Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-November 24, 2010 Issue

While most people are making plans for Thanksgiving, the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce is already looking ahead to May 1, 2001, the date of the Fourth Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and the Chamber encourages more sponsors, and more participants, to Chamber begins preparations for May’s 5K Run join in the upcoming run/walk, including representatives from local school and recreation league teams. The 2011 event will begin at the Waldwick High School turf field. Registration will be held between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. at the Waldwick High School track at the corner of Wyckoff and Hopper avenues, and the race will begin at �� November 24, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 ��  Schwind is 2010 academy graduate Jeffrey M. Schwind Midshipman Jeffrey M. Schwind of Waldwick has graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, with 198 members of the Class of 2010. The son of Mark and Nancy Schwind, the recent graduate received a deck merchant marine license and a bachelor’s degree. Midshipman Schwind was nominated to the academy by Congressman Scott Garrett. U.S. Navy Admiral Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered the keynote address at the academy’s 74th commencement. Dr. Shashi N. Kumar, the academy’s interim superintendent, presented the Class of 2010 with their academic credentials. The academy is operated by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Ensign Schwind is currently serving his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. 9 a.m. The 5K course, which has been sanctioned by the USATF as a Grand Prix Event, includes rolling hills, a scenic park, and a finish at the track. No pets, roller blades, bikes, or skateboards will be permitted during the 5K; however, strollers will be permitted during the 1 Mile Fun Walk. The fun walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Event planners plan to have a DJ on hand to provide motivation for the runners, and opportunities for those in attendance to win prizes. The run and walk will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Proceeds will benefit local charities and organizations. Despite the inclement weather for the 2010 event, the 5K drew approximately 300 runners to the certified course. Stan Kowalski, who has directed the run since its inception three years ago, was responsible for attaining the certification for the course. Group discounts, family discounts, and business referral discounts are available. For additional information about this upcoming event, visit waldwickchamber.com/5k-run. For additional information, contact Kim Post at (201) 693-6734. But STILL can’t lose that Tummy or Cellulite? Call me about VelaShapeTM A NEW Nonsurgical method of Fat reduction and body contouring • Non-invasive • No Anesthesia • No Downtime Beverly Dunn, MD Waldwick, NJ • 201-445-0032 Dieting? Working Out? The Little School of Waldwick he Little School is getting a little bigger. We’ve expanded our space and are now welcoming children from 2 years of age to Full Day Kindergarten into the wonderful world of preschool at The Little School of Waldwick. Adventure and discovery await the young explorers who venture through the school’s well-equipped classrooms that make academic preparation fun for everyone! Applauded by early childhood experts worldwide, this unique program provides every child with an array of rich experiences and media to develop to their fullest potential. From this strong academic, social, and artistic foundation, children begin to grow as they explore the horizons of their world outside their home. The Little School’s staff is strongly committed to giving children the highest quality of care and education needed to develop a lifetime love for learning and to promote students’ self-conﬁdence and socialization skills, the tools needed to build a strong foundation for academic success. The Little School of Waldwick also operates a summer camp. Nothing deﬁnes fun better than the experience of The Little School Summer Camp! The program’s energetic and enthusiastic camp counselors offer young children (ages 2 ½ to 7 years old) the opportunity to experience and explore camp life through weekly themes incorporating age appropriate arts & crafts, stories, songs, drama, cooking, games and lots of indoor and outdoor fun while making friends, learning new skills and activities that stretch their bodies and their imaginations. You must see it to believe it. Don’t delay: call (201) 689-0034 today to learn more about The Little School of Waldwick located at 40 Franklin Turnpike in a state of the art facility. Or call (201) 444-6770 to visit our second location at 18-20 Walter Hammond Place. The Little School of Waldwick is all about the joy and wonder of being a child! T �� Kindergarten Enrichment 5 Days Only $350 �� The Little School of Waldwick �� Waldwick, NJ ��