allendale, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in New Jersey

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a New Jersey Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Allendale Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Allendale Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Allendale elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Bergen County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Bergen County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Bergen County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for New Jersey NJ

New Jersey Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in New Jersey. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Allendale and across the country. With...

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Find New Jersey Corn Mazes - Get lost in a New Jersey haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for New Jersey NJ

We have the best New Jersey apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of New Jersey. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms...

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September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Allendale

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ...

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It Is Not Too Late

Archer Cooperative Nursery School in Allendale announces it is not too late to enroll your child in the popular Mommy & Me program this fall.  Limited space is still...

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Ramsey First Pres to Celebrate Dr. Smith's 65th Year of Ordination

from:First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey

World Communion Sunday, October 2, 2011 Celebrating the 65th Year of Ordination of The Rev. Donald P. Smith, D.D. First Pres is privileged...

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Back to School for Allendale - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Allendale! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Waldwick - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Waldwick! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Ramsey - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Ramsey! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Shakespeare Performance Comes to The Allendale Community for Mature Living

The lobby of The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living was recently transformed into an elaborate stage for the performance of "Love's Labour's Lost,"...

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Young Performers Fill The Atrium With Music

Piano teacher Shin Hye Lee and some of her accomplished students used music to bridge the generation gap by performing a concert at The Atrium at The Allendale Community for...

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WALDWICK STUDENT SCORES IN TOP 20% OF 84,000 PARTICIPANTS IN NATIONWIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY CAPABILITY CHALLENGE

Tyler Green among 4717 from New Jersey to Compete in Annual Event by Federal Departments of Treasury and Education ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., May 23, 2011 –Two...

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Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ to Hold 20th Annual Scholarship Gala

from:Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc.

The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc. (HBCSF) of Teaneck announces that $40,000 in scholarships and book stipends for current...

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Make a difference in Allendale! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Allendale area and around...

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Skill, Strategy and Chance Define The Atrium's Newly Formed Mah-Jong Club

Benefits Include Peer Socialization and Use of Cognitive Skills Residents at The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living are engaging in a game of skill,...

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The Atrium's Garden Club Encourages Green Thumbs and Peer Socialization for Senior Residents

Group Hosts Annual Amaryllis Planting Like the meaning of Amaryllis, which means to sparkle, the smiles of senior residents recently lit up the room at The Atrium at The...

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New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Presents "Lucine Amara: My Interpretations of Aida"

from:New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) announced that opera star Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of Verismo Opera, will present “Lucine Amara: My...

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The Atrium at The Allendale Community Rings in Spring With Free Programs for Seniors

Area seniors are invited to ring in spring at The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living with an array of social, musical, educational and cultural programs that...

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Fort Lee's Verismo Opera Needs Singers, Extras for 2011 Season

from:New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera

Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of the NJ Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera), announced that the only professional opera company based in northern New Jersey is...

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Twelve Visions Party of New Jersey

    The Twelve Visions Party of New Jersey Announces Its 3rd State Convention on   March 19, 2011 ...

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Learle Van Emburg is a Second-Generation Senior to Call The Atrium Home

Apartment-Rental Senior Residence Offers Sense of Family and Support For Learle Van Emburg, The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living has always felt like...

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Verismo Opera to Hold “Meet the Cast of Aida” in Englewood. Metropolitan Opera Singers to Perform.

     The NJ Association of Verismo Opera, known to opera fans as Verismo Opera, will present "Meet the Cast of Aida" on Sunday, February...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Bergen County, NJ

Allendale Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Bergen County, NJ. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

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Hurricane Irene is heading towards New Jersey, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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Joyce Ochs and Newfoundlands Kaili and Tanner Bring Benefits of Pet Therapy to The Allendale Community for Mature Living

Senior Residents Enjoy Soothing Presence of Specially Trained Dogs As a youngster, Joyce Ochs counted the days to when she was on her own and could get a dog. As an...

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AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

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Real Estate Agents: Be the Local Expert for Allendale