February 2, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Waldwick Watch Book Club to discuss ‘The Bible Salesman’ The Waldwick Library Book Club will host a discussion of “The Bible Salesman” by Clyde Edgerton on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7:15 p.m. The Lord works in humorously mysterious ways in this Southern picaresque teaming of a jaded car thief and a young, impressionable Bible salesman. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk. The book club welcomes new members or drop-ins from Waldwick and neighboring towns. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street. For more information call (201) 652-5104. Film Series features screen debuts Waldwick Public Library hosts screenings of classic films on Thursdays at 2 p.m. A brief introduction setting the film in its historical context will precede each screening. The theme for the month of February is screen debuts. The schedule includes: Feb. 3, “Picnic” starring Cliff Robertson (1956); Feb. 10, “The Killers” starring Burt Lancaster (1946); Feb. 17, “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” starring Greer Garson (1939); and Feb. 24, “Golden Boy” starring William Holden (1939). Classic film screenings are free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary; however arrival before 2 p.m. is encouraged. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Traphagen PSO plans Military Bridge fundraiser Waldwick’s Julia A. Traphagen’s PSO will host its 13th Annual Military Bridge and Prize Basket fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 4 at Waldwick High School. Snow date: Feb. 5. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers, refreshments, and dessert will be served. Over 100 prize baskets and a cash prize will be available. Tickets, sold in advance, are $20; the cost of a table is $80. Included with the admission is a sheet of prize tickets, and a door prize ticket. To purchase admission tickets, contact AnnMarie Trimmer at (201) 315-7665 or e-mail ktat@optonline.net. Checks should be made out to “JAT PSO.” Seating is limited; order tickets early. All proceeds will be used to benefit the students and teachers of Julia A. Traphagen Elementary School. ESL students to tour borough hall Students of the Waldwick Public Library’s English as a Second Language programs will get a lesson in municipal government when they tour the borough’s administration building on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. The tour is one of a series of field trips planned to familiarize foreignborn library patrons with American history, customs, and government. Other tours organized by ESL coordinators Kathy Garden and Dorothy Lux included the Hermitage, Fairway Market, the public safety building, and area restaurants. Waldwick Library hosts two ESL programs that are free and open to adults who want assistance learning and speaking English. ESL Conversation Group meets on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. The program is designed to engage students in lively dialogue about issues they face in their daily lives. The group meets on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Designed for students at all levels, the class focuses on reading and comprehension, but includes other activities to assist students in learning the English language. Registration for ESL programs is taken at the library circulation desk throughout the year. Call (201) 652-5104. Preschool holds Open House The Little School of Waldwick at 40 Franklin Turnpike will hold an Open House on Feb. 5 and 6 and March 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The school offers programs for children ages two through six. Registration is open for the spring semester, summer camp, or fall semester. For information, call the school at (201) 689-0034. Club hosts Sunday Dinner The Italian American Social Club of Waldwick will present Sunday Dinner at Mamma’s on Feb. 20. All proceeds will benefit the alcohol- and drug-free 2011 Waldwick Graduation Ball. All are welcome to attend and experience real homemade tomato/meat sauce, quality durum pasta cooked on the spot al dente, and insalata with Sicilian olive oil served in the traditional Italian familystyle. A special performance by musical guest Greg Caldarone is included. The dinner will be held at Saint Luke’s RC Church, lower level gymnasium, 340 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $10 for children under 12 years old. To purchase tickets, send a check payable to “IASCW” with WHS Grad Ball Fundraiser written on the memo line, and mail to: IASCW/Grad Ball 35 Highwood Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Details are available online at www.iascw.com. Romantic Pasta Dinner set The Untied Methodist Church of Waldwick will host a Romantic Pasta Dinner with Valentine’s Day music on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person. Proceeds will benefit the church’s ministries. To purchase tickets, call (201) 652-5130. The Waldwick United Methodist Church is located at 25 Franklin Turnpike. For hall rentals, call (201) 652-5130. O’Connell completes state broker’s exam Mary Ellen O’Connell of Liberty 100 Realty has completed the arduous New Jersey Real Estate Broker’s course and passed the state exam. This intensive course delves into real estate contract law and Realtor ethics. O’Connell’s new title is broker associate. In addition to her educational achievement, O’Connell completed nearly 40 real estate transactions and once again is a member of the Circle of Excellence 2010. She resides in Waldwick with her husband, Jim, of the Waldwick Fire Department, and her three children. If you are thinking of buying or selling, contact O’Connell at (201) 7881169. Special The Villadom TIMES is publishing a special gift guide section for Valentine’s Day. 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