July 18, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Saddle River Valley Notes Outdoor concerts announced The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library will host two outdoor summer concerts in July. The concerts will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library located at 245 Lake Street. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The events are held rain or shine. On July 18, the Sensational Soul Cruisers, an 11-person horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists, will pay homage to classic performers from Otis Redding and the Drifters to Barry White and the Commodores. Through a lifetime of study and hard work, this group is able to emulate the distinctive style, skill, and choreography of a classic show band. This program is sponsored in conjunction with the USR Recreation Department. The Crossover Band, a popular rock and roll band, will entertain on July 25. Playing music from the ‘70s to today, the group features lead singer and Upper Saddle River resident Kevin Cole. VBS goes under water Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church will bring an underwater adventure to Upper Saddle River with Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God. This interdenominational Christian Vacation Bible School program is open to all children age three years old through elementary school. The program will be held Aug. 13 through 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children will start each day singing along at the Choral Reef. Then they will enjoy crafts at Aquatic Arts, games at High Tide Hangout, Underwater Passage Bible stories, and an Exploration Station. Snacks will be provided at Diver’s Diner. A special age-appropriate program will be provided for preschoolers. The cost of the program is $30 for Bergen Highlands families, and $40 for all others through July 22, when the price will increase to $50. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Registration forms are available in the church entryway or at www.gbgm-umc.org/bergenhighlandsumc. Call (201) 327-3960 for more information. Juniors seek event sponsors The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club is offering sponsorships for the Sept. 29 “Dinner and Dancing with Daddy” event. The buffet dinner will be held at the Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah from 5 to 9 p.m., and will include music, dancing, games, entertainment, and a professional photographer. Beverages will include wine, beer, and Shirley Temples. “Dinner and Dancing with Daddy” will benefit pediatric cancer through Project Ladybug and The Josephine’s Garden Fund. Project Ladybug, a local non-profit organization, is dedicated to easing the struggles of childhood cancer, and provides assistance to children and their families. The group’s mission is to improve the quality of life and outcome for these children and their families throughout the treatment process. The Josephine’s Garden Fund at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital was created to fulfill a dream and to remember Josephine Elle Rispoli, a seven-year-old who dreamed of a special garden at the hospital while she fought her battle against brain cancer. To become a sponsor, or to make a donation supporting Dinner and Dancing with Daddy, call Kate Janosky at (201) 825-2104 or visit srvjwc.org. Cub Scouts welcome new members Registration is now open for the 2012-13 Upper Saddle River Cub Scout program. Boys who will be entering grades one through five are welcome to participate. Boys are divided into dens according to grade level. One evening a month, all dens gather for a pack meeting and activity. Families are included in pack events. Cub Scouts participate in an annual car wash, Pinewood Derby, Carnival Night, and fall and spring campouts. For more information, contact Tammy James at tamarajames1@verizon.net. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. (continued from page 11) consider becoming a volunteer, or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our pantry, and see what ECF is all about. Call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit us at www. emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Emmanuel Asks...