August 6, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Park Windmill Seventh grade Bagel Breakfast set Midland Park students who will be entering seventh grade this fall are invited to a Bagel Breakfast on Wednes- day, Aug. 27. This morning mixer will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Gospel Hall announces VBS Midland Park Gospel Hall will hold its 2014 Vacation Bible School Aug. 11 through 15 at the church located at 61 Prospect Street. Children from the community are wel- come to enjoy daily activities from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This free program will feature Bible lessons, music, crafts, games, and snacks. This year’s program, which is open to youngsters in kindergarten through grade 12, will have an Athenian theme. Visit mpvbs.org or call (201) 447-0654 to register or to learn more. Summer prevention program sets hours The Midland Park School District will provide student assistance program summer prevention hours. Student Assistance Counselor Craig Rush will be available to meet with Midland Park students or parents on July 30 and Aug. 6, 13, and 27. Rush will be available for appointments from noon to 4 p.m. at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Students or parents may set up an appointment by calling (201) 444-7400, extension 206 or by sending an e-mail to Crush@mpsnj.org. MPPEF to host its first 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk Midland Park’s Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 6 this year will be a full day event, with the Midland Park Public Education Foundation starting off the day with a 5K Run. MPPEF’s First Annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk will kick off at 9:30 a.m. at the DePhillips Center, 50 Dairy Street; the 1-Mile Walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. If regis- tered by Aug. 25, the individual fee for the 5K Run is $25, and participants are guaranteed a race day T-shirt. Regis- tration fees for the 1-Mile Walk begin at $15 prior to Aug. 25, with a $60 family maximum. Community Day takes place on the field from 1 to 5 p.m. Businesses and family sponsorships are available. Busi- ness sponsorship opportunities range from Bronze to Plati- num levels. Families can show their support for the event by signing up for a family sponsorship, which includes a family lawn sign with their name on it and a free entry in the 1-Mile Walk. Proceeds from the event will help the MPPEF continue its commitment to bring innovative, sustainable programs designed to enhance the academic quality of Midland Park schools. To register for the 1 st Annual Midland Park 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, or to inquire about sponsorship opportuni- ties, visit www.mppef.org. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation raises money to fund grants that will strengthen the school system. By sharing in this goal, the community serves as a vital partner with the district administration, board of edu- cation and faculty in providing the tools they need to bring academic excellence to the children. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that enhances and supports new curriculum initiatives and enrichment oppor- tunities within Midland Park’s public school system. Summer programs for children announced Midland Park Continuing Education will provide summer classes for students. Classes will be held at Mid- land Park High School at 250 Prospect Street. Young seamstresses may register for Fashion Sewing Camp Aug. 11 through 15. Camps are open to those ages eight through 13. Call (201) 444-2030 or visit www.mpsnj.org and click on Continuing Ed to register or for more information. Sponsors sought The Midland Park Ambulance Corps will host an Open House on Sept. 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. The community is invited to visit the corps’ new building at 471 Godwin Avenue, meet the members, and view the corps’ equipment. To mark the occasion, the ambulance corps is offering spon- sorship opportunities for its souvenir journal. Prospective sponsors may contact the corps at mptxmom@optonline. net for more information. The deadline to reserve journal space is Sept. 5. Ambulance corps seeks volunteers The Midland Park Ambulance Corps has openings for retirees and those who work part-time. Training programs are available at two convenient county schools and the addition of Hybrid courses allow for learning online. The corps is also seeking members who may already have EMT certification. Members would be allowed to sign up for shifts that meet their personal schedules, and could sign up through a smartphone app. The ambulance corps is now located at 445 Godwin Avenue. E-mail jfa07432@yahoo.com for details. Special Needs Story time set The Midland Park Memorial Library, located at 250 Godwin Avenue, will host story times for special needs children on Mondays in August from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. All ages are welcome. Saturday special needs story times will begin in the fall. Volunteers for the special needs programs are always welcome. For more information, contact Miss Emily at childrens@midlandpark.bccls.org. Preschoolers invited to soccer clinic This fall, the Midland Park Soccer Association will hold a new soccer clinic for four- and five-year-olds. The six- week program is open to children who will be attending kindergarten in September. The clinic is part of the in-town recreation program. Players will meet at 9 a.m. on Satur- days from Sept. 6 through Oct. 11. Sign up at www.midlandparksoccer.com. Registration is $30 and includes a shirt and a ball. For more information, e-mail midlandparksoccer@gmail.com or call Chris Salge at csalge5@hotmail.com or Carl Krag at (201) 612- 9811.