Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 30, 2013 Ridgewood Village offers enrichment classes for children The Village of Ridgewood’s recreation division will host the following classes for village children during Novem- ber and December. Classes will be held at the Stable. Registration may be completed in person or by mail at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, week- days 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 addi- tional $10 fee will apply. My First Art with Abrakadoodle, for children ages 20 to 42 months, will be held on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. beginning Nov. 5. Caregivers join little ones as they paint, draw, sculpt, read books, play art games, and listen to music. The fee is $110 for the six-week session and includes all materials. Happy Feet, for children ages three through five, will be held on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. beginning Oct. 30. Students will learn basic ballet positions and thematic movement exploration. Formal dance attire is not required; students should dress comfortably. The fee is $50 for the five-week session. Children ages three through five may participate in Mini Doodler with Abrakadoodle on Wednesdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. The class begins Oct. 30. This mixed media class will include work with paints, prints, sculpture, col- lage, 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 beginning Nov. 14. Students will learn the basics of music theory and how to play familiar songs. Educational songs, props, and teaching aids will be used. Classes are offered in half-hour increments. There will be a 1:15 p.m. session for new students and a 1:45 p.m. class for returning students. The cost is $100 for the five-week session. 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. Village children in elementary school may take a vari- ety of after school classes. Smartycat Kids Science will be offered to children in kindergarten through grade three on Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. The program, which will begin Nov. 4, will employ hands-on activities and experiments covering many areas of science such as biology, chemistry, phys- Police investigate series of crimes The Ridgewood Police Department is investigating four separate instances of theft or vandalism against pro- fessional or private landscaping equipment in the village. On Oct. 19, a South Irving Street resident reported that his lawn tractor had been vandalized, with damage to the wiring and the fuel system. On Oct. 21, a landscaping company reported that a trailer had been entered while it was parked on South Broad Street and that items had been taken. Also on Oct. 21, two other landscaping companies reported that someone appeared to have attempted forc- ible entry of their trailers, but nothing appeared to have been taken. A young boy’s backpack was stolen in a separate inci- dent while he was at a game at Veterans Field. All of these incidents are under investigation. ics, engineering, technology, earth science, and green science. The fee is $120 for six classes. All materials are provided. Children in grades two through six may take the acrylic painting class that will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Nov. 12. Participants will receive individual attention and will be provided with goals and objectives to help them find their own personal approach to painting. The cost for the six sessions is $60. Materials are additional; a list will be provided at registration. Hobby Quest will present a fashion class for children in grades two through five on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. The class will begin Oct. 30. Instructors will guide participants through every step of the process, from construction to final fitting. The class will conclude with a fashion show for friends and family. The fee is $120 for six classes and all materials are provided. Drawing will be offered to children in grades two through six on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. begin- ning Nov. 13. Students will work at their own level using drawing pencils and pastels. The cost is $50 for five classes. Materials are additional and a list will be provided at registration. Canvas Painting with Abrakadoodle’s Canvas Painting is open to children in kindergarten through third grade. This program will meet on Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Nov. 14. Young artists will explore sur- realism, reflections, melody, and more. The fee is $100 for five classes. All materials are provided. Nature in the Village will be offered to children in kindergarten through grade two on Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Students will enjoy seasonal nature discus- sions, hands-on projects, and outdoor treks. New topics are provided weekly. The cost is $80 for five classes, and all materials are provided.