Calendar - The County Seat

March 10, 2010

JOHNSON LIBRARY

LEARN TO PLAY THE GUITAR Mar. 6 – Apr. 10 on Saturdays from 10:30 – noon. Ages 8 – 18. Registration required, $50. Students must commit to the six-week session.

CASES & GALLERY City Without Walls, traveling Metro Show.

SOPHIE TUCKER, LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS concert. Mar. 13, 2 p.m.

9/11 LIVING MEMORIAL PROJECT Mar. 18 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9/11 families, rescue workers and survivors invited to contribute in documentary. By appointment only. Call 732-543-2300

GET HELP WITH HOUSING Mar. 25, 3-7 p.m. Housing fair for homeowners who are in danger of losing homes and state and federal programs that can help.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Mar. 27 from 10 – 11 a.m. at Java’s Brewin’. The book will be The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. Call 201-343-4781.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Mar. 26, 2 p.m. “Love Happens”

PATRON PICKS: Love a book? Share the information by filling out a summary slip for others to browse.

CHILDREN’S SATURDAY MOVIES at 2 p.m. Mar. 6, “Monsters vs. Aliens,” Mar. 13, “Aliens in the Attic,” Mar. 20, “Galaxy Quest,” and Mar. 27, “Muppets from Space.”

MAGICAL MYSTERY KITCHEN Mar. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Grades 4+. Pre registration required.

PRESCHOOL STORY HOURS Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Children 3 and older are invited to a program with stories, crafts, songs, finger plays and videos. Pre-registration required.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. for children under 3 and their caregivers. Registration required.

SLEEPY TIME TALES Mar. 15 at 7 p.m. Bedtime stories for the younger set. PJs and teddy bears welcome.

STORIES AROUND THE WORLD Mar. 3, 23 at 3:30 p.m. for grades K – 3 with folk and fairy stories.

BOOK BINGO Mar. 19 at 3:30 p.m.

ARTS AND CRAFTS Mar.11, Handsome spring lamb, grades K-3, and on Mar. 31, chick in egg, grades 2-plus at 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.

ESL CLASSES provided by the International Institute of NJ. Call 201-653-3888.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY family passes available to Hackensack residents with valid library card. Deposit required. Good for two adults/18 or older and up to four children. Stop by the Reference Desk for details.

Check Web site for text message updates.

Registration is required for all special programs. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 14 or visit bccls.org/hackensack.

MAYWOOD LIBRARY:

MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION Mar. 12 from 11 – 12:30 p.m. The book will be The Outlander by Gil Adamson.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Toddler Time Thursdays from 10 – 10:30 a.m. for 2 ½ - 3 1/2 year olds. StoryTime Thursdays from 11 – 11:45 a.m. for ages 3 ½ and up. Free program for Maywood residents.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY family passes available to Maywood residents. $40/deposit required/full refund when passes returned. $115/replacement fee if lost or stolen. Two-day loan period, reservations required. Only two available. Made possible by the Friends of Maywood Library.

FREE WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS courtesy of the James and Pauline Hackbarth Foundation.

MAYWOOD LOCAL HISTORY ROOM hours: third Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. For appointments at other times for group tours call Carol Dass at 201-845-8830 or visit maywoodhistory.com

Call 201-845-2915.

PARAMUS LIBRARY:

2009 Tax Forms Available

BOOK SALE DONATIONS will be accepted beginning Mar. 10 through March 18 for the Spring Book Sale on Mar. 19, 20, 21. Accepting hardcovers, paperbacks, bestsellers, children’s books, movies, music and audio books. No moldy or wet books, condensed books, textbooks or magazines.

FILM SCREENING of the “The September Issue,” Mar. 8. with light refreshments served at 12:30 p.m. Film at 1 p.m. First come seating.

MOM’S NIGHT OUT BOOK CLUB on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

STORYTIMES: Paramus residents only: Baby Lapsit for 0 – 12 months with caregiver, Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. Teeny Time for ages 12 – 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. Tell Me a Story for ages 2 – 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 – 5 on Tuesdays from 10 – 10:45 a.m. or Thursdays from 1:15 – 2 p.m.

READING FOR FOOD READ-A-THON to fill the Paramus food pantry through March 2 at the Main Library for children of all ages.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY March 2 at 3:45 p.m. for ages 4 through grade 3 and at the Reid branch for all ages form 2 – 6 p.m.

MARCH IN LIKE A LION MASK March 5 at 1:15 p.m. for ages 3- 5.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD for ages 13 – 18 meets monthly on the second Monday at 2:30 p.m.

KNITTING CLUB on Mondays for grades 4 and up. at 7 p.m.

REID BRANCH EVENTS:

TEEN WEEKLY EVENTS at the Main Library from 3:30 – 5 p.m. includes Wii games on Mondays, movies on Tuesdays, Anime Club on Wednesdays, arts and crafts on Thursdays, and Picture Bingo on Fridays. At Reid Branch, Teen Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. will include cooking club, Movie Matinees, Teen Crafts, Wii games and Rock Band 2.

EXHIBITORS NEEDED For the public display case. Residents with collections of all types are welcome. Artists with small works welcome. Display case dimensions 44 W x 65 H x 16 D.

ESL CLASSES offered to Paramus residents only. Beginners English on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Intermediate ESL on Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and Monday and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ESL Speaking and Listening for high intermediate and advanced students on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Hours: Main Library at 116 E. Century Rd. Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. The Reid Branch at 239 W. Midland Ave. Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 201-599-1300 or visit paramuslibrary.org.

TEANECK LIBRARY

STORYTIMES Storytimes Baby time Story time (Lap Time) for infants not yet walking, on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Toddler Time for toddlers up to age 2.5, on Thursdays at 10 and 11 a.m. Mother Goose Story time for ages 2.5 – 3 on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Registration is required Preschool story hour for ages 3 and up on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. No registration required. No groups please. Bedtime Story time for K – 1 on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. No registration required.

BOOK CLUBS:

SONIC READERS for second and third graders one Wednesday a month at 4 p.m. Next meeting, March 24.

PAGE TURNERS for fourth and fifth graders for book discussions and games meets one Thursday a month at 4 p.m. Next meeting, March 18.

TEEN BOOK CLUB for grades 6 – 8 meets one Thursday a month at 7 p.m. Next meeting, March 25.

COLLECTIONS DISPLAYS for kids and teens who would like to display their collections for a month outside of the Children’s Department. Share your creativity.

ANIME CLUB for teens to watch and discuss animated shorts and films. One Thursday a month 6:30 – 8 p.m. Check with the Children’s Dept. for day and time. Next meeting, March 22.

GAMING PROGRAMS for tweens and teens grades 6 and up. Register the week prior, 1:30 – 3 p.m. March 15.

SATURDAY STORYTIME for families meeting year round at 11 a.m.

Call 201-837-4171 ext. 3, twitter.com/teanecklibrary or visit teaneck.org.

AT THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO AND GOLF:

BERGEN COUNTY ZOO CAMP now accepting applications. Deadline March 1. One-week sessions offered June 28 - through summer. Ages 5 – 15. Younger campers ages 5 – 11. Junior Zookeepers ages 12 – 15. Fee is $150. Campers are selected by lottery, open to Bergen residents only. Children will be notified by mail by April 21. Application must be accompanied by a copy of child’s birth certificate by Mar. 1. Applications available at Van Saun Zoo or at co.bergen.nj.us/bcparks/PDFs/ZooCampRegistration.pdf. or call 201-262-3771 ext. 110.

AT THE MEADOWLANDS:

FLYWAY GALLERY: Photography exhibit through Mar. 26 featuring Ridgewood photographer Douglas Goodell with,“Portraits of Nature.”

OPEN TELESCOPE NIGHTS Monday and Wednesday from 9 – 10 p.m. For viewing schedule and highlights visit Web site.

BLACK MARIA FILM FESTIVAL Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. for adults and children ages 12 and up. Free admission.

FINDING YOUR FAMILY TREE: ONLINE RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY Mar. 24 at 2 p.m. for seniors.

Free admission.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE TOO! SURFLIGHT THEATER TO GO Mar. 20 at 1 p.m. for ages 5 – 10. Free admission.

MUSICAL SALON SERIES: JESSICA PARK-VIOLIN, BECKY LU-PIANO AND ANDREA LEE-CELLO Mar. 28 at 3 p.m. for adults and children over 10 only. $10/person, $7/members. Pre-registration required.

Pre-registration required on all programs. Call 201-460-8300 or visit njmeadowland.gov.

AT FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE CENTER:

TODDLER TIMES Mar. 16, 18, Apr. 13, 15, and May 18, 20 from 4-4:45 p.m. $5/member, $8/non-member. Pre-registration required.

THOSE TRICKY TREES Mar. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. Adults and teens. $5 member $8 non-member. Pre-registration required.

SIGNS OF SPRING WALK Mar. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 6+. $5 member $8 non-member. Pre-registration required

SUNSET HIKES Every Tuesday in Apr. and May, 6-7 p.m. Ages 10+ Free/member. $5 non-member

SPRING CAMP Apr 6-9. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 8-12. Bring lunch and snack. $125/member $140/non-member Pre-registration required.

GARDEN IN THE MORNING Mar. 25, Apr. 8, 22 and May 6 and 20. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Bring gloves. Free. Registration not required

NJDEP WHITE TAILED DEER PRESENTATION Apr. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 10 and older. Free/member. $5/ non-member.

YOUNG EXPLORERS Apr. 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10 and 17. Ages 4-7. $70/members only.

SPRING CLEANING EARTH DAY Apr. 17. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages. Free to all.

SURVIVAL IN THE WIND Apr. 17. 1:30-3:30 p.m. $5/member, $8/non-member. Pre-registration required.

BINOCULARS, BIRDS AND BIRDERS Apr. 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24. 4-5 p.m. Ages 7-10. Pre-registration required. $45/member, $60 non-member.

THE TRAIL TREKKERS Apr. 27 May 4, 11, 18 and 25. 4 p.m.-5:30. Ages 8-12. $50/members. $65/non-members.

SPRING BIRD WALKS May 2, 6, 11, 15, 18 & 20. 8:30-10 a.m. Free/members. $5/non-members.

TAKE MOM FOR A HIKE May 9, 1:30-3 p.m. Ages 4+. $5/members; $8/non-members. Pre-registration required.

Flat Rock is located off Route 4 at 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood. Call 201-567-1265 or visit flatrockbrook.org.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Currently LEONIA

Submissions for the 9^th Annual Playwright Showcase now being accepted by the Players’ Guild of Leonia, P.O. Box 131, Leonia, N.J., 04605, or e-mail Helene@ahmarshall.com. Submissions must be original and between 15and 40 minutes, technically simple with minimal scenery. Performances are June 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and June 7 at 3 p.m.

Mar. 6 TEANECK

Ugandan Vocalist Omega Bugembe Okello’s Septet fuse African and Western traditional jazz and inspirational music at the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, at 8 p.m. $10. Visit puffinculturalforum.org or call 201-836-3499.

Mar. 6 FAIR LAWN

Tom Chapin presented by the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club and the Borough of Fair Lawn at the Community Center, 10-10 20^th St. at 3 p.m. for family show. $17/members, $20 non-members and $15/children. 8 p.m. Adult show prices $22/members, $25/non-members. Call 201-384-1325 or visit Hurdygurdyfolk.org.

Mar. 11 PARAMUS

Third Annual Ron Mazurek memorial Concert presented by Bergen Community College featuring a series of electronic-based music performances by college faculty and staff at 7:30 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre. Proceeds will go to the Mazurek scholarship fund. $10, $7/students. Visit Bergen.edu/cca.

Mar. 11 PARAMUS

Youth Art Month 2010 Exhibition held at IKEA, from 6 – 8 p.m. Exhibit remains up through April 13.

Mar. 12 - 14 TEANECK

Sleeping Beauty presented by the Garage Theatre at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Becton Theatre. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. $18/adult, $16/students and seniors, children under 12. Visit garagetheatre.org or call 201-569-7710.

Mar. 12 – 14 PARAMUS

1776 presented by Paramus High School on March 12, 13 at 8 p.m. and Mar. 14 at 2 p.m. $12 and $10, $7/senior citizens. Call 201-261-7800 ext. 3062 or visit paramusschools.org.

Mar. 13 RUTHERFORD

Gospel Brunch and Recital presented by George M. Stuart Music Scholarship fund at the Landmark, 26 Route 17, at 11 a.m. $45/adults, $25/children. Call 201-342-3987.

Mar. 13, 14 TEANECK

Asbury Shorts New York 30^th Anniversary Short Film Concert held at the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way. Mar. 13 at 7:30 p.n. with opening music by Primordial Jazz Funktet followed by award-winning short films. Mar. 14 at 4 p.m. with “Talk by Asbury Shorts” Director Doug LeClaire followed by films, $15. Visit puffinculturalforum.org or call 201-836-3499.

Mar. 14 ORADELL

Adelphi Chamber Orchestra performing at River Dell Middle School, 55 Pyle Ave., at 4 p.m. Admission free. Visit adelphichamber@verizon.net.

Mar. 15 TEANECK

Young Artists’ Series presented by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra with special guest Audrey Wozniak, violinist at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 655 Teaneck Rd. For tickets call 201-837-1980 or visit bergenphilharmonic.org.

Mar. 19, 20 HACKENSACK

Songs on a Rugged Road to Freedom (The Fannie Lou Hamer Story) one woman musical performed by Mzuri Moyo, Paterson native presented by Mount Olive Baptist Church, at the Logan Family Life Center. Mar. 19 at 8 p.m., Mar. 20 at 6:30 p.m. $20GA, $15 seniors. Production suitable for ages 11 and up. Visit mountolivebaptist.org.

Mar. 22 HACKENSACK

New Jersey Guitar and Mandolin Society meeting with guest Victor Kioulaphides on writing for plucked instruments at Bergen County Academies, 200 Hackensack Ave., at 6:30 for meeting; 7 p.m. for lecture. $10/non-members. Visit Bergen.org/njgms or call 201-343-6000 ext. 2313.

Apr. 3 FAIR LAWN

The Woods Tea Company and Mike Agranoff presented by the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club and the Borough of Fair Lawn at the Community Center, 10-10 20^th St., at 8 p.m. $17 members, $20/non-members. Call 201-384-1325 or visit Hurdygurdyfolk.org.

Apr. 10 FAIR LAWN

Phil Ochs Song Night presented by the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club and the Borough of Fair Lawn at the Community Center, 10-10 20^th St., at 8 p.m. $17 members, $20/non-members. Call 201-384-1325 or visit Hurdygurdyfolk.org.

BUSINESS AND NETWORKING

Every Wed. PARAMUS

Sunset Rotary Club of Central Bergen meeting at Bonefish Grill, Crowne Plaza Hotel, at 6:15 p.m. Call 210—262-5988.

Every Thursday ROCHELLE PARK

LeTip of Rochelle Park meets at the American Legion Hall, 33 W. Passaic St., at 8 a.m. Visit rochelleparkletip.com or call 201-843-2333 to see what categories are still available. Bring 50 cards and some enthusiasm.

Every Thursday HACKENSACK

Hackensack Rotary Club meets at Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, 650 Terrace Ave., at 12:15 p.m. Lunch is $20. Speakers at each meeting. Everyone welcome, call 201-488-5795.

Every Thursday HACKENSACK

Maywood Rotary Club meets at Rudy’s for lunch on Thursdays. May 5 Maywood Rotary’s annual 5-K run at Memorial Park 9 a.m. Volunteers needed at 8:30 a.m. For all other information call 201-843-8763.

Every Wednesday TEANECK

Teaneck Rotary Club meets for lunch at Vitale’s, 293 Queen Anne Rd., at noon. $14/lunch. Mar. 3, at 5:30 p.m. networking event with the Teaneck Chamber. Visit teaneckrotary@aol.com or call 201-801-0012.

HACKENSACK

Chamber of Commerce Events: 3-minute networking on Mar. 2 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Garden State Plaza Food Court. Mar. 10, Indoor Moonlight Picnic held at the Lodi Moose Lodge in Hackensack from 6 – 9 p.m. Book Club reading Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker, March 24, 5 p.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Apr. 21, Youth in Government and Business Shadowing Experience, for Hackensack High School students. If you are interested in participating with a senior from HHS and have him or her visit your business, call the chamber. 201-489-3700 or visit hackensackchamber.org.

Mar. 3 RUTHERFORD

Tax Relief Seminar from 8 – 9:30 a.m., breakfast seminar. $10/members, $20/non-members. Visit meadowlands.org

Mar. 3 RUTHERFORD

Technology in Employment Law from 8 – 9:30 a.m. $10/members, $20/non-members. Visit meadowlands.org.

Mar. 5 PARAMUS

Woman’s Power and Possibility Day women’s conference at Bergen Community College Moses Center presented by the YWCA of Bergen County and BCC. Featuring NBC News Anchor Pat Battle and Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Call 201-881-1701.

May 11 EAST RUTHERFORD

Biggest Small Business Expo presented by the Hackensack, Mahwah and Meadowlands chambers at Pegasus at the Meadowlands Racetrack at 5:30 p.m. To register for a table or booth visit chamberhackNJ@aol.com.

CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN:

Mondays HACKENSACK

Citizenship Classes at the Johnson Library from 10 – 11 a.m. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 21.

This Month LODI

Argentine Tango Classes Tuesdays from 8 – 9 p.m. at Absolute Fitness, 449 N. Main St. Call 201-444-2249 or visit 2fortango.org.

March HACKENSACK

YMCA Art, Dance, Swim Classes offered by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 60 Main Street. Register for Art is Neat, Art Expressions, Hip Hop and Jazz, Modern Dance, Swim Lessons and more. For a complete list of classes, age requirements, membership and costs visit ymcagbc.org or call 201-487-6600.

LECTURES AND INFORMATION:

Ongoing HACKENSACK

Volunteer Center of Bergen County, 64 Passaic St. has opportunities for citizens to volunteer. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for people age 55 or older. Chore Service for volunteers to perform minor household chores for seniors and disabled citizens. Protective Service programs (VIPS) for guidance and friendship for children 2 – 18. Mentoring Moms to help isolated and overwhelmed mothers of all ages. New Jersey Business Council (BVC) for businesses to partner with BC United Way. Visit bergenvolunteers.org.

Mar. 3 PARAMUS

Diabetic Guidelines and Patient Education presented by the Paramus Board of Health and the Diabetes Foundation as a public education meeting, held at the Life Safety Building at 7 p.m. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 615 or 201-444-0337.

Mar. 10, 18, 26 PARAMUS

Free Screenings in Paramus for all Paramus residents. March 10, Blood Pressure and Diabetes screening by the Board of Health from 1 – 3 p.m. March, 18 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. hypertension screening for Senior Citizens at the Paramus Senior Center. Mar. 26, hypertension screening at Paramus Borough Hall from 9:30 – 11 a.m. For further information contact the Paramus Board of Health at 201-265-2100 ext. 615 or 618. Some screenings require appointments.

Mar. 22 PARAMUS

Free H1N1 Vaccinations offered by the Paramus Board of Health to all residents of New Jersey, ages 4 and older. Held in the caucus room at Borough Hall from 5 – 8 p.m.201-265-2100 ext. 615.

Mar. 25 MAYWOOD

Medicare “Alphabet Soup” presentation for seniors or those caring for seniors to understand this informational seminar from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Maywood Center for Health & Rehabilitation at 100 W. Magnolia Ave with Linda Cross from the Bergen County Division of Senior Services. RSVP by Mar. 19 Refreshments served, seating limited. Call 201-373-8301 or visit Maywoodcenter.com.

ORGANIZATIONS:

Tuesdays MAYWOOD

The Garden State Ski Club meets at the Maywood Inn, 122 W. Pleasant Ave., at 8:30 p.m. Discounted lift tickets and access to a GSSC ski house in Vermont. Year-round activities including tennis, golf, biking hiking social events. Visit gardenstateskiclub.com for information and a list of the activities.

Mar. 2 HACKENSACK

Local Business Leaders Sent to Jail for a Good Cause for the MDA held at Donn Pomodoro Ristorante, 70 Hackensack Ave., from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bail money needed $1,600. Jailbirds will be served complimentary jail food. Call 201-843-4452.

Mar. 5 HACKENSACK

Monte Carlo Night presented by Bergen Community College Student Scholarship Foundation at Stony Hill Inn, 7 p.m. $150/person with prizes, networking, premium food and drink plus $500/play money. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call 201-447-7117 or visit Bergen.edu.

Mar. 6 GARFIELD

Felician College’s Annual Magic Moments Auction held at The Royal Manor. Donations accepted and sponsorships available. $75/person, $60/alumni, faculty and staff. Benefit for scholarship fund. $10,000 raffle. Call 201-355-1308 or e-mail walkerl@felician.edu.

Mar. 12 GARFIELD

25^th Anniversary Humanitarian and Casino Night presented by the Colleen Giblin Foundation to benefit Children’s Neurological and Cancer Research at the Venetian at 7 p.m. $250/person. Call 201-262-2463 or visit colleengiblinfound.org.

Mar. 13 ROCHELLE PARK

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance presented by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 at 33 W. Passaic St. from p.m.$25/person with corned beef and cabbage dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. Tickets at the post lounge or call 201-843-8875.

Mar. 13 WYCKOFF

Registration for StarPower, a workshop for fifth and sixth grade girls on self-esteem, cyber bullies and conflict resolution sponsored by the Junior League of Bergen County. Registration will be held at the Wyckoff Family YMCA at 691 Wyckoff Ave. For information call 201-447-2292.

Mar. 13 RUTHERFORD

4^th Annual Gospel Brunch and Recital hosted by the George M. Stuart Music Scholarship Fund at the Landmark, 26 Route 17. The Garden State Choral Chapter will be the featured artist. $45/adults, $25/children. For information call 201-342-3987.

Mar. 16 HACKENSACK

Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner presented by Hackensack Education Foundation at Maggiano’s Little Italy at 7 p.m. $45/person. Honoring Joseph Montesano, Detective Kenneth Martin and Harry Comp. Call 201-880-1898.

Mar. 26 ROCKLEIGH

Don Bosco Prep Auction and 50/50 Raffle held at Rockleigh Country Club. Auction includes baskets and live auction. 50/50 raffle goal to reach $100,000 with 35 percent to the first place winner, 10 percent to the second place and 5 percent to the third placed. Tickets for the raffle are $50 and $200/book of five. To purchase tickets call 973-427-8722 or 973-423-2078. Visit donboscoprep.com.

Mar. 26 ORADELL

Country-Western Party to Help Vulnerable Children presented by Children’s Aid and Family Services. Gala event at Hackensack Golf Club. Tickets $150. Call 201-261-2800 or visit cafsnj.org.

RECREATION AND CAMPS:

TEANECK

Garage Theatre Ultimate Summer program offers unique theater experience for kids entering grades 1-12. Session One, July 5-23, Session Two, July 26- Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

MAYWOOD

James and Pauline Hackbarth Foundation Scholarship Three $10,000 scholarships for college-bound Maywood seniors to be paid directly to the university or college. Education performance, community service and extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and an essay will be factors in the selection process. Applications available at schools’ guidance offices, Maywood Public Library and through Dr. Mady. Call 201-843-3312 or email drmmady@aol.com.

FAIRLAWN

The Harry K. Berkheiser Jr. Scholarship of $1,000 to any Bergen County high school senior furthering their education in theater, television, film, or communications is being offered by Skyline Theatre Company. To apply visit skylinetheatrecompany.org. Deadline March 15.

HACKENSACK

Hackensack Rotary Scholarships of up to $1,500 to high school seniors, Hackensack residents only, based on academic record, financial need, educational goals and community service. Applications available at Hackensack High School guidance office or hackensackrotary.org. Deadline, April 1.

Mar. 9 PARAMUS

Paramus Seniors Scholarship applications at Paramus High School Guidance Department. Scholarships are courtesy of local businesses and organizations. Deadline Mar. 9. Scholarships awarded June 10 at 7 p.m. Call 201-261-7800 ext. 3100.

Apr. 1 TEANECK

National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section Scholarships Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to young Jewish women selected from applicants. Applicants must be accepted to a four-year college or university, have financial need, high academic standing in high school and be active in both school activities and community service. Applications at high school guidance departments. Deadline April. 1

SCHOOLS

Spring HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

Care on the Corner Spring Toddler/Kids Programs Tuesdays from 10 – 11 a.m. Sophie and Friends for younger children is $25 at time of registration. Older children grades 2 – 5 have a popular perfuming and cultural arts program, Kids on the Corner. Session starts Apr. 16. Call 201-288-9460 or visit careonthecorner.org. Two performances, “Tortoises Dream” and “A Different Kind of Hero.” Performances on May 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Mar 5, 12, 19 & 26 TEANECK

Basketball Clinic sponsored by Special Parents of Teaneck for children ages 6-12 with special needs and their siblings. $20/player , $15 for each additional. 6:30-8 p.m. Hawthorne School, 201 Fycke Lane. Visit spotnj.org or email laurelabbruzzese@spotnj.org

Mar. 5, Apr. 30 HACKENSACK

Project Graduation 2010 Calendar Raffle presented by senior class of Hackensack High School. Tickets sell for $10/each. Every weekday during March and April, tickets will be pulled to determine the winner of a daily prize from $50 to $500. Tickets are put back in giving every participant 45 chances to win. Contact Trish Gartner at 201-646-7900 ext. 7967 or buy tickets from participating seniors. Visit hackensackschools.bergen.org.

Mar. 4, 5 LODI

Felician College Child Care Center Open House at 262 South Main St. from 9 – 11 a.m. Children accepted between ages 2 ½ - 5 years old. Full- and part-time sessions. Call 973-778-0093.

March 5 MAYWOOD

Maywood Alumni Basketball Night held at Maywood Avenue School invites all graduates to the big gym. First game high schoolers, followed by college crew. The decade game at 7:30 p.m. will pit the graduates of the 1980s and the 1990s. Visit maywoodschools.org. Following the game, all those 21 and older are invited to the Maywood Knights of Columbus Hall from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. If interested in playing, e-mail Jerrys@maywoodschools.org or KTimmins@maywoodschools.org.

Mar. 23 GARFIELD

Fashion Expo 2010 presented by the Hackensack High School PTSA at The Venetian, 546 River Dr., at 6:00 p.m., $45/ticket includes dinner and show. For info call 201-788-6261.

Mar. 31 HACKENSACK

Spring Career Fair presented by the Career Development Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University Rothman Center with recruitment from noon – 4 p.m. Employers can register at clove@fdu.edu or call 201-692-2196.

SENIORS:

MAYWOOD

The Golden Age Club of Maywood meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Maywood Senior/Recreation Center, Duvier Place, at 1 p.m. New members welcome, must be a Maywood resident/55 or older. Dues are now payable, $20. Mar. 10, meeting with games. Corned beef party for St. Patrick’s Day. Call 201-845-9215.

MAYWOOD

Senior Citizens Club of Maywood meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. (first meeting is business and second is social) at the Maywood Senior/Recreation Center on Duvier Place. For membership information, call 201-843-1061.

Second Thursday PARAMUS

Paramus AARP Chapter 3834 has opened its membership to new members. The Paramus area also covers the surrounding towns. Meeting at the Cipolla Senior Center at 97 Farview Ave. held 10 months of the year. Call Lou at 201-261-2068.

Third Thursday HACKENSACK

St. Francis Socialites meet every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Church Hall, 50 Lodi St. New members welcome. Call 201-342-5785.

PARAMUS

Yoga for Seniors offered by the Joseph Cipolla Paramus Senior Center on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. To register call 201-265-0065 or 201-265-2100 ext. 664.

ROCHELLE PARK

Rochelle Park Senior Citizens meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at the Senior Center at the municipal complex at 151 W. Passaic Street at 1 p.m. Rochelle Park residents over 55 are welcome to join. Dues $15/year. For information, call Jeanne at 201-845-4290 or for trips call Mitzi at 201-843-9243.

SOUTH HACKENSACK

The Senior Citizens meet the first Thursday of the month, at 1 p.m. Bingo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 201-440-9032.

Second Friday HACKENSACK

AARP Chapter 418 Meeting Mar. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St. Mar. 12, The Jersey Shore with author/photographer Kevin Woyce. 201-489-2585.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Mar. 4 MAHWAH

Free Snow tubing event sponsored by County Executive Dennis McNerney from 4-8 p.m. Open to Bergen County residents 18 and under. Register at co.bergen.nj/bcresources/tubing.aspx by Mar. 1.

Mar. 20 HACKENSACK

Fairmount Fun Fair presented by Fairmount School PTA from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Carnival-type games, crafts, food and tricky tray. Donations for the tricky tray are being sought. Contact Maria Rotondo at 201-343-0393. All proceeds for this fundraiser go to scholarships for Hackensack High School students.

Apr. 5 – 9 HACKENSACK

10^th Annual Police Youth Academy for grades 8 – 12, presented by the Hackensack Police Department with Maywood, Rochelle Park and South Hackensack police held at Hackensack High School from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduation on Apr. 9 at 6 p.m. at HHS. Applications due March 10. Call the Youth Division at 201-646-7732.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Through – May 12 RIDGEWOOD

Partner’s Bereavement Group offered by the CancerCare of New Jersey, 141 Dayton St. Suite 204, on Wednesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m. New group for adult children who have lost a parent to cancer to be announced in the future. Call 1-800-813-HOPE or visit cancercare.org.

Mar. 1 FAIR LAWN

A Stress Reduction Workshop: Gain Information and Relaxation Techniques offered by the Family Support Organization, 0-108 29^th St., at 7 p.m. To register call 201-796-6209 ext. 102.

Mar. 10 HACKENSACK

Partners in Survival Workshop presented by Gilda’s Club, 575 Main St., 6 – 8:30 p.m. for breast cancer patient and her male support. Workshops and a light meal provided. Sponsored by Bergen County Cancer Coalition and Men Against Breast Cancer. Call 201-634-2699.

Mar. 18 TEANECK

Second Generation Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors meets monthly, sponsored by the Jewish Family Services, 1485 Teaneck Rd from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Call 201-837-9092 or visit jfsbergen.org.

Mar. 23 FAIR LAWN

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren offered by the Family Support Organization, 0-108 29^th Street at 7 p.m. To register call 201-796-6209.

TOWN NEWS

MAYWOOD

Fourth of July Parade Committee meetings: Mar. 1, Apr 5, May 3, June 7 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 105 Grove Ave, at 7 p.m. Parade will be held on July 5^.

MAYWOOD

Special Meeting to discuss Youth Month and training seminar for elected officials relating to protecting public safety and property. Mar. 4 at 6 p.m. at municipal complex.

TEANECK

Library Board applicants are being sought. Teaneck residents can submit an advisory board application and submit it to the township clerk’s office. Contact 201-837-1066, ext. 1025 for application or visit teanecknj.gov.

TRIPS:

Mar. 16 NORTH HALEDON

St. Patrick’s Celebration at La Novo’s offered by the Senior Citizens Club of Maywood. Cost $46/person, includes one hour open bar. Tickets on sale at the March 3 meeting. Call 201-843-7339.

Mar. 17 ATLANTIC CITY

Renault Winery and Atlantic City with lunch at the winery offered by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens Club, $25. Call Mitzi at 201-843-9243.

Mar. 21 ATLANTIC CITY

Showboat Casino offered by Maywood Woman’s Club leaving Myron Manufacturing at 9 a.m. Continental breakfast at Peerless Fire House at 8:30 a.m. Return trip with sandwiches and dessert, $36, ($30 return). Call 201-843-6025 or 201-843-6464 ext. 3310. Make checks payable to Maywood Woman’s Club, 8 Orchard Place, Maywood, N.J., 07607.

Mar. 21 ATLANTIC CITY

Resorts Casino offered by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 170 leaving at 8 a.m. from 22 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park. Initial cost $30, ($22 returned) Call 201-843-8875.

Apr. 13 LBI

Surflight Theatre for show Sister of Swing and lunch at the Bayberry Inn offered by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens Club, $49. Call Mitzi at 201-843-9243.

May 4 BRANFORD, CONN.

Museum Lunch and Boat Trip Lunch at the Chowder Box, Thimble Island boat trip and Shoreline Trolley Museum offered by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens Club, $66. Call Mitzi at 201-843-9243.

WORSHIP:

Ongoing TEANECK

Temple Emeth at 1666 Windsor Rd. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. Aliza Hausman guest speaker to discuss her journey to Judaism. Mar. 18, Workshop on Dementia and Alzheimer’s at 7:30 p.m. presented by the Paul S. Lazar Caring Community Committee and Jewish Family Services. Friday night services starting at 8 p.m. except for the first Friday for parents/children at 7:30 p.m. Third Friday, Mar. 19, at 8 p.m. for Shabbat Music service. Second Saturday, Mar. 13 for Tot Shabbat Services, at 9:30 a.m. Simchat Shabbat for 5 – 9 year olds and their families at 9:15 a.m. Family Shabbat the first Friday of each month, Mar. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning services at 10:30 a.m. Torah study, Saturdays, from 9 – 10:15 a.m. Call 201-833-1322 or visit emeth.org.

Ongoing TEANECK

Jewish Center of Teaneck Mar. 16 at 1:30 p.m., A Meaningful Afternoon of Pesach Memories presented by the New Beginnings group for mature and retired people; Share holiday memories and history. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. boys in grade 6 through high school invited to join Jewish Scout Troop 226. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. weekly torah and discussions entitled “Tehillim Revealed – Unlocking the meaning of the Book of Psalms through a Thematic and Philological Study.” Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. short study class entitled “Understanding the Nature of the Psalms.” Monday classes at 7:45 p.m. “Torn Garments & Torn Hearts, the Jewish Way of Mourning.” Wednesdays at 11 a.m. weekly Torah discussions led by Rabbi Zierler. Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. short study class after morning services, “Understanding the nature of the Psalms.” Call 201-833-0515.

Ongoing TEANECK

Congregation Beth Am at 510 Claremont Ave. Shabbat Services every Friday night at 8 p.m. Yoga on Thursday, 7 – 8 p.m. Visit congbethamteaneck.org or call 201-836-5752.

Ongoing HACKENSACK

Temple Beth El at 280 Summit Ave. is a Conservative Egalitarian congregation. Friday Shabbat Services are at 6 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. followed by kiddush. For additional information visit www.templebethelhackensack.org or call 201-342-2045.

Ongoing MAYWOOD

Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel, 34 West Magnolia Ave. Saturdays at 1 p.m. (Lunch and Learn) Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (Bagel Breakfast) Free but reservations required. For complete information and study guide requirements, 201-845-7550 ext.1 or visit rtbi-online.org.

Weekly HACKENSACK

Bible Way Tabernacle Church located at the St. Paul Lodge, 184 Berdan Pl., Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Church School at 9 a.m. Wednesday Bible class every other week at 7 p.m. with Intercessory and Prayer on alternate weeks. Contact Imagine714@optonline.net.

Mar. 11 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

Fashion Show by Paramus Bat Sheva at Seasons Caterers at 6 p.m. $45/ticket. Call 201-342-5065

Mar. 12 HACKENSACK

All Night Prayer & Breakfast for Haiti sponsored by Highway Holiness Church Ministries, 400 Summit Ave., at 10 p.m. Call 201-488-0697.

Mar. 21 ENGLEWOOD

Concert Celebrating 150 Year Review presented by the First Presbyterian Church, 150 East Palisade Ave at 3 p.m. Open to the public. Free will offering taken to benefit the music fund. Call 201-568-7373 or visit englewoodpres.org.

Now - Mar. 25 TEANECK

Lenten Study, on criminals in the Bible presented by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Community invited, refreshments served. Visit stpaulsteaneck.com.

Apr. 25 – May 16 TENAFLY

Sunday Morning Kollel offered by Tamale Sinai of Bergen County, 1 Engle St. from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Members/free, non-members/$36. Visit templesinaibc.org