Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 25, 2013 Ridgewood Village sponsoring winter classes for children The Ridgewood Department of Recre- ation is offering a variety of winter classes for village children. Classes will be held at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. Nature/Eco Crafts by Garden Arts is open to children ages three through five on Mondays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 6. Children will create winter crafts using nature’s materials in this new class. The cost is $100 and includes all materials. My First Art Class with Abrakadoodle, for children ages 20 to 42 months, will be offered on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. beginning Jan. 7. Caregivers join little ones as they paint, mold, and explore with safe, non-toxic Crayola materials. The fee is $110 for the six-week session and includes all materials. Happy Feet Dance Instruction, which is open to youngsters ages three through five, will be held Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. Students will learn basic ballet positions and thematic move- ment exploration. Formal dance attire is not required. The cost is $60 for the six-week session. Children ages three though five may participate in Mini Doodler Art Studio with Abrakadoodle on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. This mixed media class will include work with paints, prints, sculpture, collage, and more. The fee is $110 for the six-week session and includes all materials. Happy Piano, for children ages three through five, will meet on Thursdays begin- ning Jan. 9. Students will learn the basics of music theory and how to play familiar songs on the piano. Educational songs, props, and teaching aids will be used. Classes are pre- sented in half-hour session at 1:15 and 1:45 p.m. The fee is $120 for the six-week ses- sion. Material kits are required for all new students and will be available for purchase on the first day of class. The additional $35 fee for these kits is payable to Happy Piano. Junior Scientists with Smartycat Kids is open to students in kindergarten through grade three on Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan.6. The class will offer hands on activities and experiments. The fee is $120 for six classes and includes all materials. Students in grades two through six may sign up for acrylic painting, which will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. begin- ning Jan. 7. Participants will receive indi- vidual attention and will be provided with goals and objectives to help them find their own personal approach to painting. Cost for the six-class program is $60; materials are additional and a list will be provided at registration. Jewelry Design with Smartycat Kids is for children in grades one through five. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 7. Projects will include Rainbow Loom bracelets and necklaces, duct tape coin purses, paracord bracelets, bottle cap necklaces, and more. The fee is $120 for six classes and includes all materials. Drawing will be offered to children in grades two through six on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. Students will work at their own level using drawing pencils and pastels. The six classes cost $60. Materials are additional, and a list will be provided at registration. Mosaic Art with Abrakadoodle is open to students in grades one through five on Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. begin- ning Jan. 9. Participants will explore the art of mosaics while designing tiles, bowls, bags, and canvas. The fee for the six classes is $120 and includes all materials. Registration may be completed in person or by mail at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at www.ridge- woodnj.net/communitypass. Visit www. ridgewoodnj.net for details, or call (201) 670-5560. Non-residents may register if space allows; an additional $10 fee will apply. Kidsafe registration slated Registration for the winter session of Ridgewood Recreation’s Kidsafe will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This self-defense program is designed for boys and girls ages five through 15. Self-esteem, self-disci- pline, and safety awareness are promoted, rather than aggression. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from Jan. 21 through April 8 at the Ridgewood Village Hall Community Center Senior Lounge at 131 North Maple Avenue. New students, ages five through eight, will attend from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. Return- ing and new students will meet from 5:20 to 6 p.m. Students who have earned colored belts will have class from 6:10 to 6:50 p.m. The cost is $106 for 11 weeks. Uniforms are recommended, and are not included in the registration fee. For further informa- tion, contact Kidsafe at (973) 284-5650.