October 7, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Franklin Lakes Scribe Republican Club hosts meeting Franklin Lakes Republican Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. at the Bender Court Fire Department Headquarters. All are invited to attend. The club meets monthly September through May on the second Tuesday at 8 p.m. For more information, visit votefl.net. Leadership expert to speak Neil Cooper, a certified professional coach and energy leadership practitioner, will speak at Franklin Lakes Public Library on DeKorte Drive on Monday, Oct. 19. This 7 p.m. program is entitled “Everyone Is a Leader, Either by Choice or Default.” Learn the basics of leadership, how to of hone leadership skills, and methods to approach leadership with confidence, enthusiasm, and energy. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The lecture is open to the general public. Call (201) 891-2224. Movie matinees continue The Friday Movie Matinees will continue at Franklin Lakes Public Library on Fridays, Oct. 9 and 30 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Rezvani Community Room. Check the library website, www.franklinlakeslibrary.org, for names of the films being shown. Refreshments are provided. Invite a friend; all are welcome. Auxiliary sponsors theater trip The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a theater trip to see “Billy Elliot” on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. The trip will include bus transportation and preferred seating at the Imperial Theater in New York City. Tickets will sell out quickly, so early reservations are recommended. The buses will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Franklin Lakes Recreation Building. Attendees may enjoy lunch or shopping prior to the performance. For more information, call Marie Turi at (201) 3373949. Kelly to address Auxiliary The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host Auxiliary President Sue Kelly on Monday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Rezvani Meeting Room at the Franklin Lakes Library on DeKorte Drive. Kelly will update the branch on Valley Hospital’s renewal project. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The public is welcome. For more information, call Eileen Leone at (201) 848-9330. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Franklin Avenue Middle School. Nazzaro performs Sinatra favorites Jason Nazzaro, an accomplished solo singer and resident of Franklin Lakes, will present Frank Sinatra favorites at the Franklin Lakes Library on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. All are invited to this free concert. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Central Park jogger to speak Trisha Meili, known to many as the Central Park Jogger, will be the guest speaker at the Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes’ Fall Fundraiser Luncheon, to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7. This event, which is open to the public, will be held at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes at 10:30 a.m. Meili’s story of survival and recovery was detailed in her best-selling memoir, “I Am the Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility.” There will be a book signing, prizes and a special auction followed by lunch and the speaker. Tickets are $55. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 30. Proceeds benefit autism, pancreatic cancer, student scholarships, and local charities. Call Ann Swist at (201) 337-7262 to reserve seats. For more information contact Ann Swist at (201) 3377262 or Eileen Leone at (201) 848-9330. To learn about the NJSFWC, visit the website at www.njsfwc.org. Computer classes offered Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer two basic computer classes on Wednesdays in October. A beginner computer and Internet class will be offered on Oct. 14 and 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. No previous experience is necessary to participate in this class. A basic Microsoft Word class will be offered Oct. 7 from 11a.m. to noon. Participants should have some basic computer skills for this class. Register for the classes at the adult reference desk or call (201) 891-2224. Fundraiser donations sought The Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes is seeking donations for it annual Talents and Treasures Fundraiser scheduled for Nov. 1 through 30. Restaurant gift certificates, Christmas and holiday items, original artwork, and jewelry will be among the items offered. Call the church at (201) 891-0511 for more information, or to donate to the auction. The Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes is located at 730 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes. Auxiliary plans events The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Monday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Franklin Lakes Library located on DeKorte Drive. Sue Kelly, president of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary will speak on the Hospital Renewal Update. Coffee will be served and this meeting is open to the public. Other upcoming events for the group are: a brunch/ pre-holiday shopping fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Trail Club, in Franklin Lakes and a Holiday Luncheon held at the North Jersey Country Club in Wayne on Wednesday, Dec. 2. For additional information, call Eileen Leone at (201) 848-9330 or Ann Swist at (201) 337-7262. 30 minutes of your time can save a life. It’s About Life! Your can make a difference in someone’s life by spending just 30 minutes donating blood. Call us today. 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