A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 23, 2014 Page 9 WF Area Y to Host Initiative To Help Form Health Habits IT’S PAJAMA TIME...The Students Concerned for the Needy (SCN) will be collecting new pajamas for children in need. Pajamas with tags on them can be dropped off at the Athletic office at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. SCN students pictured are (back row) from left, Kara Foley, Megan Burke, Kimberly Kaadi, Lexi Boyarsky, Allison Busa; and Ariana Donaldson, front row. SPFHS SCN Plans Seventh Annual Pajama Drive SCOTCH PLAINS – The Students Concerned for the Needy (SCN) Service Group from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) are once again collecting New Pajamas on behalf of “The Pajama Program”, a 501(c)(3) charity that provides warm pajamas to children in need. Collected pajamas will be distributed to receiving organizations that care for homeless and vulnerable children within Union County. Community members and groups may donate new pajamas for a child, boy or girl, ages infant through age 17. Please keep all tags on PJ’s. SCN’s PJ Drive will run through October 30, 2014. Coldwell Banker Agents from the Westfield East Office will also collect PJ’s to help SCN increase their PJ totals by simultaneously running a drive in their office located at 209 Central Avenue, Westfield. The donation of a pair of new pajamas will help to create a warm and nurturing bedtime environment for youngsters living under difficult circumstances. While the PJ Drive is in progress, PJ’s may be brought to the Athletic Office at SPFHS located in the front of the building at 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Please visit the Pajama Program website www.pajamaprogram.org to learn more. To learn more about SCN and their ongoing community outreach, upcoming programs, projects and volunteer opportunities visit www.scnonline.org. Free Seminar to be Hosted By Newmark Education SCOTCH PLAINS – Newmark Education will present Practical Resources for Life – A Life Line for the Special Needs Family by Adrienne Robertiello, on Wednesday, November 19 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This free parent resource seminar is open to the special needs community and offers an opportunity for families to learn about the various resources that are important to those living with children with various disabilities. Ms. Robertiello is the community Autism Educator at Children’s Specialized Hospital. She has developed and implemented several community education initiatives including the Community Hub, Real Life Tips for Kids with Autism, and Autism and Safety – It’s Unpredictable. As part of these and other disability programs, she educates and presents to families, schools, and community service providers. Ms. Robertiello is also a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. The evening includes a special needs vendor fair, a question and answer session and light refreshments. Practical Resources for Life will be held at Newmark Education, 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains. The event is free and open to adults only. Please register in advance at www.newmarkeducation.com or by calling (908) 753-0330. WF Hadassah to Host Musical Tribute Luncheon CLARK – Les Paul and his wife, Mary Ford, recorded a string of pop hits in the early 1950s. A renowned jazz guitarist, Paul was also a pioneer in multi-track recording, solid-body guitar design, and electronic effects devices. Tom Doyle is a highly accomplished guitarist in his own right. He began his musical career in a duo with his sister and they performed at the Bitter End in New York City and opened for such artists as Richie Havens, the Lovin’ Spoonful and the Butterfield Blues Band. Les Paul, impressed by Doyle’s musical talent and technical knowhow, hired him as his sound engineer, a position that Doyle held for 40 years. In 1970 Doyle also began a business making, repairing and modifying guitars. He has customized, repaired and modified guitars for George Benson, Sting, Bucky Pizzarelli, Al Di Meola, and Jimmy Page, among others. Along the way, Doyle met Sandy Cory, a guitar student and singer, and Doyle and Cory began to perform together. Like Paul and Ford, they are a husband and wife team. The duo will pay perform at Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark, on Sunday, October 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., a kosher Chinese lunch will be served. Tickets cost $50 for a single, $100 a couple, and $150 patron with proceeds benefiting Hadassah. For tickets, call (908) 353-5766. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Y along with UnitedHealthcare is kicking off the Seventh Grade Initiative on Tuesday, October 28th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Gym at the Main Y Facility at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. Seventh grade students in Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield along with their families are invited to attend the kickoff. The evening will include fitness testing, a climbing wall, advice from personal trainers and a nutritionist as well as other activities for seventh graders and their families. Healthy refreshments will also be served. This program is intended to heighten awareness and combat the epidemic of youth obesity that our community/nation is currently facing. Research indicates that seventh grade is a key year in a child’s development of attitudes and behaviors regarding body image, nutrition and self esteem. The goal of the Seventh Grade Initiative is to help kids pass through this critical time of development with a healthy self-image and a thorough understanding of the importance of exercise and nutrition throughout the teen years and into adulthood. More than 330 students from eight schools participated this past school year. All participants who do not currently have an active Y membership will receive a complimentary Westfield Area Y limited pre-teen program plus membership for the school year in addition to physical, nutritional and educational opportunities throughout the 2014-2015 school year. The program also includes use of exercise equipment, open swim, gym time, a free orientation to use exercise equipment; pre and post-fitness testing; access to Friday night teen nights, family fitness lectures and events; free classes and programs including youth Conditioning, ZUMBA for teens, fencing and cross country Parents can register their children for the Seventh Grade Initiative at the kickoff. The initiative also offers students the opportunity to participate in the Annual UnitedHealthcare Health Bee, a quiz-show style competition that test students’ knowledge about health and fitness topics. For more information or questions regarding the progra please contact Amanda Aguirre at (908) 233-2700 ext. no. 258 or e-mail aaguirre@westfieldynj.org. PICKING PUMPKINS...The Lincoln School students had fun at a Pumpkin Patch held at the school on October 10. Each class participated in Fall themed activities and then selected pumpkins. Pictured is Lincoln School Pricipal, Mrs. Audrey Zavetz with (from left) Lauren Edwards, Luke Romano, Wilson Wright, Mary Cladis, Robbie Epstein and Chase Fiory. Schieferstein’s Farm Market partnered with the school by supplying the pumpkins and other Fall items. Cellist Daniel Mumm Joins NJWA Music Studio WESTFIELD – Ted Schlosberg, New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Founder and Executive Director, is pleased to announce that cellist Daniel Mumm has joined the staff of the Music Studio. Mumm, who holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University, and both an Artist’s Diploma and Master of Music degree from Montclair State University, is a candidate for his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rutgers University. His teaching experience involves cello instruction or coaching at area universities such as Rutgers, Seton Hall, William Patterson and Montclair State, in addition to the New Jersey Region 1 Orchestra, Youth Orchestras of Essex County, NJASTA Chamber Music Academy and Blair Academy. His orchestral experience includes performances with the Charlotte Symphony in C, New Brunswick Symphony Orchestra, Garden State Philharmonic, Rutgers University Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Manchester Chamber Orchestra in Vermont, Colonial Symphony and Youth Orchestra of the Americas. In March of 2010, he was also a cello soloist for the Orchester der Keunstuniversitaet Graz in Austria. “Daniel is an outstanding teacher who also performs professionally. He is unique in being able to diagnose his students’ playing issues and immediately communicates solutions which are effective,” said Dr. Schlosberg. The Director continued, “He has gained tremendous popularity among his students of all ages. Although Daniel only recently joined our staff in September, those students who have him as an instructor have had high praise for him. We feel confident that future students who enroll in his classes will feel the same.” The Music Studio is a division of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization. For additional information, visit the NJWA studios at 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield, phone 908-789-9696 or log on to www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Les Malamut Gallery to Host Photography Exhibit UNION – The Les Malamut Art Gallery will exhibit “Life Through My Lens” a collection of photographs by Peter Alessandria from Wednesday, November 5 through Monday, December 29. Mr. Alessandria came to photography by a unique and interesting path. An entertainment attorney in Los Angeles for nearly twenty years, he lost his business as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. He made the decision to amplify his love of photography and turn it into a profession. He first picked up a camera in 2004 and was suddenly captivated. In the next two years, he amassed over 200,000 shots. “If it took a global financial meltdown and mid-life crisis to get here, I’m all for it,” Mr. Alessandria stated. Mr. Alessandria has gone on to exhibiting his stunning photographs in multiple venues including both solo and group shows and winning awards for his work, most notably First Place Award of Excellence, MSHAC and Alfa Art Gallery. His work can also be seen at www.peteralessandriaphotography.com. The gallery is located on the lower level of the Union Public Library, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours and is handicapped accessible. For further information, please visit lesmalamutartgallery.wordpress.com or call (908) 851-5450. Artists wishing to be considered for an exhibit in the gallery may contact Barbara Wirkus, Curator at dmbbw33@gmail.com or (908) 2766656. SAFETY FIRST...Students from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison participated in Safety Ambassador Day at Robert Wood Johnson on October 10. Pictured, from left to right are, Claude Djan of Scotch Plains, Lauren Yates of Piscataway, John Pohopin of Princeton, Uditi Nichani of Scotch Plains, Director of Student Life Dawn Francavilla of Somerset, Nick D’Amore of Scotch Plains, Neema Liverpool of Plainfield, Brooke Sutton of Westfield and Cameron Cabrera of Carteret. UCC Offers Health Care Related Training Programs CRANFORD – Union County College is a member of the Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium which works to strengthen and expand health care industry occupational training, leading to certifications and employment. The programming offered through the consortium is possible through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant. The Health Professions Opportunity Grant is a project funded by the Administration for Children and Families and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grant Number 90FX0001. This grant provides training opportunities to help people improve their skills and find better jobs. Eligible applicants are chosen through a random lottery. Twothirds of eligible applicants will be selected and will receive funding and support through the grant. If chosen, students could have the following edu- cation-related expenses paid for, such as: tuition, required textbooks, required medical supplies, required uniform, certification/licensure exams, and job search assistance. The program offered through the grant can cover the following healthrelated non-credit programs: Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician. The credit-based program that is covered by the grant is the Emergency Medical Technician. Applications are now being accepted for Spring 2015 admission to Union County College. If you are interested in learning more about the Health Professions Opportunity Grant and how it can help you, please call (908) 412-3562 or email hpog@ucc.edu. Additional information can also be found at www.ucchpog.com. MS Teen Performs at CBGB Festival in NYC MOUNTAINSIDE - Mountainside resident Teddy Cole, a 16 year-old music student at the School of Rock afterschool music program in Chatham, performed at the CBGB Festival in Times Square on October 12. Cole played with the School of Rock AllStars, which is comprised of some of the top young musicians from across the tri-state area. “Being a part of the CBGB Festival was extremely exciting,” said Teddy, who shared the stage with Devo, Jane’s Addiction, We Are Scientists, Robert DeLong, and Surfer Blood. “The crowd was huge, and their energy was better and stronger than anything I’ve ever experienced.” The School of Rock AllStars is a select group of young musicians ranging in age from 12 to 17. School of Rock students who wish to join the AllStars take part in a coast-to-coast audition process before a national panel of judges. The top 1.5 percent of School of Rock musicians from across the United States are ultimately invited to join the AllStars, and they perform at major festivals, concerts, and events throughout the year. The one-hour set that Teddy and his AllStar bandmates played at the CBGB Festival included Patti Smith’s “Because the Night”, Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love”, Queens of the Stone Age’s “No One Knows”, and the Jackson Sister’s “I Believe In Miracles”. When he’s not rocking the stage in front of tens of thousands of punkloving music fans in Times Square, Teddy is a junior at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights. BOE Candidates Night Now on TV36 and Web WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Board of Education Candidates Night held on October 15 can be viewed on Cable TV 36 and on www.westfieldnjk12.org. The dates and times for viewing on Westfield High School TV36 are: Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Sundays at10 a.m. The Board of Education meeting of October 7 will be aired directly following Candidates Night. The event also will be aired on WCT TV36 on alternating days. Five candidates remain to fill three seats on the Board of Education. The candidates seeking election are: Michael Bielen, Mark Friedman (incumbent), Christopher Langhart, Margaret (Peggy) Oster, and David Sexton. Since Anastasia Harrison and Noreen Coleman withdrew as candidates after the county deadline, their names are printed on the November 4 election ballot. The last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In ballot is Tuesday, October 28. Mail-in ballot information is available on the Union County Board of Elections website at www.ucnj.org or by calling (908) 527-4121. THE WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE SCHOOL 1295 Inman Avenue, North Edison, NJ Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school Take advantage of our Ninth Grade Scholarship opportunities for incoming students, awarded for merit and achievement Prepare for a global world in a global learning environment Admission Information Session: BULB PLANTING...Lincoln School in Westfield recently celebrated some Fall events that were hosted by the Lincoln School Parent Teacher Organization. A Fall bulb planting day was held on October 7. The children enjoyed learning about how to plant bulbs that will “sleep” through the winter and bloom in the Spring. They worked intently with their shovels while having fun. Pictured from left to right are: Maggie Travis, Nate Shuman, Johnny Russo, Colette Brown, and Ben Lane. Rekemeier’s Flowers supported the event by donating over 200 tulip bulbs for planting. Saturday, November 1 at 9 a.m. Register online at www.WHschool.org or contact us for a Personal Tour For more information, call (908) 754-1882, Ext. 155
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