December 17, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Park Windmill Soccer program volunteers sought The Midland Park Soccer Association is calling for volunteers to assist in managing the youth soccer program. Those interested in serving as the organization’s vice presi- dent or treasurer should contact Carl Krag at (201) 612-9811 or kragc@optonline.net and plan to attend the association’s first meeting set for Monday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The group meets in the Community Room of the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue. The soccer association is also seeking candidates to fill the positions of field man- ager, representative to the travel league, registration chair, and Picture Day coordi- nator. For details, contact Carl Krag or Paul Olson at tpolson@optonline.net. 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. Community program announced Midland Park Public Schools invites the community to a Jan. 26 presentation on harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Board of Education Counsel Stephen Fog- arty and Educator Dr. Paula Rodriguez-Rust will speak from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Memo- rial Hall at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. The program will feature a legal review of the ABR Act and identify what defines incidents of HIB. Sociologist/diversity edu- cator Dr. Rodriguez-Rust will discuss the MPEPTA hosts ‘A Taste of Midland Park’ “A Taste of Midland Park,” hosted by the Midland Park Elementary Parent Teacher Association will be held Satur- day, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. This event, which is designed to showcase local food estab- lishments, will take place at the Midland Park Firehouse at 45 Witte Drive. Midland Park restaurants and eateries will provide samples of their signature cuisine. Participating businesses include: Arturo’s, Rosario’s, La Strada, Peter’s Fish Market, Fiona’s, Park Deli and Mini Mart, Andy’s Community Lunch, Hot Dog Caboose, Starbucks, 7-11, A&P, Hogan’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Edible Arrangements, Subway, and more. Attendees are welcome to sing kara- oke, dance to music provided by a DJ, results of the 2014 Midland Park District’s School Climate Survey given to students in grades two through 12 last spring. A ques- tion and answer session will follow. The Midland Park United Method- ist Church is located at 269 Godwin Avenue. Call (201) 445-3787 or visit mpum@optimum.net for details. 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. 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 parents 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 holi- day movies on the big screen. There will be a $10 charge, which will benefit programs of the church’s youth group. Grand Ballroom hosts holiday party Grand Ballroom in Midland Park will host a Christmas Dinner and Dance Party on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the studio located in the rear mall of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. The semi-formal event will be held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The festivities include a buffet dinner, wine, dessert, coffee, a show, music, and dancing. Tickets are $85 per person. RSVP to (201) 445-2515. Association seeks vice president The Midland Park Softball Association is seeking candidates to fill the position of vice president for the 2015 season. Candidates are expected to attend board meetings; maintain the policy and direction of the MPSBA; provide a positive, safe, and enjoyable learning experience for the members of the league; and participate in the planning and execution of the Midland participate in a dessert fundraiser, and satisfy a sweet tooth at the candy bar. This is a BYOB event. Tickets are $25 per person. To make a reservation, contact Parent Social Com- mittee chairs Jaimie Caltabellatta at jaimie145@gmail.com or (551)500-1143, or Joan Doumas at chelly1227@aol.com or (201) 889-5301. Park Blastoff Tournament in June. Interested candidates may send their name, daughter’s grade, contact informa- tion, best time to be reached, and their qualifications to brianrun26@yahoo.com. For more information, call Brian McCourt at (201) 248-9701. 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.