GLORY TO UKRAINE At the Feb. 5 State of the Union address, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell was spotted wearing a unique flag in his suit pocket, next to the American flag. “While Donald Trump’s speech mentioned Russia,” Pascrell said, “I was proud to wear a Ukrainian flag in solidarity with our ally and friend as Ukraine’s people continue to stand against Russian aggression.”
St. Brendan’s School is hosting a Tricky Tray on March 24. Doors open at 1:30 pm and drawing starts at 2:30 pm. Before March 15, admission is $25 and $30 for each value pack (two for $50). After March 15, admission is $30 and $35 for each value pack (two for $60). Bring your own food and BYOB. Call 973-7721149 or 973-772-6329 for orders and info. Limited tickets available; no one under 16 admitted. St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 81 Washington Ave. hosts a “Ukrainian Easter Egg (Pysanka) Decorating Class,” April 10, 6-8 pm. at the church hall. Class fee is $15 and includes eggs and supplies. Register by April 8 by leaving your name, number of students and return telephone number on the church answering machine at 973-546-2473. The kitchen will be open and feature homemade perogies and Ukrainian-themed gifts for sale. The Rosary Society of St. Paul Church will host its annual Fish-N-Chips Dinner/Tricky Tray March 21. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12. Catering provided by Tastefully British. Take-out orders are available and can be picked up between 5-5:30 pm. Sit down dinner follows. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ample parking, elevator and handicap-accessible bathroom is available. Call Louise Moccia at 973-478-2605. CCMS teacher Kimberly Dreher is seeking volunteers for Clifton’s 14th Annual Cut-a-thon on March 4. Donations will benefit Children With Hair Loss (CWHL). To participate and donate (hair must be at least 8 inches) contact Kim Dreher at CCMS via email at kdreher@cliftonschools.net.
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The 15th Annual Relay for Life of Clifton is May 18, from 4 pm to midnight at Clifton Schools Stadium. Relay for Life brings the community together to help the American Cancer Society and neighbors create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The theme of this years Relay event is “Going 15 Rounds with Cancer.” Go to relayforlife.org/cliftonnj for more info. More Relay for Life News: Carol’s Shining Stars, a Relay for Life team, will partner with Zinburger on Route 3 March 12 for a fundraiser. From 11 am to 10 pm, 20 percent of your check, before taxes, will be donated to Carol’s Shining Stars. Go to www.relayfor life. org/cliftonnj for the flier to give to your server. The CHS Class of 1979 is holding its 40th reunion Nov. 16 at the Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin, N.J. Tickets are $79 and must be purchased by Sept. 1. To learn more, email Debra Hatem Gorny and Linda Haraka DiFalco at chs7940years@gmail.com. CHS Class of 1970 is looking for the current info on classmates, such as mailing addresses, emails and phone numbers. Ann Marie Ayers-Williams is beginning the planning stages for the 50th reunion on Oct. 11, 2020. Send your info to clifton1970reunion@gmail.com. Turn off the Stress at the Clifton Public Library. Attend free one-day “Stress Relief Workshop” at the Main Library’s Community Room B, March 9 from 1-3 pm. Learn exercises to help identify where you are experiencing high stress levels. Workshop includes a free stress evaluation to take home.