June 15, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 29 Park Windmill Be a Reading Star Midland Park children are invited to become a Reading Star this summer. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation, The Friends of the Midland Park Library, and Highland and Godwin schools have teamed up with the Midland Park Public Library to offer a summer reading program to encourage youngsters to spend time reading, and receive recognition while doing so. Readers should visit the library at 250 Godwin Avenue, and to sign up for the program in the children’s room, following the instructions for completing the 10 steps toward reader fame. When the activities are completed, star readers will be given a special sign to display on their front lawn to announce their star status to the neighborhood. Students will also receive special recognition when they return to school in September. For details, call the library at (201) 444-2390 or visit during regular library hours. Board of education to meet The Midland Park Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the August C. DePreker Media Center at Highland School. Graduation Ball Basket Auction tickets on sale The Midland Park High School Class of 2012 Graduation Ball Basket Auction will be held on June 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school located at 250 Prospect Street. Admission is $15 and includes a complimentary sheet of prize basket tickets. This is an alcohol free event. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. Send a check payable to “MPHS Grad Ball Class of 2012,” to Sandi Abballe, 99 Chestnut Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432, call (201) 251-9731, or send an e-mail to saabballe@aol.com. Proceeds from the event benefit the Graduation Ball for the Class of 2012. The ball is a safe, substance-free event for seniors as they celebrate their graduation. Volunteer position available The Midland Park Zoning Board currently has one open seat. Residents who are interested on serving on the board may send a letter of intent or their resume to: Borough Clerk/Administrator Adeline M. Hanna, Borough of Midland Park, 280 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Library board to meet The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on June 15. The session will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park. Summer camp registration begins Midland Park Summer Camp mail in registration is now under way. Midland Park residency is not required. Forms are available at http://www.mpnj.com/mp_rec.asp, at the DePhillips Community Center, and at borough hall, 280 Godwin Avenue. The camp program, which is open to children entering grades one through eight, is filled with activities and theme weeks. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27 through Aug. 5. A once-a-week extended day option until 3 p.m. is available. The cost per week is $65 for the first child, $50 for the second child, and $40 for the third child. There is a $155 a week maximum per family. Space is limited; early registration is advised. Registrations will be taken in the order in which they are received. Registrations should be mailed to Midland Park Recreation, DePhillips Community Center, 50 Dairy Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or brought to the recreation center weekdays from 9 to 4. MPCE offers day trips The Midland Park Continuing Education program is offering a variety of day trips summer. Programs and trips are open to adults from Midland Park and surrounding communities. A trip to Mount Airy Casino and Resort is planned for July 26. The cost for the day trip is $45 per person and includes $35 in slot play. The bus will depart from Midland Park High School at 10 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. On July 23, a Brooklyn & Manhattan Twilight Tour will include Chelsea Piers, and the High Line and Fulton Ferry parks. Dinner at Old Fulton Restaurant is included. The bus will leave the high school at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $89 per person. “Spend the Day in the Poconos” on Wednesday, July 27. Attendees will visit the town of Milford, the Columns Museum, and Grey Towers. The cost of the trip is $69 per person. The bus will leave Midland Park High School at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Head out to the ballgame on Aug. 10 when the Yankees play the Angels. Seating is on the grandstand level in Section 409. The bus will depart the high school at 4:30 p.m. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Cost to attend the game is $49 per person. To register for these events, call the Midland Park Community Education office at (201) 444-2030 or visit mpcedu. com. Summer reading program begins The Midland Park Memorial Library will kick off its summer reading program, “One World, Many Stories,” with a program by the Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe on June 20 at 3 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to participate in this Native American storytelling and musical performance. Registration for the summer program will begin on June 20, when children may stop by the children’s room of the library to receive their reading passports and begin a journey to the seven continents. The library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Summer reading program begins The Midland Park Memorial Library will kick off its summer reading program, “One World, Many Stories,” with a program by the Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe on June 21 at 3 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to participate in this Native American storytelling and musical performance. Registration for the summer program will begin on June 20, when children may stop by the children’s room of the library to receive their reading passports and begin a journey to the seven continents. The library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Midland Park alumni sought The Midland Park High School Alumni Group is seeking to located alumni of the graduating classes from the ‘70s and ‘80s for a reunion set for the weekend of June 25. The website mypantherpride.com has been set up for alumni to register and find information on the upcoming reunion. For more details, contact Marybeth Sullivan Reid at mbsreid@aol.com. Brogan offers workshop for caretakers Sheila Brogan, LSW, ACSW, eldercare coordinator for Children’s Aid and Family Services, will offer a workshop on websites and resources available to caretakers of the elderly. The program will be held June 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwest Senior Center, 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. Anyone who is caring for an elderly parent or family member and is computer literate is invited to attend. Call (201) 445-5690 to reserve a seat for this free workshop. Library offers Summer Story Times The Midland Park Memorial Library will offer several story time programs this summer. Toddler Story Time will be held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. beginning July 6. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-school Story Time will meet on Thursdays at 2 p.m. beginning July 7, and Movie Time will be offered on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. beginning July 5. Movies from around the world will be featured. The library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. For more information call (201) 444-2390. Beginning computer class offered to seniors The Northwest Bergen Senior Center in Midland Park has designed a five-week beginner computer class for seniors with no experience. Learn to use the mouse, understand what is on the screen, scroll, open and close programs, and master the basic skills. Weekly practice with a computer tutor will prepare seniors to advance to the next course, “Navigating the Internet,” which will begin in July. The beginner class will be taught on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. beginning June 7. To register, call (201) 4455990. The center is located at 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. Veterans Hall available Veterans Hall at VFW Post 7986 is now available for party rental. The building, located on Faner Road, has been recently renovated. For more information, contact Hank Douma at (201) 669-8298. Vacation Bible School registration open From July 11 through 15, Faith Reformed Church will offer its Son Surf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School to children in pre-K through grade seven. The program will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 95 Prospect Street. The camp will include songs, humorous skits, crafts, and games. To register, visit www.GrowingGodsPeople.com or call (201) 444-1694.