June 20, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 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. Book group to meet The Upper Saddle River Library’s Novels at Night book group will meet July 11 to discuss Ali Smith’s “There But for The.” The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. The novel is available to download from BeAT or may be borrowed on a library eReader. This service is available to Upper Saddle River patrons only. Copies of the books are available at the library’s circulation desk. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Call (201) 327-2583 for more information. 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. Bridge Club seeks players The Bridge Club at the Upper Saddle River Library meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. Register at the library, which is located at 245 Lake Street. Players will be grouped by experience. For more information, call (201) 327-2583. Wrestling clinic set The Pascack Wrestling Clinic will be held at the Wandell School, 97 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River, in two sessions: June 25 through 29, and July 7 through 12. Clinics will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Wrestlers ages seven through 15 are invited. National Wrestling Hall of Famer, Coach Bucky Rehain, will serve as director of the clinic. For more information contact Coach Rehain at (201) 825-3767. Club seeks recipes, treasures The deadline for submitting recipes for the Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club cookbook is drawing near. The book will include recipes for favorite dishes from local kitchens and restaurants. Recipes for appetizers, soup & salad, signature drinks, entrées, side dishes, and desserts are needed. Submissions are limited to Saddle River Valley residents and must be received by June 30. The club is also collecting photos, anecdotes, and pieces of Saddle River Valley history to be included in the book. A “Title the Cookbook” contest is also under way. Entries of recipes or a title may be submitted to srvcooks@yahoo. com or mailed to: SRVJWC, PO Box 101, Saddle River, NJ 07458. The cookbook is slated for publication in time for the holidays. Proceeds will benefit SRVJWC, and its community organizations and non-profit charities. For additional information, call Aimee at (201) 783-3194. The club is seeking donations for its Estate & Treasure Sale. All donated items will benefit community organizations and other local charities. Items may be dropped off at Westy Self Storage, 200 Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River, the first Friday and Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. All donations should be in good working condition. For more information, or to arrange a pickup of large items, call Kara at (646) 250-3959. Vacation Bible School 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. Club welcomes new members, hosts events The Saddle River Valley Newcomers Club welcomes all residents from Saddle River and Upper Saddle River, regardless of the length of their residency. Activities include Book Club, International Club, Out to Lunch, golf, social suppers, and more. For additional information, contact Ricki at (201) 818-6643 or visit srvnc.org. 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.