Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 Glen Rock Roundup League sets Candidates Night The League of Women Voters of Glen Rock will spon- sor a forum for Glen Rock Borough Council candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The forum will be held in the council chamber at borough hall. Republican incumbents Mary Jane Surrago and Michael O’Hagan and Democratic challengers Amy Martin and Sean Brennan are vying for the two Glen Rock Council seats that will be will be available in this year’s Nov. 5 election. Can- didates will present their views on issues in response to a question posed by the League of Women Voters and ques- tions from the audience. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan politi- cal organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. As part of its voter services, the organization registers new voters and orga- nizes Candidates Nights for contested elections. For additional information about the League of Women Voters of Glen Rock, contact Brietta Savoie at briandedmond@yahoo.com. Seniors announce fall trips The Glen Rock Seniors will host a trip to the Royal Manor in Garfield for the Ed Sullivan Revue, “A Really, Really, Good Show” on Nov. 13. The bus will leave from Wilde Park at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $47 for members and $50 for non-members. For res- ervations and more information, call Andy at (201) 248- 9436. On Dec. 11, the group will ring in the holiday season with an excursion to Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, New York. The bus will leave from Wilde Park at 9:15 a.m. Tickets are $38 for members and $41 for non-members. For reservations and information, contact Evelyn at (201) 445-9238. Halloween Trunk or Treat planned Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 233 South Highwood Avenue in Glen Rock, will hold a town-wide Halloween Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. The trunks of the cars will be decorated and filled with candy and goodies. Children are invited to trick or treat in the parking lot. Children should wear their Halloween costumes and bring a container or bag for their treats. Call (201) 444-6598 or visit www.GoodShepherdGlen- Rock.org for more information. Holiday help available Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock will host “Getting through the Holidays” on Sunday, Nov. 10. The program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the church’s Ministry Center at 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. This workshop is open to individuals and families who have lost a loved one. The workshop includes prayer, reflec- tion, and sharing groups. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Contact Monica Seibert at (201) 652-3388 or ms.seibert@icloud.com to register. Costume Workshop, Chess Club offered The Glen Rock Public Library located at 315 Rock Road will offer two programs for children in October. On Oct. 17, children in kindergarten and up may attend a Costume Workshop from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This program is devoted to crafting the perfect Halloween costume. This month, a new Chess Club is forming. Expert Ethan Klein will instruct students in fifth grade and up on how to become master players. Sign up at reference desk or by calling (201) 670-3970. School celebrates anniversaries This fall, Academy of Our Lady will host a celebra- tion of the 90th year of Mount Carmel School and the 60 th Anniversary of Saint Catharine School. Alumni of Mount Carmel, Saint Catharine School, Saint Catharine Interpa- rochial School, and Academy of Our Lady are invited to attend the activities set for Oct. 11, 12, 13, and 14. Festivities will include a Tailgate Party on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at the school, 180 Rodney Street in Glen Rock; Mass will be said at 5:30 p.m. at the church on Oct. 12 followed by tours of school by students; the Homecoming Dinner in community hall will begin at 7:30 p.m. The schedule for Oct. 13 includes to special sporting events: the Alumni Basketball Game; and the Sisters of the Poor Basketball Fundraiser, which will feature a game played by AOL seventh graders against the eighth graders. A Golf Outing will be held at the Ramsey Country Club on Monday, Oct. 14. To register for the celebration, visit www.academyo- fourlady.org/alumniregistration. For more information, e- mail aoolalumni@gmail.com. Perry to address Garden Club Walter Perry of Perry’s Florist will address the Glen Rock Garden Club on Oct. 15. Perry will discuss lawn care, bulbs, pruning, transplants, cleanup, and how to save annu- als and herbs. The group will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the Glen Rock Municipal Annex at 678 Maple Avenue. The meet- ing is free, and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (201) 447-6099. Discover Bergen’s senior services Join Lorraine Joewono, executive director of the Bergen County Division of Senior Services, on Oct. 8 as she dis- cusses the services the county offers to senior residents. This 1:30 p.m. meeting is being hosted by the Senior Citi- zen Advisory Committee of Glen Rock and will take place in the council chambers of the Glen Rock Municipal Build- ing at 1 Harding Plaza. Joewono will cover the county’s health and wellness unit, the state health insurance program unit, and the care management unit. She will discuss respite for care givers and long distance care givers. A question and answer period will follow. Seniors who may need transportation may contact Paula Fleming at (201) 670-3956. Activities Club hosts Open House On Oct. 15, the Activities Club will host an Open House for retired and semi-retired men who are interested in learn- ing about the club and its 22 varied activities. The guest speaker will be William “Pat” Schuber, noted historian and past Bergen County Executive. Schuber will discuss his recent trip and research on the Battle of the Buldge and relate the experiences of the Allies and German combatants as well as citizens living in the war zone. During the Open House committee chairman will be on hand to describe the activities of the club and answer ques- tions. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the Glen Rock Community Church at 354 Rock Road. For more information, visit theactivitiesclub.org or con- tact Charles Flynn at (201) 652-2585. New GRTV programs available Glen Rock TV is now broadcasting programs on the bor- ough’s Sept. 11 Memorial and the Arboretum Run. GRTV is on FiOS Channel 32, Cablevision Channel 77, and online at www.glenrocktv.com. Anyone interested in volunteering at the station may attend the meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. in borough hall, 1 Harding Plaza in Glen Rock.