September 7, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 21 Glen Rock Roundup Oktoberfest. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:15 a.m. For reservations, Glen Rock Live will bring three-time call Mary at (201) 781-3812 or Fran at (201) Grammy Award winner Tom Chapin to the 797-0923. Glen Rock Jewish Center on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 p.m. Chapin will be joined on Center launches film series stage by musicians Jon Cobert and Michael The Glen Rock Jewish Center’s Film Mark. Series will begin Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. The New York Times calls Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary with a screening of “To Die in Jerusalem.” The film is director Hilla Medalia’s folk music.” His career spans Broadway, TV, documentary and feature films, the Emmy-nominated, Peabody-award-winning concert stage, and 22 recordings. Chapin story of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Ever since 17-year-old Israeli Rachel will accompany himself on guitar, banjo, Levy was killed in Jerusalem by a Palesand autoharp. Advance tickets are $25 for general tinian suicide bomber, her mother, Avigail, admission. Tickets will be $30 at the door. has found hardly a moment’s peace. Levy’s Platinum seating (first four rows) will be killer was Ayat al-Akhras, a 17-year-old $35, and will be available in advance only. schoolgirl from a Palestinian refugee camp Contact Rob Weiss at (212) 448-6217 or several miles away. Through these two families’ personal losses, the documentary film rmajw@optonline.net for tickets. explores the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, mutual pain despite cultural differences and Senior Citizens diverse perceptions of death, and the ultiAdvisory Committee to meet mate hope for peace. The Glen Rock Jewish Center, located The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee of Glen Rock will meet on Tuesday, at 682 Harristown Road, requests a $5 per Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal build- person contribution at the door. Call (201) ing at Harding Plaza. The meeting, which is 652-6624 for further information. Light open to the public, will be chaired by Doris refreshments will be served. Ciaramella. Seniors plan events Group plans meeting, Oktoberfest The Glen Rock Senior Citizens will host The Saint Catharine Association of a trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Mature Parishioners will meet on Thursday, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. in the community hall at bus will depart from Glen Rock at 9 a.m. the church on 905 South Maple Avenue, The cost is $25 for members ($27 for nonGlen Rock. members) and includes a $20 bonus for slots On Oct. 14, the group will travel to the and $5 for food. Identification is needed for Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, New York for the casino and the bus. For more informaTom Chapin performs concert tion, 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 or attend a club meeting any Wednesday. Shade Tree 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 water- ing trees or to request a free street tree, contact the Glen Rock Department of Public Works at (201) 670-3980 or publicworks@glenrocknj.net. 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, 1-800-7721213. The hearing impaired may call the TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. 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 details 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. Men interested in finding more about the club may call Rick Colton at (201) 445-0755 or visit theactivitiesclub.org.