Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • January 27, 2010 in Mahwah. For information, contact Jennifer at (201) 3271276 or paicc@yahoo.com. Seniors invited to free tax program Trained AARP counselors will be available at the Mahwah Senior Center from Feb. 5 through April 9 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low- and middle-income, with special attention to those who are age 60 and older. This year, some tax returns can be filed electronically. Those seeking assistance should call to make an appointment and are asked to bring their previous tax returns, information on their 2009 earnings (including pensions, 1099s, Social Security, and other supporting forms). All homeowners and tenants must complete a New Jersey return, regardless of their taxable income, if they wish to apply for the Fair Rebate. Call the Senior Center at (201) 529-5757 extension 213 or 277 for an appointment. 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. Mahwah Minutes National park is slideshow subject Professional physicist and award-winning amateur photographer Frederick Dammont will present a slideshow and lecture on Arches National Park on Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah. The park, located in Moab, Utah, has more than 2,000 sandstone arches and other unusual rock formations. This program is free. In case of inclement weather, call the library at (201) 529-7323 and select menu option six. Library hosts ‘That’s Amore’ Spend an entertaining afternoon with tenor Salvatore Chiarelli and soprano Elga Johannes as they present “That’s Amore” at the Mahwah Library, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah. This free concern has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Feb. 7. Accompanied by Asami Tamura on piano, Chiarelli and Johannes will sing Valentine’s Day love songs. No tickets are necessary. Seats are on a “first come” basis. In case of inclement weather, call (201) 529-7323 and choose menu option number six. Group to review ‘Screwtape Letters’ C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters” will be the topic of the Not by Bread Alone spiritual book discussion group on Sunday, Feb. 7. The group will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1300 State Route 17, in Ramsey. In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, Lewis delves into moral questions, temptation, repentance, and grace. Participants are encouraged to read the book before attending the meeting. This program is sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception Police (continued from page 5) the past six years and has been responsible for coordinating the department’s traffic safety, grants, and research and development programs. 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