August 31, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Glen Rock Roundup Register for 2011 Labor Day Arboretum Run Registration for the 24th Annual Glen Rock Jaycees Labor Day Arboretum Run is now under way. The event will be held Monday, Sept. 5. Participants may register on the day of the event beginning at 6:45 a.m. The start time for the 5K will be 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at 9:15 a.m. The Junior Mile Run will begin at 9:30 a.m., and a Toddler Fun Run will start at 9:45 a.m. Awards for these two events will be presented at 10 a.m. The Jaycees, a service organization, provides support to local sports organizations and the volunteer fire department and ambulance corps. The group sponsors children’s events, such as the Easter Egg Hunt, campout, fishing derby, and Santa’s train ride; and awards an annual scholarship to a high school graduate. The Arboretum Run is one of the group’s primary fundraisers. Seniors plan events The Glen Rock Senior Citizens will host a trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The bus will depart from Glen Rock at 9 a.m. The cost is $25 for members ($27 for non-members) and includes a $20 bonus for slots and $5 for food. Identification is needed for the casino and the bus. For more information, call Ed at (201) 445-9238. On Oct. 19, the club will travel to the Platzl Brauhause in Pomona, New York for Oktoberfest. In addition to lunch, the day will include music, dancing, and entertainment. The bus will depart from Wilde Park at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $44 for members and $47 for non members. Contact Evelyn at (201) 445-9238 for more information and reservations. The Glen Rock Senior Citizens Club meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the municipal annex. Membership is $5 per year. Members enjoy a full schedule of events, such as meetings, card playing, games, entertainment by speakers and singers, day trips, and more. For more information, call Andy at (201) 444-5498. Social Security office reduces hours The Social Security office located at 201 Rock Road in Glen Rock will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow them to complete face-to-face service with the visiting public without incurring the cost of overtime. Most Social Security services do not require a visit to an office. Those who wish to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter, or give notice of a change of address or telephone number may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213. The hearing impaired may call the TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. Commission seeks assistance with tree care The Glen Rock Shade Tree Commission is seeking residents’ assistance with the watering of the 80 new trees that were planted along Glen Rock’s streets this spring. With record-breaking heat and very little rainfall, the commission needs the help of borough residents to water and protect this significant investment. Residents are asked to adopt a street tree to ensure the trees are regularly watered through the remainder of the summer. The commission offers the following tips: Trees need 15 to 20 gallons of water per week, especially young trees planted in the past three years. Trees should be watered slowly so the water can penetrate the soil. A mulch donut may be built around the tree’s base to capture and hold water. Don’t waste time watering a tree’s branches and leaves; it’s the tree’s root system that needs the water most. For more information about watering trees or to request a free street tree, contact the Glen Rock Department of Public Works at (201) 670-3980 or publicworks@glenrocknj.net. Club plans Fall Frolic The Activities Club will hold its second annual Fall Frolic on Sept. 24 at the Community Church in Glen Rock. The event, which includes dancing, a live band and a DJ, will begin at 7 p.m. Members and guests are invited to attend. For more information about this event, call Steve Beiter at (201) 447-1830. The Activities Club is a group of retired and semi-retired men from Glen Rock and the surrounding communities involved in social, educational, intellectual, and athletic activities. Call Rick Colton at (201) 445-0755 or visit theactivitiesclub.org. 5K registration in progress Local residents will hit the streets on Oct. 9 for the third Annual Hamilton School Community 5K and Family Fun Run. With 300 runners expected, this year will once again prove to be a great way to celebrate health and fitness with Hamilton families and the greater community. The day will include a sanctioned 5K Run, a 5K Walk, and a one-mile Fun Run with lots of games and activities for the whole family throughout the morning. Participants may register online by visiting http://hamiltonhsa.com/Hamilton5K.aspx. Pre-registration costs are $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 5K Walk, and $5 per participant for the Fun Run. E-mail hsgoshin@verizon.net or call (201) 689-9417. Group seeks new members The M.O.T.H.E.R.S. group of Saint Catharine’s parish welcomes new members. The group, which is open to working and stay-at-home moms with children of all ages, provides support, knowledge, and friendships while promoting a sense of community. Events for children, families, and couples take place throughout the school year, including programs for moms both with and without their children. Spiritual and social events include playgroups, book club, yoga, recipe groups, and spring socials. M.O.T.H.E.R.S. also is involved with charitable works in the community. For information, contact Brigid at brigidmahon@yahoo.com or (201) 857-2080. Heating systems (continued from page 4) Jersey’s oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state’s population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a diversified energy company (www.pseg.com).