November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Park Windmill ‘Toys for Tots’ requested The Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department is collect- ing donations of new, unwrapped toys for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Toys may be dropped off at the firehouse on Witte Drive on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. The following Midland Park businesses are also serv- ing as collection sites: Rock Your Hair Salon, 633 Godwin Avenue; Parisi Sports Club, 156 Greenwood Avenue; and Parkwood Deli, 342 Erie Avenue. On Dec. 6 at 11:10 a.m., local firefighters will present the toys to Santa Claus and several United States Marines who will arrive in Wortendyke via train. MPUMC hosts events The Christmas Tree Sale at the Midland Park United Methodist Church will open on Monday, Dec. 1. 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. Advent Bible Study will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9, and 16. The Wednesday session of classes will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, and 17. All are welcome. MPUMC has added a Friday Family Service to its sched- ule. 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 par- ents 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 holiday movies on the big screen. There will be a $10 charge, which will benefit programs of the church’s youth group. The Midland Park United Methodist Church is located at 269 Godwin Avenue. Call (201) 445-3787 or visit mpum@optimum.net for more information. MPPEF participates in Global Giving Day On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Midland Park Public Education Foundation encourages community members to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back recognize the dedication and commitment of Midland Park School District teachers and staff members. The foundation asks parents to consider a contribution to the MPPEF Teacher Appreciation program to recognize a member of the district who makes, or has made, a dif- ference in their children’s lives. Donations will help fund teacher-generated classroom and district-wide grants. Visit www.mppef.org and use the Teacher Appreciation Community comes alive Jacobsen Landscape Design and Contrruction in Midland Park recently sponsored a variety of fall activities in conjunc- tion with the Alive Outside program. secure online contribution form to send a note describing the teacher or staff member’s special qualities, along with a recommended tax-deductible donation of at least $10 per teacher/staff member, to the Midland Park Public Educa- tion Foundation. A letter will be sent to the honoree sharing your appre- ciation. The school’s principal and district superintendent will be notified. For more information, contact Annie Campbell at (201) 612-6656 or Toni Ann Tuosto at (201) 670-7871, or visit www.mppef.org. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that enhances and supports new curriculum initiatives and enrichment oppor- tunities within Midland Park’s public school system. Knights sponsor trip to Sands Casino The Knights of Columbus Midland Park Council 5498 will host a trip to see the Tony Orlando Christmas Show at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Satur- day, Dec. 6. The group will leave from the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park, at 11:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Transportation will be by deluxe motor coach. Attendees will receive $20 in free slot play. The casino features a large indoor shop- ping center and a variety of restaurants. Tickets are $69. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Tom Antonucci at Thomas.Antonucci@yahoo.com. Learn to dance This fall, Grand Ballroom in Midland Park will hold a program for teens who want to increase their social ease and dance skills. The studio is located in the rear mall of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. High school students are invited to learn ballroom basics and social dances including Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and line dancing. Class will meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, Jan. 8 and 9, Feb. 7 and 8, March 7 and 8, April 4 and 5, and May 9 and 10. For details, contact the studio at (201) 445-2515. Bakers sought for annual Cookie Walk The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue, will host its annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 13. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., attendees are invited to select from dozens of homemade cookies and holiday treats. Cookies are sold by the pound. The church is currently seeking bakers for the event. Contact the church at (201) 445-3787. Treats may be brought to the church after 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Baked items should be labeled with the baker’s name and the type of cookie.