August 21, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Franklin Lakes Scribe Computer novices sought The Franklin Lakes Public Library will hold computer classes for beginners on Sept. 11, 13, 18, and 20 at 11 a.m. This four-part program will focus on the basics of using a personal computer, beginning with how to use the mouse and the keyboard. Learn how to navigate the Web and how to create and search for documents. Participants are asked to commit to all four classes. No experience is necessary. Registration for Franklin Lakes residents will begin Monday, Aug. 26. Non-residents will be put on a waiting list and contacted if space is available. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For more information, or to register, call (201) 891-2224. Gallery mounts ‘Pulse/Impulse’ exhibit The Gallery of the High Mountain Presbyterian Church in Franklin Lakes will present “Pulse/Impulse” an exhibit devoted to the artwork of the “painting affiliates” of North- ern New Jersey. The exhibit, which will be open from Aug. 28 through Sept. 29, will celebrate a cross-section of con- temporary painting, ranging from figurative to abstract works of art. An opening reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. The show includes works by Marlene Bremer, Anne Winston Brown, Pauline Chernichaw, Sandra Frech, Dail Fried, Harriet Goldstein, Myra Grosinger, Alice Harrison, Naomi Kahan, Olivia Koopalethes, Bernice Leibowitz, Renee Lerner, Renee McCormick, Ruth Bauer Neustadter, Lois Schachter, Herrat Sommerhoff, Ellen Reinkraut, Paula Schiller, Lou Spina, Alice Stoler, and Sol Zaretsky. The gallery is located in the High Mountain Presby- terian Church at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 9 to 2 p.m. Saturday showings are by appointment only. For more information, contact: paulinapc@aol.com. Welcome Back Meeting set Mary Ann West, coordinator of Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program, will be the guest speaker at the Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Welcome Back Meeting on Monday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. The group meets at the Franklin Lakes Public Library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. The Butterflies program serves infants and children who have been diagnosed with life-limiting or life-threat- ening illnesses. The program provides comprehensive home care services that focus on comfort and relief of suf- fering for the child and support for their parents, siblings, and extended family members. Members who bring a potential new member or friend to the meeting will be eligible to win a prize. Anyone who joins the auxiliary that day will receive an auxiliary cook- book and will also have an opportunity to win a prize. The meeting is open to the community. The Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s pledge is to raise $1.5 million for expansion of the hospital’s breast surgery pro- gram at the Luckow Pavilion, which will include a dedi- cated mammography suite and ultrasound suite; and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies program, a pallia- tive care and hospice program for children. For more information or to become a member, contact Eileen Leone at (201) 848-9330, Paddlelady@aol.com or June Linz at (201) 396-9711, Junel1369@live.com. Pre-holiday Brunch & Boutique Shopping Extravaganza. The event is planned for Nov. 13 at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. The boutique, which in the past has drawn over 200 shoppers, will be open from m 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge for expansion of The Valley Hospital Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion, which will include a dedicated mammography suite and ultra- sound suite; and to support Valley Home Care’s “Butter- flies” Program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. For more information about vendor opportunities, call Dorothy at (201) 337-1686 by Sept. 15. Library to close for repairs The Franklin Lakes Public Library will be closed to the public through Sunday, Aug. 25 for the installation of new flooring. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26. Residents are welcome to return and borrow materials at other BCCLS libraries. A valid Franklin Lakes card will be required to check out items at area libraries. For more information, contact the Franklin Lakes Public Library at (201) 891-2224. Club announces upcoming events The community is invited to the Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes meeting on Sept. 9, which will feature a “Make Your Own Sundae” event at 6:45 p.m. The club meets at the Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. During the event, club members will discuss the orga- nization’s Oct. 16 fundraiser, which will feature Deirdre Imus, and will hear a presentation from the students who attended the Girls Career Institute and The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. The girls were sponsored by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the WCFL. GCI is an annual program that enables high school junior girls to explore women’s issues and encourage awareness of contemporary problems. The HOBY program is designed to inspire and develop the global community of youths and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, ser- vice, and innovation. The WCFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting community, area, and national causes. The 2013-14 beneficiaries are the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, student scholarships, and local charities. Founded in 1949 as part of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, the Franklin Lakes organization has been donating funds and offering support to the borough on a continuous basis. Members of the community are welcome to attend its programs. To learn more, contact Membership Co-chairs Alice Booth at (973) 696-3476 or Lois Vitenson at (201) 891-5119. Kindergarten Meet & Greet slated The Franklin Lakes Newcomers and Neighbors Club will host its seventh annual Kindergarten Meet & Greet on Tuesday, Aug. 27 The event will be held at the Pulis Avenue Recreational Field Playground from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to children who will be starting kindergarten in September and their parents. Membership in the club is not required. (Rain date: Aug. 29.) RSVP to Michele De Luccia at mmd100@yahoo.com. Third quarter tax bills mailed The Franklin Lakes Tax Collector has announced the grace period for the third quarter tax bills has been extended to Aug. 30. Payments received after Aug. 30 will have interest charged back to Aug. 1. The tax collection office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special evening hours will be available on Monday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Meena Sivakumar at (201) 891-0048, extension 1216 or msivakumar@franklinlakes. org. Tax Collector Elaine Erlewein is available at (201) 891-0048, extension 1229 on Mondays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Vendors sought for boutique benefit The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Aux- iliary is seeking vendors and crafters for its Sixth Annual Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers Franklin Lakes Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to assist with delivery of hot and cold meals to shut-ins and elderly residents. Drivers and deliverers of food prepared by Christian Health Care Center are needed. Volunteers are asked to commit to one day a month, Monday through Friday, between 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact MOW Volunteer Coordi- nator, Tracey Gerber at (201) 891-9070 or enroll by e-mail at gvenner@optonline.net.