October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Park Windmill Chamber to meet Midland Park Chamber of Commerce meets the first Wednesday of the month. On Oct. 16, the group will hold a 12:30 p.m. lunch meeting at Fionia’s, 118 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend. For more information, contact Dr. Nuzzi at nuzzichiro@verizon.net. Foundation hosts Trivia Night The Midland Park Public Education Foundation will host its annual Trivia Night on Nov. 13 at Christ Episcopal Church, at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Members of the community are invited to form teams of up to eight people. Team members must be 21 years of age. The cost is $25 per person and includes snacks and soft drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own wine and beer. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the competition will begin at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the MPPEF’s effort to provide fund classroom grants, district-wide grants, and scholarships to the students in Midland Park schools. To register, visit www.mppef.org. For more information, con- tact Laurie Kamp at Rkamp6@aol.com or (201) 670-1062. Church hosts Blessing of the Animals The Midland Park United Methodist Church invites members of the community to bring their pets to a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the church at 269 Godwin Avenue. The blessing tradition was started by Saint Francis of Assisi, who had a special love for animals. All are wel- come. MPHS Music in the Park set The Midland Park High School Marching Band will host its annual “Music in the Park” competition Oct. 12 at Indian Hills High School, 97 Yawpo Avenue in Oakland. The event will begin at 1 p.m. The competition features high school marching bands from the area. Proceeds will benefit the high school march- ing band program. For more information about supporting the band program, visit www.mphsarts.org. Register for wrestling Registration for Waldwick-Midland Park Recreation Wrestling will be held Oct. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Waldwick High School’s Greenburg Center. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome. The goal is to develop wrestling skills at an early age in order to excel at the middle school and high school levels. Wrestling promotes sportsmanship, commitment, self-confidence, and many other positive traits. Call Chris Reardon at (201) 251-8349 for details. Lions Club announces fundraiser On Oct. 22, the Wendy’s at 31 Godwin Avenue in Mid- land Park will sponsor a benefit for the Midland Park Lions Club Guide Dog 3 Drive. From 6 to 9 p.m., the restaurant will donate the proceeds from orders made at the drive up window and at the sit down restaurant to the Midland Park Lions Guide Dog 3 Drive. No coupon is necessary. The Lions are working to raise $5,000 for the next guide dog puppy sponsorship. Republicans host Beefsteak Dinner The Midland Park United Republican Club will hold its fourth annual all-you-can-eat Beefsteak Dinner at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Dinner, which will be catered by Night- ingale, will be held at the Midland Park Firehouse on Witte Drive. Tickets are $40. Attendees are invited to bring their own beverages. The community is welcome. Contact Jack Considine at mp.republicanleadership@ho tmail.com to purchase tickets or for more information. UMC hosts Fall Fashion Show The Midland Park United Methodist Church located at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park will host a Fall Fash- ion Show on Friday, Oct. 10. This 7 p.m. event will include fashions modeled by men, women, and children from the congregation. There will be an opportunity to purchase the clothing featured. Tickets are $8. Children under age 12 will be admitted free. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church’s Mis- sion with Hope Fund. Contact the church office at (201) 445-3787 for tickets and other information. Nativity sets Garage Sale Nativity Singles over 40 will host a Garage Sale in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 18. The fee for an 18 foot by 12 foot space is $15. Participants must bring their own table. Tables may be rented for an additional $5. Advertising will be handled by NSO40. Proceeds from the event will benefit the group’s community service projects. Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444-6362.