Sunday, February 23, 2014

Felician College Students Offer Free Tax Preparation through the VITA program

Members of Felician College’s Young Entrepreneur’s Club are partnering with the Maywood Public Library to offer free tax preparation services to those who qualify.  Through this initiative, known as VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), select Felician College students have become IRS Certified Community Volunteers.  The VITA volunteers will provide free tax preparation and e-filing for basic income tax returns.  Under the guidance of Felician College professor Joseph A. Lizza, MBA, CPA, all volunteers have been trained and tested in current tax law through a rigorous program provided by the Internal Revenue Service.
The program runs at The Maywood Library on Saturday: March 1, 15 & 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Call with questions;  Jenna Lee Columbia at Maywood Library 201-845-2915 or Professor Lizza  at Felician College at (201) 559-3321.


Saturday, February 15, 2014

Maywood Library Celebrates the 2014 Chinese New Year


A resounding hoorah was heard for miles as we Celebrated Chinese New Year with more than 65 people in attendance.  Our Chinese Club student members performed a dragon dance as well as sang traditional new year’s songs.  Mrs. Coleman, our Certified Mandarin Teacher and a Maywood resident, worked with our Public Relations Director - Jenna Lee Columbia - to present the attendees an authentic taste of Chinese heritage.  All who attended enjoyed the true to form Chinese festivities and refreshments.