July 17, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Mahwah Minutes Outdoor Movie Night scheduled The Mahwah Recreation Committee will feature “Escape from Planet Earth” at Movie Night on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Commodore Perry Field on a 25-foot screen. (Rain date: Aug. 1.) Community members are invited to arrive at 8 p.m. for family games and prizes. This event is open to Mahwah residents and admission is free. The refreshment stand will be open for business. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Nursery school offers summer program Pinnacle Learning Center Preschool will be holding a summer program through Aug. 23. Children ages two through six are invited to attend. The program features theme days, arts and crafts, and water play. The school is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration for the 2013-14 school year is under way. For more information, call (201) 512-3313. Library to present ‘Henry V’ The Mahwah Public Library will present an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” on July 30 at 7 p.m. This live performance by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage eNSemble concerns the coming of age story of a new king and his nation. The young and inexperienced Henry of England, threatened by rebellious nobles and the military might of France, leads a ragtag band of soldiers in a desperate attempt to save his throne and consolidate his power. Shakespeare’s play is a stirring commentary on patriotism, courage, and the qualities that make a great leader and nation. No tickets are necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. Latecomers will be seated during appropriate breaks. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Library hosts Movie Series The Mahwah Pubic Library, located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah, presents weekly movies on Thursdays afternoons at 1:30 p.m. These films are free. Popcorn and a drink are provided. No tickets are necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. A screening of “Skyfall” (2012) is set for July 18. James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. While MI6 comes under attack, Bond must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. The film stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Javier Bardem, and is rated PG-13. “Skyfall” is 143 minutes long. On July 25, the movie presentation will be “The Hobbit” (2012). A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an unexpected journey to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. The movies stars Ian McKellan, Martin Freeman, and Richard Armitage. “The Hobbit” is rated PG-13 and runs for 169 minutes. Call (201) 529-READ or visit the website at http:// mahwah.bccls.org for program information. Church sets VBS The Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will hold its Vacation Bible School, “God’s Backyard Bible Camp,” July 29 through Aug. 2. The camp is open to children ages three through 12. Activities will take place under tents behind the parsonage. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org. Holy Cross to host camps, school registration Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Nursery School, located at 125 Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah, will host a Summer Camp program for children ages two-and-a-half to five years. The camp will be held at the church through Aug. 9. Extended day programs include Lunch Bunch and enrichment. Registration for 2013-14 is now in progress at Holy Cross Lutheran Nursery School. The school offers classes for children ages two-and-a-half to five years of age. A Mommy and Me class is available for children ages 16 months through two-and-a-half years. To make an appointment to see the school, call (201) 529-2117. Wednesday Night Worship slated The Ramapo Reformed Church at 100 Island Road in Mahwah will host a Wednesday Night Worship Series. Contemporary and informal in format, services begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the sanctuary. Themes include: July 17, Good Grief, Charlie Brown; and July 24, What’s Love Got to Do with It? Child care is provided during these services. For more information, call the church office at (201) 5293075 or visit wwwramaporeformedchurch.org. Senior Center marks 10th Anniversary The Mahwah Senior Center, located at 475 Corporate Drive is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. This upbeat gathering place for township seniors and their families, caregivers, elder service providers, and the community at large, is located in town hall. The center, with its strong belief in vitality at all ages, places significant emphasis on health and wellness programming, intergenerational events, fitness, support groups of many kinds, arts & crafts classes, multi-cultural programs, computer classes, and various other educational and recreational activities. In addition to scheduled programs, seniors can enjoy the center’s library, computer area, games, and art exhibits. Lunch is provided one day a month. A free monthly calendar lists all the activities, menus, and programs for the month. Seniors may also come to the center for assistance with personal matters to obtain information and support from the Elder Affairs staff and from partnering organizations that provide services including veterans’ assistance, health insurance counseling, tax return preparation, legal assistance, and individual client advocacy. The center, which receives its core funding from the Township of Mahwah, maintains a multi-cultural atmosphere in which thousands of seniors have been taking charge of their health and thriving. Local officials plan to mark the center’s anniversary in the fall. To contact the senior center, call (201) 529-5757, extension 213. E-mail press releases to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon.