Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 29, 2010 Mahwah DEP: Bird and butterfly garden is model for others The Mahwah High School Environmental Club and Environmental Science classes have created a bird and butterfly garden in the school courtyard (pictured). The garden was funded by a grant from the Bergen County Utilities Authority. In order to create the garden, students researched to find native species trees and plants that would benefit the local wildlife. The students also studied solar power and made the centerpiece of the garden a solar-powered water fountain that provides water for the local birds. The garden has been certified by the Department of Environmental Protection as a Wild School Site and is featured on the DEP’s web site as an example for other schools to follow. The garden is used as an outdoor classroom as a way to bring nature into the curriculum. The garden is also a popular site for the students to eat their lunch while enjoying nature. ��������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������� The Mahwah Elks Lodge will hold its 37th Annual Special Children’s Ball on Oct. 2. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 and a full prime rib dinner with open bar will follow from 7:30 to 11:30 with live music and dancing. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Lodge Lounge, 1 Fox Lane in Mahwah. No tickets will be sold at the door. For special seating, contact Mark Soboleski at (201) 887-1380 or the lodge at (201) 529-2906 or (201) 529-5545. An all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet will be held at the Mahwah Elks Lodge at 1 Fox Lane, Mahwah, on Oct. 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. The buffet will include eggs, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, toast, coffee, tea, and juice. Eggs will be prepared to order. The cost of this breakfast is $5 for seniors, $6 for adults, and $3 for children ages six through 12. Children age five and Mahwah Elks announce events under will be admitted free of charge. For information, call (201) 529-2906. On Oct. 8, the Elks will host an all-youcan-eat Pasta Night. Entertainment will be provided by a Frank Sinatra impersonator. This event will be held at the Mahwah Elks Lodge, 1 Fox Lane, Mahwah from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided from 6 to 8 p.m. The buffet will include pasta with meatballs and sausage, salad, a choice of beverages, bread, and dessert with coffee and tea. The cost of this dinner is $8 for seniors, $9 for adults, and $5 for children ages six through 12. Children age five and under will be admitted free of charge. Call (201) 529-2906 for reservations or details. For directions to the lodge, use 13 Foxwood Avenue, Suffern, New York, 10901 since the lodge is on the Suffern border. ������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������� ������������ ���������������� ��������������������������� ���������������������� Fall specials available now for a limited time only. Call Robin at 973-636-7000 ����������������� �����������������������������������������