Monthly Archives: June 2016


Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

Matthew Desmond. Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. New York: Crown Publishers, 2016. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald Through his gripping, first-hand accounts of the heart-rending struggles of several families, sociologist Matthew Desmond exposes a monstrous process that engulfs millions of Americans in a downward spiral of poverty. […]


NFOPL Raffle for Summer Art Classes/ Camp

NFOPL Raffle for Summer Art Classes/ Camp at the Drawing Room Fine Art & Sculpture Studio, located in Midland Park $5.00 per ticket. Winning ticket holder can choose from one week of Children’s Half-day Summer Camp: 9:30 – 11:30 AM or 1:00 – 3:00 PM OR 5 Adult Evening classes. […]


The Nazi Spy from Glen Rock NJ

The Nazi Spy from Glen Rock NJ. Oakland Library 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland NJ Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 PM A historical presentation by James Calaski The what, when, why and who the FBI investigated in 1942 as a Nazi Spy and resident of Glen Rock, NJ. Calaski takes you […]


July Special Events at the Library

July Special Events at the Oakland Public Library (Children’s Dept.) The annual Children’s Dept. Carnival will be held on Thursday, July 7 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the Oakland Public Library. Oakland children, ages 5 & up, will play a variety of games, and prizes will be awarded. Registration […]


Kevin Shippy Named Executive Director of RBARI

RAMAPO BERGEN ANIMAL REFUGE, INC. WELCOMES KEVIN SHIPPY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Oakland, N.J., June 17, 2016 – Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc, today announced the hiring of Kevin Shippy to the position of Executive Director. As the Executive Director, Kevin will be responsible for the overall operations of the Ramapo […]