Villadom Times Weekly Local Newspaper

April 14, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Park Windmill Citizen of the Year to be honored Midland Park Community Night will be held Friday, April 30 at Veterans’ Hall on Faner Road at 8 p.m. For over 30 years, the annual event, sponsored by the American Legion, has presented awards for the borough’s Citizen of the Year, Top Cop, Top Educator, Top Fireman, Top Ambulance Corps member, and Top Veteran. This year’s Community Night will be the first major event held in the newly refurbished Veteran’s Hall. The public is invited to attend to honor these dedicated volunteers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Library board to meet The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue, in Midland Park. Meetings are open to the public. Recreation Camp openings announced A Camp Registration Open House to fill existing openings will be held May 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Community Center. Registration forms are available online at www. mpnj.com. Residents may mail completed forms to: The DePhillips Community Center at 50 Dairy Street Center, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Forms may also be dropped off at the center Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Monday through Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Swim opportunities outlined Midland Park residents are offered swim memberships at two area towns. The Borough of Allendale is offering a limited number of non-sponsored membership opportunities for Midland Park residents to join the Crestwood Swim Club this summer. Non-resident rates range from $225 for a single membership up to $500 for a family membership. The senior citizen rate is $50. For details, visit www. mpnj.com, and select “Recreation” under Crestwood Swim Club. The Village of Ridgewood is extending Graydon Pool membership opportunities to Midland Park residents. Pool badges may be purchased between noon and 7 p.m. at the pool starting June 5. Fees for non-residents are $150 for adults and $130 for children, ages two through 15 years. For complete details and online registration, visit the Graydon Pool homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Volunteers sought for Beautification Day Midland Park Recreation is sponsoring a Beautification Day Cleanup on Saturday, May 8. Participants are welcome to help beautify the borough. Individuals or organizations interested in volunteering a small amount of time in a cleanup/beautification effort are invited to contact the recreation department at (201) 652-2747. After school tennis offered Registration is open for an after school tennis program for children in kindergarten through grade eight. The fiveweek program will be held at the tennis courts at Dairy and College streets from May 17 through June 21. The cost is $50 per child, with an $80 maximum per family. Clinic times and registration forms are available online at www. mpnj.com, at the DePhillips Community Center, and the municipal building. Space is limited; register early. PTA sets Plant Sale The Midland Park PTA is taking orders for its Plant Sale. Flowers, potted plants, and hanging baskets, will be supplied by Alexander Hay Greenhouses and may be preordered at http://midlandparkschools.schoolwires.com/ mphs or by contacting Janet Sullivan, (201) 447-4324 or Sandi Abballe at (201) 251-9731. Orders are due by Monday, April 19. Orders may be dropped off to the PTA mailbox at Midland Park High School. Plants can be picked up on the high school front lawn on May 6 between 3 and 5 p.m. Voice-overs class presented Rob Sciglimpaglia will offer “You’re on the Air: How to Really Make It in Voice-Overs” at Midland Park High School on Monday, April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Sciglimpaglia, a professional voice-over artist, will introduce this growing industry to those interested in pursing a voice-over career. The class is designed for those who would like to learn how to make money for voicing commercials, narrations, audio books, or video games. Topics covered will include: how the industry works, what types of voice-overs there are, what is involved in technique training, where most of the jobs are headed in 2010, social media, and marketing training. Each student will create his or her own voice-over with the help of the voice coach using Pro Tools, and will receive an on-thespot evaluation. The cost for the class is $40. To register, or for more information, call (201) 444-7400, extension 8. Soccer group to meet The Midland Park Soccer Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Midland Park Library. All coaches and parents are encouraged to attend. Foundation plans children’s concert The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is hosting “A Family Night to Remember” concert featuring nationally acclaimed children’s entertainer Johnny the K on Friday, April 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Highland School gym. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. John Kelleher will entertain with his 12-string guitar and his unique collection of hats, masks, and disguises, as he educates and inspires his audiences through his spirited, interactive style of music. Tickets are $10 per child if purchased before Friday, April 16 or $12 per child at the door. There is no charge for parents, and there is a $25 family maximum. For more information on how to purchase tickets, visit www.mppef. org or call Toni Ann Tuosto at (201) 670-7871 or Joan Skudera at (201) 689-9198. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund grants that help strengthen the school district. For more information about the Midland Park Public Education Foundation, visit www.mppef.org. Board of education to meet The Midland Park Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. on April 13. The session will be held in the August C. DePreker Media Center at Highland Elementary School. PTA sponsors Cultural Awareness Program As part of its Cultural Awareness Program, the Midland Park High School PTA is sponsoring “Make a Difference” on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Mountain climber Lori Schneider will provide a media presentation of her quest to climb the highest peak on each continent after she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Schneider will share her experiences and remind the audience to live out their dreams and to climb above their perceived limitations. The free presentation is appropriate for all ages and will be held in Memorial Hall at Midland Park High School It’s Springtime at��