"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Get your Glee on Saturday as 4GotteN SuitCase, an a capella group from Ramapo College, gives a free concert in the park. Stop by the Field of Creams Café inside Continental Soldiers Park at 12:30 p.m. for the free show. The Learning Experience in Ramsey is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Stop by to find out more about the center, and its summer camp facility. First…

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Want to know more about what music legend Les Paul was really like? Head to the Mahwah Museum at 7:30 p.m. for a gallery talk with his son, Rusty. Tickets can be reserved at the Mahwah Museum website. The Mahwah Public Library is hosting a free “Choosing the Right College” program at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The library says topics covered at the seminar will include financial aid & scholarships…

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Mahwah Police Officer Bill Hunt sent the following information to Patch regarding Sarah Stickel, the woman whose home was completely destroyed by a fire Tuesday: "After receiving numerous requests for information on how to donate money to fire victim, Sarah Stickel, and her daughter, the Mahwah PBA is offering to collect those funds and see that they get to Sarah. [Residents] can send a…

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Saturday marks the most anticipated day of the year for anglers in Mahwah. April 7 is opening day of trout fishing season this year. The Ramapo River was stocked with trout once in March and again this week in anticipation of the first official day of fishing. Mahwah’s boy scouts are hosting a Scouting For Food Drive Saturday outside the A&P on Franklin Tpke. Stop by between 9 a.m. and …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  The New York Sports Club of Mahwah is hosting an open house Wednesday. Non-members are invited to stop by between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to try out all of the facility’s offerings, including its strength training & cardio equipment, group exercise classes, basketball court, sauna and steamroom. Ramapo’s Salameno School of American and International Studies will be screening an Italian film…

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Head to the Temple Beth Haverin Shir Shalom at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Sisterhood of Beth Haverim Shir Shalom say they "will be holding a Tricky Tray auction from 1 to 5 p.m. There is no entrance fee. This event displays beautifully gift-wrapped baskets of donated merchandise and gift certificates. Some of the baskets have themes, such as jewelry, electronics, food, toys, and baby items in …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Mahwah Cub Scouts Pack 197 is hosting a fundraiser at the Ramsey Chili’s on Route 17 North Friday, starting at 11 a.m. Bring the attached flier to have 10 percent of your bill donated to the pack! Stop at Ramapo Ridge Middle School at 7 p.m. Friday for a performance of The Music Man, Jr. Greater Ramsey UNICO is hosting its first “That’s Amore” Casino Night at the Ramsey Golf and Country…

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Lenape Meadows is hosting a clothing drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the school to drop off wearable clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, hats, gloves, scarves, backpacks, briefcases, linens, pillows, bedspreads, blankets, towels, curtains, stuffed animals, dolls and hard toys that fit a box 24”x24”x21.” Stop by to help out this annual event. Need to go grocery shopping …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Ramapo College is showing ‘Il Conformista’ (The Conformist), a 1970 Italian film, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The free public showing is part of the Salameno School of American and International Studies Italian Language Film Series. Stop by Mahwah Fire Co. #2 at 7 p.m. to pick up the chance to win NY Giants season tickets. The Mahwah school board of education will hold its first 2012-2013 …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Mahwah's Field of Creams Cafe, which is set to open soon for its spring season, is asking members of the community for feedback before it reopens from its winter break. The owners of the Cafe, which is located inside Continental Soldiers Field, say they want to find out what residents think about menu options, business hours, and other potential changes the business might incorporate …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Head to the Shop Rite in the Interstate Shopping Center in Ramsey starting at 8 a.m. to support Mahwah Fire Company 2. Firefighters will be selling $10 raffle tickets worth the chance at NY Giants Season Tickets. Stop at the Mahwah Public Library at 2 p.m. for a free family matinee. Puss in Boots will be showing on the big screen. Mahwah actress Martha Byrne’s acting school, Full Circle …

The Mahwah Ice Hockey Association is holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit the township’s ice hockey program. Here are five things you need to know about the raffle, and how you can help support the teams. The MIHA serves youth teams through the high school’s varsity team. The first place raffle winner will take home 25 percent of the net proceeds collected, second place, 15 percent and third place 10 percent of what is raised. Tickets can be purchased until the drawing, which is happening at Ramapo Ridge Middle School on May 3. The winner does not need to be present. Tickets are $10 a piece. Get…

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Mahwah’s Planning Board will continue a public hearing on the Crossroads Town Center shopping development Monday night at 7 p.m. The hearing, which allows both township professional and public questioning of the plan for the 600,000 sq.-foot shopping center, began earlier this month. Ramapo College is hosting a seminar on residential energy efficiency Monday. The event, which starts at …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Shake N Sizzle is hosting a ‘Wing Night’ Wednesday. The restaurant is offering discounted BBQ and Buffalo wings as part of the celebration. Ramapo College’s Salameno School of American and International Studies is showing a free film at 6:30 p.m. as part of its Italian Language Film Series for the spring 2012 semester. The public is invited to watch “Il Gattapardo,” (The Leopard) for …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce at its Public Spirit Showcase. The event spotlights over 25 regional non-profit organizations. Want to know how to use the library’s e-book borrowing program? Head there with your Kindle or Nook at 7 p.m. to learn. Mahwah schools are closed Tuesday in observance of the President’s Day holiday. Have a kid who wants to …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. At 6 p.m. the Mahwah Public Library is hosting the VITA Program, which offers free tax help to low-to-moderate income people. Get more details here. Mahwah Ice Hockey registration for the spring season is open. Get the details here. The Mahwah High School Guidance Department is hosting a College Panel Discussion Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. It is being held in the MHS auditorium. The …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. The Mahwah Elks are hosting an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner Friday night at 5:30 p.m. Get pricing and details here. “Goat Boy” from Saturday Night Live, AKA Jim Breuer, is performing in Bergen County Friday. Get the details here. A free tax preparation aide program will begin at the Mahwah Senior Citizen Center on Friday. Interested seniors should call 201-529-5757 Ext. 277 or Ext. 213 …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. The deadline to register your kids for Mahwah’s travel softball team is fast approaching. Interested players on the 10,12 and 14U teams need to register by February 19 in order to try out on February 25. Get the details here. Les Paul Trio member Bucky Pizzarelli will be giving a talk about his friend and band mate, late Mahwah resident Les Paulm Tuesday night at the Mahwah Museum as …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Congratulations to the New York Giants on Sunday night’s Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots. The Ramapo College memorial service originally planned in honor of Jacob Halle, a student who lost his life last week after a head-on collision on Route 202, has been rescheduled to next week. It will no longer take place Monday. Cheer on the Lady T-Birds at their varsity …

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. If your kid has “Got Talent,” and is looking to go to acting school to sharpen his or her skills, stop by the “Got Talent” auditions Saturday afternoon. The prize is a stint at Mahwah actress Martha Byrne’s studio in Paramus. Get the info here. There is a Newschoolers Ski competition at Campgaw Mountain Saturday. Registration is at 2 p.m., it starts at 3 p.m. Get all of the info here. …