March 18, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Waldwick Watch 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. Music parents host pasta dinner The Waldwick High School Music Parents Association is hosting its Sixth Annual All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner, to benefit the Waldwick High School Music Department. The dinner will be held in the Waldwick High School Cafeteria on April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A variety of pastas and sauces, meatballs, salad, Italian bread, beverages, and dessert will be served. There will be live performances by the WHS Jazz Express. Advance sale tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens and students age five and up. Children under age five will be admitted free of charge. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended and will begin March 31; call (201) 670-0612 or (201) 444-6903. Take out orders are available. Tickets can be obtained by mail by mailing checks to Clifford Singer, P.O. Box 84, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Please state clearly the numbers of adults, senior citizens and students included in request. Knights of Columbus host golf outing Saint Luke’s Knights of Columbus Council is holding its annual College Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, June 15 at the Meadows Golf Course in Lincoln Park. Over 25 students have received college scholarships awards over the past five years. For more details on the outing contact Joe DeFlora at (201) 444-7296. Fish & Chips Dinner set Waldwick Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting a Fish & Chips (or Chicken & Chips) Dinner on April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Waldwick Fire Department. The dinner will be catered by Tastefully British. The cost is $10 per dinner and includes a choice of fish or chicken, chips and dessert. This is a “pick-up” only event. Dinners may be picked up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. at the Waldwick Fire Department on Prospect Street in Waldwick. For tickets or additional information, contact Mary Ellen O’Connell, (201) 788-1169 or meoco@optonline.net. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Donations sought for Attic Treasures Sale The Waldwick United Methodist Church will hold its Attic Treasures Sale on Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All types of donations are needed. Donations will be accepted March 18 and 19 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 5 and 8 p.m. All donations should be clean and in good working order. For more information contact the church office at (201) 652-5130 or (201) 670-4799. The Waldwick United Methodist Church is located at 25 Franklin Turnpike. Folk tale performance offered The Village School Parent Association is sponsoring a presentation of “The Lion’s Whiskers,” a musical adaptation of an Ethiopian folk tale performed by the Catskill Puppet Theater. The performance will take place March 22 at 1 p.m. in The Village School auditorium, 100 West Prospect Street in Waldwick. Tickets are $8 per person or $10 at the door. Children, ages two and under will be admitted free. Call or e-mail Lesley Whyard in the main office for more information at (201) 445-6160 or lwhyard@thevillageschool.net. Boy Scouts collect newspapers The Waldwick Boys Scouts will be collecting newspapers on Saturday, March 21. Newspapers should be tied and bundled no higher than eight inches for recycling. Please be sure papers are at the curb no later than 8 a.m. on March 21. Kane to present program on Ireland “Enchanting Ireland” will be the subject of a slide lecture at the Waldwick Public Library on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Popular lecturer, James P. Kane will present a one-hour armchair traveler’s tour of the lovely land known as “40 shades of green.” Kane served as a superintendent of schools for 25 years and is the winner of numerous awards in education. He has traveled widely and speaks on a far ranging variety of topics including history, linguistics, baseball, and travel. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information call (201) 652-5104. Lacrosse association hosts fundraiser The Waldwick Lacrosse Association will host an evening of fun for adults at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and will include dinner, a DJ, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located on Smith Street in Waldwick. To make a reservation, mail a check to Meg Wanamaker, 2 Cathy Lane, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Reservation requests should include an e-mail address and phone number. All proceeds will go to the Waldwick Lacrosse program. Fire department offers scholarships The Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring two $500 scholarships for graduating high school seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a Waldwick High School graduate and the other to a Waldwick resident who is graduating from another high school. Both candidates must be attending a four-year college and majoring in fire science or public safety. Applications for Waldwick High School students are available at the guidance office. Waldwick residents who attend other high schools may mail an application request to: Tom Giordano, 30 Durante Road, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Applications are due Monday, May 4. Fashion Shown to benefit senior class The 2009 Graduation Ball Fashion Show is scheduled for April 2 at Seasons in Washington Township from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fashions will be modeled by the Waldwick High School Senior Class. This evening will also include dinner and fabulous gift basket prizes. Tickets are $50 if purchased in advance and $55 at the door. To reserve tickets, contact Terry Sherman at (201) 612-9841. This fundraiser supports the 2009 ball that is held after graduation for the seniors. The 2009 Graduation Ball Fashion Show Committee is in need of more volunteers. Volunteers are needed to solicit or pick up donations, assemble prize baskets, sell tickets, or help the night of the event. Contact Nancy Pelech at (201) 652-5296 or Maureen Poppe at (201) 981-0450 to volunteer. Prize donations are still needed. This portion of the Fashion Show is a very important part of this fundraiser. Also needed are materials to make the prize baskets, including baskets, ribbon, cellophane rolls, labels, and tape. Pre-made themed baskets, gifts or gift certificates are appreciated. Contact Geri Musumeci at (201) 818-2607 to drop off a contribution.