March 23, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Waldwick Watch Astrophysicist to discuss universe Astrophysicist and national lecturer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will present “Astronomy: Size and Scale of the Universe” at the Waldwick Public Library on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Using hands-on activities and assorted visuals, Manning will guide participants on an educational and entertaining two-hour exploration of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders. Following the presentation, weather permitting, a powerful telescope will be set up outdoors for viewing the moon, the rings of Saturn, and other beautiful objects in the night sky. International award winner Manning is a retired astrophysicist. His background includes work with NASA, the Chandra XRay Observatory (launched on the space shuttle with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), and other groundbased observatories such as Brookhaven National Laboratory. The program is free and open to adults. No one under the age of 14 will be admitted. Space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Lions hold Blood Drive The Waldwick Lions Club will sponsor a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, March 31 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Traphagen School, 153 Summit Avenue in Waldwick. Blood donors will help to ensure that the transfusion needs of area patients are met. To schedule an appointment, call Community Blood Services at (201) 251- 3703. All types of blood are needed especially types O- and O+. Any healthy individual age 17 through 75 and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing signature. All donors receive a complimentary cholesterol screening with every blood donation. District 4 polling place changed Residents who live in District 4 and vote at the Crescent School will now vote in the music room located at the rear of the school. Voters should drive past the entrance and bear right down a slight hill. Once in the back, an American flag will be displayed on the door indicating the new polling place. There is adequate parking and the site is barrier-free accessible. This location will be used for all future elections. The school lobby will no longer be used. For more information, call (201) 6525300, extension 236 or 238. 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. Presently, the borough has approved permits for Weedman Lawn Care of Dumont, scheduled to be in town through March 23, and NJ Environmental, scheduled through April 9. Register for junior football & cheerleading Registration for the fall 2011 football and cheerleading season will be held on Chamber contribution Tuesday, March 22 in the Waldwick High School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Flag football is available for children entering first and second grade. Cheerleading is available for children entering grades two through eight. Tackle football is available for children entering grades three through eight. Registration forms are available at http:// www.waldwickjrfootball.org. Slide lecture program features Georgia & Armenia Photographer Lorraine Matys will present a slide lecture, “Ancient Lands: Georgia and Armenia,” on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Waldwick Public Library. Waldwick Chamber of Commerce President Christine Figliuolo, center, presents a check from the proceeds of the 2010 5K Run to Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kenneth Warr. Also pictured, from left, are Assistant Chief Andrew Agugliaro; Assistant Chief Peter Flatten; Kim Post, secretary of the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce; Stan Kowalski, 5K race director, and Dave Barthold, vice president of the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce. The small republics of Georgia and Armenia, located in the heart of the Caucasus, have for thousands of years been a crossroads of cultures. Highlights of the slide lecture will include centuries-old churches with richly decorated wall paintings and icons, mountain landscapes with picturesque villages, age-old fortresses, and caravansaries that once accommodated merchants traveling along the Silk Road from Europe to the East. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and advance registration is recommended. 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