August 8, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 25 Waldwick Watch Veterans’ groups to host picnic American Legion Post 57 and VFW Post 1049, both of Waldwick will host their annual picnic to honor veterans on Saturday, Sept. 15. The event will be held at Borough Park at 1 p.m. All are invited. Tickets purchased on or before Sept. 2 will be $15 for those age 12 through adult, $10 for anyone age nine through 11, and $5 for children ages five through eight. Children age four and younger will be admitted free. To purchase tickets, mail a check made payable to American Legion Post 57 to 46 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Be sure to indicate how many tickets are needed. Tickets may be picked up at Post 57 or may be mailed by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope. Ticket prices will increase to $20 each after Sept. 2. For more information, call Nancy at (201) 847-9177. WEF seeks donations for benefit The Waldwick Education Foundation will hold its annual Dinner Fundraiser on Oct. 12 at Waldwick High School. The planning committee is now seeking donations of prizes. Businesses, families, and individuals are invited to donate prizes and gift certificates to this annual fundraiser. Volunteers are also needed to help at the dinner and with the assembly of the prize baskets. All proceeds from this event benefit the Waldwick Public Schools’ educational programs. For more information, or to make a donation, call (201) 251-8579 or visit WaldwickWEF@aol.com. Waldwick Lions Club Carnival under way The annual Waldwick Lions Club Carnival is open through Aug. 11 on the Forum School property located on Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick. Area residents are invited to attend each night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for food, rides, games, and an opportunity to win a cash prize. A fireworks display will be held on Wednesday and Friday nights. The Lions will also offer wristband nights on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Those who purchase these specially-priced wristbands will be able to enjoy unlimited rides. Activity Night coordinator sought The Borough of Waldwick is seeking a new sixth through eighth grade coordinator to facilitate four Activity Nights for 2012-13. The coordinator is responsible for attending four Activity Nights, assigning chaperones, scheduling speakers, and purchasing supplies. Anyone interested in this volunteer position may contact Gary Kratz at (201) 652-5300, extension 227 or gkratz@waldwicknj.org by Sept. 1. Operation Reassurance available The Waldwick Police Department’s Operation Reassurance program is open to all borough residents who are age 55 and older. The program requires the participant to call police headquarters by a prearranged time each day. If the individual fails to call, a communications officer will try to make contact with that person. If there is no answer, a police officer will be dispatched to check on the welfare of that person. The program is free. In December, participants are invited to a holiday luncheon. Anyone who wishes to participate may call police headquarters at (201) 652-5700 or stop in and speak to Sergeant Frank Paccione. Pool registrations accepted The Borough of Waldwick is now accepting resident registration for the 2012 pool season. Registration forms are available at www.waldwicknj.org under the “Municipal Forms” heading. Waldwick’s facility includes a main pool, a wading pool, a concession stand, and a new swing set for young patrons. The pool, which is located at Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street, is open from noon to 8 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. The rates for Waldwick and Midland Park residents are $65 for adults, $60 for children, and $55 for seniors. Rates for non residents are $160 for adults age 18 and up and $135 for children ages four to 17. Children who are three years old or younger are admitted free. First time registrants must register in person at the Waldwick Borough Clerk’s Office, 63 Franklin Turnpike to have an ID picture taken. For more information, call (201) 652-5300. Village School hosts Open House The Village School, 100 West Prospect Street, will hold Open Houses on Aug. 18 and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with the faculty and staff, see the classrooms, and tour the school’s facility. The Village School offers Montessori education for children age 18 months to middle school. The school is accredited by both The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Montessori Society. For more information, call Judy Trubac at (201) 445-6160, extension 225, e-mail jtrubac@thevillageschool.net or visit www. thevillageschool.net. One Box-One Soldier campaign held The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Waldwick is collecting supplies for its One Box-One Soldier program. In its effort to remind troops serving abroad they are not forgotten, the auxiliary is collecting items to be shipped overseas. Items needed include small individually wrapped hard candies, cookies, and crackers, peanut butter and jelly in plastic bottles, drink powders, mouthwash, toothbrushes and paste, disposable razors and shaving cream (nonaerosol), magazines, and puzzle books. A complete list of suggested supplies may be found at Walgreens stores in Waldwick, Wyckoff, Ramsey, and Oakland. Donations may be dropped off at Walgreens, or at American Legion Post 57 located at 46 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick after 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturday or after 1 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call Jan and Steve Toms at (201) 519-8269, or Nancy Nielsen at (201) 827-9177. 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