November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Franklin Lakes Scribe Give a Gift, Give a Book launched The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library launched “Give a Gift, Give a Book,” just in time for the holidays. This program offers library lovers an oppor- tunity to honor friends and family while supporting the library’s collection. The public is invited to participate by donating funds for books honoring family members, friends, hard-to-buy-for relatives, favorite teachers, and others. For $30, a new book will be purchased and added to the library’s collection and a commemorative bookplate will be added to each volume. Order forms are available at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive or online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Temple holds Open House Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center invites Jewish and interfaith parents with children who will be entering kinder- garten in the fall to tour Barnert’s school and view the kindergarten class on Monday, Dec. 9. Parents may view a class from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. and speak with the teacher Troast (continued from page 8) profiled on the DiscoverE website. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 145,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www. asce.org. and director afterward. Barnert offers the option of a full-day kindergarten weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or a modified full day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday until 12:30 p.m. There is also an afternoon only kinder- garten explorations program that meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Enrichment classes are offered. To RSVP for the Open House or to schedule a visit, e-mail schooloffice@barne rttemple.org or call (201) 848-1027. Barnert Temple is located at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes. Adelphi Chamber Ensemble to perform Holiday Concert The Adelphi Chamber Ensemble will perform a Holiday Concert at the Frank- lin Lakes Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 1. The program will begin at 2 p.m. The ensemble will present Baroque and classic chamber masterpieces of Vivaldi, Bach, Corelli, Mozart, and others. This program is free and seats will be available on a “first- come” basis. All are welcome. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. Call (201) 891-2224. Academy marks golden anniversary The Academy of the Most Blessed Sac- rament in Franklin Lakes will celebrate the school’s 50 th anniversary with a Grand Class Reunion set for Saturday, Nov. 30. The fes- tivities planned include the Hank Corsale Basketball Tournament/Morning Tip Off, an Alumni Mass at 5:30 p.m., and a post- Mass reception. RSVP to www.ambs.org or e-mail ambs50years@gmail.com. Club hosted Deirdre Imus The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes recently welcomed Deirdre Imus to its annual fundraiser luncheon at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. In her talk, “Green Your Life: How to Look Good, Feel Good, and Do Good,” Imus spoke about environmental issues affecting daily life and the efforts of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center ® at Hack- ensack University Medical Center to over- come those issues. Over 120 people attended the event that brought in a record number of donations to benefit the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, scholarships, and local chari- ties. Imus, founder of the website devoted to environmental health, dienviro.org, is president and founder of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center ® and co-founder/co-director of the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer. In her quest to clean up the environment for children, Imus developed the award- winning Greening the Cleaning ® program and product line, which replaces the haz- ardous ingredients commonly found in cleaning agents with non-toxic plant based ingredients. Imus has been the recipient of numer- ous awards and honors for her impact as a leader in the field of environmental health, and for raising awareness about childhood chronic illnesses, such as autism, asthma, and obesity. The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes welcomes new members. The philanthropic organization focuses on women’s issues and services to the greater community. For information or to become a member, con- tact Alice Booth at (973) 696-3476 or Lois Vitenson at (201) 891-5119.