Kiddie Academy of Rutherford will host Hero Play Day on Friday, Sept.&nbsp; 11 at 5 p.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are invited to attend this free community event designed to help children recognize and celebrate their personal heroes.
The new hands-on event will be an opportunity for children to dress up as their favorite superhero and participate in “training” stations set up around the Academy, including obstacle courses, strength tests and kindness missions.

Refreshments will be provided. To register, visit <a href="https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; WHAT: Kiddie Academy Hero Play Day WHEN: Friday, Sept.&nbsp; 11 from 5-7 p.m. WHERE: 306 Union Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070

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Bergen County

Rutherford

New Jersey

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Kiddie Academy of Rutherford will host Hero Play Day on Friday, Sept.  11 at 5 p.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are...

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First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford

Rutherford is about to shine a little brighter this holiday season. Stars Theatre Company, the town’s newest performing arts organization, is stepping onto the local stage with heart, ambition, and a musical that already has residents talking. Their debut production, It’s a Wonderful Life: A New Musical, is officially auditioning performers and in a modern twist, submissions are being accepted entirely by video submissions on their website.
For founder Laura Rizzo Ed.D., launching Stars Theatre Company in her hometown is more than a creative venture; it’s a dream rooted in community. After years of directing, choreographing, teaching, and building theatre programs for both teens and youth, she envisioned a company that welcomed performers of all ages and backgrounds. Rutherford has always possessed a vibrant creative pulse,” she shared. “It just required a dedicated home where local talent could bring that passion to life.”
The production itself is a fresh musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic, featuring Book &amp; Lyrics by John W. Atkins and Music by Andrew Abrams. Laura Rizzo will be directing and choreographing the show, and Bart Nativo will be stage managing the production. It promises nostalgia, warmth, and a new musical lens on George Bailey’s journey, the kind of story that feels tailor made for a community eager to reconnect and celebrate together.
What’s generating the biggest buzz, though, is Stars Theatre Company’s audition approach. By inviting performers ages 8 to 80 to submit video auditions, the company is opening doors for busy families, working adults, and newcomers who might otherwise hesitate to step into a casting room. And with the audition deadline set for September 12th at Noon, excitement — and submissions are already pouring in.
“It’s about accessibility,” Rizzo explained. “We want people to feel welcomed, not intimidated. If you’ve ever dreamed of being onstage, whether you’re eight or eighty, this is your moment.”
There is no tuition to participate; instead, there is a $150 membership fee to join the production. Performers of all experience levels from the entire tristate area are welcome to audition.
Rehearsals begin September 20th to December 6th and will be on Sundays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, with performances scheduled for December 10, 11, and 12, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church’s Karen Kaiser Parish House 32 Ridge Rd. The venue is conveniently located near the Rutherford NJ Transit station, making it easily accessible for performers and audience members traveling from across the region. And as anticipation builds, the community is already buzzing about another announcement: tickets will go on sale September 20th, with general admission priced at just $20, and $15 for students &amp; seniors. The company hopes the affordable pricing will make holiday theatre accessible to families, students, seniors, and anyone looking to enjoy a heartwarming night out.
“Live theatre should feel welcoming,” Rizzo said. “We want people to walk in, feel the magic, and know they’re part of something special.”
Tickets will be available at starstheatre.com, where audiences can also find updates, cast announcements, and behind‑the‑scenes glimpses as the production comes to life.
Although It’s a Wonderful Life: A New Musical serves as the inaugural production for Stars Theatre Company, it represents just the start of their vision. Beyond this show, the company is actively preparing workshops, community gatherings, and upcoming performances. Every initiative aims to unite the community through creative storytelling, shared experiences, and lasting friendships.
With auditions underway, ticket sales approaching, and enthusiasm growing by the day, Rutherford’s newest theatre company is ready to make its mark — one heartfelt performance at a time.

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A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford!

Costco Wholesale

<dl><dt>Tremendous Furniture Warehouse Liquidation&nbsp;Sale Saturday September 12th 9:30am-4:30pm on Route 1 in North&nbsp;Brunswick NJ....Dock 5 The Warehouses Behind Liberty Cannabis Dock 5&nbsp;</dt></dl>
This massive liquidation event will take place at 2300 Route 1 North, North&nbsp;Brunswick NJ The Warehouses Dock 5-Behind Panera in the white &amp; blue low warehouses.... next to&nbsp;Blue Star Glass
Don't miss this opportunity to find incredible deals on quality office furniture. We just took in a ton of beautiful commercial grade furniture like new from the several&nbsp;large Fortune 100 corporations selling 80% off new.&nbsp; Just got in Herman Miller Embody Chairs and have plenty of goodies like Herman&nbsp;Miller Mirra&nbsp; &amp; Steelcase Gesture...with a 3 year warranty!
<a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>All of our furniture is liquidated from the largest Fortune 100 corporations in the country that have downsized or relocated...Thousands of high-end ergonomic office chair starting @ $75 &amp; up, couches, soft seating, club chairs, cubicles, benching, stacking chairs, reception &amp; conference room furniture and so much more like new 80% off. All furniture cleaned, inspected, sanitized and in stock ready to go....
Delivery Available...We can help with your layout &amp; design.
We are loaded floor to ceiling with high-end furniture Herman&nbsp;Miller, Steelcase,&nbsp;Knoll, Haworth, Humanscale, Geiger, Andreu World etc.. 80% off new, like new with a 3 year warranty
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Architects, Designers, Furniture Dealers, Brokers, Stagers all welcome to save your clients money!

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Middlesex County

North Brunswick

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Tremendous Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale Saturday September 12th 9:30am-4:30pm on Route 1 in North Brunswick NJ....Dock...

Tremendous Home  & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale

Montammy Golf Club

We are excited to announce that on Monday, October 5, 2026, Bergen County CASA will host&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://casagolf2026.givesmart.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sixth&nbsp;Annual “FORE” the Kids Golf&nbsp;Classic</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;the renowned Montammy Golf Club honoring Michael and Toni Ann Edwards!
Spend a day on the course while making a difference in the lives of children in foster care throughout Bergen County. Because every child deserves a fair shot.
This fun-filled day brings together our community of supporters to raise critical funds for the children we serve—abused and neglected youth in Bergen County’s foster care system. Please consider joining us as a sponsor, golfer, or dinner guest. We would love to see you there!
Event Schedule:
Golf:
<ul><li>Registration opens at 9:00 AM</li><li>Brunch at 10:00 AM</li><li>Shotgun start at 12:00 PM</li></ul>
Evening Program (for all guests):
<ul><li>Cocktail hour at 5:00 PM</li><li>Dinner and program to follow</li></ul>
Your participation helps ensure that every foster child in Bergen County has a consistent, caring, and trained advocate by their side. Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is the only nonprofit in the county that recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system. These Advocates visit regularly, monitor well-being, and advocate in court for children’s medical, educational, and emotional needs—helping them heal and thrive.
Please help us continue this critical work by becoming a sponsor, donating to our auction,&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://casagolf2026.givesmart.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">purchasing&nbsp;tickets</a>&nbsp;to attend.

Local Event: FORE the Kids Golf Classic

Alpine

FORE the Kids Golf Classic

We are excited to announce that on Monday, October 5, 2026, Bergen County CASA will host our Sixth Annual “FORE” the Kids...

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, Permit &amp; Parcel (oprasearch.app), covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and pulls only from official sources: state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns' own municipal codes. There's no account, no email capture, and no cost.
"I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands," said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. "All of that is public record. It just wasn't in one place anyone could actually use."
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a lead-safe inspection lookup showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey's lead paint law, a searchable directory of every DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractor sorted by distance, a fire-incident map built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a radon map covering every municipality.
A companion site, njflood.zone, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA's own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site's own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">TAPinto</a>'s "At Home with Holly" column. Both sites are free at <a href="https://oprasearch.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">njflood.zone</a>.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Montclair

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Elite youth basketball training. Summer camp now open!

Extra Mile Basketball NJ

Extra Mile Basketball NJ is a youth basketball training program located at 525 Riverside Ave in Lyndhurst, NJ, serving athletes ages 7–18 across Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties. The program provides professional coaching focused on helping players reach their potential on and off the court. Led by Coach James, who brings over 17 years of international coaching experience and has trained more than 2,000 athletes, Extra Mile specializes in structured small-group basketball training, with limited private 1-on-1 sessions available by appointment. The program's proprietary 10 Essential Skills Framework focuses on positionless basketball development, covering ball handling, shooting, footwork, finishing, defense, basketball IQ, game-based decision-making, mental toughness, leadership, and character development. Athletes train in a focused, mentorship-driven environment that emphasizes meaningful repetitions, personalized feedback, accountability, and measurable development. By combining skill development with basketball IQ, character, and competitive habits, Extra Mile Basketball NJ helps athletes become more complete players and prepare to compete at the next level.

Bergen

Lyndhurst

Extra Mile Basketball NJ is a youth basketball training program located at 525 Riverside Ave in Lyndhurst, NJ, serving athletes ages 7–18 across...

VIO Med Spa Clifton

VIO Med Spa Clifton is the premier destination for medical aesthetics and wellness in Northern New Jersey, conveniently located in the Promenade Shops at Clifton. Serving residents across Passaic, Bergen, and Essex counties, our expert team—including Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners—specializes in results-driven treatments designed to enhance your natural beauty. We offer a comprehensive suite of injectables and dermal fillers, including Botox®, Juvéderm®, and Restylane®, to smooth fine lines and restore facial volume. Our advanced skin rejuvenation services feature the latest technology, such as HydraFacial®, RF Microneedling, and BBL/MOXI laser treatments, perfect for addressing sun damage and uneven skin tone. Beyond aesthetics, we focus on holistic wellness with personalized solutions for medical weight loss, IV hydration therapy, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Whether you’re looking for a signature facial or advanced body contouring, our Clifton-based specialists provide safe, life-changing results in a luxurious, welcoming environment.

Passaic County

Passaic

Clifton

VIO Med Spa Clifton is the premier destination for medical aesthetics and wellness in Northern New Jersey, conveniently located in the Promenade...

Code Wiz Rutherford

Code Wiz provide an exciting, hands-on experience for kids and teens (6 yrs – 17 yrs) eager to explore coding, game design, and technology. Whether beginners or experienced coders, campers engage in interactive projects that spark creativity and critical thinking. With expert guidance, they develop technical skills in a fun, supportive environment. What Makes Code Wiz Summer Camps Special? •	Diverse Learning Paths – Kids can dive into Minecraft modding, Roblox game development, Robotics , Python and more •	Hands-On, Project-Based Learning – Kids learn by doing, designing their own games, applications, and coding solutions. •	Personalized Instruction – Small batch sizes ensure individualized support, helping every child progress at their own pace. •	Encouraging Creativity &amp; Problem-Solving – Students develop critical thinking skills while bringing their unique ideas to life. •	Teamwork &amp; Confidence Building – Kids collaborate, solve challenges and gain confidence in their abilities. •	Fun &amp; Engaging Atmosphere – Learning feels like play, making technology exciting and accessible.

Code Wiz provide an exciting, hands-on experience for kids and teens (6 yrs – 17 yrs) eager to explore coding, game design, and technology. Whether...

East Rutherford

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CANCELED - Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Rutherford

A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford!

Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale

FORE the Kids Golf Classic

Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town

Extra Mile Basketball NJ

VIO Med Spa Clifton

Code Wiz Rutherford