November 9, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 Waldwick Watch Emergency brush & branch pickup announced The Borough of Waldwick has announced the suspension of its leaf pickup schedule, and the pickup program for white metal and bagged leaves, to clean the branches and debris from the recent snowstorm. The department of public works will make one pass for debris per district. The borough requests residents keep the streets clear of cars when the DPW is in their area. For more information, call the DPW at (201) 652-5900. Italian Club presents genealogist The Italian American Social Club of Waldwick will present professional genealogist, Daniel Donatacci, on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Waldwick Ambulance Corps Building at 20 Whites Lane. Donatacci, a specialist in Italian genealogy and U.S. research in the tri-state area, will discuss Italian immigration to the U.S., and will provide an introduction to genealogical research for Americans of Italian descent. A handout packet containing notes from the presentation will be provided. This program is suitable for all ages. Attendees are invited to bring an ancestral family photo in an easel frame for the ancestral exhibit to share at the social that will follow the talk. The event is free for IASCW members and Waldwick High School students. The suggested donation for non-members is $5. For further information, visit iascw.com. Classic Film Series features war stories 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 November is “War Stories,” and the schedule will include: Nov. 10, “The Caine Mutiny” (1954); and Nov. 17, “The Search” (1948). 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. Club to discuss ‘Tortilla Curtain’ The Waldwick Library Book Club will host a discussion of “Tortilla Curtain” by T. Coraghessan Boyle on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:15 p.m. Contrasting two starkly different Los Angeles couples, the novel alternates between a young Mexican with no money Skeleton crew who struggles to provide for his pregnant wife, and an affluent nature writer whose wife sells real estate and lives with him in a pristine, insulated development. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The book club welcomes new members and drop-ins regardless of residency. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Residents offered ride to polls The Waldwick Democratic Club is offering complimentary rides to the polls on Nov. 8. Waldwick residents who need a ride to vote in the general election may contact Patrick Hunter at hunterjaegge@yahoo. com or call council candidate Andrew Frey at (201) 755-5961 to schedule a ride. Amber Tiernan helps out some ghoulish friends at her family’s elaborate Halloween display in Waldwick. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each, and the proceeds will be used for church ministries. For tickets, call (201) 652-5130. Flu vaccine still available The Waldwick Health Department still has a limited amount of flu vaccines available. Anyone interested in receiving the vaccine may contact Public Health Nurse Carol Shepard at (201) 444-3914 for an appointment. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to receive a flu vaccine. Residents must bring their Medicare Part B card in order to receive the vaccine at no cost. The Waldwick Health Department, through a contract with Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission, will directly bill Medicare. A $25 fee will be charged to those who do not have Medicare Part B. Anyone who has a Medicare HMO, also known as Medicare Advantage, may choose to go to his or her primary care provider or pay $25 for a flu vaccination. Medicare HMOs will not be accepted at the flu program. The Waldwick Warriors U10 team recently celebrated its undefeated season with a victory in the Pequannock Columbus Day Tournament. The team’s members also showed their support by wearing pink socks in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The team made a donation towards the cure to fight this disease. Warriors with multiple foes Church sets concert The Waldwick United Methodist Church, 25 Franklin Turnpike, will hold its fifth Family Concert on Saturday, Nov. 12. The concert will include various musical arrangements, music of Broadway, and interpretive dances.