September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Mahwah Minutes Men’s basketball program offered Mahwah Recreation is sponsoring free men’s basketball league that will meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program, open to Mahwah residents only, will run through June 2014. Players must be 25 years or older. Pick up games will be played at Ramapo Ridge School gymnasium at 150 Ridge Road. If the school is closed for any reason, that day’s game will be cancelled. There will be no games on Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, or April 16. To regis- ter, visit www.mahwahtwp.org under forms center. Women’s volleyball program begins A free adult women’s volleyball program is being offered at Joyce Kilmer School, 80 Ridge Road, on Wednesdays. The program is open to Mahwah residents only. Games are played from 7 to 9 p.m. in the new gym. If school is closed for any reason, that day’s game will be can- celled. There will be no games on Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 14, or April 16. Registration forms may be found at www. mahwahtwp.org under forms center. Director’s Pick Series set The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, will present “World War Z” (2013) starring Brad Pitt on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 116 minutes. The free program includes movie snacks and drinks. Seats are available on a “first come” basis. Senior center celebrates 10 th Anniversary The Mahwah Senior Center will celebrate its Tenth Anniversary with a luncheon and dance on Sept. 19. Local officials will be on hand. This event is for Mahwah seniors. The cost to attend is $2. The center, with its strong belief in vitality at all ages, places significant emphasis on health and wellness pro- gramming, 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 cal- endar lists all the activities, menus, and programs for the month. Seniors may 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 assis- tance, and individual client advocacy. The center, which receives its core funding from the Township of Mahwah, maintains a multi-cultural atmo- sphere in which thousands of seniors have been taking charge of their health and thriving. To contact the township’s senior center, call (201) 529- 5757, extension 213. Social Reading Book Fair set Ramapo Ridge Middle School will host a Social Read- ing Book Fair on Sept. 24. The fair will include books for teens and information online communities and related sites to complement the books. Attendees will learn how to take part in these groups and the benefits of doing so. The fair is a free, walk-in event that is open to everyone. Food, art, and music will be featured. Attendees are encouraged to donate new and used books for teens to benefit a school in need. For every book donated, attendees will receive a contest ticket. Prizes for contest winners include a signed book by best-selling author Rick Riordan, a Harry Potter themed candy basket, and a custom sewn book cover. This program is being presented by Mahwah High School senior Julia Bauer as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The Gold Award is the highest level in Girl Scouting. Ramapo Ridge School is located at 150 Ridge Road. Fit Cubs Cub Scouts from Mahwah Pack 258 recently tested their skills at the 2013 Physical Fitness Challenge. Scouts participated in challenges such as chin-ups, 50- yard dash, softball throw, standing long jump, and sit- ups. The top three winners of each rank will compete in the District Finals next month.