Villadom Times Weekly Local Newspaper

Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • April 28, 2010 Villadom Happenings CIT spots available to teens with Asperger’s West Bergen’s Asperger’s Related Services has a number of Counselor-in-Training (CIT) positions open for teens and young adults, ages 14 through 24, with Asperger’s Related Disorders. The CITs will be working at the SOAR Experience, a summer program for children and teens, ages six through16, with Asperger’s Syndrome and other related disorders. The SOAR Experience, a therapeutic social skills program in a day camp-like environment, will be held at the Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Lane in Ramsey. There will be one six-week session, July 5 through Aug. 13 and two, three-week sessions: July 5 through 23, and July 26 through Aug. 13. CITs will be given specialized training to staff these positions as counselors. For information, call Phyllis Strohmeyer at (201) 934-1160. Club to discuss Shaffer/Barrows novel The Waldwick Library will host a discussion of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows on Thursday, May 13 at 7:15 p.m. The German occupation of the Channel Islands, recalled in letters between a London reporter and a gaggle of Guernsey islanders, is the engrossing subject of this lively debut novel. Presenting itself as cozy fiction, the novel quickly evinces a far more serious, and ambitious, intent. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk. The library’s book club welcomes new members and drop-ins, regardless of residency. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Call (201) 652-5104. Healing service offered Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 155 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood will hold its sixth Service of Healing on Sunday, May 2 at 4 p.m. This service will provide a renewal of body, mind, and spirit. Light refreshments will follow. All are welcome. Call (201) 444-3600, extension 205. CantaLyrica to perform CantaLyrica, a chamber chorus, and the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra will join forces at 8 p.m. on May 15, to present a concert at the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Joshua Greene, music director of CantaLyrica and former music director of Adelphi Chamber Orchestra will conduct the performance. The program will feature Bach’s “Magnificatin D” and Haydn’s “Missa in Angustiis,” the “Nelson Mass.” West Side Presbyterian is at the corner of West Ridgewood Avenue and Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Concert tickets are $18 in advance, and $20 at the door. Call (201) 837-1734 for reservations. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. Lorrimer to host plant sale On May 1 and 2, New Jersey Audubon’s Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary, 790 Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes, will hold a Spring Plant Sale from 10 to 4. The sale will feature high quality potted plants that are specially chosen to attract birds – including hummingbirds -- and butterflies. Many species of New Jersey native perennials, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees will be available. Some yearly favorites include purple coneflower, New York aster, bleeding heart, monarda, honeysuckle, dogwood, and more. Proceeds from the sale will help support education, conservation, and research. Contact the sanctuary at (201) 891-2185. Seniors invited to practice positive meditation Seniors are invited to experience positive thinking at Kara Gardella’s program at the Northwest Bergen Regional Senior Center, 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. Sessions will be held the first and third Friday of every month at 12:30 p.m. The program will begin on May 7. Gardella will offer thought provoking discussion, positive thinking, and meditation. All area seniors are welcome. Call (201) 445-5690 to register. The Northwest Bergen Regional Senior Center is open to all Bergen County residents age 60 and over. Explore the Celery Farm New Jersey Conservation Foundation will sponsor a guided walk at the Celery Farm Natural Area on Saturday, ASB conducts ‘Baby Basics’ Collection The Atlantic Stewardship Bank is organizing a ‘Baby Basics’ collection during the month of May at all of its branch ofﬁces. This collection will beneﬁt the Baby Basics program run by Paramusbased Children’s Aid and Family Services. Its Baby Basics program serves low-income families with children ages newborn through 2 years by providing free nutritional formula for one year and diapers for two years. To aid this program, Atlantic Stewardship Bank will be collecting donations of all brands of diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6 as well as the following brands of formula: Similac Advance Powder and Simolac Isomil Advance Powder. In addition, there is a need for rice or oatmeal cereal, bibs, wipes and cash donations will be accepted as well. Donations can be dropped off at any of Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s bank ofﬁces located in Hawthorne (two ofﬁces), Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne (three ofﬁces), Westwood and Wyckoff. May 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., as part of the celebration of its 50-year conservation legacy in the state. Dr. Emile DeVito, storyteller and staff biologist for New Jersey Conservation Foundation, will lead the stroll through a 107-acre freshwater wetland. The Celery Farm serves as a vital resting area for migrating birds along the Atlantic Flyway, and is managed by the Fyke Nature Association. The walk is part of New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s year-long celebration of its many achievements throughout its 50-year history. The cost of the walk is $5 for New Jersey Conservation Foundation members and $10 for non-members. Advance reservations are required; contact Carol Banhart at carol@njconservation.org or (908) 234-1225. Roundtable to discuss Peter Hasenclever The Hermitage History Roundtable will meet April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus. Hans P. Niederstrasser, board member of the Friends of The Long Pond Ironworks, will and discuss some of Peter Hasenclever’s letters describing the Colonial America he encountered when he came here in the 18th century. Hasenclever established several ironworks in New Jersey and New York. His collection of writings includes references to interviews with British ministers recommending treating the colonies differently so as not to risk losing them. All are welcome to this free program. Rape Crisis Center seeks volunteers The YWCA Bergen County Rape Crisis Center is seeking dedicated female and male volunteers who are interested in participating in special events for survivors, fundraising, letter writing, and office support. The center offers a free 48-hour training program throughout the year to all prospective volunteers. Volunteers must obtain an application prior to training. Call (201) 881-1700. The YWCA Bergen County Rape Crisis Center hotline is (201) 487-2227 Cancer support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in Northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, April 27 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experience about available treatment and service resources. Call (201) 505-9653 or e-mail lifelines@optonline.net. RBARI announces fundraiser The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will hold a gift and craft sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road, Route 202 in Oakland on Friday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will find a wide range of beautiful gifts. All proceeds directly benefit the animals at RBARI. Substance abuse prevention program offered The Municipal Alliances of Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff will be hosting the “15-Minute Child Break” program on Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Avenue Middle School multipurpose room, 755 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes. The program is free of charge and is for adults only. The “15-Minute Child Break” is a one-hour, interactive, multimedia presentation offered by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. It is based on current research, and will inform, encourage, and empower parents, educators, and caregivers to effectively communicate with children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Contact Janis Ing Strauss (201) 891-7654 or Kathy Scarpelli (201) 891-1820. �� The publisher is not responsible for typographical errors, nor the omission of copy in advertisements in the event of error. 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