The County Seat
February 05, 2012
 
       
   
 
 

 

January 2012 Volume 9 Issue 5

 

AT THE LIBRARIES

JOHNSON LIBRARY

LIBRARY CLOSED: Jan. 16.

GALLERY AND CASES: A Salute to Africa, featuring Ghana and Congo.

LEADERSIP HACKENSACK presented by the City of Hackensack and Fairleigh Dickinson University on Thursday evenings starting in April. No charge. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 24.

COMPUTER AND ESL WORKSOPS Jan. 21 or 28 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hackensack residents only. Pre-registration required by Jan. 9.

HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. with a movie. Call library for details.

AFRICAN DANCE a fun demonstration and interactive participation. Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Yahya Kamate with the Center for Modern Dance. Pre-registration required.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Call the library for film information.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at Java’s Brewin’. The book will be The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Call 201-343-4781.

SLEEPY TIME TALES Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Bedtime stories for the younger set. PJs and teddy bears welcome.

PRESCHOOL STORYHOURS For ages 3 and up on Wednesdays 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. Pre-registration required.

ARTS AND CRAFTS Jan. 18 at 3:30 p.m. for grades 2 and up. Stewart the Scarved Snowman. Pre-registration required.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME for children under 3 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:15 a.m.

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

SATURDAY MOVIES Jan. 14, 21, 28 at 2 p.m. Call the children’s desk for titles.

BOOK BINGO Jan. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

VIDEO GAME CLUB Jan. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Junior Department. Grades 4 – 6 only. No pre-registration required.

KIDS’ TECH TIME Jan. 25 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. with mini courses in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and basic computer skills. Grades 3 – 5.

TEEN TUESDAYS AT JPL Open to students in grades 7 – 12 only. Jan. 17, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. with Dance Dance Revolution, Internet and board games. Jan. 24, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. with Mario Kart, Internet and board games. Jan. 31, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. with Street Fighter, Internet and board games. No advance sign-up necessary. Bring your library card and/or permission slip for Internet access.

PLAYAWAYS available for MP3 players. Ask how to check them out.

SCHEDULE OF BOARD METTINGS 2012 Open Pubic Meetings take place on the premises of the Main Library, 274 Main St., on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, June 12, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11.

Library Hours: Adult: Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Junior Department: Monday – Tuesday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration is required for all special programs. Facebook.com/JohnsonPublicLibrary. Call 201-343-4169 ext. 14 or visit Hackensack.bccls.org. .

 

MAYWOOD LIBRARY

AROMATHERAPY, A TIME HONORED MODALITY presented by Jan Jeremias on Jan 14 at 2 p.m. Lecture and free samples.

FROST KINGS CONCERT presented Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. with swing, R&B and blues.

MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION second Friday of the month, 11 – 12:30 p.m.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION first Thursday of the month, from 7 – 8 p.m.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Toddler Time Tuesdays at 2 p.m. for ages 2 and up. StoryTime for Pre-Schoolers, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for ages 4 and up. Saturdays for All Ages at 11 a.m. Free program for Maywood residents. Story times Tuesday at 11 a.m., Thursday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY ACTIVITY Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Registration required.

KARAOKE PIZZA PARTY Jan. 19 at 3:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Registration required.

HIGH SCHOOL AGE ARTISTS contact the library to showcase your work.

MAYWOOD LOCAL HISTORY ROOM By appointment only; for group tours call Carol Dass at 201-845-8830 or visit maywoodhistory.com.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Call 201-845-2915.

 

PARAMUS LIBRARY

ACTIVITIES open to Paramus residents only.

FILM SCREENING of the film at 1 p.m. Brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. Coffee/tea provided. Free and open to the public with first come seating.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT travel film series featuring at 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Free and open to all with first come seating.

LADIES NIGHT OUT BOOK CLUB Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. The book will be The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender.

BOOK DISCUSSION Jan. 20 with brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. The book will be The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell. Discussion at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea provided.

STORYTIMES: for Paramus residents at Main Branch: Baby Lapsit for 0 – 12 months with caregiver, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Little Bookworms for walkers-18 months with caregiver Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. Teeny Time for ages 12 – 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Tell Me a Story for ages 2 – 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 – 5 on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:15. Reid Branch: Tell Me a Story for ages 2 – 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 – 5 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at four different times. Registration required on all.

MULTICULTURAL STORYTIMES Korean Storytime at 11 a.m. for grades K-4.

PAJAMA STORYTIME Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Next meeting: Mar. 13.

KOREAN STORYTIME on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting: Feb. 4, Mar. 3.

GUNG HAY FAT CHOY a Chinese New Year Party for grades K – 4 Feb. 3  at 3:45 p.m.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from grades K – 3 at 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 9.

FUN FRIDAY a Valentine’s Party for grades 3 – 5 at 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 10.

FOURTH GRADE FEVER VALENTINE’S PARTY Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.

WINTER SCHOOL BREAK Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. movie for all ages. Feb. 21 at 3 p.m., Mardi Gras Masks. Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. George Washington’s Birthday Celebration; Drop-in Preschool Craft from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. Jackie Robinson Baseball Craft.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY for ages 4 – grade 4 Mar. 2 at 3:45 p.m. At Reid Branch on Mar. 2 from 3 – 5 p.m.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH for grades K – 4 Mar. 8 at 3:45 p.m. featuring “Fabulous First Ladies.”

VINCENT VAN GOGH’S BIRTHDAY Mar. 30 at 3:45 p.m. for grades K – 4.

RAVENOUS READERS on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. for grades 4 – 5. Next meeting: Feb. 6, Mar. 5.

PAGE TURNERS on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. for grades 2 – 3. Next meeting: Feb. 14.

BE’TWEEN: after-school crafts and cooking program for grades 5 – 7 on Thursdays. Jan. 17, Feb. 7

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE CRAFTS at both Main and Reid on Thursdays.

TEEN EVENTS: TAB Bake Sale on Feb. 14 from 2:30 – 5 p.m. Wrap bracelets on Mar. 6 and Hunger Games Challenge for grade 7 and up only Mar. 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.

REID BRANCH: After School Bingo, Fridays for children ages 4 through grade 6. Drop-in Movie Matinee every Tuesday. Wii days on Mondays for grades 1 – 5. Arts and Crafts on Thursdays.

LET IT SNOW a Snowman Craft on Jan. 18 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. for all ages.

VALENTINE’S CARD WORKSHOP for grades K – 4 afters-chool on Feb. 9, 10.

TEEN WEDNESDAYS AT REID from 3:30 – 5 p.m. with Cooking Club, Teen Crafts, Wii Games, and Rock band 2. Check branch for dates.

TEEN EVENTS ESL Intermediate Classes Open to All Bergen County Residents offered Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 – 9 p.m. starting. Free with Paramus residents having priority. Registration required. Call 201-599-1305.

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 – 1 – 9 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 201-599-1300 or visit paramuslibrary.org.  

 

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Jan. 13 – 15 LEONIA

Theater on the Edge with seldom-seen works by well-known playwrights at the Civil War Drill Theatre. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. $20, $18/seniors and students. Visit leoniaplayers.org or 201-960-9606.

Jan. 14 TEANECK

Poetry Readings and Poetry Slam in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. presented by the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, at 6:30 p.m. for poets and 7 p.m. for show. $5. Visit puffinculturalforum.org or call 201-836-3499.

Jan. 14 – Feb. 4 ORADELL

Modern Orthodox presented by The Bergen County Players at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. Ticket prices $19/Friday and Saturday and $16/Sunday. Sales hotline 201-262-0515.

Jan. 18 ENGLEWOOD

Chorus Auditions and Casting for Extras held at the Bergen Family Life Center, 44 Armory St. at 6:30 p.m. Call 201-886-0561 to schedule an appointment.

Jan. 21 TEANECK

The Warmth and Other Suns read by actors Rae C. Wright, Jeffrey Joseph, and Ghana Leigh with discussion to follow presented by the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way at 8 p.m. $5. Visit puffinculturalforum.org.

Jan. 22 TEANECK

TCC Goes Wii winter concert with the Teaneck Community Chorus at Teaneck High School at 3 p.m. Call 201-489-5695.

Jan. 28 TEANECK

O Wholly Night and Other Jewish Solecisms  performed by Obie-Winner Deb Margolin at the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, at 8 p.m. $10. Visit puffinculturalforum.org or call 201-836-3499.

Feb. 3 HACKENSACK

2012 Tour of Light: Children of Uganda presented at First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St., at 7:30 p.m. $20. Visit uccf.org.

Feb. 3 SUFFERN NY

Suzanne Vega in Concert at Rockland Community College, Cultural Arts Theater, 145 College Rd. at 8 p.m. Tickets $35 - $45 in advance. Call 866-811-4111 or visit artsrock.org.

Feb. 3 PARAMUS

An Evening with Groucho staring Frank Ferrante at Bergen Community College Ciccone Theatre. For complete information call 201-447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu.

Feb. 4 FAIR LAWN

Tripping Lily with Runa presented by Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, at the Fair lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. Tickets $15, $12/members. Part of a four-night special concert series celebrating 30 years of the Hurdy Gurdy. Buy three nights and get the fourth night free. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org. or call 201-384-1325.

Feb. 11, 12 RUTHERFORD

Love Letters presented by the GFWC Woman’s Club of Rutherford at 201 Fairview Ave. Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. for $45 with buffet dinner included. Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. for $20. Visit rtconj.com.

Feb. 18 – March 10 ORADELL

Last of the Red Hot Lovers presented by the Bergen County Players at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. Ticket prices $19/Friday and Saturday and $16/Sunday. Sales hotline 201-262-0515.

Mar. 3 FAIR LAWN

Brother Sun with Mara Levine and Caroline Cutroneo presented by Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club at the Fair lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. Tickets $25, $22/members. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org. or call 201-384-1325.

Mar. 9 PARAMUS

Kenny Vance & The Planotones at Bergen Community College Ciccone Theatre. For complete information call 201-447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu.

Mar. 9 – 25 LEONIA

Cats presented by the Players’ Guild of Leonia, at the Civil War Theatre, 130 Grand Ave. on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Visit leoniaplayers.org.

Mar. 10 PARAMUS

The Duprees at Bergen Community College Ciccone Theatre. For complete information call 201-447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu.

Mar. 24 FAIR LAWN

Danielle Miraglia with Toby Walker presented by Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, at the Fair lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. Tickets $15, $12/members. Part of a four-night special concert series celebrating 30 years of the Hurdy Gurdy. Buy three nights and get the fourth night free. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org. or call 201-384-1325.

Mar. 24 – Apr. 21 ORADELL

The Man Who Came to Dinner  presented by Bergen County Players at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. Ticket prices $19/Friday and Saturday and $16/Sunday. Sales hotline 201-262-0515.

Apr. 14 FAIR LAWN

Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem with Brad Yoder presented by Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, at the Fair lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. Tickets $25, $22/members. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org. or call 201-384-1325.

Apr. 22 ENGLEWOOD

Il Trovatore presented by the Verismo Opera at BergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St. at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25 - $55. Call 201-886-0561 or visit bergenpac.org.

Apr. 22 SUFFERN, NY

Lazer Vaudeville presented at the Lafayette Theatre at 2 p.m. Call 866-277-4111.

May 5 FAIR LAWN

An Evening with Robin and Linda Williams and their fine group presented by Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, at the Fair lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. Tickets $30, $27/members. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org. or call 201-384-1325.

May 5 – June 3 ORADELL

Is There Life After High School? presented by Bergen County Players at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. Ticket prices $21. Sales hotline 201-262-0515.

May 19, 20 ORADELL

The Laramie Project presented by Bergen County Players at the Little Firehouse Theatre, on the second stage, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. Ticket prices $10. Sales hotline 201-262-0515.

June 2 FAIR LAWN

Diana Jones with Meg Braun presented by Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, at the Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St., at 8 p.m. Tickets $20, $17/members. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org. or call 201-384-1325.

 

BUSINESS AND NETWORKING

Every Thursday HACKENSACK

Hackensack Rotary Club meets at Rudy’s, 107 Anderson St. Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Focus on community service and information through weekly programs. Contact Amanda Missey, membership chairwoman, at 201-281-8587 or amissey@bergenvolutneers.org.

HACKENSACK

Regional Chamber of Commerce Events: Jan. 19, Inter-Chamber Networking with Paramus at FDU Rothman Center, 100 University Plaza Dr. at 5:30 p.m. Men’s basketball at 7 p.m. $20/members, $30/non-members. Jan. 24, Breakfast and Networking featuring health topics for the Sandwich Generation from 8:30 – 10 at CareOne at Wellington. $20/members, $25/non-members. Feb. 9, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Beefsteak Dinner at Elan in Lodi with the Boys and Girls Club and the Chamber. $50/dinner, beer and wine. Cash bar available. 201-489-3700 or visit hackensackchamber.org.

PARAMUS

Chamber of Commerce Events: Jan. 18 Breakfast and Networking at Bergen Community College from 8 – 9:30 a.m. in TEC 128. Guest Matthew Goerke, America’s Memory Master.$15. Call 201-261-3344 or visit paramuschamber.com.

MEADOWLANDS

Meadowlands Regional Chamber events: Jan. 10 from 8 – 10 a.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton, “The Legal, Financial, Tax and Intellectual Property Aspects of International Commerce.” Jan. 11 ELN Open Committee Meeting for chamber members under 45. Jan. 19, monthly membership meeting at 8 a.m.  Jan. 24, Contractor and Building Services Committee breakfast. Jan. 26, 27, 2012 Walk to Washington. Feb. 9, Memory Training Seminar.  Visit meadowlands.org.

 

CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

Mondays HACKENSACK

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

HACKENSACK

Internet Classes offered by the Johnson Public Library. Hackensack residents only. Call for details. 201-343-4781.

Thursdays HACKENSACK

Argentine Tango Classes Thursdays from 8:30 – 10 p.m. at Center for Modern Dance Education, 84 Euclid Ave. $20/person.   Call 201-444-2249 or visit 2fortango.org.

Saturdays TEANECK

Salsa Aerobic Dance Classes with dancer/choreographer Donay at ClubFit, 444 Cedar Lane from noon – 1 p.m. For men and women, no partners required. $10/person. Call 201-894-0138.

Fourth Sunday MAYWOOD

Square Dancing presented by Maywood Recreation and FAD (Fun at Dancing) held at the Maywood Senior Recreation Center from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. Children first grade and older may attend with an adult. First and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Call Jim at 201-712-1853 squaredance2@yahoo.com.

Starting January TENAFLY

Computer Learning Center offers classes in Computer Fundamentals, Computer Level I and II, Microsoft Word 2007, Digital Photography and MS Excel at the Kaplan JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave. Call 201-569-7900, ext. 309 or visit jccotp.org.

Jan. 2 Feb. 19 HACKENSACK

Salsa, Sabor y Salud Free class. Meets Mondays from 6 – 7 or Sundays from noon – 1 p.m. for children and adults to learn healthy lifestyle. Adult class in Spanish; children’s class in English. Contact the YMCA, 360 Main St. or call 201-487-6600 ext 226.

Jan. 10 LITTLE FERRY  

Gymnastics Classes offered by the American Sokol, 14 Garden St., for all ages. Tots for boys and girls ages 4, 5 on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 6:45. Gym for boys and girls ages 6 – 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 8 p.m. Teens on Thursdays from 8 – 9 p.m. Registration and fee information call 201-641-1626.

                                                                                                                                             

LECTURES AND INFORMATION

Jan. 11, 27 PARAMUS

Blood pressure and Diabetes Screenings presented by the Paramus Board of Health at Borough Hall on Jan. 11 from 1 – 3 p.m. An appointment is necessary. Residents may drop in on Jan 27 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. without an appointment. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 615, 618.

Jan. 14, 15 PARAMUS

Blood Donors Will Receive Movie Tickets when donating on Jan. 16, 18 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Community Blood Services, 970 Linwood Ave. Make an appointment at 201-251-3703.

Jan. 16 - 18 PARAMUS

Blood Donors Will Receive Auto Emergency Shovel when donating on Jan. 14, 15 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Community Blood Services, 970 Linwood Ave. Make an appointment at 201-251-3703.

Jan. 18 HACKENSACK

Mentoring Youth Program presented by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County at 64 Passaic St. starts on Jan. 18 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. This is a 6-week program. Call 201-489-9454 ext. 121 or visit bergenvolunteers.org.

 

ORGANIZATIONS

Third Sunday ROCHELLE PARK

Pancake Breakfast from 8 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 170, 33 W. Passaic St. $4/adults, under 6/free. Call 201-843-9683 or visit alpost170.us.

MAYWOOD

Electronic Bingo in addition to paper bingo and pull tabs for instant wins at Our Lady Queen Of Peace, 400 Maywood Ave. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 5:30 p.m. Breaks for smokers. Coffee, soda, food and snacks are sold.  201-845-9566.

Mar. 9 CARLSTADT

Annual Student Scholarship Auction and Dinner presented by Felician College at Il Villaggio. Student Scholarship Raffle, 50/50s, Silent Auction and Dinner. Call 201-559-6000 or visit felician.edu.

Mar. 22 HACKENSACK

Fashion Show Expo presented by Hackensack High School PTSA at the Venetian, 546 River Rd. in Garfield. Sponsorships and Ad journal available. Tickets. Call Avis LoVecchio at 201-281-9981.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Through Jan. 15 PARAMUS

Ena “Po-Po Lue Scholarship an opportunity for Women returning to school at Bergen Community College. $500 can be used for continuing education or a degree program at BCC. Must have financial need  and describe employment goals. Call 201-447-7117 or email BCCFoundation@bergen.edu. 

 

SCHOOLS

Feb. 7, 8, 9 ROCHELLE PARK

Kindergarten registration for 2012 – 2013 school year held at Midland Avenue School. Parents should bring child’s birth certificate and immunization records. It is not necessary to bring children. Physical exam for child are due by private physician by opening of Sept. school year. Parents must have proof of residency by presenting deed, signed lease or affidavit and utility bill. Children must be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2012. Forms available at rp.bergen.org.

May 24 PARAMUS

Career Day sponsored by the Paramus Rotary at Paramus High School between 8 – 8:15 a.m. for student pick-up. Career Day culminates with luncheon at Seasons Restaurant in Washington Township. Businesses or volunteers interested in participating call 201-261-7800 ext. 3110.

 

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 Maywood residents 55 or older. Dues are now payable, $20. 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. $15/dues due. Feb. 15, Variety Show, if interested stay after Jan. 18 meeting. Feb. 22, Mario Lanza at the Fiesta. $49, non-members welcome. May 24 – June 3 Black Hills of South Dakota trip. Deposit by Feb. 17. Non-members welcome. For membership information, call 201-843-1061. For trip information call 201-843-1061.

Second Thursday PARAMUS

Paramus AARP Chapter 3834 has opened its membership to new members. The Paramus area includes 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 meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Church Hall, 50 Lodi St. New members welcome. Call 201-342-5785.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays PARAMUS

Joseph Cipolla Paramus Senior No. 1 Club located at 93 Farview Ave.  Meetings at noon. Strictly a social agenda: cards, trips entertaining programs, fun meetings and informative speakers. Call Jim at 201-845-9310.

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 St. at 1 p.m. Rochelle Park residents over 55 are welcome to join. Dues $15/year. For information, 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 12:30 p.m. at the Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St. For information call 201-489-2585.

HACKENSACK

Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Center activities at 101 Hudson St. Center open Monday Through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hot lunch served daily at noon Monday – Friday. Mondays and Wednesdays, Muscle Training at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Belly Dancing at 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Arthritis Exercise at 9:30 a.m. These classes are free of charge. 201-336-3320.

 

TOWN NEWS

MAYWOOD

Annual Schedule of Open Public Meetings to be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of 15 Park Ave. Work Sessions are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Jan 10. Feb. 14. Mar. 13. Apr. 10. May 8. June 12. July 10. Aug. 14. Sept. 11. Oct. 9. Nov. 13. Dec. 11. Council meeting will be held on the fourth Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. and preceded by a work session at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Feb. 28. Mar. 27. Apr. 24. May 22. June 26. July 24. Aug. 28. Sept. 25 Oct. 23. Nov. 27. Dec. 18. Call 201-845-2900.

MAYWOOD

Maywood School’s YES TEAM meeting Jan. 17 at 6:45 p.m. at the Maywood Avenue School Media Center to education the community on the school budget. Plan events dealing with promotion of the corresponding budget vote.E-mail tcon717@aol.com.

PARAMUS

Board of Shade Tree & Parks Commission meetings held the second Wednesday of each month except for July and August at the Life Safety and  Municipal Services Building at 7:30 p.m. except for Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, June 13, July 25, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12.

PARAMUS

Board of Health regular meeting at 8 p.m. and work sessions at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17. Call 201-265-2100.

HACKENSACK

Board of Education Special meeting Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Padovano Center 191 Second St. Open to public and then Closed Session regarding personnel matter relating to the Superintendent Search. Visit hackensackschools.org or call 201-646-8000.

HACKENSACK

2012 City Council Meeting Schedule held in the City Hall Council Chambers. Jan. 9, 7 p.m., COW. Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. Feb. 6, 7 p.m. COW. Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Council. Feb. 21, 6:30 COW, 8 P.M., Council. Mar. 5, 7 p.m. COW. Mar. 6, 7 p.m. Council. Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. Apr. 2, 7 p.m. COW. Apr. 3, 7 p.m. Council. Apr. 17, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. May 7, 7 p.m. COW. May 8, 7 p.m. Council. May 22, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. June 4, 7 p.m. COW. June 11, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. June 26, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. July1 TBD Reorganization. July 16, 7 p.m. COW. July 17, 7 p.m. Council. Aug. 20, 7 p.m. COW. Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Council. Sept. 4, 6:30 COW, 8 p.m. Council. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. COW. Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. Oct. 15, 7 p.m. COW. Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Council. Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. Nov. 19, 7 p.m. COW. Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Council. Dec. 3, 7 p.m. COW. Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Council. Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. COW, 8 p.m. Council. Call 201-646-3901.

 

WORSHIP

Ongoing TEANECK

Temple Emeth at 1666 Windsor Rd . Shabbat Music Service at 8 p.m. the third Friday of the month. Family Shabbat first Friday evening. Tot Shabbat on at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14. Saturday services at 10:30 a.m. Torah study, Saturdays, from 9 – 10:15 a.m. “Speak, Laugh and Enjoy Yiddish,” Mondays from 10:45 a.m. – noon. “Words of Passion, Poems of Prayer: A Study of the Psalms,” lunch and learn series on Wednesdays from noon – 1 p.m. Call 201-833-1322 or visit emeth.org.

Ongoing TEANECK

Jewish Center of Teaneck Jan. 17, Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m. New Beginnings special lunch and a surprise movie. Lunch reservations a must at 201-837-3791. The Daily Minyan/Services with mechitzah are at 7:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Visit the Center's web site, www.jcot.org and also follow the Jewish Center of Teaneck on Facebook. To receive the Center’s weekly Email Blast and monthly e-mail newsletter call the center office, 201.833.0515, ext. 200.

Jan. 29 MAYWOOD

“Goodbye Holland” documentary film about anti-Semitism with background information with synagogue member Peter Cohen at the Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel, 34 Magnolia Ave., at 3 p.m. $5.  Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Jan. 26 to 201-845-7550 ext. 1.