Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Franklin Lakes Scribe PBA seeking coats Franklin Lakes PBA Local 150 will hold its Annual Coat Drive Nov. 21 through 23. Members of the commu- nity are asked to donate gently-used coast for the needy. Items may be dropped off at the Franklin Lakes Police Department at 490 DeKorte Drive. Last year, the coats were distributed by Saint John’s Baptist Church in Paterson. Scouts sell Christmas trees Franklin Lakes Boy Scout Troop 34 will begin its annual Christmas Tree Sale on Nov. 29 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. 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. Register for children’s programs 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. Singer/Songwriter Teri Merliss will perform a Holi- day Sing-along on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. Franklin Lakes children ages three and up are invited to sing and dance along with Ms. Teri. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. On Dec. 5 and 12 at 11 a.m., children from two months through four-and-a-half years may attend Music Speaks. This interactive family program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A session of Paws for Reading will be held Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through five are invited to read aloud to well-behaved dogs to polish their reading and public speaking skills. Children are invited to participate for 10-minute sessions beginning at 4 p.m. 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. Remember to buckle up The Franklin Lakes Police Department is joining in a national effort to reach out to all Thanksgiving travel- ers with one important message: Buckle up. Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year, putting more people on the road and, unfortunately, increasing the likelihood of crashes. Each year in Bergen Country, tens of thousands of passenger vehicle occupants die in motor vehicle crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45 percent, and the risk of moderate to serious injury by 50 percent. For those who already buckle up every time, this cam- paign serves as a reminder. For those who still do not buckle up for whatever reason, police note that buckling one’s seat belt is one of the simplest, safest things one will ever do. See ‘The Border States of America’ The Franklin Lakes Tea Party will host a screen- ing of “The Border States of America” on Nov. 18. The group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Ambu- lance Corps Building on Bender Court. The documentary highlights the difficulties residents in America’s southern border states face from the influx of illegal immigrants. Guest speaker Daryn Iwicki, New Jersey State Direc- tor of Americans, will address the group. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. For more information call (201) 891-8728. Park Windmill Thanksgiving Food Drive under way In the spirit of the season, Godwin School will once again be participating in the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by the Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity. Donations may be brought the school at 41 East Center Street by Nov. 21. The most needed items include meals in a can, such as ravioli, Spam, ham, chicken, and stew; oatmeal; canned tuna; canned, plastic bottled, or boxed 100 percent fruit juice; peanut butter and jelly; tomato sauce; diced, stewed, and pureed tomatoes; rice; macaroni and cheese; canned fruits and vegetables, including pumpkin; cranberry sauce; stuffing mix; snacks; cookies; crackers; pancake mix and syrup; cake mix; coffee; and condiments. Per- sonal care and household items are also appreciated. Please note that turkeys are not needed. Library board plans meeting The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trust- ees will meet on Thursday, Nov. 18. The board will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Basketball meeting set Parents of children interested in the Midland Park Recreation Basketball program are invited to a meet- ing on Nov. 24. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held in the conference room at the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue. The agenda will include a discussion of the recreation and travel teams’ plans for the upcoming season. For more information, e-mail Richard Formicola at hotshotsrf@verizon.net. Shredding event planned Midland Park will participate in the Bergen County Utilities Authority’s 2014 mobile on-site residential docu- ment shredding program on Saturday, Nov. 22. Residents are invited to bring their personal documents to the munic- ipal parking lot at 280 Godwin Avenue. Personal docu- ments with or without paperclips, staples and paperboard covers will be shredded on site between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hardcover books, magazines, newspapers, photo- graphs, plastic binder covers, and X-rays will not be accepted for shredding. Chamber meeting announced The Midland Park Chamber of Commerce will meet Nov. 19 at Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s 630 Godwin Avenue location. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will include a dis- cussion of the Chamber’s finances and events scheduled for the upcoming year. RSVP to lisa@mpkchamber.com by Nov. 17.