January 20, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 Waldwick Watch Fornaci exhibits at library The fine art of Julie Fornaci is will be on display at the Waldwick Public Library through Saturday, Feb. 27. The artist, a resident of Hawthorne, specializes in plein air, portrait, still life, and figurative oil paintings. The paintings included in the exhibit feature companion landscapes of a marina, a vibrant Italian street scene, colorful florals, still life compositions, and a striking view of the famous Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Fornaci left a career in children’s book publishing several years ago to pursue her lifelong passion for painting. She studied oil painting with Rosanna Pinero of the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, and with master artist John Osborne and Lorraine Minetto at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Fornaci travels to paint en plein air to better understand the flow of light over varied landscapes and to capture the essence of diverse cultures. Her work has been acquired by several collectors and published by Scholastic, Inc., and Hachette Publishing. The artist is a member of Oil Painters of America, Ridgewood Art Institute, and the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Veteran journalist presents controversial photos Lew Wheaton, assistant professor of journalism and mass media at Bergen Community College, will present a slide lecture, “Controversial Photos,” at the Waldwick Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Wheaton will display slides of images that ignited controversy and will lead a discussion with audience members about whether they agree with the editors’ decisions to publish or not publish them. Before joining the teaching staff at Bergen Community College, Wheaton spent more than three decades with the Associated Press, where he was a reporter, editor, foreign correspondent, bureau chief, human resources executive, and administrative director of AP’s worldwide photo operation. In his last position with the AP, his responsibilities included dealing with editors and publishers on issues involving manipulated images and controversial photographs. He is a past president of the New York State Society of Newspaper Editors. The program is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is recommended. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Phone (201) 6525104. Women invited to play soccer Women age 30 and older are invited to play soccer on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Superdome in Waldwick. The cost is $15 per session. For details, contact Lynn at archer09@optimum.net. Students of the Month named As part of the student recognition program, Waldwick High School and Waldwick Middle School, have named the following Students of the Month for December. Faculty members made the selections. Waldwick High School students who were honored include Kathleen Rehm for athletics, Karine Yamout for mathematics, and Amanda Bonner for chorus. Middle school students who received recognition are sixth grader Kevin Swan, seventh grader Isabella Ayvaz, and eighth grader Brooke Garstin. Register for lacrosse The Waldwick Lacrosse Association will hold a second registration for the spring season on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Smith Street. The program, open to boys and girls in grades three through eight, costs $135 per player. After Feb. 15, an additional charge of $25 will be added. The registration fee includes membership to U.S. Lacrosse and all league fees. It does not include equipment. Registration for the Fiddlestix program, open to boys and girls in kindergarten through grade two, is also open. This is a six-week, non-competitive clinic focusing on skills. The registration fee is $50 and includes instruction, fiddlestick, ball and T-shirt. Contact Stash Kowal at (201) 493-9959 or John Wana- maker at (201) 670-4862 for the boys’ programs. Contacts for the girls’ programs are Lisa Tesoriero, (201) 689-1262, and Lori Billies, (201) 251-9336. Kindergarten and first grade registration set Registration for the September 2010 kindergarten classes will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. at Julia A. Traphagen School and at 1:30 p.m. at Crescent School. Parents or guardians must bring a birth certificate or other proof of the child’s age, and two proofs of residency to registration. Acceptable residency proofs include utility bills with the name and address and a lease, deed, or tax bill for the residence. To be eligible for next fall’s class, children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, have a complete physical examination after Sept. 1, 2009, and have completed immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, mumps, hepatitis B, and chickenpox. Parents or guardians must furnish a written record of the month, day, and year of all immunizations. Registration forms are available at both Crescent and Traphagen Schools during school hours. Anyone who cannot attend registration should call the school office at Crescent School, (201) 445-0690, or Traphagen School, (201) 445-0730, as soon as possible. Parents of private school kindergarten students who are planning to attend a Waldwick Public School for first grade in September 2010 are also asked to register their children by Jan. 27, 2010. These students must meet the same immunization requirements as kindergarteners. Chamber to meet The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce will hold its next general meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 8:30 a.m. at The Energy Zone Juice Bar and Café at Superdome Sports, 134 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick. The Waldwick Chamber meets on the third Wednesday of each month. All members are welcome to attend. ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’ to visit borough Eleanor Roosevelt grew from an ungainly and unloved young woman to become the U.S. representative to the United Nations. Rene Goodwin of the American Historical Theatre will present a first-person historical interpretation of this extraordinary first lady on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Waldwick Public Library. The program, “Eleanor Roosevelt: the Presidential Years,” will encompass the fascinating events of a crucial time in our nation’s history, and will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Goodwin has had a long-term interest in Eleanor Roosevelt. A supporter of women’s equality, especially in the workplace, Goodwin views Roosevelt as a superb example of a woman living in the shadow of a famous husband who managed to carve out a career and reputation for herself. In addition to her acting career, Goodwin is a recording artist with several CDs to her credit, and a choreographer for the Rene Goodwin as Eleanor Roosevelt. Mummers and for many stage productions. The program, offered by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is free and open to the public. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Call (201) 652-5104. New ESL program launched The Waldwick Library recently introduced a new program, “English Language Learning Activities,” for students at all levels of English as a Second Language. The class will focus on reading and comprehension, but will include a variety of other activities to assist students in learning the English language. The new class will meet at the library on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. The ESL Conversation Group meets at the library on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. This volunteer-led conversation group is designed to engage ESL students in lively dialogue about issues they face in their daily lives. Both ESL programs are free and open to adult members of the general public, regardless of residency. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street, Waldwick. Call (201) 652-5104. 30 minutes of your time can save a life. Each year more than four million people ~ accident victims, patients undergoing surgery, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or other diseases ~ are in need of a blood transfusion. Community Blood Services 970 Linwood Avenue, West Paramus, NJ 07652 It’s About Life! Your can make a difference in someone’s life by spending just 30 minutes donating blood. Call us today. Check our website: www.CommunityBloodServices.org 201-444-3900