September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 25 Saddle River Valley Notes Zion hosts Casino Night, pet blessing Zion Lutheran Church will hold its Second Annual Casino Night on Oct. 5. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and include food, wine, soft drinks, and $200 worth of Zion Bucks. Tickets purchased at the door will be $55. The church will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Wesley Smith II, Ph.D. will perform the blessing. The public is invited to bring their pets to this special service. The church is located at 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River. For more information, call (201) 327-0655. Club announces events The Saddle River Valley Residents Club offers a wide range of events and activities for members. The club wel- comes residents of Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and neighboring towns. Monthly events include the Coffee Social, Out to Lunch, Sociable Suppers, and the Interna- tional Club plus other programs and activities throughout the year. Upcoming events will include an Out to Lunch event on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and a Wine Tasting on Friday, Oct. 18. For further information about events and membership, visit srvrc.org or e-mail membership@srvrc.org. Friends hold Book Sale The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library will hold the first Book Sale of the season on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library at 245 Lake Street. Members of the Friends may come at 9:30 a.m. Mem- berships are available at the library the morning of the sale. The shelves will be stocked with gently-used books, fiction and non-fiction for all ages, and a wide variety of children’s books. There will be many CDs, DVDs, and other audio- visual items available. Blessing of the Animals set Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church invites members of the community to bring their pets to a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 6. This 4 p.m. event will be held in the church at 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. All animals (on leashes or in pet carriers) are welcome. Attendees are invited to bring photos of deceased pets for remembrance. For details, call (201) 327-3960. ESL classes available The Upper Saddle River Library offers an ongoing ESL (English as a Second Language) Program. The free ses- sions provide instruction for area adults. Local residents, who are specially trained tutors, teach foreign-born adults on a one-to-one basis to speak, read, and write English. All groups meet at the library at 245 Lake Street at prearranged times. Applications are available at the library’s circulation desk. To register for lessons or to learn more about becoming a tutor, contact Rosemarie Manganaro at (201) 327-2583. Safety Night scheduled The Upper Saddle River Fire Department invites the public to its Eighth Annual Fire Prevention and Safety Night on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Fire Headquarters at 375 West Saddle River Road. Programs will include vehicle extrication demonstrations, fire truck rides, and a fire safety house. In addition to the exhibits, there will be refreshments and giveaways. The event will be held rain or shine. SRV Residents Club hosts events The Saddle River Valley Residents Club offers a wide range of events and activities for members. The club wel- comes residents of Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and neighboring towns. Monthly events include the Coffee Social, Out to Lunch, Sociable Suppers, and the Interna- tional Club plus other programs and activities throughout the year. Upcoming events will include an Out to Lunch event on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and a Wine Tasting on Friday, Oct. 18. For details about events and membership, visit srvrc.org or e-mail membership@srvrc.org. Library offers programs for adults The Upper Saddle River Library, located at 245 Lake Street, offers a variety of programs for adults. An Introduction to Metaphysics: Spirit Communication and Meditation will be held Oct. 5 and 12. Trish Woods, spiritualist medium, will present the two-part program and teach the basic principals of auras, spirit helpers, psychic guides, psychic senses, and super conscious meditation and GreenFaith certification (continued from page 3) the regional and international levels. “While we have been blessed by the rich resources and bounty of our nation, we have come to confess that it is often our consumer-driven ways that result in the impov- erishment of those whose natural resources are being over- used or destroyed,” Father Bob emphasized. “The Green Team approach attempts to educate Presentation parishio- ners about the religious principles and ethical and moral implications that will help us to continue to become more conscious of the sacredness of the Earth as God’s creation. It strives to make our parish more aware of its responsibili- ties to protect our environment for future generations.” The GreenFaith Sanctuary certificate will be presented to the Church of the Presentation parish by a representative of GreenFaith at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Oct. 20. Located at 271 West Saddle River Road, the Church of the Presentation (www.churchofpresentation.org) was founded on July 9, 1961. This Catholic parish has grown from the original 270 families to almost 4,000 families today. Nurturing spiritual growth, being better stewards of the earth and continuing its mission of outreach to those in need are the hallmarks of the church known for its energy, joy, and commitment to serve others and to welcome all. reading. The sessions will meet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $100 and registration is required. On Oct. 8, learn about popular social media platforms at 7 p.m. Programs to be discussed include LinkedIn, Face- book, Twitter, and Instagram. Registration is required. A lecture about John Singer Sargent and his painting “Madame X” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Dis- cover the story behind the famous painting, the identity of Madame X, how the two individuals became connected, and the role the City of Paris played in their lives. The lec- ture will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, or to register for programs, call (201) 327-2583. AP Scholars (continued from page 4) Glen Rock; Alexander S. Gulati, Township of Washington; Daniel A. Jacobini, Ridgewood; Corey W. Meyer, Totowa; Brendan T. Mullen, Totowa; Damian O’Sullivan, Suf- fern, NY; Matthew W. Owens, Pearl River, NY; David E. Rameau, New City, NY; and Michael W. Sielski, Wayne. Four Don Bosco Prep students have been named 2013 AP Scholars with Honor. This designation is granted to students who receive scores of 3.25 or higher on four of more AP Exams. The recognized students include Jona- than B. Bochicchio, Montebello, NY; John A. Brunner, Mahwah; Eric Cole, Fort Lee; and Anthony Gallo, West Nyack, NY. Twenty-five Don Bosco students have been named 2013 AP Scholars, a designation granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three of more AP Exams. Don Bosco’s AP Scholars include Dylan J. Amador, Ringwood; Jack T. Baines, Mahwah; Joseph C. Chung, Fort Lee; Justin V. DeVuono, West Nyack, NY; Michael D. Forlini, West Nyack, NY; Tristan J. Hollenbaugh, Stony Point, NY; Kang Woo Kim, Paramus; Michael J. Lennon, Lincoln Park; Michael Leone, Glen Rock; Joseph F. Luongo, Lodi; Dylan P. Magee, Chestnut Ridge; Timo- thy J. Marcotte, Monroe, NY; Robert E. Matts, Oakland; Cameron R. McMath, Paramus; Anthony G. Orosz, East Rutherford; Joseph M. Pellicano, Park Ridge; Patrick A. Piza, Bloomfield; Kevin P. Quimbo, Woodcliff Lake; Charles P. Rabolli, Mahwah; Adam W. Ramos, Franklin Lakes; Kevin A. Ramos, Franklin Lakes; Andrew Scerbo, Oakland; Steven R. Seeberger, Airmont, NY; Robert D. Smith, Paramus; Kevin C. Teel, Monroe, NY; Thomas P. Whittam, Allendale; Albert H. Wunsch, Englewood Cliffs; and Brian D. Zied, Glen Rock. Don Bosco Prep, founded in 1915, is a private, Catholic college preparatory high school for young men. Dedicated to empowering young men, the school provides rigorous academics at the AP, honors and college prep levels, and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, athletics, and arts. Administered by the Salesians of Saint John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is solidly founded on Catholic philoso- phy. Accredited by The Middle States Association of Col- leges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Develop- ment, The National Catholic Education Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society, The New Jersey State Interscho- lastic Athletic Association, and The Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League.