Thursday: Glen Rock's Alex Ryan Sent Home from 'American Idol'

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Wednesday proved to be the night that the country would finally hear Alex Ryan's voice, but a song — not a consolation — is what many of us would have prefered. ‎"The toughest part of the whole experience is definitely knowing that I'm going to have to watch the show and see all these people that I've made friends with move on in the competition," Ryan said just after being eliminated by the judges, and the producers of American Idol finally let the Glen Rock teen's voice be heard. Glen Rock Patch will have more for you through out the day. Check out our Facebook page for some additional information and some of the community's reaction.

Joe Caniano & Mitzi Rogers, Jazz at The Glen Rock Inn — 7 p.m., 222 Rock Rd., For reservations call 201-445-2507.

An institution with the borough for years, the Glen Rock Inn has provided live entertainment on Thursday nights for some time now. Reservations are suggested since this is a popular event. While you're there check out the constantly changing weekly specials, and don't forget to try the sweet potato fries.

Glen Rock Pops Rehearsal — Glen Rock High School, Band Room; For more info email info@glenrockpops.com

Community orchestra that performs within all over the northern New Jersey area.  Rehearsals for two concerts:  April 30 at 8:00pm in Glen Rock and May 21 at 2pm in Maywood. The Glen Rock Pops plays classical and light classical pieces, Broadway show tunes and a wide variety of old and new favorites.  The Pops will celebrate its 35th Anniversary season on April 30.

Book Discussion — 7:30 p.m., , 682 Harristown Rd.

The Glen Rock Jewish Center Book Group will meet at 7:30 pm to discuss "The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit" by Lucette Lagnado. Contact Michelle Strassberg at 201-652-6624 more information.

Rear Yard Garbage Pickup — North/West Glen Rock, 201-670-3980

The Glen Rock Department of Public Works will be picking up rear yard garbage for sections of the north and west sections of the borough.