Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 9, 2011 Saddle River Valley Notes Novels at Night to meet Novels at Night will meet March 2 to discuss “Lottery” by Patricia Wood. This book group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (201) 327-2583. Nicolle photographs on exhibit The photography of Jeanne Nicolle will be on display in the gallery of the Upper Saddle River Library during the month of February. The public is welcome. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Pierce to perform at benefit concert A benefit concert of scenes and arias from “Hansel and Gretel,” “Louise,” “Rigoletto,” “Tosca,” “Turandot,” and “Un Ballo in Maschera” will be held on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River. The concert will feature baritone Jim Pierce from the New York City Opera, along with members of Zion Lutheran Church. A freewill offering will be taken. For more information, call (201) 327-0655 or visit www.zionlutheransaddleriver.org. Food Drive to benefit local pantry The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club is continuing its monthly Food Drive to assist the Center for Food Action. Throughout the month of February, the Juniors will be collecting hot and cold cereal; oatmeal, farina, and lowsugar and healthy children’s varieties are welcome. The Center for Food Action provides emergency food, rental, and utility assistance; and counseling and advocacy to those in need in Bergen County and in the Upper Passaic Valley. Donations may be dropped off at the Saddle River Post Office, 177 East Saddle River Road, or at the office of Dr Joanne Florio, SRVJWC member, at 715 East Saddle River Road. Donations of gift cards to purchase items for the food pantry will also be accepted. For more information, call Joanne Florio at (201) 7237608 or visit www.SRVJWC.org. Gautreaux novel to be discussed Coffee Talk, the morning book discussion group at the Upper Saddle River Library, will discuss “The Missing” by Tim Gautreaux on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Coffee Talk meets the second Thursday of the month. Art Series features MoMA Bart D’Andrea will present a visual tour and discussion of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The discussion will take place at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street. For more information, call the library at (201) 327-2583. Free health consultations offered The Valley Hospital Community Health Department in conjunction with the Saddle River Board of Health will continue to conduct free adult health consultations for Saddle River residents on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 10 Wolf Run, Saddle River. The sessions consist of blood pressure, pulse, and weight monitoring. Information including such health concerns as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and a review of medications will also be discussed. All services are provided by a registered nurse. Anyone 18 years of age or older may take advantage of these clinics. For more information, contact Valley Hospital, Department of Community Health at (201) 291-6147. Lions Club recycles eyeglasses For more than 60 years, Lions clubs have been collecting used eyeglasses for recycling. Donated glasses are either given to support local eyeglass recycling efforts or shipped to one of seven official Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers. The Saddle River Valley Lions Club has placed “eyeglass collection boxes” through the club area. Gold and purple boxes with the Lions logo can be found at the following locations: Mahwah: Bank of America, Town Hall, Library and a drive up white box at 190 Franklin Turnpike; Ramsey: Town Hall, Library, Ramsey High School, Quality Optical (Main Street); Saddle River: Bank of America; and Upper Saddle River: Library. For information on the Saddle River Valley Lions Club, write to P.O. Box 333, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Chat & Stitch at the library Drop in and relax with a current needlework project and join in conversation with other stitchers on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library, 345 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Whether it is a knitting, quilting, needlepoint, embroidery, beading, or crocheting project, everyone is welcome to join this Chat & Stitch program. Refreshments will be served. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Emmanuel Asks... (continued from page 6) to show challenging behaviors due to their concern over their brother and the stressful situation. Kent’s mother finds it difficult to help with homework and do regular “fun” activities with her other children because she is often exhausted and preoccupied. She tries her best to protect them and not to worry them too much, and generally does not take them with her to the hospital. This family is in a very difficult financial situation and is unable to afford much more than the very basics. The extra costs of commuting to the hospital every day are taking a toll. Kent’s mom really wishes for her other children to be able to attend some type of after school club or activity to help keep them occupied, have fun, and get help with homework. She is currently looking into resources in the Paterson area, but they cost money. Any information regarding after school programs that may consider a sliding fee or waiving the fee would be welcome. This family could also use gift cards to activities to enjoy together, or to help buy necessary household items and groceries. Financial assistance would help Kent’s mother offset some of the expenses associated with her commute to New York City. You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next gathering or event into a fundraiser by asking guests to bring checks, grocery store gift cards, or non-perishable foods for our families. Your efforts help us to help families like Kent’s in many ways, including sending a caseworker to visit the families at home or in the hospital. Kids can get involved with fundraising, too. Please remember that we do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. Volunteers are welcome to assist on Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. 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