in Montville township

Father Son Book Club Group

Montville Twp. Public Library is planning a Father Son Book Club Group. The group would be targeted to youngsters in grades six through eight and their fathers. If there is enough interest in a Father Son Club for younger children, the library could plan for that age group as well. Those interested should register with Ron Rizio at 973-402-0900 ext. 222 or stop by the program coordinator/teen librarian’s office, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday – Friday or 1-9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Personal Development Seminar

Live life to full potential. Seminar will help each participant measure eight important aspects of their lives. Learn how to increase satisfaction and purpose, create one's own personal mission statement at The Oasis Wellness Center, 628 Main Rd., Towaco, on Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. – noon, $20 at the door.  Call to register  call 973-335-2420.  Presented by Lois M. Davis, certified professional coach.

Bird Watching

Bird watching season is here. Pick up tips from a master on May 7 at Montville Township Library. At 7 p.m., Douglas Goodell will show slides of beautiful birds in their natural habitat. His lecture is humorous and full of interesting tidbits.

Used Clothing, Household Goods Sale

All sorts of good, used clothing, household goods and toys will be for sale at the Education Building of the Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road (Rt. 202), Towaco, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10. Proceeds will benefit Red Bird mission Team traveling to Kentucky this summer to work on homes of people in need. For information/directions, call 973-334-1603 or 973-334-3924.

Kids’ Pet Care Workshop

Montville Pet Parents will hold a Pet Care Workshop on May 13 at 4:30 p.m. at Montville Township Library. Kids and pets go together but sometimes the learning experience may be hard on the animal. This program, for kids ages 7 to 9, will show them how to be their pet’s best friend. Register at the Children’s Desk or call 973-402-0900 ext. 224.

Chamber Info Luncheon

Montville Township Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Chamber Meeting/Info Luncheon will take place on May 13 at noon at Columbia Inn (second floor), Route 202, Montville. Guest speakers Lawrence A. Casha, Esq. And Carl J. Di Piazza, Esq. Members $20, non-members $25. For reservations, call the chamber at 973-263-3310. Buffet lunch will be served. Make checks payable to the Montville Township Chamber of Commerce, 195 Changebridge Rd., Montville, NJ 07045. Advance reservation and payment requested; 24- hour notice for cancellation. For information, call 973-263-3310, fax 973-263-3453.

Lecture on the Lincolns

On May 14 at 7 p.m., noted Civil War historian Glenn Le Boeuf will speak about "The Marriage of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln" at the Montville Township Library.

Managing Cost of Elder Care

The Chelsea at Montville, 165 Changebridge Rd., will host a free session on managing the cost of elder care on May 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Thomas Murphy of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys will present: Five Ideas to Save $100,000, review of VA benefits, NJ Medicaid waiver programs, use of IRA savings, structure of finances and changing of wills. To sign up, call the concierge at The Chelsea at Montville, 973-402-1100 by May 13.

Pathways Walkathon

Pathways for Exceptional Children will hold The Hand-in Hand Walkathon on May 17, 10 - 11:30 a.m. It will begin at the back of Montville Township H.S. and end at the Township Park Gazebo. There will be fun, games, prizes, goodie bags and a continental breakfast with lots of good food. Everyone is encouraged to help raise money for all of Pathways’ programs for children with special needs and their mentors. Pathways is also sponsoring the Firecracker 5K race on June 28 at 8 a.m. at Montville Township Library. Registration forms are available at www.montvillepec.org, www.montvillenj.org or at the Rec Dept., 195 Changebridge Rd.

Clothing Drive

The Auxiliary of the Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a clothing drive on May 17, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at 47 Bloomfield Avenue, Pine Brook. Clothes, belts, shoes, hats, blankets, curtains, towels, stuffed animals, etc.

GFWC Banquet

GFWC Montville Township Women’s Club banquet, installation of officers and welcoming new members on Monday, May 19, 6:30 p.m., at Maggie Moore, Route 202, Lincoln Park. Price: $30. For information and reservations, call Sharon Zetterstrom at 973-633-0533 by May 10. Meetings of the Montville Township Women’s Club are held the third Monday of month - September to May. New members welcome. Call Dr. Tanya Maximoff at 973-575-4747 if interested in membership.

Fundraiser for Gavin Silk

A fundraiser for Gavin Silk, to raise funds to help finance biomedical therapies, will be held at The Barn Theatre on May 29. Performance of Caberet will begin at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $30 includes wine and cheese. For ticket information, call Melissa Silk at 973-214-8038. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a Lia Sophia Jewelry station.

Strawberry Festival

William Mason Elementary School, 5 Shawnee Trail, Montville, will host a Strawberry Festival on May 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a day of kiddie rides, craft vendors, games, music, food booths, strawberries and more. Cost of admission is a $5 wristband. Ride tickets will be sold separately. For more information, email cgag@verizon.net.

May Events at Library

Montville Township Public Library, 90 Horseneck Rd. (973-402-0900) announces these events in May: The Center for Italian Studies presents a seminar on fascism, Mussolini’s Italy, on May 18 at 2 p.m.; Lackawanna Boating - get boating license, four consecutive weekdays starting May 19, $65, to register call 973-402-2672; diabetes seminar on May 28, 7 p.m. Jody Lashen of Saint Clare’s Hospital explains America’s newest health crisis.

Town-wide garage Sale

GFWC Montville Twp. Women’s Club invites residents to participate in its eighth annual town-wide garage sale weekend June 7 and 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., rain or shine. Price is $20, with master list of all participants and placement of participant’s location on a township map; advertisement in local papers, schools, cable and radio and distribution of flyers. For applications and information, call 973-334-7314. Make checks payable to: Montville Township Women’s Club, c/o Alexandria Sarra, P.O. Box 267, Montville, NJ 07045. Deadline for reservations is May 15. Applications also be available at montvillenj.org; from the Municipal Clerk in Montville Town Hall, 195 Changebridge Rd., Montville; at Township Public Library, Horseneck Rd. and Montville Police Station, Rt. 202.

Summer Program at Y

The Lakeland Hills YMCA summer program for children aged 6 to 8 will begin June 23. It runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Indoor and outdoor activities – swim instruction, archery, theme days. Lunch included. Register in person or online www.lakelandhillsymca.com. Limited spots remain. For information, call Diane Mansfield 973-334-2820 ext. 34.

Donate fabric for Comfort Pillows

The GFWC Montville Township Women’s Club breast cancer project has been ongoing since April of 2002 providing comfort pillows to breast cancer patients. However, the project needs washable cotton fabric in order to continue. To donate fabric, call Alexandria at 973-464-0331.

Book Club Seeks New Members

For many years, Montville Twp. Library’s "First Tuesday Book Club" has been meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at the library at 1 p.m. The club is now looking for new members. Everyone reads the Number One best sellers but this group looks for great books that may not necessarily be the top sellers but deserve merit and discussion. For information, call Ron Rizio at 973-402-0900 ext. 222.

Rec. Department Softball

The Montville Recreation Department is looking for teams and individual players for their Men’s Over 30 years of age softball league. The games will take place on Monday and Thursday evening or Sunday mornings. The season runs from the end of April through the end of August. Call ASAP if interested. Contact the Recreation Department at 973-331-3305.

MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Boonton Area is a support group for stay-at-home mothers, open to residents of Boonton, Boonton Township, Montville and Mountain Lakes. It offers daytime activities for mothers and their children.  Meetings held monthly on the last Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Montville Field House, Changebridge Road.  For information, e-mail:  boontonmoms@hotmail.com.

Pine Brook Jewish Center Religious School

Pine Brook Jewish Center Religious School has begun registration for the 2008/2009 school year. Kindergarteners, first and second graders meet on Sundays, third through seventh graders meet twice a week and Hebrew High classes are also offered. One does not have to be a member of Pine Brook Jewish Center for Primary and Hebrew High programs. Call Mary Sheydwasser at 973-244-9800 ext. 18 for more information.

PBJC Nursery School Registration

Parents can register their children aged 2, 3, or 4 now for the Pine Brook Jewish Center Nursery School for the 2008/2009 school year. A Judaic and secular curriculum as well as an impressive facility and outstanding staff give their preschool its excellent reputation. Call the school for registration materials and/or a tour of the facility 973-244-1611 ext. 6.

Computer Courses

Anyone interested in computer classes at the Montville Township Public Library can call instructor Vince Sacco at 973-402-0900 ext. 243. If he is not in, leave a message including name and phone number. The library provides adult computer classes in a user-friendly computer lab. Classes include basic, intermediate or advanced courses in Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet with e-mailing and searching the Web. Instruction is in a small group with one computer per student. The cost for a class is $10 for residents of Montville Township and $20 for non-residents. Classes are free to township seniors.

Kiwanis Club

The Montville Kiwanis Club now holds its monthly dinner meetings at the Montville Inn at 167 Main Road on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m. For directions, call 973-263-9713.

Classical Ju-Jitsu

Montville Department of Recreation is sponsoring classes in the Tsugiashi Do Ju-Jitsu system, an innovation evolution of several traditional martial arts styles. Classes on Fridays, 7-9 p.m. at the Wrestling Barn on Passaic Valley Rd., for aged 16 and older. No fee. For more information, call 973-331-3305.