August 3, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 21 Mahwah Minutes Students earn dean’s list honors The following Mahwah students have earned dean’s list honors at their respective colleges or universities: Berkeley College: Karen Miller (president’s list), Maureen Shuart (president’s list), and Rita Hansalia (dean’s list). Rowan University: Matthew Christian Huggins and Brian Ronald Sietsma. ‘Tartuffe’ performance staged at library Moliere’s “Tartuffe” will be performed at the Mahwah Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Moliere’s famous farce of hypocrisy and manipulation is told with biting wit and escalating absurdity. The 17th century comedy is presented by the Next Stage eNSemble of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and is suitable for audiences age 12 and up. The program will be held in the Winter Room of library located at 100 Ridge Road. For more information call (201) 529-7323. Seniors plan events The Mahwah Senior Center will host a trip to Antun’s in Westchester to see “Who Killed Mama Souprano?” on Aug. 16. Murder, mayhem, millions, and wannabe mobsters make for comedic chaos in the audience participatory Soprano parody, when Mama “Velveeta Souprano,” a gourmet meatball connoisseur worth millions, is killed. The cost is $52 per person for Mahwah residents; $62 for non-residents. The day includes lunch and the show. The bus will depart from Mahwah at 10:30 a.m. To make a reservation for either event, call Susanne or Rosalie at (201) 529-5757, extension 277 or 213. Russo novel to be discussed Not by Bread Alone, a spiritual book discussion group, will meet on Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1300 State Route 17 in Ramsey. This month’s selection is the 2002 Pulitzer Prize winner “Empire Falls” by Richard Russo. Russo delves deep into the blue-collar heart of America in a work that overflows with hilarity, heartache, and grace. Protagonist Miles Roby has been slinging burgers at the Empire Grill for 20 years, a job that cost him his college education and much of his self-respect. What keeps him there? It could be his bright, sensitive daughter Tick, who needs all his help surviving the local high school. Maybe it’s Janine, Miles’ soon-to-be ex-wife, who has taken up with a noxiously vain health-club proprietor. Perhaps it’s the imperious Francine Whiting, who owns everything in town and seems to believe that “everything” includes Miles. This discussion group is sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mahwah. For more information, contact Jennifer Edwards at (201) 327-1276 or paicc@yahoo.com. Day camp, preschool openings available Young World Day Camp at 585 Wyckoff Avenue in Mahwah is still accepting campers, ages three to seven years old, for a day of crafts, physical activity, swim instruction, weekly golf instruction, and a surprise event each week. The camp is open Monday through Friday through Aug. 19 with morning and afternoon sessions, or full-day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours available. Montessori and traditional preschool openings for September are still available for children ages two through kindergarten. Full- and half-day kindergarten and extended hours to 6 p.m. are offered. For more information, call (201) 327-3888 or visit www.youngworlddayschool.org. Alai to be honored at Golf Outing The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor David Alai, corporate vice president of Sharp Electronics Corporation, as the Humanitarian of the Year at the Chamber’s 20th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner on Sept. 12 at the Tuxedo Club. Alai, who is responsible for Sharp’s corporate human resources, corporate facilities, corporate purchasing, and community relations departments, has been the recipient of a Joint Legislative Resolution from the New Jersey Senate and Assembly recognizing his record of community leadership, exemplary volunteerism, and professional achievements. Alai has chosen the Center for Food Action as the recipient of a portion of the proceeds from the September event. The Center for Food Action provides emergency food, rental, and utility assistance, counseling, and advocacy to residents of Bergen County and Upper Passaic Valley. In 2010, CFA distributed over 53,000 emergency food packages, and helped 1,500 families stay in their homes and/or kept their heat and electric from being turned off. CFA also operates the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition. For more information about the Golf Outing and Dinner, or to register to participate, visit www.mahwah.com. Seniors discuss current events Seniors are invited to join a current events discussion group at the Mahwah Senior Center at 475 Corporate Drive. The group meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. Phil McLewin, founding director of the Ramapo College Faculty Resource Center and professor emeritus of economics, is the moderator. Using a straightforward format, the program is conducted in roundtable fashion. Participants offer brief newsworthy items for discussion. For more information, contact Susanne Small, senior center coordinator, at (201) 529-5757, extension 213. American Legion seeks new members The Mahwah American Legion Brems, Hetzel, Meester Memorial Post 531 invites area veterans to join the post. Veterans, male and female, whether they served in combat or during peacetime are welcome. American Legions provide assistance with the Veterans Administration, financial aid in times of need, sponsorship of local charities and organizations, and fellowship and camaraderie. Post 531, activated in 2008, was named for Patrick Brems, Class of 1965 of Ramsey High School; Norman Hetzek, Class of 1966 and Everett Meester, Class of 1965, both of Mahwah High School. All three men were killed in action during the Vietnam War. The Mahwah post meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike. For more information contact Membership Chairman Ralph Coviello at (201) 529-4622 or e-mail ralphkc2bcy@aol.com. Free business counseling offered The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce has expanded the availability of SCORE business services to non-Chamber members. These services are free of charge and are available at the Chamber offices at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211 in Mahwah. MRCC has been offering SCORE business counseling since 2009 as a unique benefit to Chamber members. SCORE provides free confidential counseling from experienced volunteer business coaches who offer realworld advice on starting and growing a business. Visit www.scorebergen.org. Pre-registration is required; call (201) 529-5566. ‘Taste of Heaven’ available The families of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Nursery School in Mahwah have produced “A Taste of Heaven,” a cookbook featuring their favorite recipes. The cookbook contains 425 recipes, and costs $20. The cookbook is now available at the church or nursery school office, 125 Glasgow Terrace. For more information, call Brenda Calandrillo at (201) 818-9668. Proceeds will be used to acquire audio equipment for the church and nursery school and for church outreach programs. Free clothing available The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church has free seasonal clothing available for infants and tots, children, and adults. Choose from a variety of T-shirts, shorts, jeans, shirts, blouses, dresses, sneakers, shoes, and more. For a referral, call the Mahwah Township Department of Human Services at (201) 529-5757. Participants need not be Mahwah residents. An appointment will be made with volunteers of the Clothing Closet. The Clothing Closet is located at the rear of the Ramapo Reformed Church’s education building, located at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Avenue in Mahwah. Donations of seasonal clothing are accepted Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Fire and ambulance exhibit opens The Mahwah Museum has announced the opening of a new exhibit from the Mahwah Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. The exhibit features many artifacts, current and vintage uniforms, and rare photographs. Attendees can see an old fashioned hose cart, learn how fire alarms were sounded before there were sirens, and listen to fire calls that come in while visiting the museum. This exhibit will run through June. Also available are ongoing exhibits, which include The Donald Cooper Railroad, the Blandina Bayard Trading Post, and Winters for All Seasons, the story of the Winter Family of Mahwah. The Mahwah Museum, located at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult; children under 18 years old are admitted free of charge. For additional information, visit www.mahwahmuseum.org or call the museum at (201) 512-0099.