Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • March 14, 2012 Franklin Lakes Scribe Library board to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the local history room of the Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive. The meeting is open to the public. For information, contact the library at (201) 891-2224. Preschool enrichment offered Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center, located at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes, has announced its spring 2012 lineup of preschool enrichment classes. A variety of classes designed to be fun and challenging, while advancing gross and fine motor skills, literacy, creativity, and cognitive skills will be offered. All classes are open to the public. Children need not be Jewish to register. The classes run on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. from April 17 through June 7. Classes include Spanish, soccer, Piano by Note, Kindergarten in the Kitchen, Multimedia Art: Woodworking, Plaster and Paper, Fly Me to the Moon: Space Exploration, Take a Bow: Acting, Top Chef, What’s Blooming? and Spring into Pottery. To receive a complete listing of classes, call (201) 848-1027 or e-mail schooloffice @barnerttemple.org. Early registration is encouraged as class size will be limited. School board budget hearing set The Franklin Lakes Board of Education has scheduled a March 22 public hearing on the district’s proposed 2012-13 budget. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Middle School, 755 Franklin Avenue. Meek retrospective and sale set During the month of March, the Gallery at the Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes will host an Art Show and Sale in memory of Margaret D. Meek (1924-2011). Meek was born in Paterson and attended Eastside High School. She graduated from Newark State Teacher’s College (now Kean University), earning a bachelor’s of science degree in art education. She received a master’s in art education from Columbia University. She was employed as an art teacher and supervisor for the Passaic School system for 35 years. Meek retired early to pursue her own work in watercolor, drawing, and other media. She received numerous awards from both juried and outdoor shows in the area and her work hangs in private collections. On March 24, a reception and sale of Meek’s work will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the missions of PCFL. Attendees may view the extensive selections of works of art and enjoy refreshments. Admission to the reception and sale is free. All are welcome. The church is located at 730 Franklin Lake Road. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends to host ‘Let’s Lego’ Franklin Lakes Public Library invites children in grades one through five to “Let’s Lego!” on Thursday, March 29 at 4 p.m. John H. from the Challenger Learning Center will offer ideas and a demonstration. This event is a Family Special and is presented by The Friends of the Library. Registration is required. Franklin Lakes residents may register now. Non-residents may begin to register on Monday, March 26. Call (201) 891-2224, visit www.franklinlakeslibrary.org, or stop at the library, 470 DeKorte Drive, during regular hours. Woman’s Club announces programs The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes has set its schedule for the upcoming months. Meetings are held in the ambulance corps building on Bender Court. On April 9, an expert interior decorator will discuss design challenges. Design Dilemmas will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The club will hold its Installation Dinner for new officers at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne on May 16. For more information, contact Program Chairman Cathy Teitel at (973) 248-0109. Enrollment under way at First Step First Step Preschool is now enrolling students for the 2012-13 school year. An integral part of the Franklin Lakes community for 18 years, First Step offers a transitional kindergarten program, small class size, certified teachers, and an academic curriculum. For more information, visit firststepreschoolnj.com or call (201) 847-8198. The school is located at 454 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Help now available to those with e-readers Owners of iPads, Kindles, and other ereaders are welcome to the Franklin Lakes Library’s downloadable book drop in help program, which will be held through March 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees should bring their devices and laptops (for Nook users). Assistance will also be available for those who wish to download music. For more information, call Samatha McCoy at (201) 891- 2224. Lions host Wine Tasting Night The Franklin Lakes Lions Club will host a Night of Wine Tasting on Friday, March 30 at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will feature select wines from the Wine Seller of Ridgewood, appetizers, a pasta station, buffet dinner, dessert, and coffee. Tickets are $85 per person. Contact Dr. Robert Warsak at (201) 891-6065 or a Franklin Lakes Lions Club member. Roberts to exhibit photography Franklin Lakes resident Sidney Roberts, ASID, will exhibit his photography during the month of March in the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s gallery. Roberts was influenced by the great British landscape artists such as Constable and Turner. His fine art gicleés are influenced by his romantic vision of the Impressionist School of Art. For details, call (201) 891-2221. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Paws for Reading returns The Paws for Reading program will return to the Franklin Lakes Library. The program allows students in grades one through six to polish their reading and public speaking skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs. Students may read aloud for 10-minute intervals, and must register. Paws for Reading will be held beginning at 4 p.m. on March 19, April 16 and 30, and May 14 and 21. Register by calling (201) 891-2224 or at the library, 470 DeKorte Drive. Addresses must be clearly marked The Franklin Lakes Police Department reminds borough residents and business owners that they are required to have address numbers that are clearly displayed and visible from the roadway. This safety measure helps to ensure the borough’s police, fire, and ambulance services can accurately identify buildings, and increase response time. Numbers should be posted on or adjacent to the doorway on the side of the building facing the road, or adjacent to the driveway, such as on a mailbox.