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Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."

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January 22, 2020

Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Mahwah Municipal Alliance (MMA) presents Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, Free Film Screening Angst is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with American Gold Medalist: Michael Phelps. The goal […]

January 22, 2020

Is Private School Right for Your Child? Find Out.

Also Read: 5 Signs Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten Wednesday, January 29, 2020 • 9:30amHere’s your chance to explore the idea of a private school experience for your child. Ask questions, get a tour, see what life in a private school can offer. Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is having an Open House for grades k through 6th on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at […]

January 22, 2020

Washington School Presents…

Friday, January 24 • 8:00 p.m Saturday, January 25 • 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm Washington School Show proudly presents “The Wizard of West Bizarre.” Loosely based on the classic film, The Wizard of Oz, the original production reminds us not to take for granted the wonderful aspects of communities like Westfield where Dorothy Boyd and her pal Toto […]

January 22, 2020

Volunteer Hours for Tween & Teens

Did you know that teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can earn volunteer hours by helping at the library? Projects for VolunTeens include First Impressions Volunteer Book Reviews, Cards for Hospitalized Kids, Hugs for Soldiers, Library Program and Display Prep, and other activities as assigned by Library staff. Space is limited and no more than 12 […]

January 21, 2020

Teen Suicide Awareness and Intervention

Also Read: Teen Suicide Peaks in the SpringThursday, February 20 from 7-9 p.m. The Roosevelt Intermediate School Counseling Department will host a presentation on “Suicide Awareness and Intervention” on Thursday, February 20 from 7-9 p.m. with speakers from Caring Contact and the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. Caring Contact Training Director Arlene Klemow […]

January 15, 2020

Ridgewood’s Restaurant Week: 15 Days of Glorious Eating!

Also read: 13 (Healthy) Mouthwatering Appetizers You’ll Love Sunday-Thursday • January 12-16, 19-23, 26-30. The annual Ridgewood Restaurant Week is back! For 15 glorious days, you can dine out with a great deal: 3-course, prix-fixe menu for just $30.20 per person +tax/tip/beverage. Catering options are also available so you can enjoy your 3 courses from the comfort of your home. The event […]

January 14, 2020

The Best Vacation Get-Aways

Here are some of our favorite get-aways from the last few years–many that we’ gladly take again! • • • • • • • WARM WEATHER GETAWAYS • • • • • • • COSTA RICA Costa Rica Adventure: Beaches, Volcanos, Sloths and More! PUERTO RICO Off the Beaten Path in Puerto Rico: Ponce TURKS & […]

January 14, 2020

Where Teens Can Volunteer in Ridgewood

Saturday, January 18 • 10am – 2pm Teens can find out which orgnaizations need volunteers this weekend at the Ridgewood Volunteer Fair. Event takes place at the Ridgewood Public Library. Ridgewood’s Restaurant Week GW Pizza Fundraiser New Openings: Everything You Need to Ski & Snow Board 20+ Favorite Cocktails

January 13, 2020

Believe in a Cure Basketball Tournament

January 19th, 2020 The Madison High School Girls Varsity Basketball team will play against Roselle Park at the Ferguson Recreation Center on the FDU Florham campus in the annual “Believe In A Cure” Showcase. There will be raffle tickets, halftime and quarter contests and college basketball ticket raffles. Please come and show your support while watching a fun day of games! Money […]

January 13, 2020

5 Signs Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten

By Sara Sykes, Kindergarten Teacher at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, a Catholic independent pre-K to grade 12 school in Summit, NJ “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” is one of the top questions I receive from parents as an elementary school teacher. And while there are many factors that go into determining […]