May 25, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 31 Ridgewood Notes For additional information, contact the Children’s Center at (201) 670-5600, extension 110. The Ridgewood Public Library is located at 125 North Maple Avenue. Register for the Y’s summer session Registration for the Ridgewood YMCA summer 2011 session will open on Monday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m. Classes for the eight-week session will run from June 27 through Aug. 20. The Y offers a host of classes and programs for the entire family, including swimming lessons, strength training, yoga, Pilates, and Reiki. There are family enrichment classes for young children, and youth sports classes that include soccer, basketball, karate, and tennis. Registration is under way for summer camp 2011. Programs are available are Y’s Kidz, ages three through six; Camp Pamacka, ages six through 13; Teen Trip, ages 12 through 15; Pre-Summer Fun Camp, June 20 through 24; and Baton Twirl and Dance Sampler, ages six and up. For class schedules and descriptions, visit www.ridgewoodymca.org. The YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. For details, call (201) 444 5600. Chinese Brush Painting exhibit opens “Timeless Art: Chinese Brush Painting,” an exhibit by the students of Christal Chang, will be on display at the Anne Zusy Youth Center at Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, through June 25. Chang, a village recreation program instructor, has shared her talents with adult students for several years. These students are now sharing their accomplishments. Chinese brush painting is thought by many to be the most understated, beautiful form of art. Artists depict people, birds, flowers, and landscapes. It is one of the oldest art styles in the world today, with a history of over 6,000 years. Chinese brush painting blossomed around 221 BC during the Eastern Jin dynasty, when paining was pursued by the wealthy with much leisure time. The exhibit may be viewed weekdays between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. For further information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Office at (201) 6705560. Fifth grade mixers set Ridgewood elementary school students who will be completing fifth grade in June are invited to meet with fellow students who are preparing to move on to either Ben Franklin or George Washington middle schools. Mixers will be held on Friday, June 10 at the Anne Zusy Youth Center at Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue. Co-sponsored by Ridgewood Parks and Recreation and the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, these free events will include music, dancing, refreshments, and more. Students who will attend George Washington School will meet from 5 to 7 p.m., while students who will attend Benjamin Franklin School will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Parents must drop off and pick up children in the rear lot of village hall at the community center entrance. For more information, call (201) 670-5560. HILT plans events Highlights in Leisure Time will host a barbecue at noon on Thursday, June 9 at Graydon Pool. (Rain date: June 10.) The event is open to HILT members only. On June 16, the group will travel to the Mohonk Mountain House in New York. Attendees will enjoy a luncheon buffet, a Mohonk culinary tradition talk, a discount coupon which can be used in the gift shop or the Green House Garden Shop, and lemonade and cookies. The bus will depart from Graydon Pool at 9:30 a.m. (boarding at 9:15) and return at 5 p.m. The cost is $50 for HILT members; $55 for non-members. For more information, call (201) 670-5560. Highlights in Leisure Time, a senior organization under the auspices of the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation, is open to Ridgewood residents who are at least 55 years of age. Monthly meetings include entertainment and informational presentations, followed by refreshments. Annual membership dues are $15. Memorial Day observance set American Legion Post 53 will distribute poppies made by disabled veterans in the Village of Ridgewood throughout the month of May. Americans wear the red poppies on Memorial Day to commemorate those who have died in battle. This year, Memorial Day will be celebrated on Monday, May 30. Cyberbullying (continued from page 9) Do you ban the use of cell phones at camp, or have a policy that limits their use during the season? Cell phones with cameras may be used to catch others in vulnerable situations, which can be used to embarrass at another time online. If cell phone use among campers and staff is necessary, clearly define and limit the times for such use. When information is hurtful, mean, or embarrassing to others, you must take a stand. Families may need help resolving online exclusion and meanness issues, so camp involvement can also show your commitment to an immediate and consensual resolution to such problems — and, in turn, provide an opportunity to be in touch with parents in a meaningful way 365 days a year. If your campers or staff members are involved in serious situations such as threats, stalking, and the transmission of sexting pictures that have potential criminal implications, call law enforcement immediately. You don’t want these issues to escalate. Document your efforts to get help from others, if you feel the situation is threatening. Have a person or group of staff monitor the technology arena of camp. Find savvy tech personnel who can be trusted to manage this role in a way that makes it clear to others that cyberbullying will not be tolerated. Documentation of all correspondence and your efforts to manage a problematic situation is your best protection from a future problem. Retain all records of Internet use between campers. This creates objective evidence of situations that arise. Make examples of those staff members who maintain positive, respectful interactions offline and online all year Encourage quick reporting and parental discussions of appropriate online behavior with their children. Parents need guidance from you on how to report problems when they arise. This article was reprinted with permission from the American Camp Association. Casson honored Midland Park resident and Ridgewood Police Officer Jeff Casson was recently honored by the Ridgewood Council and Ridgewood Police Department for his role in apprehending the men suspected of being involved in the recent jewelry store robbery in Wyckoff. ESL classes offered Ridgewood residents who want to learn English or improve their skills in this language are invited to the English as a Second Language classes at the Ridgewood Public Library. Adult ESL options include individualized tutoring for beginners, small group classes, and informal conversation groups. For an enrollment form, log on to the library website at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org and click on “English as a Second Language,” or contact ESL Program Coordinators Jill Wright or Nancy Honsinger at (201) 670-5600, extension 141. Classes are open to Ridgewood residents only. There is a $10 fee. The library is located at 125 North Maple Avenue. Family Fun Night to feature bluegrass band The Ridgewood Public Library will host a Family Fun Night on Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. featuring the bluegrass group “Blue Plate Special.” The program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will be held in the library’s Belcher Auditorium and is ideal for families and children of all ages. The program is free for Ridgewood and KidsCard holders. There is a suggested donation of $3 for attendees from other communities. 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