November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Area Park Windmill Veterans Day Service set Midland Park/Wyckoff VFW Post 7086 will conduct a Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The service will be held at Veteran’s Plaza at Wortendyke Station located at Central and Greenwood avenues in Midland Park. Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will serve as master of ceremo- nies and Corporal Amy Steppe of the U.S. Marine Corps will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to join in honoring all past and present veterans and their sacri- fices for the nation. VFW Post 7086 welcomes area veter- ans, male and female, to its meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The post is located at 28 Faner Road in Midland Park. Timely and informative visit Holland Christian Home residents were recently treated to a presentation on how to safe- guard their personal information and protect themselves from phone scams and identity theft. North Haledon Police detectives Dave Parenta and Rob Ormezzano made the presenta- tion. ‘We would like to thank them for their helpful and informative presentation. The health and safety of our residents is always a top priority for the staff and administration of the Home. We are grateful for our partnership with the dedicated public servants of the North Haledon Police Department,’ said Home Administrator Caryn Edelbach. Assessment (continued from page 5) Capuano said weak areas are being tar- geted and addressed with special classes to help students perform. Benchmark assess- ments are conducted twice a year to keep everyone on target. At the other end of the spectrum, he said, Advanced Placement Wreaths (continued from page 12) over the world. In 1966, the State of New Jersey pur- chased the 1,117 acres of Skylands as the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation program. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. The gardens contain many unique features, including an extensive collection of statu- ary, historic trees, a formal annual garden, classes had been added in several areas to attract students with varying interests. He said the school had 25 AP scholars last year, and that he feels the trend will con- tinue. “We view assessment as a way to exam- ine what is effective and a turn key to other areas. We remain committed to the stu- dents becoming life long learners, not just test takers,” Dr. Cirasella said, noting that technology is now being used more effi- ciently in the classroom. perennial beds, and an heirloom collection of lilacs. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Associa- tion, an incorporated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG spon- sors walks, hikes, programs, concerts, and special events at the garden throughout the year. Guided tours of the gardens are available on Sundays at 2 p.m. from May through October, weather permitting, and guided tours of Skylands Manor are avail- able one Sunday per month. Guided group tours are also available. Please call the NJBG office for more information. MPUMC holds Friday Family service The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, welcomes everyone to its new Friday Family Service beginning Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend this service of faith, food, and fellowship. For more information, call the church at (201) 445-3787 or e-mail mpum@optonline.net. Have coffee with the mayor Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will host his monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” on Saturday, Nov. 15. O’Hagan will wel- come the public at 10 a.m. in the second floor conference room at borough hall. Residents are encouraged to stop by and discuss any items of interest in this infor- mal setting. Borough hall is located at 280 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. 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 Mid- land Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. High school students are invited to learn ballroom basics and social dances includ- ing Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and line dancing. Class will meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9, 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. Ski club to hold winter trips The Midland Park High School Ski Club will sponsor four trips to Mountain Creek this winter. Trips are scheduled for Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2015. Students must pur- chase tickets for all four dates by Nov. 24. Participants will qualify for the group discount rate from the ski resort. The cost for transportation will be $155 for all four trips. Equipment rental and damage insur- ance are available. Checks for the bus transportation must be made payable to “MPCE” and returned along with the permission/medical form by Nov. 25. A “transportation only” option is also available for purchase through Midland Park Continuing Education. There are options for family and friends to buy dis- counted mid-week/all access season passes, meal vouchers, and fun packs. For details and forms, visit MPHS Ski Club 2014-2015 Packet. For further information contact JoAnn Francolino at the MPCE office, (201) 444-2030 or Jfrancolino@mpsnj.org. Lions Club announces fundraisers Midland Park Lions Club will host a Coupon Night fundraiser on Nov. 5 at Rosario’s Trattoria, located at 29 Central Avenue in Midland Park. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all proceeds, after tax and gratuity, with the Lions Club coupon. Coupons are available at the Mid- land Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue or by calling (201) 444-8601. The fund- raiser will support the charitable works of the Lions Club. Scouts host Baby Bundles Drive The Midland Park Girl Scouts’ Baby Bundles Drive is being held throughout October. This community effort helps local babies get a good start. New and unused baby items are welcome. Collection boxes are located at the Midland Park Library, the Highland and Godwin schools, and Midland Park High School. Needed items include diaper oint- ments, diapers, wipes, bibs, infant toys, pacifiers, baby wash, nursing items, wash- cloths, baby lotion, bowls, and spoons. Glass items cannot be accepted. Donations must be new. 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 Saturday, Dec. 6. The group will leave from the Church of the Nativity, 315 Pros- pect 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 shopping center and a variety of restaurants. Tickets are $69. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Tom Antonucci at Thomas.Antonucci@yahoo.com. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon.