May 11, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Franklin Lakes Scribe Breakfast with the mayor set The Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce invites the public to meet Mayor Frank Bivona on May 18 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Franklin Lakes Borough Hall, 480 DeKorte Drive. Coffee and bagels will be served. RSVP to sharonskelly@optonline.net. Learn about free computer sites The Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, will offer “Fun Sites on the Internet” on Wednesday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about sites that provide free alternatives to pay software, sites to protect and maintain their computers, and sites to promote lifelong learning. Participants must be able to navigate online and have intermediate computer skills to make full use of this class. Registration has begun and may be completed at the adult reference desk. Non-residents will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space is available. For details, call (201) 891-2224. Temple celebrates Israel’s anniversary Temple Emanuel will celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of Israel’s independence on May 15. Plans call for a kosher hot dog and hamburger barbecue and Israeli dancing. This event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel of North Jersey, 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. Instructor Michal Richardson, a veteran with the Israeli dance troupe Shalhevet, will teach a range of easy-to-learn dances to children and adults. The dance program, underwritten by the Israel Programs Center of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, will be followed by a 3 p.m. showing of episodes from the 1950s hit TV series “The Goldbergs.” Both programs are free and open to the public. There will be a $5 per-person charge for the barbecue. For more information, visit www.tenjfl.org or call (201) 560-0200. Turchin exhibits watercolors Artist Tatiana Turchin will exhibit her watercolors at The Gallery of The Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes during the month of May. Turchin, a member of “Les Belles Artistes,” has had her work displayed in local libraries, and at The Ridgewood Art Institute, Ringwood Manor Association, and The Stable in Ridgewood. The exhibit may be viewed Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office at (201) 891-0511 or pcflmgr@yahoo.com. The gallery is located at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Brisco to discuss ‘Metamorphoses’ Dr. Margaret Brisco will discuss her book “Metamorphoses” at the Franklin Lakes Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. Dr. Brisco practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 35 years and was a pioneer in the field of medicine. She will read from her new book and sign copies. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call (201) 8912224. Rape Crisis Center offers program Teens and parents are invited to the YWCA of Bergen County Rape Crisis Center’s program on sexual consent, abuse, and rights. The program will be held May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive. The center will offer a discussion about “sexting,” the law, assault, and more. A brief question and answer session will follow. To register for this program, or for more information about teen programming, contact Kate at kate_ thelibrarian@yahoo.com. Landon to perform concert Pianist Louis Landon will perform “The Gershwins, Cole Porter & Me” at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, on May 15 at 2 p.m. The program will include popular Gershwin and Porter pieces and solo piano instrumentals from Landon’s personal repertoire. All are welcome. Seats are given on a first come first serve basis. No registration is required for this free concert. Trustees to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet May 16 at 8 p.m. in the local history room at the library, 470 DeKorte Drive. This meeting will follow the strategic plan kickoff meeting at 6:30 p.m. and is open to public. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Learn to download books The Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer classes for using the BeAT portal for Apple products on Wednesday, May 11 at 11 a.m. and Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Attendees will be walked through the process of downloading books and media to their computer or portable devices. Registration is required and may be completed at the adult reference desk. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Call (201) 891-2224. Improve your relationships Cheryl Worzala-Grogin, LCSW, will present “Learn How to Use the Leverage You Already Have in Your Relationships to Be Happy” on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive. Worzala-Grogin will offer tools to help with emotional patterns, depression, and ways to better your relationships. This program is open to the public. Registration is not necessary. For more information, call the library at (201) 891-2224. Seniors plan events The Franklin Lakes Seniors will travel to the Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, New York for the Lobster Fest on May 12. The outing will feature music, dancing, entertainment, lunch, beverages, and an afternoon snack. The cost for the day is $41 for members and $46 for non-members. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. For additional information, contact Marilyn McHugh at (201) 891-1513 or Madeleine Leto at (201) 891-4570.