Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 11, 2009 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Open House at preschool The Ho-Ho-Kus/Waldwick Cooperative Nursery School will hold an Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents and their preschoolers are invited to drop in to see the classroom and meet with the teachers and current members. Classes for two-, three-, and four-year-old children are available for 2009-10. The nursery school offers various education enrichment programs, including music and Spanish. Extended day options are also available. The school offers a unique co-op opportunity to assist in the classroom. Visit at 400 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus (the Community Church at the corner of Sycamore and Warren). For more information, visit www.hohokuswaldwickcoop.com. Collection for migrant workers underway Saint Bartholomew’s Church is currently collecting toiletries for the migrant workers who arrive in early April to plant the onion fields in Goshen, New York. New toiletries can be left at the church, which is located at 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. Bob Kane exhibits Celery Farm photos During the month of February, the Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library in Ho-Ho-Kus will be showing photographs by Bob Kane. The exhibit, “An Unfamiliar Light: Images of the Celery Farm,” captures both wildlife and landscape and some aspects of this natural area in Allen- dale. The library is located at 91 Warren Avenue in HoHo-Kus. Foundation schedules fundraiser The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation’s Annual Auction Gala and Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Park Ridge Marriott. The theme for this year’s event is “Celebrating the Fine Art of Education.” The gala is the education foundation’s primary fundraising event of the year, with all proceeds from the auction funding a variety of teacher-requested grants and schoolwide initiatives. The foundation is currently seeking taxdeductible auction items and cash donations to help fund these grants. The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation has awarded over $750,000 in grants since its creation in 1992. Contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at (201) 314-7361. Volunteer Office Cookbook available “Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus,” a revised version of the “Ho-Ho-Kus Hostesses” (1975) is now available from the Contemporary Club for $20. This cookbook contains favorite recipes from residents, U.S. presidents, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, and the Hermitage. Proceeds from this year will go to The Community Church of Ho-Ho-Kus. To obtain a copy contact Sandra Alworth at (201) 447-1438. Cookbooks are also available at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall. Ho-Ho-Kusopoly on sale now Ho-Ho-Kusopoly, produced as a fundraiser by the Community Church of Ho-Ho-Kus is on sale now. The local edition will look much like its popular board game inspiration, but instead of the familiar Atlantic City streets, will refer to Ho-Ho-Kus properties and people. The game cost $25. Games can be purchased from The Community Church located at 400 Warren Avenue in HoHo-Kus. Call (201) 445-6310. Library service for homebound or sick available The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library in Ho-Ho-Kus provides a delivery service for the elderly, homebound, or sick. A resident will be delivering books to borough residents on the first or third Thursday afternoon of each month. Books will be delivered after 2 p.m. Residents can decide which day they would like delivery. To receive books at home, call the library on the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before delivery. A librarian will take name, address, phone number and book requests. Participants must have a current library card. The staff will assist residents in applying for one. Book requests will be filled as best as possible with the understanding that new and popular books may not be available when first requested. Delivery is one Thursday per month only. Requests must be made during library hours. Messages left on the answering machine will not be filled. There will be no late fees for overdue books with this service. Call (201) 445-8078. Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. The Worth Pinkham Memorial Library is located at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. VFW welcomes new members The Ho-Ho-Kus VFW, which serves Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewood, welcomes new members. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home, 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus. For additional information, call (201) 445-1121. 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Owner/Director/Teacher Maria Cancelosi NJ State License CPR Trained Affordable - Sibling Discount 5:00-5:30 FREE Ballroom Dance Lesson 5:30- 7:30 Dance and Refreshments Singles & Couples Welcome Open to all Members & Non-Members $15/person $25/Couple Register before February 14th & receive our Valentine’s Day 20% discount coupon for a pre-orpost dinner at one of the following participating Ridgewood restaurants: Smith Brothers, 51 North Broad St. The Office, 32-34 Chestnut St. Winberies, 30 Oak St. To register contact Carol Livingstone at ext 330 or clivingstone@ridgewoodym.org Saturday, February 14th Valentine’s Dance Social Ridgewood YMCA 112 Oak Street • 201-444-5600 www.ridgewoodymca.org Membership is open to all. For individuals and families in need, contact John Duke ext 337 for confidential assistance information and application. Ridgewood YMCA Register for September 2009 201-512-3313