calendarofevents
All Calendar events for the May issue must be received by April 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Visit
NAHudson.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Diabetes Self –Care Management – 6:30-7:30pm. The goal is to provide knowledge and skill train- ing, as well as to help individuals identify barriers, facilitate problem-solving and develop coping skills to achieve effective self-care management and behavior change. Family members welcome. Free. JCMC, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City. Register, Corraine Lisio: 201-915-2948. Clisio@
libertyhcs.org.
Surgical Weight Loss Options – 6:30-9pm. The bariatric surgical options for people unable to achieve weight loss through diet and exercise are discussed by Stefanie Vaimakis, board-certified general surgeon and expert in laparoscopic gastric bypass, and the Lap Band, with some 600 pro- cedures performed. Free; food and refreshments provided; free parking. Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Rd, North Bergen. Nikki Mederos: 201-854-5702.
PalisadesMedical.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Living Well Workshop – 7-8:15pm. Move your body, brighten your spirit and enlighten your mind. Samples, demos and advice for a holistic life. $5/ donation. Grace Church, 39 Erie St, Jersey City.
ModernSage.com.
Violin Recital – 7:30-8:30pm. The culmination of 18 years of violin study by Laura Bleiler; ac- companied by pianist Anthony Rumeo. Free. Ingalls Recital Hall, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City. 201-200-2000.
NJCU.edu.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Fight for Air Climb – It’s more than a walk, it’s more than a run. Go vertical for a challenge. Climb 33 flights to the finish line. Join the Fight for Air Climb and make the commitment to fight lung dis- ease so everyone can breathe easier, including you. Participants must be at least 7. Harborside Plaza. Bldg 5, Jersey City. American Lung Association in New Jersey.
MMessina@lunginfo.org.
Child Birth Class – Apr 5 & 12. 9am-12:30pm. The more you understand about labor, the better prepared you will feel: understanding the labor process, breathing and relaxation techniques to work with your body, the role of the support person, options for pain medications and medical interventions, Caesarean birth, understand your changing body after birth, newborn appearance, and procedures after birth. $125/per couple delivering at PMC, $150/if delivering elsewhere. Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Road, North Bergen.
PalisadesMedical.org.
Vintage Baseball Season Home Opener – 12pm. Hoboken’s own vintage baseball team, the Hoboken Nine, take on Delaware’s Diamond State Base Ball Club in a double header on home turf. Come out and root for the home team and see baseball as it was originally played in the mid-1800s in Hoboken. Huzzah! Mama Johnson Field, 4th & Jackson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240.
HobokenMuseum.org.
44 Hudson County
NAHudson.com
Meditate Jersey City – 5-6pm. Meditation is a simple and practical way to recharge and rejuvenate; empowering you to do more of the things you love. Join this guided session and experience the power of meditation. Workshop includes understanding the nature of the mind and relaxing breathing techniques. Free. Meditation Studio, 121 Newark Avenue, 4th Fl, Jersey City.
Meetup.com.
Kirtan, Satsang, Bhajans & Devotional Music – 6-7:30pm. An evening of soul-stirring from the singers and musicians of The Art of Living. Free. Art of Living - Yoga and Meditation Studio, 4th Fl, 121 Newark Ave, Jersey City.
Meetup.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Community Health Screening – 9:30am-3pm. Free screenings and information on blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory and BMI (body mass index). Our Lady of Fatima, 8016 Kennedy Blvd, West, North Bergen.
PalisadesMedical.org.
Transforming Ourselves: Meditation and Bud- dhism – 11:30am-1pm. Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners. Classes are a series but can be on a class-by-class; emphasis on practical applications in everyday life. No special clothing or preregistration required. $10. Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St, Jersey City.
Birding for Beginners – 1pm. A short session on basic bird identification, followed by a nature walk in the park. The event is run by the Audubon Society and hosted by the Commission. You will have to sign a standard liability release that is good for events throughout the year. Free. Meadow- lands Environment Center, 3 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. RSVP: 201-230-4983. Don Torino:
GreatAuk4@aol.com. For last-minute weather updates:
MeadowBlog.net.
Poetry Showcase: Celebrate NJ’s 350th Birthday – 3pm. New Jersey has produced a disproportionate number of poets who shaped19th and 20th century American poetry: Walt Whitman, William Carlos Williams, Joyce Kilmer, Allen Ginsberg, Amiri Baraka, etc. The event features readings by two renowned poets and seven other NJ poets. Free. CavanKerry Press, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Essential Oils Esssential to Health – 7-8:15pm. Learn about the healing properties of essential oils, and the cautions about using them. Love offering. Grace Episcopal Church, 39 Erie St, Jersey City. 646-275-6224.
ModernSage.com.
New Jersey City University Jazz Concert – 7:30pm. Part of the Great Performers Series, the concert features the NJCU Jazz Ensembles with Steve Wilson, saxophone; Edward Joffe, DMA, coordinator. $15, $5/students, seniors. Margaret Williams Theater, New Jersey City University, 2040 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City.
NJCU.edu.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Book Sale – Apr 10-13. Regular hours from Fri, 9am to Sun, 4pm. Buy a bag of books for just $3. Note that children’s materials and DVDs sell quickly. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Secaucus Public Library. Lobby, Secaucus Public Library,1379 Paterson Plan Rd, Secaucus. 201- 330-2083.
SecaucusLibrary.org.
Working with Flowers – 7-9pm. Floral arranging for first timers and/or those that just want to try their hand again. Class offers European style with American inventiveness. $125, includes flowers and use of tools. Monroe Center for the Arts, 720 Monroe St, Ste C406, Hoboken. Register: 908-221- 0007.
LauraC@LauraClareDesign.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Yoga for Arthritis/Arthritic Conditions – 1-2pm. This yoga session – with Kelly Naughton, RN, RYT of Flexible Rhythm Yoga at Care Point Hospital Locations – is appropriate for people with arthritis or arthritic conditions, scoliosis and osteoporosis. Free. Christ Hospital, Rms A & B, 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City. 201-795-8619. Yogativity@
gmail.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Child Birth Class –9am-12:30pm. See Apr 5 list- ing. $125/per couple delivering at PMC, $150/if de- livering elsewhere. Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Road, North Bergen.
PalisadesMedical.org.
New Jersey Day of Percussion – 10am-6pm. The day’s events feature the NJCU Percussion Ensemble, Colin McNutt with Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps, Leigh Howard Stevens with Mostly Marimbas, Harvey Price performing a xylophone/ ragtime concert and Greg Giannascoli on marimba. Free. Sozio Rehearsal Hall and Ingalls Recital Hall, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City. 201-200-2000.
NJCU.edu.
Reiki Level 1 Training Weekend – Apr 12-13. 10am-6pm both days. Join reiki master teacher James Bene for this unusual two-day workshop and reiki training course. Become a certified Usui reiki healer by the end of the course. $275. Devo- tion Yoga, 12 Hudson Pl, Hoboken. 201-936-6501.
Benemudra.com.
Mixed Media Nature Sketching – 1-3pm. A time- tested way for teens and adults to interact with and capture the world. Explore with pencil, charcoal, ink and watercolor pencils to capture the essence of the season. Outside, weather permitting, so bring a chair. No experience necessary. $20, $16/mem- bers; includes basic art supplies or bring your own. Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. Register: 201-460-8300. http://
mec.rst2.edu.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Birding for Beginners: Optics & Field Guides – 1pm. A short session on field-guide basics and birding optics – from binoculars to spotting scopes
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