August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Saddle River Valley Notes Scouts welcome new members Ho-Ho-Kus Cub Scout Pack 54 invites Saddle River boys in grades one through four to participate in the troop’s Campfire on Sunday, Sept. 8. The outing will be held in East Park located at the corner of East Saddle River Road and Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. On Sept. 14, the Scouts will hold a registration day at the Ho-Ho-Kus Firehouse at 52 Sheridan Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about troop member- ship, contact Michael Holt at mjholt9@gmail.com or (571) 212-6366. Library to host authors This fall, the Upper Saddle River Library will host author visits with Vahan Zanoyan and Christine Baker Kline. The programs begin at 7 p.m. and copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase. On Sept. 23, Zanoyan will discuss “A Place Far Away,” a shocking mystery and suspense novel that explores the world of human trafficking and prostitution in the newly independent states of the former USSR. Kline will discuss “Orphan Train” on Oct. 3. This Montclair novelist’s book highlights a little-known slice of American history. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, trains carried abandoned children from the East Coast to foster and adoptive families in the Midwest, where the chil- dren experienced mixed outcomes. The library is located at 245 Lake Street. For more infor- mation, call (201) 327-2583. Volunteers needed for USR Day Volunteers are now being sought for Upper Saddle River Day. This town-wide event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Lions Park. Plans call for family games, face painting, carnival rides, and stage performances. (Rain date: Sept. 8.) Food wristbands may be purchased in advance at the Upper Saddle River Library at 245 Lake Street or at bor- ough hall, 376 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The cost for a wristband is $30 for a family up to six members and $10 for an individual. Wristbands are free for seniors (age 62 and up) and for children under six. Tickets will be available the day of the picnic. Anyone interested in helping with this community spirit day may contact Esau Ali at (201) 934-9075 or Ed Gartner at (201) 327-3634 or USRRecreation@aol.com. Watercolor classes available Registration is under way for the Upper Saddle River Library’s watercolor painting class. The class will meet Sept. 11, 18, and 25, and Oct. 2. Previous art experience and the ability to draw are not required. The fee for the classes is $50. To register, visit the library at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Students will receive a supply list at the time of registration. Bradshaw to discuss job search blunders Join Donna Bradshaw on Sept. 17 as she discusses the 10 big mistakes that sabotage a job search. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Bradshaw will present tips on becoming job search savvy, how to eliminate time wasters, and how to use the most effective methods for finding a job. Bradshaw is an executive career consultant and a job search strategist. Call (201) 327-2583 for information. SRVJWC announces Princess Ball The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club will host its Princess Ball, “The Enchanted Garden,” on Satur- day, Sept. 28. This annual event will be held at the White Beeches Golf and Country Club in Haworth from 5 to 9 p.m. Girls in pre-K through grade eight and their fathers are invited to dine and dance the night away at this black tie optional event. Tickets are $165 per couple, and $25 for each additional daughter. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit SRVJWC.org. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s III • Page 11 Therapy Center. CTC is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides educational and therapeutic services for chil- dren with developmental disabilities. The center operates two locations, one in Fair Lawn and one in Midland Park. Prostate cancer support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and expe- rience about available treatment and service resources. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For additional information, e-mail lifelines@optonline.net or visit www.lifelinespcsupport.com. Fall Tennis Clinics slated Registration is open for Upper Saddle River’s 2013 Fall Tennis Clinics. One five-week session will be held at the Wickersham Tennis Courts, located in front of the Reynolds School. The clinics will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 9. The cost for the session is $95. Registra- tion forms are available at borough hall, 376 West Saddle River Road, or at www.USRtoday.org. For more informa- tion, call the USR Recreation Department at (201) 327-3634 or e-mail USRRecreation@aol.com. Lions announce Golf Outing The Saddle River Valley Lions Club will sponsor a Golf Outing at Spook Rock Golf Course on Sept. 16. The day will feature food, golf, and prizes. Proceeds from these events will benefit charities that support the visually impaired and other local organiza- tions. This year, the club expects to reach the goal of $2,000,000. Visit www.srvlions.org for further information. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. 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