Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-June 15, 2011 Issue

Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • June 15, 2011 On four Thursday evenings in July, families from across the region will listen to great music and enjoy a picnic with Villadom Happenings friends on the band shell lawn. The season kicks off on July 7 with The Bronx Wanderers, a tribute band to the fabulous Frankie Valli and The Fresh Air Fund seeks volunteers Four Seasons and Dion. The concert will feature crowd The Fresh Air Fund is asking area residents to share favorites including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk the beauty of their towns with an inner-city child while Like a Man,” “Run Around Sue,” “The Wanderer,” and enjoying a vacation in their own backyards. Join the thou- others. The majority of their chart toppers came during the sands of volunteer host families throughout 13 Northeast- 1960s, but their music, and that of Dion, is timeless. ern states and Canada who will be opening their hearts and On July 14, the 52nd Street Band will headline with its homes to New York City children from low-income com- tribute to Billy Joel. This band creates a sound and stage munities through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host presence of the Piano Man as they play the artist’s most Family program. popular tunes. This year, the fund will celebrate its 135th summer The third concert of the series will feature the summer of helping youngsters from New York City enjoy new sound of Little Deuce Coupe with its Rock n’Roll Hall of experiences like swimming in a cool lake and catch- Fame Beach Boys repertoire. ing fireflies. Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has proThe series will wind up with the Ring of Fire Band on vided more than 1.7 million inner-city children with July 28, when the band pays homage to country music icon the opportunity to enjoy these simple pleasures. Johnny Cash. Michael Patrick captures the sight of the For more information on how you can make summer spe- “Man in Black” and Cash’s deep voice. cial for a Fresh Air child, contact Stephanie Hirsch at (973) The concerts begin at 8 p.m. The performances are free, 962-4455 or The Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003 or visit but parking is $5 per vehicle. Following the first concert Volunteer Host Family program at www.freshair.org. on July 7, Ramapo College will host a fireworks display by Garden State Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be presented July 14. College announces summer concert series In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the Bradley The best of rock, pop, and country tribute bands will Center Arena on July 7 and 21 and in the Berrie Center on headline the 2011 TD Bank Summer Concert Series hosted July 14 and 28. For more information or to request disby The Ramapo College Foundation on the college campus. ability-related accommodations, call (201) 684.7093. The Ramapo College Foundation acknowledges the support of additional concert sponsors: Liberty Mutual Insurance, Rockland Electric Company, Ramapo College Alumni Association, and the Friends of Ramapo. The college is located at 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah. Car Wash beneﬁt set On Saturday, June 18, Access Self Storage of Franklin Lakes will hold a Car Wash to benefit The RamapoBergen Animal Refuge, Inc. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the storage facility at 574 Commerce Street in Franklin Lakes. Washes are complimentary, but donations are appreciated. Free hot dogs and beverages will be available. For more information, visit www.rbari.org. Support for eating disorders available The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is sponsoring self-help support groups for eating disorder sufferers and their families every third Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hackensack Hospital in the Imus/WFAN building. The next meeting will be on June 18. Signup will be in the lobby of the building. No preregistration is required. For more information, contact Pia Jacangelo at (917) 921-6948. A $5 is requested. Brogan to discuss Medicare with baby boomers Sheila Brogan, eldercare coordinator for Children’s Aid and Family Services, will present a workshop on Medicare for baby boomers on Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Senior Center located at 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. Brogan will outline the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, and discuss insurance options. To reserve a seat, call the center at (201) 445-5690. Summer camp for children with autism set The Wyckoff Y will present Camp Rising Stars, a camp experience for children ages five through 12 with autism spectrum disorders. Directed by Brady Beach, BCBA, activities include swimming, sensory integration, arts and (continued on page 34) Have you filled out a “requester” form yet? If you have, we thank you. If you have not yet done so, please take a moment now. It’s only necessary to respond to this request one time, but more responses are still needed. These “requester” forms help us save on postage and assure a higher level of service for our readers as the U.S. Post Office reduces its services. Please remind your friends, co-workers, and fellow organization members to respond, too. We need thousands more to achieve our goal. 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