February 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Wyckoff Wanderings Club welcomes new members The Wyckoff Newcomers & Neighbors Club is seeking new members. The social organization is open to residents of Wyckoff and neighboring communities. The club’s activities include children’s activities, ladies’ nights, cou- ples’ events, a book club, and more. On March 15, the club will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at its annual Lodge Night at Brookside Swim & Rac- quet Club in Allendale. For more information, e-mail Elena Danetz-Gold at re cruitment@wyckoffnewcomers.com or visit www.wyck- offnewcomersclub.com. Heschel to speak Temple Beth Rishon welcomes the community to March 9 installment of its annual Food for Thought Dis- tinguished Speaker Series. This 9:45 a.m. program will feature Dr. Suzannah Heschel, professor of Jewish studies at Dartmouth College. During her presentation, “Prophecy and Social Action in Judaism,” Dr. Heschel will discuss the prophets’ dream of world peace, their awareness of human rights, the pri- macy of human dignity as a link to God’s dignity, and the crucial significance of prophetic Judaism for people today. The professor follows in the footsteps of her father Abraham Joshua Heschel, the preeminent 20 th century Jewish theologian and philosopher. The program cost, which includes a breakfast buffet, is $15 for temple members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to the temple office at (201) 891-4466 by March 6. For more information, visit www.bethrishon.org. Register for kindergarten The Wyckoff School District has announced its regis- tration schedule for children who will be entering kinder- garten in September 2014. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eisenhower Middle School at 344 Calvin Court. Children whose last name begins with A through L will register March 5. Those with last names beginning with M through Z will register March 6. School administrators and nurses will be on site to answer questions and provide information. Registration information, including residency and age requirements and health forms are available at http://www.wyckoffps. org. Forms maybe downloaded, printed, and completed prior to registration. Registration is open to all children who will be five years old by Oct. 1, 2014. Four proofs of residency are required. Residency documents include driver’s license, proof of rent or mortgage payment, utility bill, tax bill, etc. Proof of a child’s age and identity, such as a birth certificate, baptismal or naming certificate, etc. is also required. Parents should bring their child’s immunization record from their health care provider on the day of registration. For details, call the board of education at (201) 848-5700. Chamber to hear talk on Social Security The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce will meet Feb. 27 at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 8 p.m. for a light breakfast. Matthew R. Ward, division sales director of annuities at Protective Life Insurance Company, will discuss Social Security. Ward has 19 years of industry experience. RSVP to wyckoffchamber@gmail.com or call (201) 468-1999 for more information. Tournament announced On Feb. 27, the Friends of the Wyckoff Library will host “Super Smash Brothers Brawl,” a video game tour- nament for students in grades six through nine. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Monroe Room at the library at 200 Woodland Avenue. The top three tournament contenders will receive GameStop gift cards. Refreshments will be served. Players may sign up at the reference desk. Attendance is “first come, first served,” and the tournament will be limited to 32 gamers. For more information, contact Beth Wharton at (201) 891-4076. Event to benefit scholarships The Wyckoff Family YMCA’s 19 th Annual Ladies Night Out is set for March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washing- ton Township. This year, the event will feature fashions by Athleta, music, dancing, a photo booth, and a basket fund- raiser. Tickets are $60 and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, beer, wine, dessert, and coffee. Proceeds will benefit the Y’s scholarship fund. To purchase tickets, call Nancy Addis at (201) 891-2081 or e-mail nancya@wyckoffymca. org. Celebrate Irish tradition at the Wyckoff Y The Wyckoff Family YMCA’s Performing Arts depart- ment will celebrate Irish heritage with a traditional Ceili on Sunday, March 9. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Y located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. This event will feature Irish fiddlers and accordion players. Participants are invited to learn traditional dances and compete in the Irish Soda Bread and Irish Cupcake Bake-offs. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Y’s front desk. For more information, call (201) 891-2081 or e-mail Tiffany Rolsing at tiffanyr@wyckoffymca.org. Learn about LinkedIn Michele Meussner, founder of Red Cup Career Ser- vices, will present a program on the social media tool, LinkedIn, at the Wyckoff Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 27. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Learn how LinkedIn can be a connection to a broader professional network and career growth. Registration is required. Visit the library at 200 Wood- land Avenue, call (201) 891-4866, extension 2, or e-mail wyckref@bccls.org. Seminar available Cornerstone Christian Church will host “The Emotion- ally Healthy Woman” with national speaker Geri Scazzero on March 1. Based on her national best-selling book, “Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life” (Zondervan, 2013), Scazzero integrates practi- cal skills to help women work out a relationship of integ- rity with God, themselves, and others. The program will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the church, 495 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Tickets are $25. To register, visit http://www.corner- stonenj.org.