December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Franklin Lakes Scribe Church hosts Christmas Pageant High Mountain Presbyterian Church at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes will host its Christmas Pag- eant during the 10 a.m. the service on Dec. 14. All are welcome to watch the Christmas story unfold as told by adults, children, youth, and choir. For more information, visit www.pcfl.org, e-mail patpastas@msn.com, or call the church office at (201) 891-0511. ‘Raise Your Glass to Charles Dickens’ Join Ira and Julia Levin as they present “Raise Your Glass to Charles Dickens” at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. This musical tribute to Dickens will be full of holiday cheer. The award-win- ning Levins will present stories and sing-alongs based on the famous author. Seats for this free program will be available on a first- come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. The session will be held in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School at 755 Franklin Avenue. The public is invited. Santa Claus comes to town The Franklin Lakes Fire Department invites young- sters to visit with Santa at the firehouse on Bender Court on Sunday, Dec. 14. Santa and Mrs. Claus will tour the town from 11 a.m. until his arrival at the firehouse at 2 p.m. While at the firehouse, he will speak with children and distribute gifts until 5 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras. December children’s programs announced Registration is open for the December children’s pro- grams at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. To sign up, call the library at (201)891-2224 or stop in during regular hours. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Local author Barbara Puccia will present “Samantha Smartypants Runs for Class President” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. The program is suggested for children in second and third grade. The event will feature activities, a snack, and a book signing. Registration is requested, but not required. A special Tot-Time Holiday program is set for Dec. 16. This single session of the weekly program will be held at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and will feature winter-themed stories, activities, and a craft. This program is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Toy Drive under way The Franklin Lakes PBA Local #150 is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Policeman’s Benevolent Association annual Toy Drive. The toys will be delivered to children and charities throughout the region. This year’s beneficiaries will be the children at Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, Shelter Our Sisters, Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey, Tomorrow’s Children, and military fami- lies. Donations may be brought to the Franklin Lakes Police Department at 490 DeKorte Drive before Dec. 17. Scouts sell Christmas trees Franklin Lakes Boy Scout Troop 34’s annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way at the United Methodist Church located at 454 Pulis Avenue. The sale will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 21. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the troop. Library hosts events for teens The Franklin Lakes Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, will be hosting programs for teens throughout the month of December. For more information, call (201) 891- 2224. There will be a Drop-In Movie Blockbuster on Wednes- day, Dec. 10 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The animated film will feature the most accomplished canine in the world and his son who use a time machine to go on adven- tures. The movie is rated PG and runs for 92 minutes. On Thursday, Dec. 11 there will be a meeting of the Magic Gathering card group. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., attend- ees will learn how to play this card game or improve cur- rent skills. The library will host a Teen Video Games Holi- day Party on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to play the library’s best video games -- Xbox360, Wii, JustDance 2, and Super Smash Bros. -- while enjoying pizza and mozzarella sticks. This party is open to Franklin Lakes students in grades six and up. The Teen Room is open each Friday for a drop-in craft program from 1 to 5 p.m. Sign up for YN5 (Your Next Five), the library’s personalized reading list service for teens. E-mail teens@franklinlakes.bccls.org with a brief description of favorite authors or books, and the library will send sug- gestions for five new books to try. ‘Give a Book’ this year The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s “Give a Gift, Give a Book” program provides library lovers an opportunity to honor friends and family while supporting the library’s collection. The public is invited to participate by donating funds for books honoring family members, friends, hard-to-buy-for relatives, favor- ite teachers, and others. For $30, a new book will be purchased and added to the library’s collection and a commemorative bookplate will be added to each volume. Order forms are available at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive or online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Prize donations requested The Colonial Road School PTA in Franklin Lakes is seeking prize donations for its Jan. 24, 2015 fundraiser. The PTA is encouraging the business community, fami- lies, and individuals to donate goods and services to the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Each year, the parent-led organization provides funds to enhance the educational experience at Colonial Road School. In the past, the PTA has funded school field trips, cultural arts assemblies, and the purchase of classroom books and other educational materials. In addition to the January event, the parents host a vari- ety of social events throughout the year. In the past, the group has held a Halloween Bash, Bingo Night, and other family activities. Proceeds from these activities benefit the children at Colonial Road School. The Colonial Road School PTA is a non-profit orga- nization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax-deductible. For details, contact CRS PTA Treasurer Michelle Wickwire at (973) 715-1015 or mswickwire@gmail.com. PTA announces discount card fundraiser The Franklin Avenue Middle School PTA is sell- ing 2014-15 Shop Rite of Oakland discount cards. Get $5 off each order when the total amount purchased is a $100 or more. The discount card costs $20 and is valid from October 2014 through September 2015. E-mail slwinters@optonline.net to request an order form.