February 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Saddle River Valley Notes Club plans events The International Club of the Saddle River Valley Residents Club will host two events in February. The club’s International Luncheon will be held Thursday, Feb. 14 at member’s home. On Feb. 23, the group will celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, with a dinner at Dim Sum Dynasty in Ridgewood. Other upcoming activities sponsored by the organization include a family activity set for Feb. 25 at Chuck E. Cheese’s, a lunch at the Stony Hill Inn on March 7, a Sociable Supper scheduled for March 23, and a Gracie Mansion Tea Tour in New York City planned for April 17. The SRVRC’s Spring Ball will be held April 27 at the Brownstone in Paterson. For more information about the organization or upcoming events, e-mail president@srvrc.org. Pre-school registration open Applications for enrollment in the Bergen Highlands Pre-School are now being accepted for September 2013. The school offers classes for pre-K, three-year-olds, and, new this fall, Mommy & Me. The school provides small class size and utilizes the “Land of the Letter People” learning program. Hands-on learning, mathematical reasoning, science, physical activities, and social interaction, and age-appropriate current events are incorporated in the program. The curriculum includes Spanish, cooking, and music programs; visits to the public library and Saddle River Valley Cultural Center; and field trips. The school is located at the Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church, 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. To schedule a visit, or for more information, call Irene FitzGerald at (201) 327-3960 or (201) 934-7837. Ladies Breakfast benefit set The Saddle River Valley Jewish Community Organization will host a Ladies Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Neiman Marcus at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus. The event will feature a speaker from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and a beauty event. A suggested donation of $36 is recommended. All proceeds from this event will benefit the local chapter of JDRF. The SRVJCO is a non-profit organization serving the Saddle River Valley area. Activities are focused on raising funds for local and national charities. For more information, contact SRVJCO@yahoo.com. Social skills group to meet The Young Adult Social Skills Group will meet on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Upper Saddle River Library at 245 Lake Street. The group offers an opportunity for children with special needs to socialize over games, discuss a favorite book, or simply have a place to create friendships and share experiences common to teens in grades eight through 12. Registration is required as space is limited to 12 participants. For more information, contact omar.khan@bccls. org or Deborah_viola@nymc.edu. Lenten sermon series begins Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church will host a special sermon series during Lent. “Get Real: Removing the Masks We Hide Behind” will be presented at 11 a.m. on Sundays, Feb. 17 through March 17. Bergen Highlands UMC is located at 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The church offers weekly worship services throughout the year on Sunday at 11 a.m., with Sunday school provided for children. For more information, visit bergenhighlands@optonine.net or call (201) 327-3960. Book groups to meet The Coffee Talk book discussion group will discuss Eishes Chayil’s “Hush” on Feb. 14. This group meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Upper Saddle River Library. On March 6, the Novels at Night book group will discuss Evelyn Waugh’s “The Loved One” at the Upper Saddle River Library. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Copies of books being discussed by these groups may be picked up at the library’s circulation desk. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Call (201) 327-2583 for details. Pet licenses available Upper Saddle River dog and cat licenses for 2013 are now available at borough hall. Applications are available online at www.usrtoday.org and may be completed by mail by sending completed form, payment, proof of rabies immunization, and neutering/spaying documentation to Borough of Upper Saddle River, 376 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Please enclose a selfaddressed stamped envelope. Licenses and tags will be returned in January. The fee for dogs is $15. Licensing for cats is $5. There is an additional charge of $3 for a non-neutered cat or dog. After Feb. 15, a late fee of $5 will be charged in addition to the annual licensing fee. ‘Town Night Out’ tickets available The Upper Saddle River Education Foundation will celebrate a decade of fundraising with a masquerade gala set for March 9 at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton in Woodcliff Lake. This year’s event will feature a cocktail party with international food stations, an open bar, Viennese table, dancing, entertainment, and special auctions. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $148 per person or $295 per couple. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, advertising, auction donations, or to purchase tickets, visit www.USREF.net. Established in 2003, the USREF is a non-profit, community based organization that seeks to provide opportunities for creative teaching and learning experiences. To date, the USREF has funded over 100 grants totaling in excess of $565,000. The foundation has made contributions to Reynolds, Bogert, and Cavallini schools, including a stateof-the-art wellness center; the Learning Habitat, which provides a living outdoor classroom; and a fully operational TV production studio. Police warn of scams The Upper Saddle River Police Department warns residents of charity and contractor scams circulating in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Citizens are urged to be cautious of anyone aggressively soliciting donations over the phone. Call the charities registration section at Consumer Affairs, (973) 504-6215, to check the legitimacy of a charity. Unscrupulous contractors solicit their services door-todoor and will ask for money upfront for “material expenses.” These thieves will often advertise themselves as “hurricane specialists.” A resident should not accept the services of contractors who ring their doorbell. To find a listing of New Jersey licensed contractors, visit njconsumeraffairs.gov. Contact the Upper Saddle River Police Department at (201) 327-2700 if contacted by contractors and charities soliciting door-to-door or by phone.