October 24, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 Saddle River Valley Notes Yeomans exhibits at library Oils and watercolors by Bill Yeomans will be on exhibit at the Upper Saddle River Library through month of October. Yeomans has studied with Joel Popadics and Ed Broussard at the Ridgewood Art Institute and Denise Collins at the Saddle River Valley Cultural Center. The exhibit highlights his landscapes of Upper Saddle River, France, Italy, New England, and Cape May. Yeomans’ work has been exhibited locally at the Art Barn in Ridgewood, the Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, the Ramsey Library, and the Upper Saddle River Library. Wiley Cash to discuss book The Upper Saddle River Library, located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River, offers a variety of programs for adults. The programs are free, but registration is required as seating is limited. On Nov. 7, Wiley Cash, author of “A Land More Kind than Home,” will discuss his book via Skype at the Novels at Night book discussion meeting. Cash’s novel is a New York Times best-seller, and one of this year’s hottest reads. The New York Times Book Review called it a “mesmerizing first novel...intensely felt and beautifully told.” The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Novels at Night meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Coffee Talk will discuss Karen Russell’s “Swamplandia” on Nov. 15. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Copies of the books are available at the circulation desk. For details, contact the library at (201) 327-2583. Center celebrates anniversary The Saddle River Cultural Center, located at 305 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River, is now celebrating its 30th Anniversary will a full lineup of programs, classes, and camps. Tickets are $12. Visit www.srvcc.org for more information or to order tickets. For details, call (201) 825-3366 or e-mail office@srvcc.org. Programs are suitable for all ages unless otherwise noted. On Oct. 27, the center will host a Halloween Party for all ages. The two-hour dance party will feature a DJ, dancing, crafts, doughnuts and cider, pumpkin decorating, and games. Alex the Jester will entertain with an inspiring journey to medieval times at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Alex the Jester prefers actions to words, from mind-bending sight gags to amazing stunts. When he finally clears his throat to speak, his audience is captivated. Rolling off his tongue is a funny sounding gibberish called Grammelot. On Nov. 17, enjoy BubbleMania at 3 p.m. This 45minute bubble show combines high energy entertainment with artistic achievement. The program is loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music, and the often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Watch as the bubble creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms, some of which “trap” people inside! “Treasure Island” will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. This Robert Louis Stevenson classic is a fantastic tale of pirates, adventure, and buried treasure featuring Jim Hawkins’ search for the buried treasure of the notorious Captain Flint. Children will meet Long John Silver and his band of marauding pirates while on an exciting journey across the seven seas. Throughout this swashbuckling tale, children will learn the danger of greed and the importance of helping others. This program is suitable for children age seven and up. Scavenger Hunt/Food Drive set The Saddle River Valley Jewish Community Organization will hold its Fourth Annual Scavenger Hunt/Food Drive at the A&P in Allendale on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3:45 p.m. Children ages five and up accompanied by an adult are invited to participate. The fee is $10 per child. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. SRVJCO is seeking children 12 years old and up to volunteer to be team leaders for this event. To RSVP, or for more information, contact SRVJCO@yahoo.com. Church hosts Holiday Boutique Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church located at 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River, will host a Holiday Boutique on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. The boutique will feature jewelry, chocolates, candles, cosmetics, and more. Complimentary dessert and coffee will be served while packages are gift wrapped. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church’s mission projects. For more information, call (201) 327-3960. Free health consultations offered The Valley Hospital Community Health Department in conjunction with the Saddle River Board of Health will continue to conduct free adult health consultations for Saddle River residents on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 10 Wolf Run, Saddle River. The sessions consist of blood pressure, pulse, and weight monitoring. Information including such health concerns as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and a review of medications will also be discussed. All services are provided by a registered nurse. Anyone 18 years of age or older may take advantage of these clinics. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call (201) 291-6147. Citizenship classes available The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library will host a course to help eligible individuals prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test. The class, which will be held at the library during the fall, will prepare participants for sections of the exam: speaking, reading, writing, U.S. history, and government. There is a nominal fee for the book. For details, or to register, visit the circulation desk at 245 Lake Street. Directory tradition continues Producers of the Upper Saddle River Directory, a borough tradition for over 50 years, are seeking advertisers and residents who wish to be included in the 2013 edition. Published by the Friends of Upper Saddle River Library, the directory contains phone numbers of residents, important borough information, a street map, a professional section, and a dining guide. To be a part of the directory, write to USR Directory c/o Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458; e-mail usrdirectory@yahoo.com; or call Barbara Hymans at (201) 825-8091. New Cub Scouts welcome Registration is now open for the 2012-13 Upper Saddle River Cub Scout program. Boys who are in grades one through five are welcome to participate. Boys are divided into dens according to grade level and participate in weekly or bi-weekly den meetings and monthly pack events. Contact Tammy James at tamarajames1@verizon.net. Lisella (continued from page 13) community by serving on various committees including RealSource and NJAR® Circle of Excellence, Professional Standards and Grievance. She manages Terrie O’Connor Realtors’ Allendale Office, the No. 1 office year-to-date in 2012 in the Borough of Allendale. Along with REALTORS® of the Year selected by all local boards/associations of REALTORS® in New Jersey, Lisella will be honored by the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) at an awards ceremony during the Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo in Atlantic City on Dec. 4. During the awards presentation, NJAR® will also announce the state REALTOR® of the Year award. Lisella is available at Terrie O’Connor Realtors’ Allendale Office at (2 01) 825-0500, extension 11, (201) 6386765, or nlisella@tocr.com.