January 12, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Notes Film/discussion to feature ‘Blazing Saddles’ Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood will present the comedy film “Blazing Saddles” on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. Temple Israel’s spiritual leader, Rabbi David J. Fine, Ph.D., will lead a discussion following the film. The film and discussion are open to the public, and there is a $5 suggested donation to cover costs and refreshments. “Blazing Saddles” (1974) is the ultimate Western spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar, a politically connected man, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the governor. Hedley convinces him to send the town the first African American sheriff in the West. Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople. Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, this comedy was nominated for three Academy Awards, and is considered one of the great American comedies, coming in at number six on “AFI’s 100 Years...100 Laughs” list. Brooks appears in multiple supporting roles, including Governor William J. Le Petomane and a Yiddish-speaking Indian chief. The film is the fourth in this fall-winter’s Adult Education Committee film/discussion series. Temple Israel is located at 475 Grove Street. For more information, call (201) 444-9320 or visit www.synagogue.org. Trash/recycling collection change In an effort to provide effective service and safe conditions for sanitation employees during ice and storm conditions the Village of Ridgewood has implemented a new policy. When snow and ice are forecast for a scheduled sanitation pickup day, affected residents are to bring their garbage/recyclables cans to the curb for collection. Ridgewood staff will pick up garbage/ recyclables at the curb on snow days or in icy conditions. A snow day is when snow has been falling and the driveway areas are covered. Icy conditions are when ice is present on driveways and sidewalks. Residents’ support of this plan is appreciated. This weather related adjustment will help with service and ensure safety for village employees. Concert series continues Baritone Vladimir Lapin and pianist Janet Montroy will perform a program of Russian Romances and popular Broadway music on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place, Ridgewood. The program will feature works by composers Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Porter, Rodgers, and others. This is the second performance in the Concert Series. Lapin holds degrees from Temple University and the Mannes College of Music. His primary teachers included Arthur Levy and Kathryna Blum Barone. A native of Belarus, Lapin is an active recitalist in the New York area. He has appeared in the Centro Lirica Opera Festival in Novafel- tria, Italy. He subsequently toured Italy and France. Lapin has been soloist in Orff’s “Carmina Burana” under the direction of Frank Nemhouser, Fauré’s “Requiem” under the direction of Cynthia Powell, and Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” under the direction of Robert Long. He has also appeared at Merkin Hall in Georgi Sviridov’s “St. Petersburg Songs.” Advance tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors; at the door adult tickets will be $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the church office by calling (201) 652-.2350 or by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Christ Church Concert, 105 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. A reception will immediately follow the concert. For more information visit www.christchurchridgewood.org. Jilly puppets to perform Tickets are currently on sale for a children’s program performed by puppeteer Jill Liflander on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Anne Zusy Youth Center, located on the lowest level of Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue. Snow date: Friday, Feb. 25. Liflander combines her love of children, music, stories, dance, and artistic exploration for a fun-filled show with audience participation. The cost per person (ages two and up) is $5. Seating is limited. Tickets should be purchased in advance at the recreation office at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For additional information, call (201) 670-5560 or visit www.ridgewoodnj. net/recreation. D’Angeli to discuss bats Expert Joseph D’Angeli will present an educational experience for village youth with live bats and a discussion of the vital role these endangered nocturnal creatures play in virtually every environment on earth. The program, co-sponsored by Ridgewood Recreation and the Women Gardeners of Ridgewood, will be held at the Anne Zusy Youth Center in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, on Thursday, Feb. 24. Children in kindergarten through grade two are invited to the 11 a.m. to noon program. Children in grades three through five will be welcome from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. The cost of admission is $5. Seating is limited. Tickets should be purchased in advance at the recreation office at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For additional information, call (201) 670-5560 or visit www.ridgewoodnj.net/recreation. Flower show trip tickets on sale Tickets for the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation’s annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show are on sale now at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. The 2011 exhibit, “Springtime in Paris” will transport attendees to the beautiful City of Light and the capital of art, fashion, food, and love. The trip is set for Tuesday, March 8. The cost is $55 per person and includes admission to the show and coach transportation. Attendees will have lunch on their own. The bus will depart from the Graydon Pool parking lot at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Reservations may be made online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass (Village Parks and Recreation) or download the registration form from the web- site at www.ridgewoodnj.net/recreation. Register in person or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. For further information, contact the recreation office at (201) 670-5560. Architecture camp offered Village students in kindergarten through grade three are invited to join Abrakadoodle’s art camp, where they will design, draw, construct, and learn about different architectural disciplines and famous architects. This workshop will be held at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, during the February school break on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Snow date: Feb. 24. The cost of the program is $100 and includes all materials. Participants are asked to bring a nutfree snack and beverage each day. Register online at www.ridgewoodnj. net/communitypass or in person or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. Registration forms are on the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call the recreation office at (201) 670-5560 for details. Crisis center seeks volunteers The YWCA Bergen County Rape Crisis Center is seeking dedicated male and female volunteers who are interested in participating in special events for survivors, fundraising, and office support. The center offers a free 40-hour training program throughout the year to all prospective volunteers interested in becoming an advocate or assisting with community outreach. Anyone interested in learning more about available volunteer opportunities or signing up for training may call (201) 8811700. Volunteers must obtain an application prior to training. The YWCA Bergen County Rape Crisis Center provides a free and confidential 24hour hotline (201-487-2227) to survivors of sexual abuse/assault and their family and friends. It is a safe and welcoming place for all survivors, and support is available to anyone who has experienced sexual abuse, assault, or harassment -- whether it happened hours or years ago. The center is a program of the YWCA of Bergen County and is supported through grants from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (Division on Women), the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Bergen County Department of Human Services, and the United Way. ESL classes offered at West Side Non-native speakers of English are invited to attend English as a Second Language classes at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 Varian Fry Way in Ridgewood. These free, 90-minute classes are open to the public. Each Tuesday at 10 a.m., a communicative skills class focuses on speaking and listening, vocabulary, and grammar. Cultural information and basic coping skills for living in another country are also part of the program. At 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, the ESL reading group discusses current literature selected by members of the group. On Fridays, an ESL Bible Study takes place at 1 p.m. Participants read and discuss passages from the Bible. Program leader Kathy Koop holds a graduate degree in teaching ESL, and has been helping people improve their English language skills for more than 20 years. For more information and to register, call West Side Presbyterian Church at (201) 652-1966. Planner 2011 By participating in this very special supplement to The Villadom TIMES, you’ll get the selective exposure you need in 56,000 households in your market area. Publication Date: Wednesday, January 26 Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, January 19 Contact The Villadom TIMES Today to place your advertisement: 201-652-0744 sales@villadom.com www.villadom.com