August 10, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 23 Residents asked to complete survey The Upper Saddle River Mayor and Council will be conducting an update of Scout seeks books for Camp YDP its Vision 2020 survey. The survey will Girl Scout Christina Julian of Upper be distributed as an insert in the SeptemSaddle River is seeking donations of books ber Borough Bulletin, which is mailed to and educational materials to benefit Camp all households. Information and copies of YDP in Paterson. This effort is Julian’s the survey will also be available at Upper Gold Award Project. Saddle River Day on Sept. 10, and on the Camp YDP (Youth Development Pro- borough website, www.usrtoday.org. gram) offers Paterson children who are ages Residents are asked to watch for the three through 12 a place where they may survey and help the governing body by play and study throughout the school year filling it out, regardless of whether they and during the summer. participated in the original survey. The surThe program is in need of supplies to veys, one per family, are to be returned to assist tutors who are helping the children borough hall, 376 West Saddle River Road read. Julian is collecting new or slightly by Nov. 1. used books including informational books Residents will be asked for their opinions -- the type that could assist children with on a variety of topics, including traffic and school reports since many do not have com- safety, controlling costs, preservation, and puters; picture books; chapter books; and recreation. The results of the survey will be gift cards to Barnes & Noble. tallied and released by Jan. 1, 2012. Donations may be dropped off by Aug. Based on the work of the 2020 Com18 at 40 Lilline Lane, Upper Saddle River. mittee and the town wide survey results, a To arrange for a pickup, call (201) 686- report was prepared outlining future goals 8824. for the borough. The original 52-page report is available on the borough website, www. usrtoday.org. Register for fall tennis clinics For more information regarding Registration is now being accepted for Vision 2020, contact Joanne Minichetti at the 2011 fall tennis clinics offered by Upper Saddle River Recreation. The five-week jlminichett@aol.com. session will be held at the newly renovated Volunteers needed for town event Wickersham Tennis Courts, located in front of the Reynolds School. The clinics will be The Upper Saddle River Recreation is held on Mondays and Wednesdays begin- seeking volunteers to assist with the Upper ning on Sept. 12. Saddle River Day, which is slated for SaturThe cost for the session is $90. Reg- day, Sept. 10. (Rain date: Sept. 11.) istration forms are available at borough The event will take place at Lions Park hall or online at www.USRtoday.org. For from 2 to 7 p.m. and will feature family more information, call the USR Recreation games, face painting, carnival rides, and Saddle River Valley Notes Department at (201) 327-3634 or e-mail USRRecreation@aol.com. stage performances. Food wristbands may be purchased in advance at the Upper Saddle River Library or at borough hall for $30 for a family up to six members; or $10 for an individual. There is no charge for seniors (age 62 and over) or for children under six years of age. Tickets will be available the day of the picnic. Those interested in volunteering with any aspect of the town-wide event may call Esau Ali at (201) 934-9075 or Ed Gartner at (201) 327-3634, or e-mail USRRecreation@aol. com. For more information, visit www. USRToday.org. Scout seeks sports equipment Upper Saddle River Girl Scout Sara Kiani is collecting new and gently used sports equipment to benefit Camp YDP in Paterson. Kiani is teaching children at the camp about fitness and nutrition for her Gold Award project. Camp YDP (Youth Development Program) offers Paterson children who are ages three through 12 a place where they may play and study throughout the school year and during the summer. The camp is in need of supplies to keep the children active and outside. Kiani is seeking donations of: jump ropes, soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, plastic baseball bats, tennis balls, sidewalk chalk, Frisbees, baseballs and softballs, baseball mitts, hula hoops, sports store gift cards, and first aid supplies. Other sporting equipment would be welcome, but it is important to remember that the children do not have large locations in which to play. Donations may be dropped off at 72 Danebury Downs, Upper Saddle River through Aug. 18. To arrange for a pickup, call (201) 887-7634. Zion announces special services To accommodate vacationers, weekenders, and visitors to the area, Zion Lutheran Church of Saddle River has added an additional mid-week vesper service on Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. The additional service, which includes Holy Communion, will be retained through Sept. 1. A special family service is planned for Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m. This is in addition to the regular 11 a.m. service. Zion Lutheran will celebrate its 190th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 16 at a 10 a.m. service. A brunch will follow. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 96 East Allendale Road in Saddle River. Club welcomes new members The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club welcomes new members. The club’s work involves community outreach projects and fundraisers for non-profit organizations on the local, regional, and state levels. For additional information about the club, contact Julie Belardinelli at (201) 9627138 or visit SRVJWC.org.