November 3, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 Park Windmill Holiday Boutique set The Community Thrift Shop, located on the lower level of the Midland Park Shopping Center, will start its Holiday Boutique on Nov. 17. 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. Seniors invited to Medicare seminar Sheila Brogan, eldercare coordinator for Children’s Aid and Family Services, will discuss the Medicare Part D prescription program for 2011 at the Northwest Senior Center 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Seniors will learn about the 2011 plan costs and how to evaluate prescription plans. Seniors will need to decide whether to continue with their current plan if it is available in 2011 or to enroll in a new plan during the open enrollment period between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31. To reserve a seat, call the Northwest Center at (201) 445-5690. Alliance hosts parenting program The Midland Park Alliance will host the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s 15-Minute Child Break program on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Midland Park High School auditorium. The 15-Minute Child Break is a one-hour multi-media presentation that provides information on the importance of the parent or caregiver’s role in substance abuse prevention. Discussions will include how to talk to children about drugs, signs of use and abuse, and current terminology and trends. Referees sought Midland Park Basketball Association is seeking high school students and adults with solid knowledge of basketball to referee for the Midland Park Recreational Basketball program. Boys’ and girls’ programs run from December to March. Rutgers Certification is required. Anyone interested may e-mail kontoch@yahoo.com. Softball Association to meet The Midland Park Softball Association will meet on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Midland Park Library, 250 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park. Topics to be addressed at the meeting will include age cutoffs for the various levels of play. All parents are welcome. Board of education to meet The Midland Park Board of Education will meet Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the August C. DePreker Media Center at Highland Elementary School. Armchair Traveler series resumes The autumn Armchair Traveler series will continue with its program on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Midland Park Memo- Scouts earn awards rial Library. Experience the thrill of “travel” to countries near and far from the comfort of the library at 250 Godwin Avenue. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (201) 444-2390. Church sets concert The Midland Park United Methodist Church at 269 Godwin Avenue will host the New Music Concert Series with an evening of blues, jazz, and gospel on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The JP Band, a four-piece jazz band, and a duo featuring pianist Eunice Park and violinist Heijin Kim, will perform. All are classically trained, award-winning musicians. The evening will be hosted by singer/songwriter, Robert Hill. A $10 donation is suggested. Proceeds will be donated to CUMAC, which helps feed the hungry in our area. Magic workshop for ‘tweens offered Magician Mark Zacharia will present his “Magic of the Mind” workshop for ‘tweens on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Midland Park Public Library, 250 Godwin Avenue. Registration takes place in the children’s room. For more information call (201) 444-2390. Auxiliary plans meeting/hospital decorating The Midland Park Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxil- Troop 157 in Midland Park recently held their first Court of Honor of the year. The boys collectively earned 55 merit badges over the summer. Four boys advanced in rank and two boys received Silver Palms. iary will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Faith Reformed Church on 95 Prospect Street. New members are welcome. The auxiliary will be making its plans to decorate Valley Hospital for the holidays. As part of the group’s regular activities, members volunteer at Kurth Cottage on the third Thursday of the month. For more information about joining the auxiliary, contact JoAnne Levine at (201) 652-0873 or Joanncotzlevine @optonline.net. 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. PAPS will conduct its annual Poinsettia Sale in November. This group is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the advancement of the performing arts in the Midland Park High School district. Market Your Business Through The Villadom TIMES TIMES! ● Newspaper ● Internet ● Fliers & Inserts The Villadom TIMES is 100% mailed to 12 north west Bergen County towns with a total circulation of 56,300, and now you get the exposure of thousands of additional readers online! ADVERTISE 201-652-0744 Independently Owned & Operated for Over 20 Years YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER www.villadom.com