January 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Mahwah Minutes Foundation to host ‘red carpet’ event The Mahwah Schools Foundation will hold its annual trustee dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Seasons in Washington Township. All proceeds from the “Night on the Red Carpet” fundraiser will benefit Mahwah’s six public schools, providing innovative programming, equipment, and technology. The event will be held from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. and will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music by Hollywood Entertainment, dancing, a basket fundraiser, and a cash prize. Prize items will include Broadway show tickets, Nets tickets, personal training packages, a private event gathering at Nieman Marcus featuring Trish McEvoy products, an iPod and other electronic equipment, gift certificates to local vendors and restaurants, and a $500 gift certificate to the Wyckoff Family YMCA. The cost to attend this event is $100 per person. For further information, to purchase tickets, or to make a donation of merchandise, gift certificates or entertainment tickets, visit www.themsf.org or contact Debbra Aiello at (201) 906-6568. Tickets for the fundraisers are also available online. Time to renew pet licenses Animal licenses for the Township of Mahwah expired on Dec. 31, 2009 and must be renewed during the month of January and the first two weeks of February. Fees are $7 for an altered animal and $10 for an unaltered animal. Proof of altering from a veterinarian is required if not previously submitted. A late fee of $10 per animal will be added after Feb. 15. The late fee is in addition to the cost of the license. A certificate of rabies vaccination from a veterinarian valid through Nov. 1 of the licensing year must be provided. If the certificate of rabies vaccination was previously provided, is still valid, and is on file in the municipal clerk’s office, resubmission is not required. Licenses are available from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for municipal holidays, at the clerk’s office, 475 Corporate Drive in Mahwah, or by mail. When renewing by mail, applicants must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with the required fees. If applicable, a certificate of rabies vaccination and/or proof of altering should be submitted. Any documents submitted shall be returned. On Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 and 9, the clerk’s office will be open until 8 p.m. for animal licensing. Parenting series continues Grace and Truth Chapel will continue its “Value-Packed Parenting” family video series on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. with the program “10 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Self-Confidence.” This is the next in a series hosted every six weeks at the chapel. The speaker will be Dr. Kevin Leman, author of more than 30 books and speaker on family issues for several decades. He is also known to morning television viewers as a contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America” and CNN’s “American Morning.” This presentation will help equip families to raise rock-solid kids in a pleasure-driven world. Dr. Leman combines Bible verses, humor, and practical, specific points that will support today’s children and families. Grandparents and other family members are welcome. No monetary collections will be taken. Directions and more information are available online at www.gtchapel.org or contact the chapel at (201) 327-6226 or by sending an e-mail to gtchapel@juno.com. Grace and Truth Chapel is a non-denominational group of Bible-believing Christians, located at 131 Fardale Avenue. The next video in the series will be shown March 14. Ongoing weekly services include Family Bible Hour each Sunday morning, beginning with coffee and refreshments at 11:15, and a meeting for prayer and Bible study each Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m. perform at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road, on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. The concert will feature Sylvia Rubin, Margaret Zufall Roberts, and James Pedersen, and others with Allison Brewster Franzetti on piano. The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra, the Heritage & Diversity Day slated oldest chamber orchestra in Bergen County, The Mahwah Regional Chamber of has lived up to its goal “to foster good Commerce has designated Jan. 16 as Win- music” since its first concert performed for terFest Heritage and Diverstiy Day. The the public on May 23, 1953. The concert is community is invited. free and no tickets are necessary. An Interfaith Service to welcome the New Year will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Museum hosts doll exhibit Hindu Samaj Temple, 247 West Ramapo Avenue. Attendees will be required to An exhibit, Dolls & Doll Houses through remove their shoes. Refreshments and tours the Ages, has opened at the Mahwah of the temple will follow from 1 to 2 p.m. Museum. Dolls have been a part of life since The Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin ancient times and are an authentic link with Turnpike, will hold an Open House from 2 the past. Their clothing documents history to 4 p.m. Just one block away at 1871 Old of costume. This new exhibit features dolls Station Lane, the Old Station Museum will from 1830 to modern day and doll houses. also be featuring exhibits, including an HO The Artists of Mahwah exhibit is curmodel railroad display. rently featuring paintings by Rebecca Hinsdale Kraus and the pottery of Roz Weinberg. Movie series continues The Donald Cooper Railroad model The Mahwah Public Library will con- train exhibit is currently undergoing a tinue showing movies on Thursday after- complete rebuilding. During the reconnoons at 1:30 p.m. on the 10’ by 18’ screen struction, the railroad will be open so the in the Winter Room. The library now has a public can watch the layout grow. Currently, high resolution digital projector and sound there are two tracks operating in what will system. be the subway area. When the railroad is The January film series will feature completed, it will be 13 by 28 feet with six recent movies just released on video. On operating mainlines, an engine terminal, Jan. 14, “Julie & Julia” will be presented. working yard, and many other features. The On Jan. 21, see “My Sister’s Keeper.” The subway portion which is in operation curJan. 28 presentation will be “The Brothers rently is home to two stations, graffiti artBloom.” ists, tunnel workers, and more. These films are free. The library will Admission to the Mahwah Museum is $5 provide popcorn and drinks. No tickets per adult. Children under age 18 are admitare necessary. The library is located at 100 ted free. The Mahwah Museum is located Ridge Road. Call (201) 529-READ. at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah and is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 Chamber orchestra to perform p.m. For information, visit www.mahwahThe Adelphi Chamber Orchestra will museum.org or call (201) 512-0099. Emmanuel Asks... (continued from page 6) cable and DVD ready television for some entertainment. We also need paper products, including tissues and paper towels. Office volunteers are needed at the following times: Monday, 1 to 5; Wednesday, 1 to 5; Thursday, 2:30 to 5; Friday, 10 to 1 and 1 to 5; and Saturday, 10 to 1. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. Our current hours are Monday, 10 to 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 5; and Thursday, 10 to 2. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit us at: www.emmanuelcancer.org. 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The Highlands Council was formed in 2004 as a result of the state’s Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act (Highlands Act) that was signed into law in August 2004 to preserve open space and protect the state’s diversity of natural resources including the water resources that supply drinking water to more than half of the state’s residents. The Highlands Council Regional Master Plan was approved in July 2008. The township had to indicate to the Highlands Council its intention to opt-in to the Highland Council Regional Master Plan last month and must now submit its COAH Housing Element and Fair Share Plan to meet COAH’s third round affordable housing regulations by June 8. Community Blood Services 970 Linwood Avenue, West Paramus, NJ 07652 Check our website: www.CommunityBloodServices.org 201-444-3900