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Village of Ridgewood Recreation Fall Programs for Adults

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Ridgewood Recreation Fall Programs – Adults

Watercolors – Figures and Portraits – Ridgewood Recreation welcomes outstanding artist Nora Winn to provide new watercolor instruction, specific to figures and portraits, on Wednesday mornings at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. $95/6 classes. Students must bring own materials.

Acrylics with Sandi Chanoch – Individual and personalized attention helps all find their personal techniques. Tuesday afternoons at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. Students must bring own materials. $70/5 classes.

Annie’s Artisanal Cookery – International Inspired Meals Join Annie as she spices up meals with international zing. Enjoy recipe favorites from the Mediterranean, Latin America, Asia, France and Italy with a final session of “good old American desserts”. Friday afternoons at the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. $120/6 sessions, all ingredients provided.

Pickleball- Enjoy beginner instruction of this newest popular racquet game at a free clinic Sunday, September 20th. Afterwards, join Ridgewood Recreation for adult instruction on Friday mornings. $30/6 weeks. Held at the Glen Courts, 865 E. Glen Avenue.

Tennis – Adult offerings with All Pro Tennis are on Fridays (beginning September 4th). Morning sessions are 9:30 to 10:30 am or 10:30 to 11:30 am. $115/6 weeks at Bellair Tennis Courts. Seniors (62 and over) can enjoy reduced registration fees, $60/6 weeks – 10:30 to 11:30 am, also at the Bellair Tennis Courts.

***Please visit the Recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net/recreation for more details and to download the registration forms for in-person/by mail signups to the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood 07450. Online registration through Community Pass is available for programs (unless otherwise noted) at www.ridgwoodnj.net/communitypass.

Don’t hesitate to call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 for more information of if special accommodations are needed. Non-residents may register if space allows; an additional $10 fee will apply.

New program suggestions are always welcome! Please be sure to bookmark the Recreation homepage on your computer for easy access to updated program and special event information.

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YMCA Synchronized Swimming – Youth and Adult

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Synchronized Swimming – Youth and Adult

YWCA Offers Youth and Adult Synchronized Swimming! The YWCA Bergen County is offers synchronized swimming classes for ages 7 to adult at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Instructor Laura Alt, certified US Synchronized Swimming coach, invites swimmers with at least Level 3 swim skills (swim the front crawl with coordination of side breathing, elementary back stroke, and tread water for 1 minute) to join in.
Synchronized swimming promotes healthy competition as an individual and as part of a team. It demands strong swimming skill, discipline and commitment on the part of its athletes. The sport develops strength, flexibility and the ability to work cooperatively within the team. Synchro students also learn to act as role models, and to support and respect those around them. The Syncho Swim Program assists young athletes to strive for excellence while enjoying swimming. Synchro swim is a performance sport (similar to ice skating or ballroom dance) which is performed in deep water. A swimmer learns basic swimming strokes, body positions, and stunts that are choreographed into routines that are performed in front of judges or an audience.
The YWCA offers two levels of youth synchronized swim classes, Synchro Stars team, and an adult synchronized swim class. For details about Synchronized Swimming, please call 201-444-5600, ext. 400. Bring a swimsuit, cap, and goggles.
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Your cat doesn’t love you: science

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Sarah Knapton, The Telegraph | September 4, 2015 2:56 PM ET

Rudyard Kipling was right. Cats really do walk by themselves, and do not need their owners to feel secure and safe, a study has shown. Although absent owners might worry that their pet is pining, in fact, cats show no sign of separation anxiety.

Researchers at the University of Lincoln have concluded that cats, unlike dogs, do not need humans to feel protected.

Before cat lovers start despairing about their aloof pets, however, animal behaviourists said they should take the finding as a compliment. If cats stay, it means they really want to be there.

Daniel Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at the University of Lincoln’s School of Life Sciences, said: “The domestic cat has recently passed the dog as the most popular companion animal in Europe.

“Previous research has suggested that some cats show signs of separation anxiety when left alone by their owners, in the same way that dogs do, but the results of our study show that they are, in fact, much more independent than canine companions.

“It seems that what we interpret as separation anxiety might actually be signs of frustration.” To find out if cats needed their owner to feel secure, the researchers observed how 20 cats reacted when they were placed in an unfamiliar environment together with their owner, with a stranger or on their own.

The study monitored the amount of contact sought by the cat, the level of passive behaviour, and signs of distress caused by the absence of the owner.

“Although our cats were more vocal when the owner rather than the stranger left them with the other individual, we didn’t see any additional evidence to suggest that the bond between a cat and its owner is one of secure attachment,” Prof Mills said.

https://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/your-cat-doesnt-love-you-science

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The Park Steakhouse Park West Tavern Golf Classic

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The Park Steakhouse Park West Tavern Golf Classic
Fri, September 25, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: New York Country Club, 103 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead, NY, 10977
Cost: $200 per person

The Park Steakhouse Park West Tavern Golf Classic

When: Friday September 25th, 2015

Where: New York Country Club
103 Brick Church Road
New Hempstead, NY, 10977
845 362-5800

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Registration, Breakfast
Practice at the Range

12 Noon – Shotgun Start

6:00 p.m. Cocktail
Reception and Awards

Entry Fees: $200.00 per Golfer

We hope you will join us for a fun day of golf at New York Country Club. The day starts with a breakfast, followed by an on the course surprise lunch prepared by both restaurants staff. Capped off with a Cocktail/Dinner reception.

Proper attire & soft spikes required

The Park Steakhouse & Park West Tavern Golf Classic Entry Form
New York Country Club
Name of Golfers:
1. _____________________________________________________ I wish to purchase the
2. _____________________________________________________ following # of $200 tickets
3. _____________________________________________________ # of Golfers_____________
4. _____________________________________________________ X $200= $____________
I/We will attend the Cocktail Reception only. @ $50 per person # of Guests__________
Please make checks payable to The Park Charities

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Village of Ridgewood Green Business Recognition Program

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Green Business Recognition Program Now Accepting Applications

Click Here to learn more about the Green Business Recognition Program

The Village of Ridgewood’s Green Team Advisory Committee has created a voluntary Green Business Recognition Program to promote green practices and increase the visibility of those entities that have successfully demonstrated a commitment to sustainability.

All privately owned businesses with a physical location within the bounds of the Village of Ridgewood may participate in the Green Business Recognition Program. Participation in this free program is entirely voluntary.Interested parties may download and complete Ridgewood’s Green Business Application and Checklist. The completed checklist and any supplemental application materials should be submitted to the attention of the Green Team electronically ([email protected]). Businesses are encouraged to contact the Green Team for assistance—a team member will be dispatched for an in-person meeting to facilitate the application process.

Businesses that satisfy the requirements for recognition will be designated a Green Business by Ridgewood’s Green Team. A representative from the Green Team will present each recognized business with a certificate suitable for public display. The name of each recognized business will be posted on social media outlets administered by the Green Team as well as other websites as appropriate. The designation of Charter Participant shall be granted to those businesses that achieve recognition during the inaugural year of this program.

Please direct all inquiries to the Green Team ([email protected]).

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce offers Many Opportunities for Networking

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GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE FOR 2015

NETWORKING IN RIDGEWOOD

join over a hundred people networking EVERYDAY-

RCNG – Ridgewood Chamber Networking Group
AM – worth getting up early to be part of–
AM Networking in Ridgewood
Tuesday and Thursday
7:30am-8:45am
ConnectOne Bank
171 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-2600 for more information
email: [email protected]

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PM NETWORKING IN RIDGEWOOD!
27 Chestnut Street
RCNG – Ridgewood Chamber Networking Group
every Wednesday,
Meet/Greet 5:30pm
Networking 5:45-6:45pm
rsvp 201-445-2600
[email protected]

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RYPE- Ridgewood’s Young Professional Exchange
Networking for ages 40 and under Professionals.
Next Networking
Thursday, September 10th, 6pm
call 201-445-2600 [email protected]
meeting at 27 Chestnut Street.
go through restaurant’s patio and
take elevator to first floor.
Invite your business friends to join us!
rsvp to Allison-
[email protected]

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Woman’s Networking
BBLB-Brown Bag Lunch Bunch meet on
Tuesday’s – alternating between 9am & 11am
call for dates of times-201-445-2600
women supporting women at its best!
mark your calendar!
chamber office-27 Chestnut St.
This networking is designed to place real value on the advise and wisdom of today’s business women.
Engage, Encourage, Empower!
for more information call 201-445-2600

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N E T W O R K I N G
still the best way to do business
The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is a
member of the ICC – Inter-Chamber Consortium.
The ICC is an organization of several Bergen County Chambers that come together to work with each other to help build relationships for
the area business owners.

ICC MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
Cliffside Park Chamber of Commerce
September 14, 2015.
MegaNet Networking date to TBA

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Ridgewood farmers’ market helps produce for those in need

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015, 1:27 PM
BY MARK KRULISH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

For the past 15 years, the Ridgewood Farmers’ Market has returned to the village every Sunday to sell its fresh, locally grown produce to northern New Jersey customers, who happily peruse the various stands to see which products are available each week.

But when the day ends and the unsold fresh fruits and vegetables are left over, where do they end up?

A few years ago, a group of volunteers from Ridgewood’s First Presbyterian Church found an answer for that question.

Mary Shaw, a church member who coordinates the volunteers, got the idea as she passed the Farmers’ Market on the west side of the train station and wondered if the vendors would donate the leftover food.

“I just had this idea one Sunday a few years ago to ask the farmers to consider giving their leftover produce to food pantries,” Shaw said. “They were very willing and happy to do it. These farmers are incredibly generous individuals to share their goods in this way.”

Additionally, another participant in the Farmers’ Market, Baker’s Bounty, a bakery based in Linden, has been donating large bags of various fresh baked breads to the volunteers.

A group of approximately eight volunteers are gathered from a pool of 35 and meet at the Ridgewood train station each Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/business/market-helps-produce-for-those-in-need-1.1404076

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September Welcomes New Merchants to Ridgewood

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September is a big month in Ridgewood!

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce members invite you to their GRAND OPENING – mark your calendars!

Katie Diamond’s Jewelry
570 N. Maple
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Ribbon cutting 6pm

California Closet
204 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Thursday, September 17, 201
5pmish

Shopettes
22 Chestnut St.
Saturday, September 19, 015
Ribbon cutting 12Noon

Serene Theraputics
555 Goffle Road
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Ribbon cutting 5:30pm

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More insight needed to address Schedler property

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015, 12:31 AM
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

More insight is needed to address Schedler property

To the Editor:

I am in support of the Village Council votes regarding the Schedler property.

The heated debate at the Village Council meeting meant those who had an issue with the resolution gave up an opportunity to positively influence the development of the property. They could have tried to see if a high berm could be built to insulate the property from traffic on Route 17. The berm could be capped with a sound barrier and covered with dense plantings. This would serve as a safety, sound and pollution barrier.

The third of the property left to nature could be converted into an arboretum of native species and pollinator habitats. The walk around the perimeter could be made to appeal to “seenagers,” those of us who are chronologically seniors but mentally can’t outgrow their teen years. A foot bridge could be built over Route 17 to make it easier for pedestrians to walk over from the west side of the highway. I can’t but believe such a park would be a great improvement over a weed-choked lot with fallen trees and mounds of empty beer cans. I have walked around the property and find little salubrious about it.

Regarding the Schedler house, I am a conservationist and a reader of history. Destroying a historical site is an act of vandalism. I thus support giving the preservation committee another year to come up with a plan for the house. My recommendation to the committee would be to add several new members who would add depth to its considerations. For instance, I would add an engineer and an architect with experience in preserving historical homes. Also, perhaps, a realtor with experience in finding uses for such a property. A historian and a fundraiser would be helpful.

If I were a member of the committee, I would try to answer the following questions:

What is the age of the house? Supporters say it was built in the 1820’s. This may not be a true statement in its entirety. Some of it may have been built in the 1820s, but I have a feeling much of it was built much later. Is it truly a “nationally recognized historic home” as some claim?

How sound is the house structurally? With a broken roof and black mold, what else ails it? Rot? Termites? Lead paint? Asbestos?

What uses will there be for the house and thus what will it be restored to? Some mention a library for historical documents. That’s an interesting idea, but what would it take to reinforce the beams to carry the heavy weight of books, and what would it take to fireproof it to protect invaluable documents?

Depending on the use, what would it cost to restore the house and bring it up to code, especially for public use. If it is to be used for public purposes, who will underwrite the future operating costs?

A rational discussion of our options with less heat would be in everyone’s interests.

Rurik Halaby

Ridgewood

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Two indicted for allegedly firing over 40 bullets into Ridgewood church

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015, 6:44 PM    LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015, 6:49 PM
BY ALLISON PRIES
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

RIDGEWOOD – Two cousins have been indicted for firing more than 40 bullets into the Old Paramus Reformed Church, damaging the nationally registered historic structure.

No one was inside the East Glen Avenue house of worship on Nov. 16 and Dec. 26, 2014 when police say Joseph Galli, 22, of Somerville fired a high-powered AR15 at it, breaking a stained glass window dating back to 1875 and sending one bullet careening through the front of the building and out a rear wall. His cousin Alexander Norrell, 23,of Ridgewood, was also charged.

An eight-count indictment says a grand jury found that Norrell unlawfully possessed a large capacity ammunition weapon. Both men were indicted on second degree gun charges for an Mk-4 assault rifle, a sawed-off shot gun and another rifle, a CN Romarm SA/Cugir PSL 7.62x54r. They also were indicted for causing more than $2,000 in property damage and possessing a sawed-off shot gun.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/two-indicted-for-allegedly-firing-over-40-bullets-into-ridgewood-church-1.1403488

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Special Public Meeting of Village Council, Tuesday, September 8th Parking Garage

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For anyone with an interest in the proposed $15 million parking garage, this meeting is a “do not miss” event.

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

VILLAGE COUNCIL

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

7:30 P.M.

1.   Call to Order – Mayor

2.   Statement of Compliance with the Open Public      Meetings Act

3.   Roll Call – Village Clerk

4.   Flag Salute and Moment of Silence

5.   Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 5 minutes per person – maximum of 30 minutes in total)

6.   Presentations by Vendors

7.   Synopsis by Parking Steering Committee

8.   Village Council Comments

9.   Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes              per person – maximum of 30 minutes in total)

10.  Adjournment

 

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Audition for Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company’s production of Ruddigore!

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Tues. 9/8 and Thurs. 9/10, 7:30-9:30 pm
At the Community Church of Glen Rock, 2nd Floor on 354 Rock Road (one block east of Maple Avenue) in Glen Rock, NJ.

Full Show Performance Dates and Locations:
Sun. 11/22, 2:00 pm – Heritage Village in Southbury, CT
Sun. 11/29, 2pm, at Fair Lawn Community Center, Fair Lawn, NJ
Sat. 12/12, 7:30 pm, at Ridgewood United Methodist Church, Ridgewood, NJ
Sun. 12/13, 2:00, at Ridgewood United Methodist Church, Ridgewood, NJ

Concert Schedule:
Sat. 10/24, 2:00 pm – Fort Lee Public Library, Fort Lee, NJ (concert)
Thurs. 11/5, 8:00 pm – 5 Star Premiere Residence, Teaneck, NJ (concert closed to the general public)
Sun., 11/8, 2:00 pm – Springfield Free Public Library, Springfield, NJ (concert)
Sun. 11/15, 2:00pm – Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NY (concert)

Stage Director: Nell White

We suggest you audition even if you have 1-2 conflicts.
Some roles may be double cast due to our long schedule.
Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Please be prepared to sing either a song from the show or a piece that best shows your vocal quality. 32 bars or a little more is fine. Bring your music if not singing a piece from Ruddigore. An accompanist will be provided. If possible, please bring a head shot and résumé if you have never sung with us in the past. No appointment is necessary. Break a leg!

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Ridgewood’s amnesty program yields about 30 applications

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015, 9:55 AM
BY MARK KRULISH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Ridgewood’s first amnesty program officially came to a close late last month, as residents took advantage of the chance to have work performed on their home without a permit inspected and approved with no administrative penalties levied by the village.

The amnesty period began on April 20 as a way to follow up with the “hundreds” of requests for permits found when Building Department Director Thomas Yotka took over last year.

There was acknowledgement on the part of village officials that past delays in the Building Department could have been partly responsible for residents potentially having work done in their homes without a permit.

The entire program was voluntary and had to be initiated by the homeowners themselves. The Building Department and village as a whole did not seek out violators.

By offering the amnesty to residents, it would eliminate potential safety hazards in the village and additional headaches for those trying to buy or sell a home, officials said.

The program came to an end on Aug. 21.

 

https://www.northjersey.com/news/amnesty-program-provides-permits-1.1402297

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Juvenile Ridgewood Resident reports “Home Alone” home invasion

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police report that on the morning of Thursday August 27, 2015 a juvenile male Olivia Street resident called 911 to report that an unidentified adult male had entered his/her residence and was yelling loudly. The caller was home alone with his/her younger sibling when they heard the disturbance on the first floor of the home and dialed 911. Responding officers who found the front door of the home open immediately removed the juveniles from the inside before searching for the man. As the residence was being searched an officer at the scene observed that the door of a motor home parked in the resident’s yard was also open.

Craig E. Andrews (48) of Ridgewood subsequently approached officers outside the home shouting incoherently, Andrews who was not wearing clothing appeared agitated and continued to come closer aggressively approaching the officers and the juveniles. He was arrested at the scene and charged with burglary, 2C:18-2a(1), criminal trespass, 2C:18-3, obstructing administration of law, 2C:29-1a, lewdness, 2C:14-4b(1), possession/being under the influence of marijuana, 2C:35-10a(4) and possession of narcotics paraphernalia, 2C:36-2. Bail was set at $40,000., it was posted by a family member and Andrews was released pending Ridgewood Municipal Court appearance.
All defendants are considered to be innocent until found guilty by a court of law.
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MAYOR’S OFFICE HOURS FOR RESIDENTS -Saturday, September 5th

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Ridgewood Nj, Mayor Paul Aronsohn holds office hours for Ridgewood residents on Saturday’s every month. Mayor Aronsohn will meet with residents on Saturday, September 5th from 9AM to Noon in the Council Chambers (Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Court Room) on the fourth floor of Ridgewood Village Hall.

For an appointment to meet with the Mayor, please call the Village Clerk’s Office at 201-670-5500 ext. 206. You may come to the Mayor’s office hours without an appointment, but those with appointments will be given priority.

Village Council and Board Meetings for September 

09/08/157:30PM Board of Adjustment Public Meeting
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09/15/157:30PM Planning Board Public Meeting
09/16/158:00PM Village Council Public Meeting
09/22/157:30PM Board of Adjustment Public Work Session
09/29/157:30PM Board of Adjustment Public Meeting
09/30/157:30PM Village Council Public Work Session

Seeking Ridgewood Residents to Volunteer for Planning Board and Shade Tree CommissionThe Village Council is looking for residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the Planning Board or the Shade Tree Commission.

The Planning Board reviews site plans and subdivision applications; prepares, adopts, and amends the Master Plan; makes recommendations to the Village Council regarding amendments to developmental regulations and the official map.

The Shade Tree Commission works closely with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Green Team to promote awareness and education of the residents as well as advise and provide recommendations to the Village Council in promoting and sustaining a safe and productive shade tree resource. Members will preferably have forestry or tree backgrounds or hold the designation of a certified Arborist.

All interested residents should fill out a Citizen Volunteer Leadership form (found on the Village website), and send it along with a cover letter indicating on which board(s) the resident wishes to serve, and a biography or resume to:

Heather Mailander, Village Clerk
Village of Ridgewood
131 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451

Deadline for submissions is September 10, 2015.