Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Holds 'Insure-A-Thon' Dec. 12-15 for Health Insurance Deadline

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's “Insure-A-Thon” enters final weekend to help consumers seeking health insurance for Jan. 1.

Bergen County Non-Profit Awards Grants to Dancers

Three dancers from dance studios in Ridgefield, Paramus and New Milford received $500 grants.

FLOW Follies Holds Open House Fundraiser Dec. 8

It will be the Franklin Lakes-Oakland-Wyckoff Follies' largest scholarship fundraiser for Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District.

Bergen County Clerk Hosts Model Citizens Program for Girl Scouts

A Superior Court judge, a Bergen County Police Detective and the Deputy Supervisor of the Clerk's Elections Division in attendance as well.

Red Cross to hold 'Run For The Red 5K Race and Walk' Dec. 7

The event offers participants a community day complete with door prizes, a DJ, snacks and hot chocolate after the race, and team photos.

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Those 'Cooking Up a Storm'

The American Red Cross and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs are offering fire-preventing tips for turkey fryers and more.

AAA Offers Winter Driving Tips as Winter Storm Approaches

With a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Nov. 26-27, AAA offers driving tips to motorists commuting on one of the busiest days of travel.

Donors Needed to Donate Gifts, Save the Holidays for Less Fortunate Bergen County Residents

The Volunteer Center of Bergen County is in need of generous people to donate gifts for needy and lonely children, seniors and the disabled.

Beau Monde Guitars, St. Thomas Aquinas College Host Autism Awareness Benefit Nov. 22

This free Bergen County event, complete with music demonstrations, family fun activities and food, will raise money for Autism Speaks.

Oakland Mid-Week Review

The top stories in Oakland from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19.

Bergen-Passaic Chapter of Native Plant Society of New Jersey to Meet Nov. 20

NPSNJ is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection and study of the native flora of New Jersey.

North Jersey Based Cancer Advocacy Organization Hopes to Bring Awareness to GIST

GIST is a rare cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, which belongs to the general class of cancers called sarcomas.

Christie Administration Awards $585K in Recreational Opportunity Grants for Individuals with Disabilities

Local governments received grants to support ongoing recreational programs and special events.

Free Meals and Deals to Vets, Military on Veterans Day: The List

Across the country, businesses offer free or discounted meals and services to retired and active U.S. military personnel.

Fill Oakland Patch with Veterans Day 2014 Tributes

Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute to a veteran in the comments section, or upload a photo there.

Applebee's of Butler Hosts Flapjack Breakfast to Support Active, Veteran Military Nov. 9

The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, juice and soda. Tickers are $12 for adults, $6 for children.

Life Raft Group Hosts 'Life Fest 2014,' Turns 100K Origami Boats into 3D Nautical Experience Nov. 7

The Life Raft Group asked cancer survivors to make origami boats as a way to raise awareness to GIST. More than 100,000 will be on display.

Bergen County Dry Cleaner Hosts Fall Clothing Donation Drive Until Nov. 30

Members of the public are invited to drop off clothing donations at their Hackensack or Manhattan locations.

NJ Bureau of Securities Invites Public to Free 'Safe Investing' Summit Nov. 13

Attendees will hear from “Crazy Eddie” and Health South Fraudsters, "Wolf of Wall Street” prosecutors and FBI agents and more.

Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe, yet Spooky Halloween

The American Red Cross is offering tips to trick-or-treaters and to residents expecting trick-or-treaters.

Teal Pumpkin Project Raises Food-Allergy Awareness, Aims for Communities to Give Non-Food Treats to Trick-or-Treaters

Residents can paint a pumpkin teal, the color of food allergy awareness, so children with food allergies know non-food items are available.

Thousands of New Jerseyans Respond to Money-Saving offer on Back Taxes

The State Division of Taxation's customer service initiative makes it more convenient & less costly for people to clear up their accounts.

NJ's Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, Office of Information Technology Held Cyber Security Conference

The fourth annual conference brought together cyber security specialists, program managers, IT professionals and law enforcement.

Wayne Resident Needs Live Kidney Donor

Pat Fatica, who's blood type is O, is suffering from kidney failure and is in desperate need of a live kidney donor.

Bergen County Utilities Authority to Hold Electronic/Computer, Tire Collection Event in Mahwah Oct. 25

Drop off any unwanted electronics, computers, fax machines, modems, tires and documents you'd like to have shredded.

Team Tavares Keeps the 'Fun' in Fundraising by Holding Yardsale Oct. 24-25 in River Edge for Mother with Stage 3 Cancer

A mother with stage 3 cancer does not want to lose her sense of humor so her friends have kept their promise and have made fundraising fun.

Bergen County Volunteer Center Seeks Donors to Fill Gift Requests

Participation in "All Wrapped Up" will help needy children and families, troubled youth, lonely seniors and disabled adults

Bergen County Utilities Authority to Hold Hazardous Waste Collection Event Oct. 18

Acceptable materials include aerosol cans, anti-freeze, batteries, disinfectants, fertilizer, fire extinguishers, flourescent lights & more.

Mid-Week In Review: Father Speaks on Toddler's Death, Spider Causes Crash and Obama Cancels Trip to NJ Amid Ebola Crisis

Plus: NBC's medical editor, a Princeton resident, placed under mandatory quarantine after possibly being infected with ebola.

Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife Confirms First Case of Bluetongue Virus in Deer

The Department of Agriculture is urging livestock owners to report any suspected animal illnesses.

Bergen County Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Committee to Unveil, Dedicate MLK Monument Oct. 12

The unveiling and dedication will be held on the Hackensack River Pathway as it crosses the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sovereign Medical Services to Hold Car Show, Open House of Glen Rock Urgent Care Oct. 12

There will also be music, food trucks, a bounce house, face painting and free flu shots to the first 50 people to tour the medical facility.

'Team Taveras' Seeks Yard Sale Donations to Benefit Bergen County Mom Battling Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer

Do you have any items you'd like to donate? By doing so, you'll help Katherine Taveras in her fight against stage 3 pancreatic cancer.

Bergen County Clerk Shares Personal Story of Fallen Hero as Election Day Approaches

John S. Hogan tells the story of his late uncle, Dennis L. Hogan Jr., and urges citizens to vote in the upcoming election.

Bergen County American Legion Post Holds 24-Hour Vigil for NJ Soldiers Lost in Korean, Vietnam Wars

The Sgt. Clendenon Newell American Legion Post 1 in Leonia held the vigil from Friday to Saturday night.

Town-Wide Yard Sale in Bergen County

The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a town-wide yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Ramsey Farmers' Market to Hold 'Apple Festival' Sunday, Sept. 28

The Ramsey Farmers' Market has been voted "Best in Bergen in 2013 and 2013" and features fresh, local produce and children activities.

One Dead, One Injured in I-95 Tractor-Trailer Accident

One person has died and the other is injured after a tractor trailer and SUV collided.

MommaConnect to Hold Mommy Expo Sept. 28 in Bergen County

From photo booths to cooking lessons, MommaConnect is sure to have something for every mom and child.

Tomorrows Children's Fund Launches 'Start a Movement' Campaign, Invites Schools to Participate

SAM organizers are asking teachers, coaches, students and parents to get involved by helping to raise funds for sick children.