Grand Opening!, Sewing & Design University, 209 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes, (845)659-6722, vburns@optonline.net (email). Drop in and help celebrate the grand opening of this brand new business! Visitors to the grand opening will receive a free “Sew You” Sewing Kit to take home! Grand opening on 6/1. Call for directions or to find out more.

Life Support Training Center Classes, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hekemian Conference Center, Hackensack, (201)996-2401 or (201)336-8441. The American Heart Association and Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) encourage members of the community to make a differnence by taking part in these special classes and programs. HEARTSAVER ADULT/CHILD CPER AND AED COURSE. 6/2, 6 - 10pm. $75 per person. CPR FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Classes offered each month in one or two night sessions. Call the numbers abover for more info., or to reg.

Spring/Summer Programs, The Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, (201)569-6093, www.tenaflynaturecenter.org. NATURE DAY CELEBRATION! Spend some fun and educational time with the family as the Tenafly Nature Center comes alive with an afternoon of fun and excitement that includes canoe rides on Pfister’s Pond, Fantastic Face Painting, Live Animal Programs, entertaining shows on recycling and saving the Earth, games, crafts, food and much more! 6/8. DINOSAUR AND MINERAL CAMP. Educators from Dinosaurs Rock use a T-Rex skull, real dinosaur eggs, footprints and teeth, dazzling amethyst towers and other fascinating specimens to take children on a prehistoric journey of fact-filled presentations. 6/23 - 25. Call for more info., or to reg.

Touch-A-Truck, Garden State Plaza Mall, Paramus, (201)447-2292, www.thejlbc.org. The Junior League of Bergen County (JLBC) presents this fun-filled annual event for the whole family, featuring vehicles of all shapes and sizes to climb aboard and explore in a safe, supervised environment. Children and adults alike will also enjoy taking pictures together and sampling delicious free food from local sponsors. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support various JLBC community projects. 6/8. Call for times and more info.

State Fair Meadowlands!, The Giants Stadium Fairgrounds, East Rutherford, (201)935-3900, www.njfair.com. Amazing sights, sounds and smells are guaranteed to fill the air in East Rutherford when State Fair Meadowlands makes-it’s long awaited returnto the Giants Stadium Fairgrounds! This outrageous event for the entire family offers nearly three weeks of non-stop action for visitors of all ages. The festivities will include thrilling rides, a multitude of free entertainment, over 75 food vendors, games, exhibits and shopping. New to State Fair this year will be the Doc Swan Magical Comedy & Variety Show, Bantu Wizards Acrobatic Troupe, the Marcan Tiger Show and Nerveless Nocks Family Stunt Aerialists! 6/26 - 7/13. Call for times, admission prices and more info.

Little Maestros, The Bergen County YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, (201)666-6610, ext. 210, www.yjcc.org. One of the hottest music classes around for tots is now holding summer sessions at the Bergen Y-JCC. Presented by the YJCC’s David Rukin Early Childhood Parenting Center, The Little Maestros program is a music performance class where music and friends are sure to be made. Each week, four talented live musicians will take participants on a fantastic musical journey using musical story times, songs of all kinds, imaginative play, language development activities, puppet shows and “bubble music.” Pre reg. req. Classes held weekly from 6/27 - 8/15.

Pony Parties, Abma’s Farm Market & Nursery, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, (201)891-0278, www.abmasfarm.com. Looking for an exciting new way to celebrate your child’s next special day? Then why not try one of the unique new Pony Ride Birthday Parties at Abma’s Farm! Their down-home birthday parties for children of all ages include cowboy hats, bandanas, paper goods, a petting zoo and a ride on one of Abma’s beautiful, well-groomed ponies. Parties available through 9/13. Call to find out more.

New Attractions!, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari, 1 Six Flags Blvd. in Jackson, (732)928-2000, www.sixflags.com. Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari is open for another fun-tastic summer season, complete with two brand new attractions that visitors of all ages won’t want to miss. Just in time for the release of Warner Bros. hottest summer blockbuster, Six Flags proudly unveils The Dark Knight Coaster! This amazing indoor roller coaster will take you on the ride of a lifetime using a combination of storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects that you have to see to believe. And as the sun goes down, park-goers will watch in awe as drummers, puppeteers, singers, dancers and acrobats create a breathtaking nightime fantasyland during the new Glow In The Dark Parade! Open daily through Labor Day. Call for directions, hours, admission prices and more!

Summer Writing Workshop, Akin Learning Center, 497 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, (201)847-0994, www.summerwritingworksop.com. This summer, provide your child with the confidence, skills and tools that will allow them to become more successful writers in the Summer Writing Workshop at Akin Learning Center. Specially designed for children ages 8 - 15, this intensive program offers the perfect mixture of a traditional fun summer class with a new and unique academic approach. Sessions will be offered throughout the summer as children are introduced to everything from planning, writing, and critiquing to editing.Pre reg. req. Ongoing throughout the summer. Call for schedule info. or to reg.

Family Service, Temple Sinai of Bergen County, 1 Engle St., Tenafly, (201)568-3035, www.templesinaibc.org. Temple Sinai of Bergen County will be holding their Family Service beginning this month. At these services, young children will enjoy Shabbat songs and stories in the sanctuary, then adjourn to a classroom for crafts and songs based on the wekly Torah portion and upcoming Jewish holidays. Services held on the 1st Friday of each month at 6pm!

Parent & Pre-Schooler Play Group, Parish Center, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201)444-0272. St. Luke’s Family Ministry presents this informal play group designed to provide playmates for your children and a coffee break/friendship for yourself. Ongoing Monday Mornings, 10 - 11:30am. Call Ginnie Bailey at the number above for directions and more info., or to reg.

Sports Galore!, Northern Valley Sports Academy, 100 Oakland Avenue, (201)750-7900, www.nvsa.com. NVSA is happy to announce that they are starting off the new year by accepting registration for their array of winter programs! Conveniently located in a fully-modernized facility in Closter, Northern Valley Sports Academy is fully-equipped with anything and everything necessary to provide your whole family with a fun, hassle-free, sports-filled experience! Choose from their Tumble Tots gymnastics program for 2 - 5 year olds, the popular TEELS baseball and softball clinics, Hoop Starz Basketball Training Center for grades 1 - 6 and Velocity Sports Performance series for all ages! Call for schedules and more info.

Hebrew Story Hour, The Fair Lawn Library, 10 - 01 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, (201)337-1111. The Gerrard Berman Day School will once again be sponsoring this monthly program for children that is the perfect way for children of Israelis to connect with Israeli culture and give others not familiar with Israeli stories or games an opportunity to gain some insight into the way Israelis celebrate and document Jewish holidays and culture.

Live on Stage, The Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, (201)227-1030, www.bergenpac.org. SEUSSICAL! Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens join acclaimed touring company Theatreworks/USA to bring a Dr. Seuss classic to life right before your eyes in a large-scale original production. 6/7. DAN ZANE AND FRIENDS. The Grammy award winning entertainer who has been called “The Elvis of Children’s Music” drops in for an afternoon of great songs and lots of fun! 6/21. Call for show times and ticket prices.

The Princess Breakfast, New Jersey Children’s Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, (201)262-5151, www.njcm.com. This delightful annual event is the perfect way for families to kick off their summer season while meeting some of their favorite princesses and spending some quality time together. Snow White, Belle, Cinderella and many others will be strolling around as visitors enjoy a light breakfast and pose for pictures. Children are encouraged to come in their own princess costume! 6/21, 22.

Spring/Summer Programs, The Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, (201)569-6093, www.tenaflynaturecenter.org. NATURE DAY CELEBRATION! Spend some fun and educational time with the family as the Tenafly Nature Center comes alive with an afternoon of fun and excitement that includes canoe rides on Pfister’s Pond, Fantastic Face Painting, Live Animal Programs, entertaining shows on recycling and saving the Earth, games, crafts, food and much more! 6/8. DINOSAUR AND MINERAL CAMP. Educators from Dinosaurs Rock use a T-Rex skull, real dinosaur eggs, footprints and teeth, dazzling amethyst towers and other fascinating specimens to take children on a prehistoric journey of fact-filled presentations. 6/23 - 25. Call for more info., or to reg.

Art Classes, Artistic Expressions, The Church of the Epiphany, George Street, Allendale, (201)327-5772. Artistic Expressions hosts a series of winter classes specially designed to spark the creative juices in all students while at the same time inspiring self confidence and esteem in an enjoyable, non-competitive social environment. Programs include: STUDIO ART CLASSES. Wednesday or Thursday, 3:30-5pm & KINDER/ART GROUP. Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:45pm. All classes are ongoing throughout the winter. Call for more info., or to reg.

Bereavement Groups for Children, The Hospice Office at Hackensack University Medical Center, 25 E. Salem St., Hackensack, (201)342-7766, www.humc.net. Hackensack University Medical Center’s Hospice Program provides bereavement support groups for children and adolescents who are experiencing the loss of a significant family member or close friend. Pre reg. req. For ages 4 - 18. Classes run for 10 consecutive weeks. Call for schedule info., or to reg.

Calling All Mocha Moms of Bergen County!, www.mochamoms.org. Are you a stay-at-home mother looking to make new friends? Mocha Moms is a support group for mothers who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families. Bergen County has started a new chapter of this nationwide organization, giving mothers an opportunity to gather, talk, network and share. Join them to exchange ideas and form new friendships! Please contact Natasha via email at bergencountymochamoms@yahoo.com or visit their website for more info.

The Children’s Circle, Rutherford Wellness Center, 15 Park Ave., Suite 204, Rutherford, (201)933-3838. Beginning the first Saturday of each month, this innovative and interactive story hour uses engaging stories, cartoon characters and puppets to help families discover new ways to deal with the everyday challenges they encounter. Subject matter will cover behavioral and emotional situations such as sharing, teasing, winning, disobeying and more. Ongoing the first Saturday of each month at 1pm. Call for more info., or to reg.

Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Programs, (201)768-8313, www.njwg.cap.gov/. Guys and girls between the ages of 12 and 21 will learn teamwork and leadership skills that will serve them for years to come when they enroll in the Civil Air Patrol’s multi-level cadet training program. Participants will learn about the principles of aviation, aerospace flight, rocketry and military life and history through a variety of hands-on experiences. Call or visit the CAP website for times, dates and more info., or to reg.

Franchise Opportunity, Thinkertots, (877)TOTS-444, www.thinkertots.com. Who says work can’t be fun? Thinkertots provides age-appropriate education and creative stimulation for children from birth to 5 years of age. Founded by a mom who’s a child development professional, Thinkertots classes are fun and enlightening for children and their parents alike. A Thinkertots franchise is easy to open and operate. If you love helping kids learn and would enjoy spending time with your own children while working in your own challenging, flexible and close to home business, Thinkertots will teach you everything you need to know.

La Leche League Monthly Support Meetings, Ridgewood, (917)407-1166. Serving the Ridgewood, Wyckoff and Midland Park of NY, the La Leche League of Wyckoff provides women interested in breastfeeding with information and mother to mother (or mother-to-be) support. La Leche League believes that breastfeeding gives babies the best possible start in life, as well as emphasizing continued wholesome nutrition for the whole family (Topics for discussion include Avoiding Breastfeeding Difficulties, Continued Breastfeeding, Weaning and Nutrition, among others). Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9pm. Babies and toddlers are always welcome (For further information contact Carole at (201)967-8891, Maria at (201)405-0628 or Yasmin at (845)624-3659).

Mingling Moms’ “Bergen County Luncheons,” (917)733-7705, www.minglingmoms.com. The luncheon series that has been dedicated to bringing Long Island moms together is proud to announce that they are coming to New Jersey! These unique luncheons for mothers with infants from newborn to 12 months of age offer the perfect opportunity to meet, mingle, form friendships, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal and have some fun in a baby/stroller friendly atmosphere. Each weekly luncheon is highlighted by a visit from a special guest speaker, baby-stimulating music and a delightful “song time” where mommies have a chance to interact and sing songs with their little ones. Luncheons held weekly. Call for dates and times.

Monthly School Seminars - How to Talk to Your Preschooler, Dr. Terri’s Kids, 307 East Madison Ave., Dumont, (201)674-4215/8896. Based on the premier Preschooler Guide in Positive Development, Cognitively Correct, Inc. hosts theses informative monthly seminars designed to increase confidence, love and pride in preschoolers for the rest of their lives. Seminars are open to parents, teachers and child caretakers of any kind. Seminars held on the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 - 9pm.

Mothers & More Meetings, (201)391-3027, www.mothersandmorebergen.org. Mothers & More is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. They address mother’s needs as individuals and members of society and promote the value of all the work mothers do. The Bergen County Chapter provides support and friendship through informative meetings, playgroups, a stroller friendly walking group, field trips, discussion groups and more. Meetings held on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. For more info., call the number above or visit their Web site.

Mothers Of Only Children of Northern NJ - Are you a Mother of an Only Child?? Join together with other families of Onlies!! Group has 80+ families from all over Northern NJ. They offer activities such as getting together with the other Moms or fun outings with the kids!! For more information please contact Joanne at jkowalski_makeovers @yahoo.com.

New Mom’s Class - Mom and Baby Get Fit, Personal Touch Fitness Studio, 15 Park Avenue, Suite 204, Rutherford, (201)294-5493, www.personaltouchfitness.com. Moms are encouraged to spend some quality time with their child as they build strength, improve posture and increase flexibility in these 6 or 8 weeks session programs. Call for schedules and more info. (No membership or initiation fees necessary!)

Parenting K.I.D.S. Monthly Groups, The American Red Cross: Bergen Crossroads Chapter, 74 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, (201)652-3210. WIFE, MOTHER...ME! Ongoing Tuesdays at 9:30am. EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) MEETING: INFANT AND TODDLER PARENTING SKILLS. Ongoing Tuesdays at 11am. ASSERTIVE PARENTING. Ongoing Thursdays at 11am. PRESCHOOLER PROGRAM. Ages 3-5. Ongoing Thursdays at 9:30am. Call for more info., or to reg.

Pilates and Yoga Classes at the Y, The Bergen County Y - A Jewish Community Center, Washington Township, (201)666-6610. Are anxiety and stress keeping you from being the person you want to be? Does pain stop you from living your life to the fullest? If so, the Bergen County Y Jewish Community Center in Washington Township can help. Families are welcome to stop in and take part in a free trial class in either yoga or pilates. Yoga is a powerful workout for the body and an exercise in relaxation, while pilates prepares you to strengthen your core while reducing fat. Classes in both pilates and yoga are offered in 12 week sessions throughout the year at the Bergen County Y - JCC. Call (201)666-6610 for schedules or to arrange for your trial class.

School Break Drop-In’s For Painting and Pizza!, Art Smart Academy, 53 Prospect Place, Hillsdale, (201)666-8252. Another day off from school/ Then why not drop your children off for a day of pizza, painting and plastering workshops? Art Smart will be open during all school breaks throughout the 2004/05 calendar year. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Price for each workshop is $25. Please contact Gina with any questions.

Twin Mothers Club Meetings, The American Legion Post, 170 Hall, 33 Passaic St., Rochelle Park, (201)599-2508, www.tmcofbc.com. The Twin Mothers Club of Bergen County offers friendship, advice and support to mothers of multiples and those expecting multiples. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:15pm. Call for more info.