Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Park Windmill Pancake Breakfast with Santa set The Midland Park Fire Department will host its Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the firehouse on Witte Drive. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for chil- dren ages two through 12. Children under two will be admitted free of charge. At the event, children will receive a souvenir photo and small gift from Santa. Library board plans meeting The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 18. The board will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Chamber changes date The date of the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce Holiday Dinner has been changed to Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Fiona’s Restaurant on Godwin Avenue. The cost is $20 for members and $30 from non members. Please RSVP to lisa@mpkchamber.com Annual Cookie Walk set The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue, will host its annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 13. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., attendees are invited to select from dozens of homemade cookies and holiday treats. Cookies are sold by the pound. The church is seeking bakers for the event. Call (201) 445-3787. Treats may be brought to the church after 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Baked items should be labeled with the baker’s name and the type of cookie. MPUMC hosts events The Christmas Tree Sale at the Midland Park United Methodist Church is open. The sale will run weekdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the month of December, or while supplies last. Advent Bible Study will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 16. The Wednesday session of classes will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, and 17. All are welcome. MPUMC has added a Friday Family Service to its schedule. The new service will begin at 7 p.m. All are invited for faith, food, and fellowship. On Saturday, Dec. 20, the church will host a Drop and Shop event for parents with young children. Children may be dropped off at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and par- ents may use the time to take care of last minute shopping and errands. Adults and older children from the Sunday school and youth group will be on hand to entertain the little ones with games, crafts, holiday cooking projects, a pizza lunch, and holiday movies on the big screen. There will be a $10 charge, which will benefit programs of the church’s youth group. The Midland Park United Methodist Church is located at 269 Godwin Avenue. Call (201) 445-3787 or visit mpum@optimum.net for more information. Lions announce contest The Midland Park Lions Charitable Foundation is holding a special cash prize contest. Just 300 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Three prizes will be awarded. The first place winner will receive 35 percent of the proceeds, the second place winner will receive 10 percent, and the third place winner will receive five percent. Winners will be announced at the organization’s Charity Ball on March 28, 2015. The winner need not be present. The charitable foundation provides grants to needy and worthy organizations such as the restocking of the Little Ferry and Moonachie libraries, which were hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. To purchase tickets contact Lion Jack Romano at (201) 444-8601 or mrzip6104@yahoo.com. Learn to dance This fall, Grand Ballroom in Midland Park will hold a program for teens who want to increase their social ease and dance skills. The studio is located in the rear mall of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. High school students are invited to learn ballroom basics and social dances including Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and line dancing. Class will meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 9, Feb. 7 and 8, March 7 and 8, April 4 and 5, and May 9 and 10. For details, contact the studio at (201) 445-2515. MPEPTA hosts Parents Night Out event The Midland Park Elementary Parent Teacher Associa- tion will host a parent social, “A Taste of Midland Park,” on Saturday, Jan. 17. The event, to be held at the Midland Park Firehouse on Witte Drive, will feature samplings of the finest food establishments in Midland Park. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ. Attendees are invited to dance, sing, and enjoy a candy bar. The organization will hold a des- sert auction and a cash prize contest. Tickets are $25. The event is BYOB and seating is limited. To purchase tickets, contact Joan Doumas at chelly1227@aol.com or (201) 889-5301 or Jaimie Calta- bellatta at jaimie145@gmail.com or (551) 500-1143. MPCE schedules trips Registration is now open for the Midland Park Con- tinuing Education program’s day trips, trips to Broadway shows, and overnight tours. Programs and trips are open (continued on page 21)