July 20, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 23
Waldwick Watch
Family Days Carnival set The Waldwick Lions Club will host its Annual Family Days Carnival Aug. 8 through 13 in the Forum School parking lot off Wyckoff Avenue from 7 to 11 p.m. The carnival will feature rides, food, and games. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are wristband nights; attendees may purchase the bands to gain unlimited admission to the rides. There will be a fireworks show on Wednesday and Friday nights, and a cash prize will be given away on Saturday. Summer concerts continue The Waldwick Band will continue its summer season with a concert on Tuesday, July 19 at the Waldwick Circle Amphitheater located at the intersection of Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street in Waldwick. The featured soloist at the 8 p.m. concert will be saxophonist Lew Archer. The principal saxophonist with the Waldwick Band, Archer has studied with the noted saxophone teacher Paul Cohen and has performed with the Ridgewood Concert Band and the Teaneck Concert Band. He has appeared as a featured player on several earlier occasions with the band, soloing on the soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. For this concert, Archer will perform “The Septieme Solo de Contest,” a solo for baritone saxophone and band by composer Henri Singelee. Featured works at the concert will include the “Candide Overture” by Leonard Bernstein, Gordon Jacob’s “William Byrd Suite,” and selections from the Broadway musical “Oliver!” Also on the program will be Simon’s “The Peanut Vendor,” Alfred Reed’s “Festive Overture,” the jazz classic “Birdland,” and marches by Henry Fillmore, Carl Teike, and John Cacavas. The band is conducted by Edmund A. Moderacki. In the event of rain, the concert will be rescheduled to Aug. 2. This free concert is sponsored by the Waldwick Department of Recreation. While there is seating at the amphitheater, attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Additional performances are scheduled for July 26. For more information, visit www.waldwickband.org. Magician, ‘mad’ scientists to perform The Waldwick Library invites borough children to join the celebration of this year’s Summer Reading Club theme, One World, Many Stories. Magician, ventriloquist, and funny man Steve Woyce will bring his “One World, Many Magical Stories” show to the library on Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m. Enjoy classical tricks from around the world with a magical twist, and meet Henry the magic rabbit. The library will welcome the crazy scientists from Mad Science of Bergen County on Tuesday, July 26 at 11:45 a.m. “Spin, Pop, Boom!” is an amazing educational show that includes flaming didgeridoos, erupting genies, geysers of foam, and exothermic reactions. These programs are open to children ages three and up who are residents of Waldwick. Advance registration is
required as space is limited. Call (201) 652-5104. Proof of residency is required. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Films focus on ill-fated love The Waldwick Public Library hosts screenings of classic films of the past 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 July is ill-fated love, and the schedule of screenings is as follows: July 21, “Leave Her to Heaven” (1945); and July 28, “Mortal Storm” (1940). 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 details, call (201) 652-5104. Borough issues solicitors’ permits The Borough of Waldwick reminds residents that every person who solicits door to door is required to carry a copy of a borough-issued permit. If a solicitor cannot produce the borough’s permit, residents should contact the police department. Leaders sought for Girl Scout program The Waldwick Girl Scout program is seeking volunteer leaders for new troops that will be forming in the fall. Volunteer leaders are needed for troops for girls who will be entering kindergarten. Help is also needed with established troops for older girls. Registration for new girls will be held in September. Anyone interested in getting involved with the Girl Scout program may e-mail waldwickgs@gmail.com or call Sharon Eller at (201) 444-4407. ESL Programs take summer break The English as a Second Language programs that meet weekly at the Waldwick Public Library have concluded for the season. Meetings for the ESL Conversation Group will resume Monday, Sept. 12 at 10:15 a.m., and meetings for English Language Learning Activities will resume Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. ESL programs at the library are free and open to adults who want assistance learning and speaking English. Registration for ESL programs is taken at the circulation desk throughout the year. For details, call (201) 652-5104. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street. Waldwick High classes plan reunion The Fourth Waldwick Multi-Year Reunion will be held on Oct. 1 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Doubletree/Hilton Hotel on Route 17 South in Mahwah. Graduates of the Classes of 1966 through 1976 are invited. Additional information is on Facebook under Waldwick Multi-Year Reunions, on Classmates under “my school” and “my reunions,” and on the Waldwick High School website under alumni news. E-waste collection underway Large electronic waste collection for the Borough of Waldwick has begun in accordance with New Jersey’s Electronic Waste Management Act, which mandates all electronic waste be removed from the waste stream and
recycled. The third Monday of the month has been designated for the e-recycling. The remaining Mondays will continue to be used for white goods collections. Pickup appointments must be made by calling the borough clerk’s office at (201) 652-5300, extension 0 to be put on the pickup schedule for the collection of large items such as televisions, computers, and monitors. There will also be a container available at the recycling center for smaller items such as keyboards, mice, speakers, cell phones, and chargers. The DPW will not collect small items. Residents are responsible for bringing these items to the recycling center. The recycling center is open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Acceptable electronic waste includes computers; laptops; monitors; televisions; desktop printers and printer/ fax/copier/scanner combinations; computer peripherals, including keyboards, mice, hard drives, and other devices; fax machines; DVD players; VCRs and other video players; and cell phones and accessories, including chargers. Call (201) 652-5300, extension 227 or 229, or visit http:// www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/ewaste/faqs.html for more information. Borough clarifies traffic regulations When an intersection contains a no turn on red sign and a traffic light with a green arrow to allow a right turn, the arrow takes precedence. Vehicles may proceed if their lane is controlled by a green arrow that is illuminated. When the arrow is no longer illuminated and the traffic light is red, vehicles must obey the no turn on red sign. Ambulance corps seeks volunteers The Waldwick Ambulance Corps is seeking new members to continue to provide residents with the highest quality service at no charge to patients and their families. Anyone interested in volunteering their time assisting those in need may stop by the Waldwick Police Department to pick up an application or visit www.waldwickems.com. Since 1952, the Waldwick Ambulance Corps has been a privately run, volunteer service that depends upon volunteers for the emergency care of Waldwick’s residents.
(continued from page 3) with copy machines. The Mays’ next move was to IBM in Franklin Lakes in the office products division, and then to White Plains, New York, in the personal computer line, and into retirement from his career with IBM in 1994. “We Serve” is the International Lions Motto and it is a very real mission and direction of the Saddle River Lions Club. The Saddle River Valley Lions Club raises a significant amount of money each year through its apple and potato sale, car fundraiser, and carnival. The money raised primarily goes toward sight related projects and to help those in need. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization numbering more than 1.4 million members in over 170 countries. As the charitable arm of the association, Lions Club International Foundation acts as steward of the financial resources that are disbursed for humanitarian causes.
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