Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 19, 2011 FLOW Area Franklin Lakes Scribe Seniors plan tour of Newark The Franklin Lakes Seniors will tour Newark on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The group will take a two-hour guided driving tour to view historic public buildings, churches, cultural institutions, architecture, and magnificent public art. The trip will include a family-style luncheon at the Spanish Tavern and a 60minute guided highlight tour of the Newark Museum. The bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. The cost for members is $53; $58 for non-members $58. For additional information, contact Marilyn McHugh (201) 8911513 or Madeleine Leto (201) 891-4570. Friends offer Halloween laser show The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer a Halloween Spooktacular laser show on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Open to families, Prismatic Magic captures the true Halloween spirit with a great mix of current pop music and Halloween titles, such as “Monster Mash,” “Purple People Eater,” and “Thriller.” Enjoy laser animations of popular Halloween personalities like Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula, and the Mummy. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For more information call (201) 8912224. Temple offers A Taste of Judaism Barnert Temple will offer A Taste of Judaism, a free, three-session class for beginners that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics, and community values. Classes will be held Oct. 26, and Nov. 2 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. The class is for people who have limited or no knowledge of Judaism. The classes will cover basics about the Jewish texts, how they illustrate Jewish values and thought, and how they may be related to contemporary lives. There will be time for questions and discussion. The classes are free, but registration is required. To register, contact Barnert Temple at (201) 848-1800 or e-mail to helenm1847@barnerttemple.org. For more information about the event or about joining Barnert Temple, contact Alice Berdy, membership liaison, at (201) 848-1027. Special viewing of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ set Usher in the Halloween season by attending a special viewing of the original 1925 silent version of the “Phantom of the Opera” on Sunday, Oct. 23. The movie will be presented on a giant screen at 3 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive. George Tuzzeo will accompany the film at the keyboard and piano. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Lakes Library. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Learn about the college admission process Joshua Marber, MS, Ed. will offer a free two-hour seminar on the college admission process. This program for teens and their families will be held on Monday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. Marber will discuss the components of the college application, maximizing admission opportunities, and how to choose the right college. The library is located at 470 De Korte Drive. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. FLOW Follies, the annual scholarship fundraiser for graduating students at Ramapo and Indian Hills high schools, is honoring long time Follies member Linda Schwager, local attorney and former educator at a benefit dinner on Nov. 4 at the Oakland Elks Lodge, 2167 in Oakland. In addition to honoring Schwager for her years of enthusiastic support of the program, new Friends of FLOW Follies will be welcomed. The event will feature a night of food, drink, and fundraising with a DJ, performances by talented parents, prize baskets and a special auction.. FLOW Follies credits Schwager with helping make the organization what it is today through her contributions throughout the years. FLOW Follies, now in its 26th year, is the largest scholarship program in the Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Wyckoff district. “The best part of being involved in a FLOW Follies production isn’t necessarily appearing on stage; it’s about the impressive scholarship program and the opportunity for the two district high schools to work together, “ said Schwager. “It makes for a win-win situation.” Schwager has lived in Oakland with her husband and three sons since 1973. A New York school teacher and theatre lover, Schwager became a member of FLOW Follies when her sons began high school. “While I was comfortable in front of a classroom, I was not a performer,” Schwager admits. “But I attended every rehearsal and took charge of the cast party, which was held after the Saturday evening performance in the Indian Hills cafeteria. Monies for the party were collected from the Friends of FLOW Follies. We always broke ‘Follies’ to honor Schwager even; not a dime came out of the scholarship funds.” Ten years of overseeing the cast parties coincided with the graduation of Schwager’s three sons, Russell, Mark, and Eric. In her early forties, Schwager commuted to New York City to attend law school and has been a practicing attorney in New Jersey ever since. She is also admitted to the bars in New York, Washington, DC and the U.S. Supreme Court. Schwager continues to support FLOW Follies by placing a full-page ad on the back cover of the spring production’s ad journal. “Although my children are grown, I want to be able to help the FLOW Follies organization out in some way,” she said. She acknowledged that local businesses who take out ad space in the journal make a significant contribution to the fundraising efforts of FLOW Follies. In addition to the monies collected from Friends of FLOW Follies, ticket sales, fundraisers, attendance at events, and ad journal sales are all integral to the scholarships that are provided to 50 students at both Ramapo and Indian Hills high schools each year. Schwager also works in concert with IHHS history teacher, Ivy Urdang as the Indian Hills Mock Trial attorney coach. Trials take place at the Bergen County Courthouse. The team won the county’s Mock Trial Team Championship in 2009. For her many years of volunteer service in Oakland, Schwager has been honored by the Oakland Woman’s Club, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, and The OaklandFranklin Lakes Rotary Club. Tickets to the dinner are $50. To purchase tickets visit www.flowfollies.org.