Follow the adventures of the young lion Simba (Zoe Leader), when these Woodrow Wilson Middle School students present the Lion King Musical on Feb. 7 and 8. Leads are (in order of appearance): Rafiki-Stefanie Feliciano, Mufasa-Aidan Robinson, Sarabi-Deijah Kelly, Zazu-Ioulia Vergis, Scar-Jesus Llerena, Young Simba-Ryan Wellins, Simba-Robert Cruz, Young Nala-Negin Saidian, Nala-Lillyann Martins, Sarafina-Lily Kearney, Banzai-Gabriella Perez, Shenzi-Mia Fardin, Ed-Irem Kara, Timon-Mark Tarkany, Pumbaa-Tristan Rivera. Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa’s throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. Simba escapes but his father Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
Turn off the Stress: This free intro session on managing stress, offered in conjunction with the Clifton Public Library, is presented by Kim Castellano from Power of One, on Jan. 12, from 1 to 3 pm at the Main Memorial Library on 292 Piaget Ave. Learn exercises to direct you to where you’re experiencing the highest levels of stress. Start taking steps to turn off the stress. Register at powerofoneccom.org or call 201-328-2326.
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Learn Adult CPR, AED and First Aid training at the Annual “Your Heart is in My Hands” Safety Rally on Feb. 9, from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Clifton Rec provides this American Red Cross certified training at a reduced cost of $35. Topics include caring for a choking victim, CPR, care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, avoiding blood borne pathogen exposure, recognize emergency situations, care for wounds, burns, heat and cold emergencies, manage sudden illnesses, stroke, shock, seizure, bites and use of EPI pen. For more info or to register, go to cliftonrec.com or call 973-470-5956. Those who pass all skills and written requirements will receive a certification valid for two years. January 2019 • Cliftonmagazine.com