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SECOND ANNUAL DO GOOD DAY SET FOR AUGUST 4, 2010

do good marketing, llc, a virtual advertising and marketing firm whose headquarters are located in Glen Rock, N.J., has announced its second annual do good day for Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Do good day was established by do good day marketing’s Michael Haviland, whose business philosophy is simply to do good marketing that does good for others.  Last [...]

Any Glen Rock parent musicians?

As many of us grew up we learned how to play musical instruments. Some of us even played in bands. Now that we’re parents those days may seem long gone but, in reality, there’s still the opportunity to make music in between soccer games, school activities and trips to the shore.
How many of you were [...]

Bergen Blue Laws Come Into Question

For the past 50+ years Bergen County has shut down on Sundays. Bergen’s blue laws are unique to the area and offer, to some, a reprieve from the traffic, noise and general hectic nature of Saturday’s business hours. In an effort to plug a budget hole, NJ Governor Christie has suggested doing away with these [...]

Central School Kids Helping Haiti as Part of 100th Day Project

Central School is nearing it’s 100th day of classes this year. To commemorate this milestone the kids at the school have split into groups and are putting together efforts based around the number 100. One group has decided they would like to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. This group of 1st [...]

Feed me, Seymour!

It’s Friday evening. You’ve caught the early train home. The kids aren’t going to do their homework (because it’s Friday) and the last either one of you wants to do is cook. Ordering take-out is risky. Friday night is likely the busiest night of the week for pizza and chinese delivery meaning you’re likely waiting [...]

Hey, I didn’t know you lived in Glen Rock!

As parents in suburbia it often feels like we’re stuck out on an island while all the hip parents who live in the city have their pick of activities, get-togethers, happy hours and networking events. As it turns out, a little bit of Googling will turn up many different kinds of groups that are already [...]

Fundraiser Announcement: Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation

Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation to Host Men’s Night TEXAS HOLD’EM Fundraiser

On Friday, March 12, 2010, the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation will host their first major fundraising event, a Men’s Night Texas Hold ‘Em tournament.  The fundraiser which [...]

Nominate a Glen Rock parent

We’d like to start a monthly feature where we highlight one extraordinary Glen Rock parent. Each month we’ll profile someone who you, our readers, feel should get the spotlight. They don’t have to be doing anything unusually remarkable or amazing – just being good parents (in our community). At this time we’d like to solicit [...]

What are you doing New Year’s Eve?

What are you doing New Year’s Eve?
You’re older. You’re not dead. It’s creeping up on New Year’s Eve. In the past you were all over planning, scheming and figuring out just how to ring in the new year with fun, friends and style (ok, not always style). But now, you’re a parent. Your kids are [...]

In case you had any doubts…

In a recent interview, a man held captive by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed a point of view we’ve all know for years here in Glen Rock:
New Jersey is heaven on earth.
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Happy Thanksgiving (again).