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Kid’zmusik program for children Kid’zmusik will be offered at the Village Community Center on Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. This enthusiastic, energetic, and educational hands-on program is suitable for toddlers through early elementary aged students. Admission is $5, ages two and up. As seating is limited, it is suggested tickets be purchased in advance at the recreation office at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call (201) 670-5560. Career workshop scheduled The Ridgewood Library will sponsor a career workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Developing strategic interview skills will be the focus of the program. Professional career counselor, Elese Tonelli helps job searchers prepare answers to the tough questions and be the top candidate. The library is located at 125 North Maple Avenue. Support program offered A support program for individuals who are separated or divorced will be offered by Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood. This nine-week program will begin April 21. Each week, the group will journey through the divorce process, focusing on topics such as loneliness, stress, self image, guilt, blame, anger, forgiveness, and pathways to growth. The sessions will run from 7:30 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to this free program. For more information or to join the group, call Gerard Scola at (201) 338-2743 or via e-mail to gerar.scola@yahoo.com. Rummage Sale planned The Ridgewood United Methodist Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will be held at the church located at 100 Dayton Street. For more information call (201) 652-2868. Materson to exhibit Local artist Casey Masterson shares, “There’s so much
beauty in this world that most people overlook. I’d like to remind them of the simple things that are right in front of their eyes. I love art, but more than the art itself, I absolutely LOVE creating it. The final product is just an added bonus.” Local resident Casey Masterson will be exhibiting his work at the Stable Gallery. This collection of graphite, charcoal, pastel and pencil colored drawings, and photography will be on display during this April exhibit at the Stable Gallery. Masterson, a Ridgewood High School graduate, went on to the Savannah College of Art & Design, followed by the New York City’s School of Visual Arts. He is currently a freelance graphic designer and professional photographer. The Stable Gallery, located at 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, is open for viewing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. For further information contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Office at (201) 670-5560. Thrifty Treasures Sale set The Women of Emmanuel are sponsoring a “Thrifty Treasures Sale” at Emmanuel on Saturday April 18 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gently used items, some new items, and maybe even a special treasure for the educated eye will be available for purchase in Heritage Hall, situated in the lower level of the building, which is barrier-free. Off-street parking is available in the church parking lot. The church is located on the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Hope Street in downtown Ridgewood. Questions concerning this event may be presented to the church office (201) 444-7300 or by calling Marily Clark (201) 391-4720. Coben to speak at Friends’ luncheon The Friends of the Ridgewood Library will host its 20th Anniversary Author Luncheon featuring New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben, with special introduction by Mary Higgins Clark. The luncheon will be held on April 16 at The Venetian in Garfield from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org. Wolverinz hold basketball tryouts WolverineZ A.A.U. will hold free tryouts at the Ridgewood YMCA for its spring/summer season of aggres-
sive basketball for boys and girls teams. The schedule of tryouts is: 12U and 10U, April 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 14U and 12U, April 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.; 12U and 10U, April 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.; and 14U and 12U, April 26 from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. The season fee is $350. Call Coach Mazziotta, (201) 289-7111 or Coach Brown, (201) 289-7111. Newcomers host fundraiser The Ridgewood Newcomers Club of the YWCA of Bergen County will be partnering with Pizza Fusion to host a fundraiser on Sunday, April 19. Mention the Ridgewood YWCA Newcomers to Pizza Fusion with your order for eat in, take out or delivery, and 10 percent of the day’s proceeds will go directly to the YWCA and its programs. Contact Carrie Giordano at (201) 857-4130 to join the Ridgewood Newcomers Club. Guild plans Spring Luncheon The Women’s Guild of Old Paramus Reformed Church will hold its annual Spring Luncheon and Card Party April 23 at noon in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $18. There will be many prizes. Those who do not play cards may bring friends and a game of choice. The church is at 660 East Glen Avenue. Call (201) 445-7194 or (201) 444-5933. Ultimate Frisbee offered The Department of Parks and Recreation and Falcon Sports Academy are offering a spring session of Ultimate Frisbee for students in grades six through eight. Ultimate Frisbee combines the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing excitement of football. Instruction will focus on the development of offensive and defensive skills as participants learn game strategy and mechanics, pulling, passing, offensive stack, defensive force, intercepting, and scoring. Classes will be held at the Irene Habernickel Family Park for six weeks on Thursdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m., beginning May 7. The fee is $95 per student (no materials required). Registration can be made online at www.ridgewoodsports.org or in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. The registration form can be found on the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call (201) 670-5560 with any questions.