April 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23
Franklin Lakes Scribe
Teen choir to perform Members of the Hazamir Bergen County Teen Choir at Temple Emanuel of North Jersey will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary Israeli and American Jewish music on Sunday, April 28. The concert is open to the public and will begin at 3:15 p.m. Directed by Cantor Ronit Wolff Hanan, the choir is made up of 20 students in grades eight through 12, and is part of the Hazamir International Jewish High School Choir that recently performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Following the performance, concertgoers are invited to an outdoor barbecue, weather permitting. The concert is free; the barbeque is $10 for adults and teens. Children 12 years old and under will be admitted free. To purchase tickets, visit office@tenjfl.org or call (201) 560-0020. Temple Emanuel is located at 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. Computer classes available The Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer two computer classes for adults in May. Registration will open April 29 for Franklin Lakes residents. Non-residents may attend if space allows. BCCLS 101 will be presented May 8. Learn to navigate the BCCLS catalogue to search for books, DVDs, and CDs, and to request items. This program will begin at 11 a.m. On May 21, advanced computer users are invited to learn to use Microsoft Publisher 2010. This one-hour session will begin at 11 a.m. Participants will learn how to create a poster. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. JLI offers ‘Curious Tales of the Talmud’ Chabad of NW Bergen County will premiere the newest Jewish Learning Institute course on Wednesday, April 24. The class will be held at 8 p.m. at the temple located at 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. “Curious Tales of the Talmud” includes legends of gargantuan sea monsters, impossible feats, anthropomorphisms, and riddles that challenge the foundations of life and faith. In deciphering the meaning behind these strange episodes, students will discover secrets containing profound insights into the meaning of life. JLI programs are offered in more than 600 U.S. locations and internationally. “Curious Tales of the Talmud” is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience
or background in Jewish learning. All courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with any synagogue. Interested students may call (201)848-0449 or visit www.chabadplace.org for registration and other courserelated information. Friends to host Family Special The Franklin Lakes Public Library invites families to a performance by Green Golly on Wednesday, May 1 at 4 p.m. The program will include live music, comedy, and theater as Green Golly’s Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel present tales through original songs. This Family Special is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-2224 or visit the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. Registration may also be completed online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org under Calendar of Events. Library offers programs for adults In celebration of National Poetry Month, S. Thomas Summers and David Vincenti will present a study of history through poetry on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Library. “Where Poetry and History Collide” includes verse and a discussion of the Civil War era and the life of Galileo. The program will entertain fans of poetry and history alike. On April 23, emotional wellness coach SueAnn Schierloh will present “Mindful Eating” at 7 p.m. The presentation will include video clips and a discussion. On April 28, the Allegro Singers will celebrate in song the 200th Birthday Anniversary of the Giuseppe Verdi at 3 p.m. Verdi composed 29 operas, including “Nabucco,” “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” and “Aida.” The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Horizons Adult Complex sponsors trip The Horizons Adult Complex will host a bus trip to the Sands Casino in Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 25. The bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. from the Horizons on Courter Road in Franklin Lakes. The cost is $30. For more information, or to reserve a spot, call Grace at (201) 891-4337. Learn how to ‘find’ scholarship money Carolee Gravina of College-Bound-Guidance will present “How High School Students Can Find Scholarship Money” on Thursday, April 25 at the Franklin Lakes Library. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Parents and students will have the opportunity to learn
the truths and myths about college scholarship money and how high school students can maximize acceptance opportunities and scholarship offers. Registration is required. To register, call the library at (201) 891-2224 or visit franklinlakeslibrary.org website under Calendar of Events. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. Make a Mother’s Day craft Children in grades three through five are invited to make a one-of-a-kind craft for mom on Thursday, May 9 with local artist Jacque B. This program, “Moms Rock,” will begin at 4 p.m. Registration is under way. Register by phone at (201) 8912224, by visiting the library during regular hours, or online at franklinlakeslibrary.org under Calendar of Events.
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(continued from page 3) all student council and class officer elections, implement the school-wide broadcast of morning announcements via TV monitors in the classrooms, and establish a community garden on school grounds for the horticulture classes. He also promoted the recognition of Indian Hills Eagle Scouts and Gold Award winners at ceremonies, graduation, and on the school’s website. Evangelista also supported the school’s growing music program by procuring instruments and other needs, such as a marching band equipment truck in 2007, and the adoption of an official school flag and alma mater song. He worked with the Municipal Alliances to provide quality drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs for the students, and he fostered a community partnership with all three towns (Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff) and school districts, resulting in increased communication and an increase in enrollment at Indian Hills. Working with the staff and parent groups, Evangelista helped improve the school’s athletic equipment and facilities, such as the weight room, outdoor areas, team room, and sound systems in the gyms and on the fields. He also worked with the Indian Hills Parent Teacher Student Organization, which provided benches, banners, and patio umbrellas and other needs for the students; selected and implemented sports award boards outside the gym to recognize the individual achievements of all of the student athletes at Indian Hills High; and worked with the security staff to improve protocol and emergency procedures to provide a safe and secure learning environment.