April 22, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 11 Waldwick Watch Lions sponsor free sight & hearing exams The Waldwick Lions Club will sponsor a free sight and hearing exam on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Eye/Ear Mobile Foundation of New Jersey will be at the Stop and Shop Parking lot on Wyckoff Avenue. Chamber hosts 5K Run & Fun Walk The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Second Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, April 26 at the Waldwick High School track on Hopper Avenue. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m., the one mile Fun Walk at 9:30 a.m. The course is certified and sanctioned by the USATF. Registration fee for the 5K is $25. Race day T-shirts will be give to all pre-registrants and to those registering on race day while supplies last. Registration fee for the Fun Walk is $10. The application can be found on line at raceforum.com. Additional information can be found at www.waldwickchamberofcommerce.com or by calling the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce at (201) 693-6734. Funds raised by this event will benefit the Waldwick Beautification Project. Luncheon to feature Joyce Carol Oates Friends of the Waldwick Library will host award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates at the Book and Author Luncheon on Friday, May 8. The event will be held at the Ramsey Country Club from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 each, and registration forms are available at the library. A prolific writer, Oates has produced some of the most controversial and lasting fiction of our time. Her novel, “Black Water,” a narrative based on the Kennedy-Chappaquiddick scandal, garnered a Pulitzer Prize nomination, and her national bestseller, “Blonde,” an epic work on American icon Marilyn Monroe, became a National Book Award Finalist. Her novels have enthralled a wide audience, and “We Were the Mulvaneys” earned the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. The Book and Author Luncheon is open to the public; however seating is limited and early reservations are encouraged. The deadline for reservations is Monday, May 4. For more information call (201) 652-5104. April films feature Oscar winners The Waldwick Library hosts screenings of classic films on Thursdays at 2 p.m. A brief introduction, setting the film in its historical context, will precede each screening. The theme for the month of April is Best Picture Oscar winners, and the schedule of screenings is as follows: April 23, “From Here to Eternity” (1953); and April 30, “Marty” (1955). Registration for the Classic Film Series is not necessary; however arrival before 2 p.m. is encouraged. Call (201) 652-5104. Village School to hold Open House The Village School, located at 100 West Prospect Street in Waldwick will be holding an Open House on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon for the toddler and primary programs. Those interested in learning more about programs for toddlers through middle school students for the 2009-2010 school year are encouraged to attend. Parents will have the opportunity to visit the classroom and meet with the faculty and staff. Mystery Bus Ride planned Take a Mystery Bus Ride with the Golden Club of Waldwick on Wednesday, May 6. The bus will leave the senior center at 9:15 a.m. This event will include luncheon and beverages. The cost is $46 for members and $48 for non-members. For additional information, contact Lou Sherman at (201) 670-4211. Volunteers needed for activity nights Waldwick’s Fifth Grade Municipal Alliance is looking for a volunteer to coordinate the activity nights. The coordinator will be required to attend all the functions, call parents to chaperone and bake, and pick up supplies for the events. Call the Waldwick borough administrator’s office at (201) 652-5300 extension 229. These events will not be possible if no one volunteers. PBA offers scholarships to graduating seniors The Waldwick/Allendale PBA is offering two $1,000 scholarships. The Michael Shanley Scholarship will be awarded to one student from Allendale and one student from Waldwick who wish to pursue a collegiate discipline in public safety studies. Anyone wishing to apply can do so by picking up an application at the Northern Highlands or Waldwick High School guidance office. Applications will also be available at the Allendale and Waldwick police departments. The deadline for application is May 1. Contact Allendale Police Officer William Kropke or Waldwick Lieutenant Ed Weber with questions. Think Summer! 10-20-30 lbs. 4 Week*s EE ! FRfor details. *Call LOSE up to at DIET or more CENTER® Get Started Now With Our 21-DAY DIET FABULOUS 201-652-4447 MIDLAND PARK 24 Godwin Avenue CALL NOW! 1973 - 2009 36 Years of Excellence