February 23, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 25 Waldwick Watch Fifth Grade Activity Nights set The Waldwick Alliance’s Fifth Grade Activity Nights are planned for March 4, April 29, and May 6. Events are open to any fifth grade child residing in Waldwick. Coordinator Christine Romano reminds parents that chaperones and baked goods are necessary to the success of the evenings and requests volunteers. Registration forms are available on the borough website, http://www.waldwickpd.org/forms/alliance.pdf and are due by Feb. 24. For more information, contact the borough administrator’s office at (201) 652-5300, extension 229. Rick Mikula offers program on butterflies Award-winning author, lecturer, photographer, rainforest guide, and habitat consultant Rick Mikula will present, “More Than You Ever Wanted to Know about Butterflies,” at the Waldwick Public Library on Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. In this fast-paced, high energy program that is as entertaining as it is educational, Mikula will discuss how to attract butterflies to the garden and much more. Mikula, also known as “That Butterfly Guy,” has appeared on numerous television shows, including Animal Planet Network, Discovery Channel, Fox Network, and Home & Garden and has been featured in over three dozen publications, including People, Organic Gardening, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and advance registration is recommended. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Call (201) 652-5104. Films feature favorite actresses Waldwick Public Library hosts screenings of classic films on Thursdays at 2 p.m. A brief introduction setting the film in its historical context precedes each screening. The theme for the month of March is favorite actresses, and the schedule of screenings follows: March 3, “The Philadelphia Story” (1940) starring Katharine Hepburn; March 10, “A Place in the Sun” (1951) starring Elizabeth Taylor; March 17, “Johnny Belinda” (1948) starring Jane Wyman; March 24, “The Great Lie” (1941) starring Bette Davis and Mary Astor; March 31, “Love Me or Leave Me” (1955) starring Doris Day. 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. Call (201) 652-5104. Harris to address auxiliary The Waldwick Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. at the Waldwick Methodist Church on Franklin Turnpike. Dr. Harris of Waldwick will address the group. Refreshments will be served, and new members are welcome. Book club to discuss ‘Plague of Doves’ The Waldwick Library Book Club will host a discussion of “The Plague of Doves” by Louise Erdrich on Thursday, March 10 at 7:15 p.m. The novel, set in a white town on the edge of an Ojibwe Indian reservation, spirals around murders that reverberate through the community. Copies of the book are available at the library’s circu- Winning ways The volleyball team from the Village School in Waldwick just finished an undefeated season. lation desk. The book club welcomes new members and drop-ins regardless of residency. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Mercedes fundraiser sales extended The Waldwick Community Alliance’s Mercedes-Benz C300 car fundraiser has been extended until Feb. 27. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Waldwick Train Station. Tickets are $100 each, and only 750 will be sold. To purchase tickets, visit www.WaldwickCommunityAlliance.org or call Doug Cowie at (201) 873-8919. Tickets are also being sold at the following retail locations in Waldwick: Home Hardware, Nellie’s Place, Massage Envy, Plaza Jewelers, Maratene’s Fine Wine & Spirits, In the Swing, Flowers by Joan, Waldwick Paint & Wallpaper, Angeliki’s Gyro & Grill, Waldwick Auto Service Center, Waldwick Auto Body, and Amster’s Prospect Tavern. LAX registration extended The Waldwick Lacrosse Association will extend its spring registration without late fees due to cancellations from recent snowstorms. Applicants may download the registration form at www.wlax.net. Deadline for registration is March 1. The cost of the program for children in grades three through eight is $110, plus a $25 fee required for the U.S. Lacrosse league. The Fiddlesticks program for children in kindergarten through second grade costs $50. For more information, call John or Meg Wanamaker at (201) 6704862. Graduation Ball fundraiser set The Waldwick High School Grad Ball 2011 will host a Fashion Show dinner fundraiser, “Down the Shore,” on Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township. Fashions will be modeled by students from the Class of 2011. Tickets are $50 per person. To reserve tickets, call Su Ritondale at (201) 670-9198 or Denise Nitsche at (201) 6705043. Anyone interested in donating prizes may contact Karin at (201) 445-5234 or Christine at (201) 670-4799. The fundraiser supports an alcohol- and drug-free Graduation Ball. WEF sets Town Wide Garage Sale The Waldwick Education Foundation will host a Town Wide Garage Sale on April 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to clear out their closets for a good cause. Last year, over 100 houses participated. For a $25 fee ($20 if received by March 26), participants hold their own Garage Sales at their residences in Waldwick. Included in the fee will be a listing on the map announcing the sale, a sale marker, and advertising of the sale. Funds raised from the fees will benefit education programs in Waldwick’s public schools. To register, use the form found at Waldwicknj.org/wef. For more information, contact WaldwickWEF@aol.com or call (201) 251-8579. Association plans Golf Outing The Waldwick Baseball/Softball Association will host a Golf Outing fundraiser on Monday, May 16 at Black Bear Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit two new scholarships that will be awarded to graduating members of the high school’s baseball and softball teams in recognition of their achievements in sports and in academics. To register for the outing, or for sponsorship information, visit www. waldwickbaseball.com. 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