Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-July 15, 2009 Issue

July 15, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Waldwick Watch Woodcarving exhibit opens at library The woodcarvings of Waldwick resident Jeff Seise will be on display at the Waldwick Library now through Monday, Aug. 31. The 25 pieces in the lobby display case range in subject matter from wild fowl to the human form. One of the more intricate carvings, “Prayer before Battle,” features a Native American wearing a headdress with 52 individually carved feathers. The statue is mounted on a beautiful block of wood, which was part of a barn in Maine. A resident of Waldwick since 1972, Seise recently retired after 39 years of teaching music and computers for the Park Ridge Public Schools. He continues to work as a piano technician and is a registered craftsman in the Piano Technicians Guild. Seise took up the hobby of woodcarving at the Waldwick-Midland Park Adult School in the early ‘70s and completed his first piece, a “deco duck,” in 1978. He is a member of the National Woodcarvers Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the National Woodcarvers Association. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (201) 652-5104. Summer Reading Club begins The Waldwick Public Library’s Summer Reading Club 2009, “Get Creative at your Library,” is underway. Special events for children include juggler Jen Slaw on July 14 at 11:45 a.m. On July 21 at 11:45 a.m., sing along with Kurt Gallagher, who will bring his bubbly sense of humor and crazy lyrics. The audience is encouraged to sing, stamp, shake, and dances its way through his program. Gallagher’s program is recommended for ages three and up and is limited to residents of Waldwick. The Waldwick Library is located at 19 East Prospect Street. Chamber plans for Waldwick Day The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Sixth Annual Waldwick Day on Sunday, Sept. 27. Chamber members have the opportunity to sell and display their wares to the local community in a fun-filled afternoon. The average attendance at this event is 3,000. Anyone interested in participating in Waldwick Day must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the $100 membership fee to join, there is an additional fee of $50 to be a part of Waldwick Day. The Chamber will provide a six foot table, sign, linen and two chairs for this event. Questions on becoming a member or participating in Waldwick Day, should contact Kim Post at (201) 6936734 or visit waldwickchamber.com. Corrugated cardboard being recycled The Borough of Waldwick began collecting corrugated cardboard on April 15 at the recycling center on 19 Industrial Way. Residents may no longer throw corrugated cardboard in the garbage; the hauler will not remove it. Residents are asked to break down the cardboard and place it in the marked container for cardboard at the recycling center. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Corrugated cardboard is identified by the arched layer, or fluting, between smooth liner sheets. An example of corrugated cardboard is shipping boxes for large appliances. Cereal boxes are not corrugated cardboard. Film series features book-to-movie theme Waldwick Public Library hosts screenings of classic films of the past on Thursdays at 2 p.m. A brief introduction, setting the film in its historical context, precedes each screening. The theme for the month of July is “Book to Movie,” and the schedule of screenings is as follows: July 16, “Come and Get It” by Edna Ferber (1934); July 23, “The Heiress” (Washington Square) by Henry James (1949); and July 30, “In This Our Life” by Ellen Glasgow (1942). Registration is not necessary; however arrival before 2 p.m. is encouraged. For more information, call (201) 6525104. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street, Waldwick. Registration open at Rainbow Corners Rainbow Corners Cooperative Nursery School, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, offers a two-morning program for two-and-a-half-year-olds that is taught by a teacher with more than 20 years at RCNS. The curriculum is designed to be a positive first exploratory experience. The small class size enables the teacher to work one-on-one with the children. Emphasis is on functioning as a group, social interaction, language development, sharing, following directions, and exploring the environment of the classroom. Currently, there are openings for the fall of 2009. Rainbow Corners is located at 25 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. Call to register (201) 447-2987. Legion seeks new members The American Legion Post #57, which serves Allendale, Saddle River, Waldwick, and Wyckoff, welcomes new members. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Every Thursday afternoon, there is a social at 1 p.m. with shuffleboard, pool, cards, and spirited conversation on the agenda. The Post is located at 46 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick and has plenty of parking. Call (201) 444-2704 or (201) 652-7104. Girl Scouts collect pet supplies Girl Scout Troop 872 is collecting items for a local animal shelter for their Bronze Award Service Project. Items needed are: food, cleaning supplies, pet accessories, office supplies, and other miscellaneous items. For a complete list of specific items e-mail Karen at Jansfam95@aol.com. Collection boxes are located in the Waldwick Public Library, and at Pet Valu in Wyckoff. 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