November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Park Windmill Contest winners announced Midland Park Recreation has announced the winners of the town’s Halloween House Decorating Contest. The winners are: Best Theme, 204 Glen Ave; Most Original, 47 Pine Street; and Judge’s Favorite, 34 First Street. All residents who participated are given a round of applause for their efforts. Lions invite vets to join The Midland Park Lions Club is offering local U.S. vet- erans a special opportunity to serve the community. The “Involve a U.S. Veteran Program” offers qualified U.S. vet- erans an entrance fee waiver when joining a local Lions Club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military per- sonnel or honorably-discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy, or Reserves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible. Contact Jack Romano at (201) 444-8601 or zip6104@yahoo.com for information. The Midland Park Lions Club meets on the second Tues- day of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters of Hori- zon Pest Control, 45 Cross Avenue in Midland Park. Auxiliary to host luncheon The Midland Park Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Covered Dish Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Guest speaker Suzanne Becker will discuss ideas for documenting one’s personal history and will share her experiences as a personal historian. Following Becker’s talk, there will be a question and answer session and an opportunity to look at examples of personal biographies. Members are reminded to bring their donation for the auxiliary’s Adopt-A-Family Program. from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. The first and second grade book club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19; the group for third and fourth graders will gather on Tuesday, Nov. 26. For more information, call (201) 444-2390. Fundraiser to support girls’ soccer On Nov. 6, the Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff will sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the Midland Park Girls’ Soccer team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all dine-in, takeout, and delivery sales. Participants must pres- ent a coupon for the program. The coupon may be found at http://midlandparkschools.k12.nj.us/domain/341. Billy Graham broadcast set The Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will view Billy Graham’s long-awaited broadcast on his 95th birth- day, Nov. 7. All are welcome to this 7:30 p.m. program, which will be held at the church at 183 Godwin Avenue. Soccer association to meet The Midland Park Soccer Association will meet on Monday, Nov. 11. This 7:30 p.m. session will be held in the Community Room of the DePhillips Community Center at 50 Dairy Street. Members should note the change in meet- ing location. The agenda will include a discussion of the season, end of season party plans, and the registration revision. Families with players on the in-town and travel leagues are encouraged to attend. For more information, e-mail midlandparksoccer@gmail.com. Flu vaccines available The Midland Park Board of Health will offer an addi- tional Flu Vaccine Clinic at 11 a.m. on Nov 18. The clinic will be held at the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church at 183 Godwin Avenue. To register, call the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at (201) 445-7217. Shepherds plan Atlantic City trip The Shepherds Senior Group of the Church of the Nativ- ity will host a trip to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The cost is $35 with $25 cash back. The group will leave from the chapel parking lot at 8 a.m. The church is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Phyllis Veli at (201) 560-0470. Library plans children’s activities The Midland Park Public Library, located at 250 Godwin Avenue, has planned activities for the November school break. Children are invited to create, play games, and have fun with Legos from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. Legos will be provided. Registration is not necessary. On Friday, Nov. 8, the library will feature a screening of “Monsters University” rated G, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room. Children under age nine must be accompanied by a parent. No registration is needed. Children ages two through six can stop in the library and make a Thanksgiving craft on Friday, Nov. 22 between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Elementary school book clubs will meet at the library Free hearing workshop set Total Hearing Care, located at 600 Godwin Avenue, Suite 7 in Midland Park, invites the community to a special hearing workshop on Nov. 7 and 8. Attendees will receive a free hearing screening and a demonstration of the new Sonic Bliss hearing device by Total Hearing Care’s certi- fied staff members. To make a reservation, call the Mid- land Park office at (973) 939-0028. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Marching band (continued from page 8) new, different, and complex ways,” said Principal Nick Capuano. The music programs at MPHS for students in 7 to 12 grades are robust and comprehensive and include con- cert band, marching band, jazz band, chorus, Madrigals, and a musical. “Many have said that the MPHS Marching Band is like a big family. And I couldn’t agree more,” said Capuano. “Each year, I witness the coming together of about 60 stu- dents and their families. They share weekends together as they travel to support their children at competitions as far away as Kingston, NY. They spend countless hours orga- nizing and volunteering at the marching band’s largest fundraiser, Music in the Park, held in October. At the end of the season, they journey to Syracuse University for what is known as Championship Weekend at the Dome. A week later, the entire band family comes together for an end- of-the-season dinner celebration. These are a remarkable group of parents, whose hard work elevates the marching band program to a higher level. We thank them for their contributions and commitment,” Capuano added. In addition to expressing appreciation for and pride in the band, its students, families, and director, Capuano singled out Associate Director Jeff Peters, Assistant Direc- tor (Music) Tim Vorderstrasse, Assistant Director (Visual) Courtney Haan, Color Guard Assistants Kim Ackerson- Baez and Shannon Linde, Music Arr./ Consultant James Garde, Percussion Assistant Brian Prokop, and Percussion Consultant Gordon Fisher.