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Residents are invited to come together in support of freedom for Cuba at the Patria y Vida caravan at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 29. The caravan will begin at Bergenline Avenue and 90th Street and proceed down Bergenline Avenue.

Outside on the street it didn’t feel quite like springtime yet, but inside the 81st Street Branch, a selection of wild animals made like groundhogs and crept out of their hidey-holes to say hello to a packed room of kids and families on Monday, Mar. 23.

The North Bergen Department of Public Works is busy repairing potholes across the township. Crews are working every day filling and fixing potholes in our streets based on feedback from residents who contacted the Pothole Repair Hotline.

Rutgers Business School’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development is accepting applications for the Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative (EPI). The application deadline is Friday, Mar. 27. For more information and to apply, visit business.rutgers.edu/cueed/epi.

The NB Free Public Library is highlighting the databases that they offer free to members. The free language learning database, Mango Languages, includes more than 70 languages you can learn through the tap of your library card. nbpl.org/online-resourc…

North Bergen High School will host a vocal showcase at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 25. Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come celebrate music and creativity while rocking your best ’80s-inspired style. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

Hudson County Schools of Technology will host an on-site job fair on Wednesday, Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 530 48th Street, 6th Floor, Union City. Attendees should enter through the side door. Registration is recommended.

North Bergen will be hosting a Business Community Meeting on Thur, April 2, at 11AM in at Town Hall. This is open to business owners, representatives of local businesses (including employees) & individuals interested in starting or opening a business in North Bergen.

The Gateway Development Commission will hold a public board meeting on Mon, Mar. 23 beginning at 10:30 am The meeting will be held in person at the NJ Transit Board Room at 2 Gateway, 283-299 Market St, 2nd Floor, Newark and live-streamed

The North Bergen Free Public Library invites residents to attend a virtual presentation on the presidencies of John Adams and John Quincy Adams on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Officers of the North Bergen Police Department traveled around the township in March meeting with residents. The final stop was Target, 7101 Tonnelle Ave., on Thur, Mar 19, where visitors were treated to free coffee & snacks.

Friday, Mar. 20 is the first day of spring! The North Bergen Free Public Library invites residents to attend a spring festival at 6 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 23 at the 81st Street Library, located at 510 81st Street.

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Township Commissioners send their best wishes for a joyful and healthy Eid al-Fitr to all our Muslim residents, friends, and neighbors. May this special day bring you love and happiness. Eid Mubarak!

The North Bergen Free Public Library invites children ages 7 to 13 to enjoy a fun-filled Maker’s Day on Saturday, Mar. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center & Library, 1231 Kennedy Blvd. Activities will include crafts, slime, Legos, and Scratch coding.

The North Bergen Police Department has been making the rounds meeting with resident at three Coffee with a Cop events. After hosting at Dunkin’ locations downtown and midtown, the final session takes place on Thursday, Mar. 19 at the Starbucks inside Target at 7101 Tonnelle Ave.

The NJ Judiciary is warning the public about a toll violation scam claiming to be from the Newark municipal court. The fraudulent message threatens entry of a default judgment, assessment of fines, & notification to the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission - Do not scan the QR code

The North Bergen Free Public Library is offering classes to earn a Jira Software certification for free every Sunday beginning Mar. 22 through Apr. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. on Zoom. There will be no class on Apr. 5.

The North Bergen Flea Market & Collectible Fair will return to Bergenline Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the sidewalk stretching south from 90th Street alongside Braddock Park (weather permitting).

Join the North Bergen Free Public Library for a free Professional Scrum Master 1 certification course. This course is open to New Jersey residents ages 18 and older with basic computer knowledge.

Mayor Sacco and the Township Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to Ana Castello-Valdivia at the commission meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 18 in honor of her exceptional accomplishments and dedication to the community.