Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • May 21, 2014 Villadom Happenings School of Rock entertains at Shannon Rose The Directors from the Waldwick School of Rock will perform at Shannon Rose Pub, 1200 Route 17 North in Ramsey, at 7 p.m. on May 29. The evening’s entertainment will include performances by the School of Rock band which is comprised of the school’s top student musicians and the school’s show directors. There will also be prizes, an auction, and a cash prize contest. Proceeds from the contests will benefit Show Band. Admission is free. For more information, visit wald- wickschoolofrock.com or call (201) 444-4425 Fall registration opens at Bergen Registration for fall courses at Bergen Community Col- lege is open for all students, including those enrolling for the first time. The first of four fall sessions will begin Sept. 2; other sessions will start Sept. 8, Sept. 24, and Oct. 29. Classes take place at BCC’s locations in Paramus, Lynd- hurst, and Hackensack, and online. To register, visit room A-129 in the Pitkin Education Center at the main campus, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus; room LYN-116 at Bergen Community College at the Mead- owlands, 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst; the main lobby at the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, 355 Main Street, Hackensack; or online at my.bergen.edu. For more infor- mation, call (201) 447-7218 or visit Bergen.edu/fall2014. Bergen Community College, based in Paramus is a public two-year coeducational college. The college offers associate degrees and certificate and continuing education programs in a variety of fields. Learn about inventions from the Garden State The Band-Aid®, bar code, and Bubble Wrap®, all invented in New Jersey, are just part of Linda J. Barth’s presentation, “The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow.” Barth will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at the Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Admission is $7 and proceeds will benefit the children’s educational programs at The Hermitage. This program, one of six lectures being sponsored by the Friends of the Hermitage Inc. during 2014, is based on Barth’s book, “A History of Inventing New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone.” Barth will discuss New Jersey’s famous and not-so-famous people, places, and inventions. Barth is a life-long resident of the Garden State and has served on the board of Celebrate NJ!, contributed to the “Encyclopedia of New Jersey,” and authored several books and articles about New Jersey canals and state history. The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture. The house incorporates a stone struc- ture that was visited during the Revolutionary War by George Washington and was the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost. The house’s architectural appearance dates to the 1847 remodeling and enlargement designed by the architect William H. Ranlett. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit member- ship organization, manages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. For information call (201) 445-8411, extension 101 or visit www.thehermitage.org. West Bergen announces ‘Grand Slam’ Looking over some of the prizes are Michael J. Tozzoli, West Bergen’s CEOr; Dr. Patricia A. Hanratty, co-chair of the Grand Slam and a member of West Bergen’s Foundation Board (Montvale); Christina Phillips, Committee Member (Mahwah); and Stella Phillips, Grand Slam Gift Donation Coordinator (Mahwah). Golf and tennis items, restaurant certificates, vaca- tions, and signed sports memorabilia are just a few of the more than $7,000 worth of merchandise being high- lighted at a special auction for the Third Annual Grand Slam for West Bergen’s Kids. This event will be held Wednesday, June 4 at Seasons in Washington Town- ship. Activities will begin in the morning with women’s tennis at the Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club, 915 Glen- view Road in Ridgewood. This event will feature a scrambles format for both A and B flights. Refreshments will be served. Lunch will begin at noon at Seasons with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and music by well-known pianist Steve Cohen. During lunch, guests will be treated to a Fashion Show hosted by Fox’s of Ridgewood and a special musi- This guest speaker received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in horticulture from Rutgers University, where he has been an adjunct instructor for over 30 years. He owns and operates a nursery in Millstone Township, where he grows many types of ornamental trees, shrubs, and herba- ceous perennials. Plant material will be available for purchase after the meeting. The Master Gardeners of Bergen County meet in the first floor meeting room at the County Administration Building, One Bergen Plaza in Hackensack. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. and announcements will be made at 7:20 p.m. The presentation will follow at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tracey Fraser (201) 768- 1856 or tralfra@optonline.net, or visit www.mgofbc.or. Dancers welcome new members The North Jersey English Country Dancers welcome newcomers to their Sunday, May 25 dance at the Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. All dances are taught and prompted, and the music is live. Dancers may come with or without a partner. Instruction for beginners begins at 1:30 p.m. and the main dance is held from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit northjerseyenglishcountrydancers.yolasite.com or call Nancy at (201) 445-4497. ‘IronMatt’ benefit announced The Sixth Annual Softball Tournament to benefit the Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors, “IronMatt,” will be held Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McBride Field in Franklin Lakes and various softball fields in Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff. A volunteer- prepared barbecue will conclude the full day of friendly competition. IronMatt is currently seeking sponsors, teams, and indi- vidual participants. Registration fees are $750 per team and $75 per individual. Proceeds will benefit medical research and the family assistance program. Visit www.ironmatt. org to register for this event or for information about spon- sorship opportunities. Kristoph to address gardeners Steven Kristoph will discuss the propagation of woody plants at the May 20 meeting of the Master Gardeners of Bergen County. Kristoph will cover all three propagation methods for various types of woody trees and shrubs. Prop- agating media, root aiding substances, and timing will all be included. Opera company performs ‘The Gondoliers’ The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will present two performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers.” Performances will take place at the Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street in Fair Lawn, May 30 at 8 p.m. and at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood, June 7 at 7 p.m. (continued on page 28) cal performance by Talina Toscano, a talented 15-year- old representing the autistic community. Tickets are $100 per person for tennis and lunch or $75 for lunch and entertainment. The event will benefit West Bergen’s programs and services for youngsters on the autistic spectrum. Purchase tickets online at www. westbergen.org or by contacting Carol Cohen at (201) 444-3550. West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. West Bergen is committed to meeting the psychological needs of each of its clients with sensitivity and responsive, innovative services of the highest quality. West Bergen strives to improve the quality of life in Bergen County and beyond – one life at a time. For details, call (201) 444-3550.