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May 15

Hungarian artist debuts work in U.S.
ENGLEWOOD — Mark Gallery presents the U.S. solo debut of Hungarian artist Peter Lajtai Langer in his first major exhibition. Langer incorporates his ideology and culture into his visual art, weaving his Jewish roots into the language of universal fine art.
Langer works have been exhibited at the Hungarian Jewish Museum in Budapest, as well as galleries in Budapest, Paris and Berlin, and are part of private collections throughout Europe and the U.S.
Meet the artist Peter Lajtai Langer and Gallery owner Arielle Mark on Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. The reception is open to the general public. The Langer exhibition will be at the Mark Gallery through June 30.
Mark Gallery is located at 11 Grand Ave. in Englewood.
Admission is free. For more information, contact the Mark Gallery at 201-568-6275 or visit www.mark-gallery.com.

Merritt Memorial School to hold gala
ROCKLEIGH — The Merritt Memorial Elementary School in Cresskill will be holding a fundraising gala Thursday, May 15. The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Rockleigh Country Club, 20 Paris Ave. in Rockleigh. There will also be basket raffles and a number of items up for silent auction.
The 2008 Merritt Memorial School gala is a night for the Merritt School community and friends to come out and show its support while having fun and spending time with good friends.
All proceeds from the gala will be used for a new playground so the students of Merritt and children in the surrounding community will have a safe place to play. Attendance is not limited to the Merritt School community. All are invited.
Call Roseann Collins at 201-569-8381 to purchase tickets. For more information, visit www.cresskillboe.k12.nj.us/Merritt/merritt.htm or e-mail mmsgala@yahoo.com.

Parents to learn about liability
DEMAREST — On Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, Sgt. John Calabrese and/or a representative from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will advise parents of their liability regarding pre-event parties and discuss activities that frequently occur at shore resort areas after the prom, graduation and in the summer. This presentation is for parents only.
Local police departments will be represented. Time will be provided for questions, and refreshments will be served following the presentations.
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend as the issues relate to all children at various stages of one’s high school career.

May 17

Yard sale to benefit Joan Foundation
HILLSDALE — There will be a yard sale to benefit the Joan Angela D’Alessandro Foundation Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 45 Florence St. in Hillsdale under a large tent.
The foundation’s goals are to advance child protection and victims’ rights issues and help poor, abused, neglected or homeless youth attain productive lives. The proceeds of this fundraiser will go toward providing fun excursions for the poor and homeless youth of the Father English Center in Paterson and Youth Haven in Passaic.
If you are interested in helping with the sale, contact del2@email.com or 201-664-9140.
April 19 marked 35 years since 7-year-old Joan D’Alessandro was murdered by a while delivering Girl Scout cookies.

School's spring family festival set
ENGLEWOOD — The second annual Ability School Spring Family Festival will be held May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Depot Square Park in Englewood, at the corner of West Demarest Avenue and North Dean Street. The rain date is May 18.
The day will include food, music, rides, face painting, caricatures and shopping. The Garage Theater Group will be doing kid’s acting workshops and improv. The WBLS Street Team will be onsite with free giveaways. Admission is free.
The festival is held in benefit of the Ability School of Englewood. For more information, visit www.abilityschoolnj.org.

Project for moms and daughters set
ENGLEWOOD — The Donghwa Cultural Center is hosting Tech DIY (Do It Yourself), a technology project for women, Saturday, May 17 at 4 p.m. at 49 Honeck St. in Englewood. The event will include an innovative art project with new media artist Jisun Lee.
Tech DIY involves a holistic process of mothers and daughters learning electronics together and sharing this with others. Tech DIY will offer alternative views of how mothers and their children relate to technology. Children will see that women can understand and be creative with technology.
There is a $20 material fee. Reservations are requested, but not required. Call 201-871-3033 by Thursday, May 15 to reserve a spot or to learn more about educational programs at Donghwa Cultural Center.
To learn more, visit www.donghwaculture.org.

Art school to host student exhibition
DEMAREST — From May 16 to June 6, the Art School at Old Church will present "from the studio classes," an eclectic exhibition of works from the school’s student body. An awards presentation and reception with the artists will be held Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
The exhibition showcases work from students who have taken adult classes at the Art School in the last year. Examples include functional vessels and pots, mixed media sculpture, watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, drawings in colored pencil, graphite or charcoal, collage, hand-pulled prints, art quilts, handmade felt, crocheted or knitted wearables, jewelry and lampworked glass beads.
The Art School at Old Church is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization located at 561 Piermont Road in Demarest.
For more information on the Art School at Old Church, visit www.tasoc.org or call 201-767-7160.

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