September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Waldwick Watch Water department warns of discoloration The Borough of Waldwick advises resident that the water department will be flushing fire hydrants in voting Districts 4 through 6 on weekdays from Sept. 18 through Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flush- ing will cause brown water on and off throughout the day. The discolored water results from sediment in the pipes and is not harmful. However, the water depart- ment recommends not doing any laundry during these hours. For more information, call (201) 652-5300, extension 240. Playground dedication set The public is invited to Borough Park in Waldwick for the Sept. 21 dedication of the special needs playground in memory of Sean Fisher. The event will begin at 3 p.m. Fisher, a Waldwick student, passed away suddenly from an undetected heart condi- tion on his 13 th birthday in 2008. His parents, James and Sheila Fisher, will unveil the dedication plaque, and a rep- resentative from Saint Luke’s R.C. Church will perform the blessing. Mayor Tom Gior- dano will present the welcome and dedica- tion speech. Lions host Family Fun Day, Ducky Derby The Waldwick Lions Club will host Waldwick’s Ducky Derby and Family Fun Day on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Borough Park. (Rain date: Oct. 7.) The event will begin at noon with the cupola plaque dedication in memory of Art Barthold. The day’s festivities include a Pie Eating Contest at 1 p.m., a demonstration by Master Cha’s Martial Arts at 1:45 p.m., a performance by the Waldwick High School Band at 2:30 p.m., a Cruzin R/C demonstra- tion at 3 p.m., and the Ducky Derby at 3:30 p.m. In addition to the scheduled events, there will be games, food, merchants’ tables, face painting, the balloon twister, David Lima, and more. Concert rescheduled The free concert featuring “The Infer- nos” has been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Oval. The band’s repertoire features all genres of music, including Big Band, oldies, favorites from the ‘50s and ‘60s, Motown, and today’s top hits. The Oval is located at the intersection of Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street in Waldwick. The program is sponsored by the Borough of Waldwick. Contact the borough administrator’s office at (201) 652- 5300, extension 229 for more information. Authors to visit library Book lovers and aspiring writers are invited to the Waldwick Public Library on Sept. 17 for the launch of the “Meet the Author” program. Authors Lisa Verge Hig- gins, Shelley Noble, and Lisa Van Allen will present a panel discussion about writ- ing and publishing women’s fiction. Higgins is the RITA nominated author of 14 novels. Her “Proper Care and Mainte- nance of Friendship” (2011) won the Golden Leaf Award for Best Single Title and was chosen as a Top 20 Book of the Year by Barnes and Noble. Noble, author of the Katie McDonald and Linda Haggerty mystery series, is a member of Sisters-in-Crime Mystery Writ- ers of America, and Romance Writers of America. She has contributed her talent to numerous motion pictures. Van Allen is the RITA nominated author of “Slow Dancing off Price’s Pier” (2011) which was chosen as a Top Pick by both Barnes and Noble and Book Page Maga- zine. Publisher’s Weekly called her fourth novel, “A Promise of Safekeeping,” spec- tacular. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 19 East Prospect Street. For details, call (201) 652-5104. Gent to discuss ‘Civil War Medicine’ Historian, artist, and lecturer Bill Gent will present “Civil War Medicine” at the Waldwick Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 19. Gent will discuss the practices of operating without anesthesia and other fas- cinating medical procedures of the mid-19 th century. This free program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The library is located at 19 East Pros- pect Street. Scouts hold Newspaper Drive On Sept. 21, Waldwick Boy Scouts will collect newspapers to be recycled. Residents are reminded to bundle papers in stacks no more than eight inches high and leave the bundles at the curb the night before the col- lection. Any papers put at the curb after 8 a.m. on Saturday may be missed. Church seeks vendors for fair The Waldwick United Methodist Church is seeking vendors for is 50 th Annual Coun- try Fair scheduled for Dec. 7. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located at 25 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. Gourmet delights, jewelry, gift baskets, handmade crafts, col- lectibles, baked goods, and other items will be for sale. For details, or to reserve a table, call (201) 447-6425. Classic Movie Series under way The Waldwick Public Library, located at 19 East Prospect Street, presents screenings of classic films on Thursdays at 2 p.m. The topic for September is “Favorite Actors.” The schedule will include: “Somebody up There Likes Me” (1956) with Paul Newman, Sept. 19; and “Singin’ in the Rain” (1953) featuring Gene Kelly, Sept. 26. The films are free and open to the gen- eral public. Arrival before 2 p.m. is advised. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Chamber plans networking event, Disco Dance benefit Beth Donalds of Business Doctor of North Jersey will offer networking tips to the members of the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pas- cack Community Bank located at 64 Cres- cent Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. On Oct. 4, join the Waldwick Chamber its 70’s Disco Party to benefit Shelter Our Sisters. The event will feature music by the disco tribute band “Dancin’ Machine.” From 7 to 11 p.m., attendees will dance the night away in the Saint Luke’s gym- nasium, 340 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The cost is $35 per person and includes one ticket for the prize basket fundraiser. Additional tickets are available for purchase. This is a “bring your own everything” event, and participants should plan to bring food and beverages. To purchase tickets or reserve a table for 10, send checks made payable to “Waldwick Chamber of Commerce” to P.O. Box 323, Waldwick, NJ 07463. RSVP by Oct. 1. The Chamber is seeking donations of prizes for this fundraiser. To donate an item or service, contact Kim at (201) 286-1627 or info@waldwickchamber.com. Shelter Our Sisters is a non-profit agency that provides temporary housing for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The sessions will run for eight weeks. Yoga will meet on Mondays at 11 a.m. starting Sept. 30 and is open to participants at all levels. Designed for active older adults, Zumba Gold is for people with no exercise experience and those with limited physical ability. Classes will meet on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. beginning Oct. 3. Participants in both classes should bring bottled water and a hand towel. Those taking yoga should also bring a yoga mat. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street. Call (201) 652-5104 to register. Space is limited. Waldwick residents will be given preference. Learn to crochet The Waldwick Public Library will host a crochet class with Sally Ann from Oct. 1 through Nov. 19. The class will meet at 7:15 p.m. at the library at 19 East Prospect Street. Students of all skill levels are wel- come. Participants will be given individual instruction tailored to their needs. Experi- enced crocheters are welcome to sit in with the class. Class size is limited and pre-reg- istration is required. For information and registration, call (201) 652-5104. Girl Scouts welcome new members Waldwick Girl Scouts will hold a fall registration on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the ambulance corps build- ing at 20 Whites Lane. Registration is open to girls of various ages, beginning with those who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Adults who are interested in becoming troop leaders are also welcome. For more information, contact Denise Levitzke at (201) 264-0766 or Nina Mullens at (201) 841-9928. Pack 88 welcomes new members Cub Scout Pack 88 welcomes first grade boys from Crescent School in Waldwick. The Cub Scout programs foster leader- ship, confidence, and character as partici- pants embark on a variety of adventures. For information and registration, contact Anthony at ap22@optonline.net. Library offers yoga and Zumba The Waldwick Public Library will offer free yoga and Zumba Gold classes this fall. Needleworkers sought Knitters, crocheters, and needlepointers are invited to the Waldwick Library, 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick, on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to practice their craft and social- ize with other needlework enthusiasts. The Wicked Stitches group will meet in the library’s new meeting room. Needlework- ers at all levels of mastery are welcome. The group plans to periodically include a profes- sional guest instructor. For details, call (201) 652-5104.