November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 31 Waldwick Watch Post collects coats for kids American Legion Post 57 in Waldwick is collecting gently used and new coats for Paterson school children who attend kindergarten through grade three. Post mem- bers note that hundreds of children brave the cold without coats. Donations may be dropped off after 5 p.m. at 46 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. For more information, contact Commander Steve Toms at (201) 637-9189 or teamtoms@verizon.net. Leaf collection in progress Waldwick’s fall leaf collection has begun in voting Dis- trict 5. Homeowners are reminded to rake leaves into the street one day prior to the scheduled pickup. Leaves should not be placed closer than 10 feet from storm drain inlets. For more information about this year’s leaf collection, contact the DPW at (201) 652-5900. Residents who want to check their districts may call the borough clerk at (201) 652-5300, extension 236. Classic Movie Series under way The Waldwick Public Library, located at 19 East Pros- pect Street, presents screenings of classic films on Thurs- days at 2 p.m. The topic for November is suspense. The schedule will include: “Shadow of a Doubt,” Nov. 7; “The Wrong Man,” Nov. 14; and “Key Largo,” Nov. 21. The films are free and open to the general public. Arrival before 2 p.m. is advised. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Group to discuss Abulhawa novel The Waldwick Public Library Book Group will discuss Susan Abulhawa’s “Mornings in Jenin” on Thursday, Nov. 14. The group will gather at 7:15 p.m. at the library located at 19 East Prospect Street. The meeting is open to the com- munity. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Call (201) 652-5104 for details. Library seeks yearbooks The Waldwick Public Library is seeking donations of old yearbooks from Waldwick schools. Those who no longer wish to keep their yearbooks are asked to consider donating the books to the library’s new local history collec- tion. Yearbooks should be in good condition and free from mold. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours. Call (201) 652-5104. New England comes to Waldwick The Waldwick Library will present “Greasy Luck: Tales of a New England Whalerman” on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. This fully costumed, living history production will feature actor David Emerson as Leland Emerson, captain of the whaling ship Sarah Ann in the year 1843. Learn about life at sea and the tribulations of working as a whaler. Mature audiences of all ages are welcome to this special event. To register, call (201) 652-5104. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. This program is sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speaker’s Bureau. Auxiliary hosts lunch meeting The Waldwick Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Waldwick Method- ist Church, 25 Franklin Turnpike. The group will gather at noon for pizza, coffee, and cannoli. The cost is $5. Andrea Delmont, manager of the Kurth Cottage Gift Shop at The Valley Hospital, will present a discussion about using accessories. RSVP to Maryann at (201) 444-5149. Jaeger to discuss ‘Castles of New Jersey’ Phil Jaeger of the Passaic County Historical Society will present a program on the Castles of New Jersey on Thurs- day, Nov. 7. The program will be held at the Waldwick Public Library at 7:30 p.m. The lecture and slide show will feature well-known castles such as Lambert Castle and Kip’s Castle, and lesser known castles throughout the state. Pre-registration is requested. Call (201) 652-5104 or visit the library at 19 East Prospect Street during regular hours. Thanksgiving Pie Sale set The 2014 Waldwick High School Grad Ball Committee is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Pumpkin and apple pies from Colleen’s Confections will be available for $20 each. Orders must be received by Nov. 17. To order, contact colleensconfections@hotmail.com or call (201) 248-8128. Pies will be available for pickup on Nov. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Waldwick High School turf field parking lot. The committee is also sponsoring a recycling fund- raiser. Used cell phones, small electronics, and inkjet and laser printer cartridges may be dropped off at the Waldwick Municipal Building at 63 Franklin Turnpike or the at Waldwick Police Department at 15 East Prospect Street. The fundraisers benefit the WHS Grad Ball, a safe, drug-free event for graduating seniors. WEF seeks auction donations The Waldwick Education Foundation is seeking prize donations for its annual Fundraiser Auction Dinner set for Nov. 15. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Waldwick High School on Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick. The foundation is seeking donations of gift cards, mer- chandise, new and unused items, and empty baskets for the basket prizes. Proceeds from this event provide educational grants at Waldwick’s public schools. For more information, contact WaldwickWEF@aol.com or call (201) 251-8579. Tickets to the upcoming fundraiser are $15 and may be purchased at Plaza Jewelers, 10 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information, visit WaldwickWEF. webs.com or call (201) 251-8579. Church sponsors Family Concert The Waldwick United Methodist Church, located at 25 Franklin Turnpike, invites the community to its Seventh Annual Family Concert, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. The program will include singers, dancers, Broad- way show tunes, and various musical arrangements. Light refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be taken. Activity Night registration under way Municipal Alliance Activity Nights for students in grades five through eight are back. Students in grades six through eight are invited to attend on Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 to 10 p.m. The program will be held in the middle school all-purpose room. Registration is now open. Forms may be found at www. waldwicknj.org and mailed to the Borough Administra- tion Office, 63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 0763. For more information, call (201) 652-5300, extension 229. Nights for students in fifth grade will be scheduled after the first of the year. Cooperstown team seeks donations The 2014 Waldwick Warriors 12U Travel Baseball Team has been selected to participate in the Cooperstown Dream Park tournament in the summer of 2014. The team is seeking donations from the community to help defray the $20,000 needed to send the 12 players and four coaches. The tournament is a week-long series of games played against teams from all over the United States. The program is held in Cooperstown, New York. WCA sets Beefsteak Dinner The Waldwick Community Alliance will host its Beef- steak Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Nov. 23. The event will be held at the Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Waldwick Train Station restoration project. Guests will enjoy the all-you-can-eat beef tenderloin and antipasto, penne, french fries, dessert and coffee, and the auction. Those who attend should bring their own bev- erages. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost is $45 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.WaldwickCom- muntyAlliance.org or send payment to: Waldwick Commu- nity Alliance, 19 West Prospect Street, Suite 1, Waldwick, NJ 07463. For more information, call (201) 873-8917.