Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 25, 2012 Villadom Happenings ‘Iolanthe’ auditions announced The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, which is currently celebrating its 75th Anniversary, has announced auditions for “Iolanthe.” Auditions for principal roles and chorus will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9 and Monday, Aug. 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Performers should be prepared to sing a song from the show or a piece that best shows their vocal quality. Those who will not be singing a piece from “Iolanthe” are reminded to bring their music. An accompanist will be provided. Those who audition are asked to bring a head shot and resume. The production will be performed in November. For further information, call (973) 423-0300 or visit www.RidgewoodGandS.com. Learn the art of magic Martinka’s Magic and More’s Magic Camp will be held July 30 through Aug. 3. Children ages seven through 13 will learn to perform magic and perfect their presentation and techniques. The program will be held at the magic shop located at 85 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, “hidden” behind the Midland Park Shopping Center. Young conjurors may also visit the museum exhibit of authentic Houdini items, including his handcuffs. For times and other details about the camp, call (201) 444-7576. Vendors sought for holiday boutique The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary is seeking vendors for its Fifth Annual Pre-holiday Brunch & Boutique Shopping Extravaganza set for Nov. 14. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. This brunch and boutique, which in the past has been attended by nearly 200 people, will help support the auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge for expansion of The Valley Hospital Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion, which will include a dedicated mammography suite and ultrasound suite; and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. For more information, call Dorothy at (201) 3371686 by Oct. 12. Support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Special Olympics New Jersey gold medal athlete Michael Toepert of Waldwick (right) presents Andiamo Benefit Motorcycle Run founder Don Dickstein with a plaque recognizing the generous and continuing support of the Andiamo Run to the NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics NJ. The NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run recognized the Andiamo Benefit Motorcycle Run for its generous and continued support of the 22,000 special needs athletes of New Jersey. The NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run is a grass roots organization made up of law enforcement officers from across New Jersey that raise money and awareness for Special Olympics NJ. The Torch Run and the Andiamo Benefit Motorcycle Run have teamed up for the past several years. In addition to the monetary donation, the Andiamo Run gives the Torch Run a place to raise awareness of the world of Special Olympics NJ by setting up an information booth during the pre- and post-run festivities. The partnership will continue for the 2012 run on Sunday, Sept. 9. For more information on the Andiamo Show of appreciation Benefit Motorcycle Run, visit www.AndiamoRun.com. For information on Special Olympics NJ and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, visit go to www.SONJ.org. Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, July 24 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group does not offer or give medical advice, only insight, information, and support based on the group members’ own experiences. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. For details, e-mail lifelines@optonline.net or visit www. lifelinespcsupport.com. Swim team sets ‘early bird’ tryouts Tryouts for the Ridgewood YMCA Breakers competitive swim team will begin with “early bird” tryouts on July 30 and Aug. 1 and 3 at the YMCA on Oak Street in Ridgewood. The Breakers Swim Team is for participants at all ability levels, and provides youths ages six and up the opportunity to acquire the skills, self-discipline, confidence, and physical conditioning they require to become the best swimmers they can be. The program includes instruction, training, (continued on page 22)