Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 30, 2013 Mahwah Minutes Seniors invited to see ‘Cinderella’ The Mahwah Senior Center will host a trip to see Rod- gers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Broadway on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This production has been delighting audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. The performance features an orchestra, the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and some surprising new twists. Tickets are $61 per person. The bus will depart from Mahwah at 10 a.m. Group members will be on their own for lunch. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Susanne or Rosalie at (201) 529-5757, extension 213. Concert series continues The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, hosts free concerts on Sunday afternoons. The 2 p.m. pro- grams are free and tickets are not required. Seating is avail- able on a “first come” basis. On Nov. 3, Marlene Ver Plank, an accomplished inter- preter of American popular standards, will perform. As a studio singer, Ver Plank has sung with everyone from Sina- tra to Kiss, and has recorded 20 solo CDs. She performs all over the world. Vocalist Grayce Coviello and accompanist Regan Ryzuk will present “Honky Tonk Angels” on Nov. 10. An accomplished, expressive cabaret performer, Coviello has had the good fortune to appear on the stages of The Duplex, Danny’s Skylight Room, Upstairs at Rose’s Turn, The Encore, Comics, and Don’t Tell Mama with top New York City musicians Rick Jensen, Rio Clemente, Regan Ryzuk, and Jim Horan. A veteran regional theater AEA performer, her credits include leading roles in “Leader of the Pack,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Grease,” “Pippin,” “Sordid Lives,” and “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Enjoy movies at the library The Mahwah Pubic Library, located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah, presents weekly movies on Thursdays after- noons 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 “Before Midnight” (2013) is set for Nov. 7. The sequel to “Before Sunrise” (1995) and “Before Sunset” (2004), Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) are in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on a train bound for Vienna. The film is rated R for sexual content, nudity, and language. “Before Midnight” is 109 minutes long. On Nov. 14, see “The Way Way Back” (2013). Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and the boyfriend’s daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. The films stars Steve Carell, Toni Collette, and Allison Janney and is rated PG-13. “Frances Ha” (2012) will be the feature on Nov. 21. A story that follows a New York woman (who doesn’t have an apartment), apprentices for a dance company (though she’s not a dancer), and throws herself headlong into her dreams. The movie is rated R for sexual reference and language. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Get organized this holiday season Barbara Reich, organizational expert and author of “Secrets of an Organized Mom,” will present tips on orga- nizing everything from a home to daily routines to the holi- days on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah. Join Reich as she presents ideas for buying gifts and keeping it together during family gatherings. Using a tough love approach to organization, Reich’s plan will help par- ticipants through the holidays -- and actually enjoy them. Reich has appeared on the “Today Show,” “Good Day NY,” and “NY1” and has been featured in the New York Times and in several magazines, including O, Real Simple, Family Circle, and Parents. “Getting Organized for the Holidays” is free. No reg- istration is necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. Republicans plan meeting The Mahwah Republican Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Terrace Room at the Mahwah Senior Center, 475 Corporate Drive in Mahwah. The group will gather at 7:30 p.m. The club will discuss the upcoming election and the candidates running for township council. Refreshments will be served at 7:15 p.m., and the meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. All registered Republi- cans and prospective members are invited. Annual dues are $30. For more information, contact Tracy Miceli at tracy@mahwahgop.com or visit www.mahwahgop.com. Scouts collect for overseas military The Webelos 1 Scouts in Packs 197 and 258 in Mahwah are collecting items for Mahwah Marine Moms. The Moms send care packages to military personnel serving in Afghanistan and other locations around the world. Travel- sized toiletry items are needed. Collection boxes will be located outside the main office at Joyce Kilmer School at 80 Ridge Road through Nov. 1. For more information, contact Anne Powley at annepowley@optonline.net or Michelle Crowe Paz michellecrowepaz@gmail.com. Learn about unclaimed property The Mahwah Seniors are invited to an Oct. 31 seminar on unclaimed property. This free program will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the senior center at 475 Corporate Drive. Financial assets that have been unclaimed or lost by their former rightful owners include stocks and bonds, insurance checks, savings and checking accounts, wages, payroll checks, and utility deposits. Find out if New Jersey is holding financial assets and how to reclaim property. Wright presents haunted tales Author Jim Wright will discuss the “Phantom of the Ramapos” and “Ghosts of Allendale” on Oct. 30 at the Mahwah Public Library. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Join Wright as he reads his two popular local haunted tales: one set in Allendale during the Revolutionary War and the other set in several locales in North Jersey. Both stories were inspired by local history, and both will be accompanied by a slide show. “The Ghosts of Allendale” was illustrated by Northern Highlands students; “Phantoms of the Ramapos” includes archival photos of the Ho-Ho-Kus Speedway, downtown Allendale, and the Darlington Schoolhouse. The stories will be followed by a brief question and answer period. This program is free. No registration is necessary. Seats are available on a “first come” basis. Both stories are also available as free iTunes downloads. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Call (201) 529- READ for additional information. Emergency service group seeks members Mahwah Emergency Medical Services, Inc. is seeking members to staff its lifesaving team. Membership is open to anyone who is 16 years of age or older. Training and cer- tification are provided. For more information about joining the team, call (201) 529-9301 or (201) 327-2252 and leave a message, or e-mail JoinMahwahEMS@gmail.com.