July 30, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Residents welcome alfresco concert series The Free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Friends of the Midland Park Memorial Library and the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce has hit weather snags during this, its first season, but has proven a hit with residents of all ages. The weather cooperated on July 16 as a fife and drum band helped celebrate Brigadier General Abraham Godwin’s birth- day. About 50 residents attended The JerseyJazz Giants’ concert on July 23, held indoors at the library. It featured sax and woodwind player Sam Dillon, drummer Matt Baranello, bassist and band leader Tony Ventura, and guitarist Randy Johnston. Yet to come are the 12 piece harmony-rich Epic Soul, on July 30, and the rescheduled concert by the Odell Brothers Band at a date to be announced. Pilot program (continued from page 14) international business, marketing, astron- omy, meteorology, military history, New Jersey history, an academic seminar, and a history of American pop culture. The survey indicated the most interest in the business and marketing courses, with 11 students stating they might register for each of these courses. The astronomy and meteo- rology courses each drew the interest of 10 students. In his report, Capuano said that MPHS is ahead of WHS in terms of the fine arts and gardening, while WHS is ahead of MPHS in the areas of business and meteorology. Because the daily schedules at the two schools are not synchronized, officials from both districts are looking at hosting shared courses during the last period of the day. The districts are also looking at options that would open up space to run the programs. Registration for the pilot program has indicated that one Waldwick student planned to take the digital photography and ceramics courses at MPHS. Three Midland Park students have registered for the inter- national business and marketing classes at WHS. MPHS students have also expressed interest in taking WHS classes in astron- omy, meteorology, entrepreneurship, and statistics, with one MPHS student register- ing for each of these classes. Capuano said the number of students who would be taking the shared programs is tentative, since students will be able to add or drop courses through the first few weeks of the new school year. He noted that Trenton is supportive of this initiative, and encourages districts to share services and educational opportuni- ties. Officials believe the pilot program will be a success, and plan to monitor its prog- ress on a monthly basis.