SUMMERCLASS, SPECIALTYCAMPREGISTRATIONOPEN

Itʼs time to make summer activity plans with the Westwood Recreation Department. Residents and neighbors can take part in tennis clinics and soccer squirts in July and specialty camps in August by registering via Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/westwood.

On the class schedule for Summer: Soccer Squirts where toddlers/preschoolers will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending; tennis for kids in grades K-8 with certified USTA instructors who teach basic tennis techniques in a fun and engaging environment; tennis for adults includes tennis basics w ith dynamic warm-ups, skill developments drills, and games that develop core skills and understanding of the sport rules and etiquette.

August specialty camps include TGA Tennis & Golf Camps for Grades K-8 at Westwood High School; USSI MultiSports Camp for ages 5-11 at Brookside Park and Lego Camp for grades K-5. Details on August camps can be found at westwoodnj.gov/recreation in the Summer Program Guide.

I n addition, residents and neighbors are reminded that registration for the six-week Summer Playground Program is underway as is Westwood Recreation PreSchool registration for the 202324 school year. Details for both programs can be found at westwoodnj.gov/recreation

T he Westwood Recreation Department uses Community Pass for its registration process. Interested participants who do not already have a Community Pass a ccount can go to w estwoodnj.gov/recreation and click the Community Pass Registration Page to be guided through the process.

To register for classes go to https://register.communitypass.net/w estwood. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. To pay by cash/check, stop in the office at 55 Jefferson Ave.

Residents and neighbors who participate in Westwood Recreation programs will receive information on upcoming classes in programs guides, emails and on social media.

Those interested in learning more about facility rentals including the use of the newly renovated kitchen for private events or for use by professional chefs and catering companies are encouraged to contact Recreation Director Gary Buchheister at (201) 664-

7 882 or gbuchheister@westwoodnj.gov Westwood Recreation programs and forms are listed at westwoodnj.gov/recreation

The Membership Committee of Congregation Bʼnai Israel in Emerson invites prospective and current members to attend its annual Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Rabbi Debra Orenstein, Can- tor Lenny Mandel, Hebrew School

Principal Karen Weiss, and temple members will be present and available to introduce guests to CBI, show them around, answer questions, and give them “A Taste of CBI.” Snacks will be provided.

Congregation Bʼnai Israel is a Conservative synagogue of connection, inspiration, and innovation at 53 Palisade Ave., down the road from the Emerson Public Library. Write membership@bisrael.com or visit bisrael.com