Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 1, 2010 Park Windmill Lions hold restaurant fundraiser The Midland Park Lions Club will sponsor a “coupon night” at Rosario’s Trattoria, 29 Central Avenue in Midland Park, on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 11:30 a.m. through 9 p.m. Rosario’s will donate 20 percent of each bill, excluding tax and gratuity, to the Midland Park Lions Club in support of the group’s charitable works. Those who dine in must present the coupons to the server. Those who order takeout must present the coupons to the cashier. For coupons or further information, contact Lion Jack Romano at (201) 444-8601. Coupons are also available at the Midland Park Library. Tree Lighting Celebration set The Midland Park Town Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Rain date: Dec. 6.) Festivities will be held at borough hall at 280 Godwin Avenue and will include a performance by the Highland School Band, snacks, hot drinks, holiday character guests, and a visit with Santa. The Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department will escort Santa to town. The library parking lot will be reserved for senior citizens and handicapped parking. Additional parking will be available at borough hall, Highland Avenue, East Center Street, and the upper Highland/Godwin school parking lot. Register for theater arts program Registration is now open for the Winter Theater Arts Program, which will begin in January. This program, now in its tenth year, is sponsored by Midland Park Recreation. Classes are held on Sunday afternoons at the DePhillips Community Center. The program is open to children in grades two through nine. Registration is $35 per child, with a $50 maximum per family. For registration forms, class schedules, and performance dates, visit www.mpnj.com/mp_rec.asp Softball Association cancels meeting The Midland Park Baseball Association has canceled its Dec. 8 meeting. Sessions will resume in the New Year. For more information, call (201) 652-2747. Board of education to meet The Midland Park Board of Education will meet Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. in the August C. DePreker Media Center at Highland School. Poinsettia Sale underway The Midland Park Performing Arts Parents’ Annual Poinsettia Sale is now underway. Plants are available in red, white, or pink, and are being offered in three sizes: $9 for a six inch plant (with four to six blooms), $19 for an eight inch plant (with 12 to15 blooms), and $26 for a 10 inch plant (with 18 to 20 blooms). The sale also includes six-inch Christmas cactus plants for $10, Norfolk Island pines for $10, and amaryllises in clay pots for $14. The plants will be available for pick up in the Midland Park High School cafeteria during the week of Dec. 6. Checks for the plants may be made payable to MPHS PAPS and mailed to: Beth Adams, 105 Highwood Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. PAPS is also selling reusable, recyclable green Midland Park tote bags. Order forms for the plants and the tote bags may be obtained by visiting the Midland Park High School Arts website at mphsarts.org. Call Cheryl Boland with questions at (201) 444-1406 or e-mail Beth Adams at turconi@optonline.net. Association to meet The Midland Park Baseball Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Midland Park Public Library. Coaches and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information, e-mail midla ndparkbaseball@gmail.com Christmas Tree Sale to begin The Midland Park United Methodist Church is holding its annual Christmas Tree Sale. The sale will be held at the church property at 269 Godwin Avenue. Auxiliary to host Holiday Luncheon The Midland Park Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Bottagra, 80 Wagaraw Road in Hawthorne. A “Bakeless Bake Sale” will be held at this event. The cost of the luncheon is $20 for members. For more information about joining the auxiliary or to RSVP for the luncheon, call (201) 652-0873. As part of the group’s regular activities, members volunteer at Kurth Cottage on the third Thursday of the month. JulieDance presents ‘The Nutcracker’ For the 13th consecutive season, the internationally acclaimed Donetsk ballet company from Ukraine and ballet students of Midland Park’s Miss Patti’s School of Dance will offer three performances of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 10 through 12, at Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Road, in Paramus. One hundred sixty-five lavishly costumed performers will present this favorite holiday ballet. Proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer research, care, and treatment. These performances are sponsored by JulieDance, a non-profit arts organization founded in 1997 by Patti and Darryl Vigon in memory of their daughter, Julie, who died of Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at age 12. Julie was a promising young ballerina who distinguished herself as a student with the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center and as a performer in the children’s repertoire of many New York City Ballet productions. JulieDance is dedicated to fostering appreciation for the participation in dance and music, and to supporting the efforts of those who research and treat childhood cancer. In 12 years, JulieDance has raised $312,500 for pediatric cancer organizations. Performances are scheduled for Dec 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $40. For information and tickets, call (201) 670-4422. MasterCard and Visa are accepted and group rates are available. Kirkley to perform Christmas concert Recording artist, Daniel Kirkley will perform at the Midland Park Church of God on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Kirkley will perform many Christmas favorites alongside the Midland Park Church of God Choir. He will also offer songs from his newly released CD and tunes from his previous two CDs, “My New Dawn” and “Let Love Win.” Kirkley has an innovative vocal style, which incorporates elements of his classical training fused with pop. The result is a unique sound, unlike anything on the contemporary Christian music landscape. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The Church of God is located at 400 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. For more information, call the church at (201) 445-3814. This event is open to the public. Holiday Boutique set The Community Thrift Shop, located on the lower level of the Midland Park Shopping Center, has started its Holiday Boutique. After Dec. 1, the shop will receive holiday items only. Regular store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Receiving only is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays. The first Saturday of each month is for receiving and shopping. Fifty-two organizations benefit from the shop’s sales, including are churches of all denominations and other businesses. Call (201) 652-7661 for further information. PAPS sponsors grocery tote sale The Midland Park High School Performing Arts Parents Association is selling large grocery tote bags for $3.50 each. The forest green bags are recyclable, reusable, and hand washable. The bags feature reinforced 20-inch handles and a 10-inch gusset with matching bottom insert. To purchase bags, contact Cheryl Boland at (201) 4441406. Orders may be sent via e-mail to Beth Adams at turconi@optonline.net or by making out a check payable to: Midland Park Performing Arts Parents and mailing it to Beth Adams, 105 Highwood Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. 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