Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-October 21, 2009 Issue

October 21, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Franklin Lakes Scribe Library offers computer classes The Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer three computer classes in November. A Google It! Computer Class will be taught on Nov. 4 from 11 to noon. Basic computer experience is necessary. Participants will discover tips to use this search engine. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, a blogging class will be held. Participants will learn how to use a popular free tool to create blogs. Solid basic PC skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, and Internet experience are necessary. The Google Earth Computer Class will be offered on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Students will learn how to locate information on this popular site. Ability to navigate from one site to another is required. Registration for all classes begins on Monday, Oct. 26 at the adult reference desk. The library is located on DeKorte Drive. Call (201) 891-2224 for additional information. Theater trip planned The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary is planning a trip to see “Billy Elliot” at the Imperial Theater in New York City on May 5, 2010. The cost for the 2 p.m. performance is $140 and includes transportation. Buses will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Franklin Lakes Recreation Building, 1 Vichiconti Way in Franklin Lakes. Attendees may enjoy lunch on their own before the performance. Reservations must be made by Dec. 1. Make checks payable to “Valley Hospital Auxiliary” and mail to: Marie Turi, 761 Rivenwood Road, Franklin Lakes NJ 07470, or call (201) 337-3949 for information or to reserve tickets. Brunch and Boutique fundraiser set The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a “Pre-Holiday Brunch & Boutique Shopping Fundraiser Extravaganza” on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Boutique shopping will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More than 20 vendors will be selling clothing, upscale jewelry and accessories, holiday ornaments, beauty items, baby items, home accessories, and more. Tickets are $30. Proceeds go to Valley Hospital to support the 64-slice CT scanner, expand the inpatient pediatric unit, improve the women’s health unit and provide program support for the Butterflies Pediatric Hospice Program of Valley Home Care. For additional information or to order tickets, call Nancy Davidson at (201) 337-0154. Chamber of commerce to meet The next general meeting of the Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be held at Franklin Lakes Borough Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The session will begin at 8 a.m. Guest speaker Bob Meneve of the Meneve Group, LLC will present “Save Your Energy.” The cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Friends and associates are welcome. For more information, contact Lorianne Brunsch, executive assistant, at brilorphoto@mac.com. Vendors sought The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary seeks vendors for its pre-holiday shopping/brunch extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes. Call Nancy Davidson at (201) 337-0154. Movie matinee set The next Friday Movie Matinee at the Franklin Lakes Public Library will be presented at 1 p.m. on Oct. 30. “Every Little Step,” a documentary starring Marvin Hamlisch will be the feature. Auxiliary seeks vendors The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary is seeking vendors for its pre-holiday shopping/brunch extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. A large turnout is expected. For information, call (201) 337-0154. 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 information, call Marie Turi at (201) 337-3949. 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. Wine Tasting set The Franklin Lakes Lions Club will host a Wine Tasting on Friday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Indian Trail Club on Franklin Lake Road in Frankin Lakes. The cost of $85 per person includes a variety of wines from the Wine Seller of Ridgewood, appetizers, hot buffet, a pasta station, dessert, and coffee. Proceeds from this event will go to charities supported by the Lions Club, including Oasis, Eva’s Village, Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps, Saint Joseph’s School for the Blind, and The Seeing Eye dog program. For tickets and information contact Dave Kampschmidt at (201) 405-2043. Entries sought for photo contest The Franklin Lakes Public Library is hosting its second annual “A Day in the Life of Franklin Lakes” photo contest. The contest is open to all Franklin Lakes residents and people who work in Franklin Lakes. Photos should capture what is loved and treasured in Franklin Lakes. Entries may be mailed or dropped off at the library or e-mailed with the entry form to: frlkphoto@gmail. com. Photos will be compiled into a photo book to be published in April 2010. Prizes will be awarded to the best in juniors, young adult, adult, and best “digitally modified” photos. Entry forms are available at the library. All entries must be received by Nov. 25. Questions should be directed to Samantha Cordaro McCoy, local history librarian, at (201) 891-2224. VFW seeks names of servicemen As part of a continuing effort to send letters and packages of support, Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702 is seeking the names of troops serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. The VFW is asking the public to provide them with the mailing addresses of anyone from Oakland or Franklin Lakes currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan so they can add them to their support effort. Oakland residents having the name and address of a member of the military serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are asked to e-mail Post 5702 Adjutant, Doug Neralich at post5702adj@gmail.com. Franklin Lakes residents may contact Nancy Yarish at nyarish@franklinlakes.org or (201) 891-0048 extension 1204 or Post 5702 Adjutant Doug Neralich at post5702adj@gmail.com. Press releases and photographs may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. ��