5 Things: Church Rummage Sale

1. The Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church, is holding its annual rummage sale this Friday and Saturday. Donations of items will be accepted Monday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m.  No large electronics or furniture.

2. The Franklin Lakes Environmental Commission and the Franklin Lakes Recycling Program are sponsoring a Clean-up Day at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve (formerly North Haledon Reservoir) on Saturday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. to noon.

3. "A Mother’s Story—Reflections on Losing Jimmy” by Ann Ganley and “A Youth’s Story—Depression, Recovery and Hope” by Jordan Burnham will be held Thursday, May 5 from  7 to 9 pm at the Wyckoff Family YMCA - Community Room.  Limited seating: For reservations call Kathy Scarpelli at 201-891-1820.

4. A Concussion Forum will be held at Indian Hills on Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Learn how to recognize and manage concussions and understand the new concussion laws. To RSVP, email bluegoldtc@yahoo.com. For more information go to www.ihhsbluegoldtouchdown.com

5. The Faithgirlz Beauty of Believing Tour is coming to Hawthorne Gospel Church Saturday, May 7 from 1 to 4:15 p.m. The event is designed to open dialogue between mothers and daughter regarding tween friendships, self-image, world, and faith. Tickets are free for moms and $12 for girls in advance at www.itickets.com or $16 at the door. The event sponsored by GEMS Girls’ Clubs, Zonderkidz, and Hawthorne Gospel Church.

Editor's Note: Due to the redesign of our home page to include our events calendar, the daily "5 Things" format has changed from "5 Things You Need To Know About Today" to simply "5 Things" and will focus on upcoming events. Have an item for 5 Things, email Rebecca.Abma@patch.