October 24, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Park Windmill Military Bridge, Shop-a-Thon set The Midland Park Public Education Foundation will host its annual Military Bridge and Shop-a-Thon on Thursday, Nov. 15. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Midland Park High School located at 250 Prospect Street. The event will include card playing, special fundraisers, refreshments, and a “hallway of shops” featuring products from local businesses. Tickets for Military Bridge are $15 per person and $12 for seniors age 65 and older. Reservations are required. Please note that shopping and other special events will be open to non-card players. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the card game will begin at 7 p.m. To reserve a seat, contact Elaine Seals at (201)857-2789 or elaineseals@gmail.com. The MPPEF is an all-volunteer, not-forprofit foundation that supports district-wide and classroom-based curriculum initiatives and enrichment opportunities within the public school system. The MPPEF is solely devoted to funding academic programs through grants that meet New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. For more information, visit mppef.org. Boosters host Spirit Week The Midland Park High School Athletic Boosters Association is promoting “Spirit Week” for these MPHS athletic events: Oct. 23, Boys Varsity Soccer at home v. Park Ridge at 4 p.m.; and Oct. 24, Girls Varsity Volleyball at home v. Leonia at 4 p.m. Residents and team supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer for Midland Park’s student athletes. Scouts collect for Baby Bundles During the month of October, Midland Park Girl Scout Troops 4661 and 4695 will be accepting donations of new baby items for needy babies in the area. The following items are needed: diapers, washcloths, towels, baby shampoo and lotion, diaper ointment and wipes, bottles, clothing, infant toys, pacifiers, blankets, and bibs. New and unused baby items may be dropped off at the following locations: Godwin School, 41 East Center Street; Highland School, 31 Highland Avenue; Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street; Midland Park Memorial Library, 250 Godwin Avenue; A&P, 137 Lake Street; Dunkin Donuts, 80 Godwin Avenue; and Starbucks, 85 Godwin Avenue. The Baby Bundles campaign is an allout community effort to help local babies get a good start. Lions Club slates fundraiser On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Rosario’s Trattoria at 29 Central Avenue in Midland Park will sponsor a Coupon Night fundraiser to benefit the Midland Park Lions Club. Restaurant patrons must present valid coupons in order to participate in this fundraiser. Coupons are available at the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue, or by calling (201) 444-8601. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of the proceeds (after tax and gratuity) to the Lions. Cooperstown team holds Wreath Sale The Midland Park 2013 Cooperstown Baseball Team is selling wreaths to help fund next summer’s trip to Cooperstown. The 25-inch wreaths are available in three styles: Classic ($25), Cranberry Splash($30), and Victorian ($30). To place an order, contact Angela Caprio at (201) 650-8415 or Cheryl Hartman at (201) 6751225. All orders must be received by Oct. 26. Delivery is scheduled for Thanksgiving week. Yoga Nights offered Dr. Dawn Di Muro will offer yoga for adults and teens on Oct. 23. The program, held in the Midland Park Public Library at 250 Godwin Avenue, will run from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, a large beach towel, and a water bottle. The class is free, but registration is required. To register, e-mail mprec@optonline.net. Anyone who is under the age of 18 will need to have parental consent to join the class. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Center for Food Action. This program is sponsored by the Midland Park Recreation Department. Community fights juvenile diabetes On Oct. 14, Gavin Martinkus of Midland Park and his family joined 4,000 others in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, a three-mile walk that was held in Franklin Lakes. All told, the participants raised almost $400,000 to help fight juvenile diabetes. When Gavin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2011, JDRF provided his family with information to help Gavin live a very healthy life. Pictured are Gene and Valerie Martinkus with their sons Kyle and Gavin. Drug Free NJ presents program The Midland Park Alliance and Elementary PTA invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children of any age to attend “The 15-Minute Child Break.” This program by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in the Highland School library, 31 Highland Avenue. This free one-hour interactive program includes tips for talking to kids about drugs and alcohol, the influence of media and pop culture, the effects of specific drugs, how to strengthen parenting skills, and how to make the most of “teachable moments.” For details, contact Jayneburke@gmail.com. Franklin Lakes Scribe (continued from page 18) Products, is a ruling elder at South Presbyterian Church in Bergenfield where six of her liturgical banners are part of the permanent collection. The gallery, located at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the church at (201) 891-0511. Library events announced The Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, offers programs for children and their parents. These programs are open to all. To register, call (201) 891-2224 or visit the library during regular library hours. Teens in grades six and up are invited to make a Halloween mask with local artist Jacque Benevento on Thursday, Oct. 25. The program will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. and all materials will be supplied. “It’s in the Cloud” will be presented by Betsy Coyne on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Participants will learn about free resources and storage options available via the Internet. On Oct. 24, instructor Sandy Koterba will present Zentangle! a relaxing method for learning to draw that has been called yoga for the mind. This meditative, slow, and controlled way of drawing leads to beautiful results. Heftler to speak Sophia Heftler will present “Advance Directive and Living Wills: The Five Wishes” at the Franklin Lakes Library on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Heftler, a geriatric care manager, will discuss how to make plans for wills, advance directives, and various other end of life arrangement. A question and answer session will follow. The program will begin at 1 p.m. at 470 DeKorte Drive. 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