Poetry Events

Poetry Jam, Teaneck High School
Apr
24

Poetry Jam, Teaneck High School

Poetry Feature @ Teaneck High School Poetry Jam. In support of National Poetry Month and the Teaneck Board of Education.

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Hudson County Poetry Festival
Mar
29

Hudson County Poetry Festival

Poetry Feature @ The Hudson County Poetry Festival with Open Road Poetry

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Open Stage at the Puffin!
Mar
16

Open Stage at the Puffin!

Event Host @ The Puffin Cultural Forum Open Stage / Poetry, Comedy, Music, Theater

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Open Stage at the Puffin!
Feb
16

Open Stage at the Puffin!

Event Host @ The Puffin Cultural Forum Open Stage / Poetry, Comedy, Music, Theater

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The Gallery at HACPAC presents Vision & Verse
Feb
6

The Gallery at HACPAC presents Vision & Verse

Poetry Feature @ The Hackensack Performing Arts Center - The Gallery at HACPAC presents Visions & Verse an Art Exhibition

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Open Stage at the Puffin!
Jan
25

Open Stage at the Puffin!

Event Host @ The Puffin Cultural Forum Open Stage / Poetry, Comedy, Music, Theater

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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Jan
20

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Poetry Feature @ The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in support of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Committee

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Photo: Courtesy of The MLK Birthday Committee

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The Teaneck Township Council 2025 Reorganization
Jan
2

The Teaneck Township Council 2025 Reorganization

  • Township of Teaneck - Richard Rodda Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Poetry Recital @ The Teaneck Township Council 2025 Reorganization

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Photo: Courtesy of Shae Lewis

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Holiday Tree Lighting, Township of Teaneck, NJ
Dec
5

Holiday Tree Lighting, Township of Teaneck, NJ

Poetry Feature @ Township of Teaneck Holiday Tree Lighting. In support of the Township of Teaneck, NJ.

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Photo: Courtesy of Roosevelt Sills

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Veterans Day Ceremony, Township of Teaneck, NJ
Nov
11

Veterans Day Ceremony, Township of Teaneck, NJ

Poetry Reading @ Veterans Day Ceremony. In support of the Township of Teaneck, NJ.

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2024 Teaneck Arbor Day Ceremony
Oct
30

2024 Teaneck Arbor Day Ceremony

Poetry Feature @ 2024 Arbor Day Ceremony - Planting a Tree in Honor of Former Town Manager Dean Kazinci

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Photo: Dean Kazinci and Scott Pleasants

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7th Annual Paterson Poetry Festival a WORDSEED Program
Oct
5

7th Annual Paterson Poetry Festival a WORDSEED Program

Poetry Feature @ 7th Annual Paterson Poetry Festival a WORDSEED Program.

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Photo: Courtesy of Paterson Poetry Festival

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60th Anniversary of Teaneck Public Schools Voluntary Integration
Sep
18

60th Anniversary of Teaneck Public Schools Voluntary Integration

Poetry Reading @ Historic Marker Unveiling - The 60th Anniversary of Teaneck public Schools Voluntary Integration. In support of the Township of Teaneck, NJ and the The Teaneck Board of Education.

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Teaneck, NJ 9/11 Ceremony
Sep
11

Teaneck, NJ 9/11 Ceremony

Poetry Reading @ Township of Teaneck 9/11 Ceremony. In support of the Township of Teaneck, NJ.

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Photo: Courtesy of Roosevelt Sills

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MLK Monument @ Fairleigh Dickinson University, Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer & The 1964 Civil Rights Act
Aug
25

MLK Monument @ Fairleigh Dickinson University, Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer & The 1964 Civil Rights Act

Poetry Feature @ Fairleigh Dickinson University in support of the MLK Jr. Birthday Committee /10th Anniversary of the Monument and Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer & The 1964 Civil Rights Act

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Teaneck, NJ -  4th of July Parade
Jul
4

Teaneck, NJ - 4th of July Parade

Poet Laureate will be marching in the Township of Teaneck, NJ - 4th of July Parade.

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Bergen County Juneteenth Program
Jun
19
to Jun 20

Bergen County Juneteenth Program

Poem Recitation in support of the County of Bergen, New Jersey, Juneteenth Program.

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Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
Jun
19

Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony

Poetry Reading in support of the Township of Teaneck, Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony.

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Photo: Courtesy of Shae Lewis

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Memorial Day Ceremony, Teaneck NJ
May
27

Memorial Day Ceremony, Teaneck NJ

Poetry Reading @ Memorial Day Ceremony. In support of the Township of Teaneck, NJ.

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Jazz Town Teaneck / Family Stories
Apr
27

Jazz Town Teaneck / Family Stories

Poetry Feature @ The Puffin Cultural Forum - Come meet the family members of the musicians featured in our current exhibition by renowned jazz photographer Chuck Stewart, as they share stories about growing up in Teaneck among jazz greats. Joining the panel discussion is Dr. Thedia Jones Smith and Bruce Jones, daughter and son of the celebrated trumpeter and composer, Thad Jones; Michael Curtis Hanna, son of iconic pianist and composer Roland Hanna; and Kim Stewart, daughter-in-law of photographer Chuck Stewart.

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Henry S. West Laboratory School
Apr
26

Henry S. West Laboratory School

Poetry Reading via Zoom @ Henry S. West Laboratory School. In support of National Poetry Month and the Dade County Public Schools.

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Poetry Jam, Teaneck High School
Apr
22

Poetry Jam, Teaneck High School

Poetry Feature @ Teaneck High School Poetry Jam. In support of National Poetry Month and the Teaneck Board of Education.

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Photo: Courtesy of Todd Murphy

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Poems Poetry and Poets
Apr
19

Poems Poetry and Poets

Poetry Presentation in support of National Poetry Month. Join Scott Pleasants Teaneck Poet Laureate, sharing poems from current and past poets. 

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National Poetry Month Proclamation, Teaneck Town Council Meeting
Apr
16

National Poetry Month Proclamation, Teaneck Town Council Meeting

Poetry Month Proclamation Reading @ Township of Teaneck Town Council Public Meeting. Reading of National Poetry Month Proclamation into the public record.

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Photo: Courtesy of Shae Lewis

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Theodora Smiley Lacey School
Apr
2

Theodora Smiley Lacey School

Poetry Book Reading @ Theodora Smiley Lacey School. In support of National Poetry Month and the Teaneck Board of Education.

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Kindergarten and Poetry

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Exhibition Opening: Jazz Town, Teaneck
Mar
15

Exhibition Opening: Jazz Town, Teaneck

Poetry Feature - The Puffin Cultural Forum presents an exhibition of photographs of the jazz greats who called Teaneck home. The select photographs are taken from the more than 800,000 negatives of Teaneck native and renowned jazz photographer Chuck Stewart.

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Photos: Courtesy of Warren Fields

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Empowerment Day, Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Mar
15

Empowerment Day, Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Poetry Reading @ Benjamin Franklin Middle School Empowerment Day. In support of the Teaneck Board of Education.

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Certificate of Recognition

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Poetry Feature
Mar
4

Poetry Feature

Poetry Feature @ Cafe Demi - Poetry Reading & Open Mic. Featuring Scott Pleasants, the first Poet Laureate for the Township of Teaneck and Yehoshua November, the author of three award winning poetry collections.

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Poetry Matters
Feb
18

Poetry Matters

  • Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County NJ (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Poetry Feature and discussion @ Ethical Culture Society on how sharing poetry can lead to broader conversations on all aspects of community engagement.

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Teaneck Ethical Society Q&A

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Teaneck Meets the Harlem Renaissance a Poetry Event
Feb
8

Teaneck Meets the Harlem Renaissance a Poetry Event

Poetry Presentation @ MLK Jr. Birthday Committee / Black History Month Lecture Series. Teaneck’s Poet Laureate Scott Pleasants, hosts distinguished community members featuring the works of the greatest poets/writers from the Harlem Renaissance (1910-mid 1930’s).

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Photo: Courtesy of Shae Lewis

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MLK Jr. 95th Birthday Celebration
Jan
15

MLK Jr. 95th Birthday Celebration

Poetry Feature @ MLK Jr. Birthday Committee / The 95th Birthday Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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