February 15, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Saddle River Valley Notes Benefit to boost headquarters fund The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club, in coordination with The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC, will hold “Luxury is only a Ticket Away,” a fundraiser to benefit the headquarters foundation fund. The grand prize in this contest is a 2012 Lexus CT200h. First prize is a 46” flat screen television. Tickets are $50 each; or three for $100. Only 3,000 tickets will be sold to the public. A reception will be held on April 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lexus of Edison Showroom, 711 US Route 1 in Edison. The contest winners will be announced at 7 p.m. The goal of the NJSFWC is to enhance the quality of life within the local and state communities by transforming public interest and concerns into meaningful projects and programs, while serving as a grass roots volunteer resource in New Jersey. For tickets and information, contact Denise Mercier at (201) 825-1947 or visit www.srvjwc.com. Students named to Dean’s List Ramapo College of New Jersey has named the following area students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester: Jacob Mo from Saddle River; and Jonathan Bonacolta, Carrie A. Kerbeykian, Suzanne M. Morin, and Erik A. Topp, all of Upper Saddle River. Book group to discuss ‘Nothing Daunted’ The Novels at Night book group will discuss “Nothing Daunted” by Dorothy Wickendin on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library. Wickendin will join the discussion via Skype. This group meets the first Wednesday of the month. Copies of the books may be picked up at the circulation desk. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Zen meditation offered The Upper Saddle River Public Library will offer Zen meditation on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Instructor Brian Loughnane will lead the group. Loughnane studied Zen at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California and continues to practice and study. Attendees should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and bring two firm blankets to sit on. The library is located at 245 Lake Street. Pancake Supper set Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saddle River will host a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event follows the tradition of eating pancakes to rid the home of sugar, fat, flour, and eggs before Lenten fasting begins. Donations are welcome. On Feb. 22, an Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7:30 p.m. This service will include Holy Communion and ashes. The church is located at 96 East Allendale Road in Saddle River. 5K to help fund ‘Susan’s Suite’ The Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial Run, a 5K Family Run/Walk, will be held April 28. This event is being held in memory of Zabransky Hughes, a Saddle River resi- dent who lost her battle with cervical cancer in 2011. The 5K will be held at the Saddle River Firehouse, 100 East Allendale Road in Saddle River, at 8:30 a.m. The course will be USATF certified. The day will begin with the 5K Family Run/Walk, which is being sponsored by The Friends of Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, the Borough of Saddle River, and the Hughes and Zabransky families. Post-race activities for children and families will include an awards ceremony and refreshments at the finish located at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Online registration is encouraged. Fees will be $25 per entry, and the cost will rise to $30 day of race. Proceeds from the 5K will be devoted to the cost of building “Susan’s Suite,” a dedicated treatment center for cancer patients at the Emergency Trauma Department at Hackensack University Medical Center. The goal is to have a 10-bed, cancer-only emergency room with its own staff and private rooms to streamline the treatment effort. For more information, or to make a donation, visit www. humcfoundation.com. Church seeks support for labyrinth The parishioners of Presentation Roman Catholic Church in Upper Saddle River are seeking support from the interfaith and business communities to help create a labyrinth peace garden. This oasis for meditation, prayer, and healing would be constructed on the grounds of the church behind the tomb located to the right of the building’s main entrance. The aim is to create a full-size replica of the renowned medieval labyrinth found within the center of Our Lady of Notre Dame Cathedral in Chartres, France, using decorative pavers on a parcel of land outside the church. Over the centuries, labyrinths have been used for healing and reflection. Presentation will host an indoor labyrinth walk in the community room at the church on March 24 and 25. Walks will be held Saturday, March 24 through the early evening, and after the Sunday Masses on March 25. Project organizers note that donors will have the opportunity to memorialize a loved one, or name a business or house of worship in an appropriate manner. A fund for this purpose has already been established. Church of the Presentation is located at 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Call (201) 327-1313. February break camps offered The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center is offering camp programs for children ages four through 12 during the February school break. On Monday, Feb. 20, take an intergalactic journey at Stars and Space Camp or sing and dance on stage at Broadway Kids Camp. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, children have a choice of donning a paleontologist’s hat and digging for dinosaurs at Dinosaur Camp or participating in Broadway Kids Camp. Youngsters may design and build original creations at Legos Camp or spend some quality girl time at Girls Club Camp on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Children are invited to participate for one day or all three. Camp times are available in three options: 9 a.m. to noon, $45; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $55; or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $80. Visit www.SRVCC.org or call (201) 825-3366. Club hosts Wine Pairing Dinner The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club will host its Wine Pairing Dinner and special auction fundraiser on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township. Proceeds will benefit The Center for Food Action. The high-profile event will feature Dan Amatuzzi, wine director of Eataly in New York City and private wine consultant, who will offer tips on unique wine and food pairings. The evening will include a cocktail hour, premium open bar, and a four-course dinner with paired wines. The special auction prizes include a Tuscan Villa for a week, a private tour of Yankee Stadium with a baseball star, or a dinner for 10 prepared at your home by the executive chef from Rao’s. Tickets are $125 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.srvjwc.org or mail a check payable to SRVJWC to: P.O. Box 101, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Children’s theater programs set The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center will present a variety programs for children in March. On Saturday, March 3 at 3 p.m., float under the sea as Marcus Pfister’s magical book, “The Rainbow Fish,” comes alive on stage. This colorful musical adventure follows the Rainbow Fish as she struggles with the decision to share her beautiful scales that make her unique or keep them to herself. This program will be held at the Old Stone Church Educational Building, 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17 at 1 p.m. with traditional Irish dancing and live music. The McLoughlin School of Dance will entertain at the cultural center. Parents may want to bring a camera. Attendees will be invited to learn a few steps and pose for photos with the dancers. On Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m., the public is invited to an action-packed production featuring the adventures of “Robin Hood.” This performance, which is suitable for children age seven years old and up, will have everyone on the edge of their seats as this outlaw and his band of Merry Thieves steal from the rich and give to the poor. Follow their journeys in Sherwood Forest as they take on the jealous and greedy Prince John. The quest will unfold at the cultural center. Tickets for each production are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.SRVCC. org. For more information, call (201) 825-3366 or e-mail office@SRVCC.org. Alarm ordinance (continued from page 7) circumstances would not be considered false alarms. The police department would be required to keep an annual log of all false alarms. Written warnings would be issued for the first three false alarms or malfunctions. Fines then progress to $50 for the fourth and fifth events, $150 for the sixth through ninth events, and $250 for the tenth and subsequent events. In addition, owners and users of alarm systems that experience more than a dozen false alarms in a calendar period may be required to disconnect that alarm for 90 days, unless the alarm is a fire alarm or is required by law. The individual concerned would also be responsible for providing a statement from the alarm service indicating that any malfunction has been corrected. In cases where a fire alarm malfunctions more than four times in any 12-month period, the owner would be required to modify or improve the system to prevent accidental activation. When the earlier form of this ordinance was adopted in 2011, borough officials noted that the Ho-Ho-Kus police respond to many false alarms each year, and the registration program will allow the police to communicate with the individual homeowners regarding the causes of those alarms.