June 17, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 19 Ramsey Review Havens to perform at Woodstock event On July 3 and 4, the Ramsey Fine Arts Council will present two evenings of music in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the legendary concert of Woodstock. The highlight of this two-day event will be a July 4 performance by Richie Havens. On July 3, over 15 local bands and performers will play songs in tribute to legendary Woodstock performers. The show will begin at 5 p.m. with Richard Reiter facilitating a Drum Circle. The Jazz Band will have water for sale; proceeds support the Ramsey High School Band’s trip to London to play in the New Year’s Parade. On July 4, the day-long event will feature arts and crafts vendors. The vendor village will include pottery, photography, jewelry, folk instruments, clothing, handbags, and more. The village will be open at 5 p.m. At that hour, the Knights of Columbus will be serving hotdogs, burgers, and pulled pork sandwiches, and handling the GUITAR-B-Q. This year, let the Knights GUITAR-BQ for you. Entertainment will be provided by THE BAND Band, a tribute to one of the most influential groups in all of rock and roll. At night, event organizers will present the man who was the first performer at the original festival in 1969: Richie Havens. Selections from the rock opera “Tommy” and from Santana will be played by The Ramsey Wind Symphony. Festivities will conclude with an amazing fireworks show in honor of the Fourth of July. In the event of rain, Havens will perform at the Ramsey High School auditorium; THE BAND Band, the fireworks, and the rest of the festivities will be held on Sunday, July 5 at Finch Park. These free events are sponsored by the Ramsey Fine Arts Council and The Borough of Ramsey. All are welcome to attend. Seniors to host gala The Senior Citizen Gala hosted by the Ramsey Seniors will be held Saturday, June 20 at noon at Ramsey High School. Lunch will be catered by Morano’s. There will be live music, and the decorations created by the parents of the 2009 graduating class for the party held each year on graduation day. The price is $8 per person. Checks should be made payable to “Senior Gala,” and sent to the Ramsey Recreation Department, 33 North Central Avenue, Ramsey. Deadline date is June 15. First Presbyterian sets events Summer Sunday School, “Camp EDGE” (Experience and Discover God Everywhere) of the First Presbyterian Church in Ramsey will be held June 28 through Aug. 30. Registration can be made in Fellowship Hall or by calling the church office at (201) 327-3879. The Men’s Chorus will present special music on Father’s Day, June 21 during the 10 a.m. service. All are welcome to attend. First Presbyterian high school and college graduates will be honored during the June 21 Worship Service. Contact the church office at (201) 327-3879 with the names of graduates so they will appear in the bulletin. Register now for the 2009-10 school year at First Presbyterian’s Growing Tree. Call Head Teacher Karen Robator at (201) 327-1030 to register and for additional information. The Literary Ladies will hold the group’s semi-annual luncheon on June 17. For more information, call Jane Moser at (804) 504-5179. The Connections Book Group will read “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” by President Barack Obama. Copies are available at the Ramsey Library. The discussion will be held Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Metzger Room. All are welcome. For information, call Di French at (201) 327-4596. The church is located at 15 Shuart Lane. Teens available for employment YES, the Youth Employment Service, has Ramsey High School teens who will babysit, pet sit, garden, and can handle computer and office work, and a host of other things. Call (201) 785-2300, extension 21983 or send an email YES@ramsey.k12.nj.us. Summer camps available Ramsey Adult School offers three affordable summer camp programs for children. The camps cater to children entering kindergarten through ninth grade. Ramsey residency is not required. Summer Sensations is a morning enrichment camp taught by district teachers. The camp runs Monday to Friday, July 6 through 24, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program is open to children entering kindergarten to fifth grade next fall, and costs $165 for one week, $295 for two weeks, or $405 for three weeks. Summer Vibrations is a music camp taught by professional music teachers. This camp runs for three weeks, Monday to Friday, July 6 through 24, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. This program is for children who will be entering grades five through nine in the fall, and costs $405. Children have the opportunity to participate in an overall music experience as they take part in small group lessons, electives, ensembles, and master forums. Summer Exploration: CSI Kids is a theme based camp for middle school aged children. This year’s theme is CSI Kids: Law & Order/Criminal Intent. It runs for two weeks, Monday to Friday, July 6 through 17, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This program is open to children entering grades six through eight in the fall, and costs $295. Campers will investigate “crime scenes” set up by the teachers, analyze evidence in a variety of labs, and participate in mock trials. A trip to the Bergen County Bureau of Criminal Investigation to tour a real crime lab is also included. Sibling discounts apply to all camps if registering more than one child. Call (201) 785-2300 extension 20401 for brochures and general information, or visit www.ramseyadultschool.com. Gallery features ‘Spring & Art’ A new exhibit, “Spring & Art,” will be on display through June 19 at Fieldstone Fine Art in Ramsey. Spring is a time of awakening and birth. Likewise, art reaffirms our spiritual capacity for creativity, inner strength, and renewal. This new exhibit includes a selection of new paintings by Fieldstone Fine Art’s exceptional stable of artists and introduces the work of three more accomplished career artists. The gallery invites the public to celebrate spring and art. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Fieldstone Fine Art is located at 147 East Main Street, Ramsey. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.FieldstoneFineArt.com. Girl Scouts welcome new members The Ramsey Girl Scouts are recruiting girls who will begin kindergarten this fall. Anyone else interested in joining Ramsey Girl Scouts may pick up a recruitment form at Ramsey Library. For more information, call Tricia Dolce at (201) 934-4855. ‘Who’s Who 2009’ available The 56th edition of Who’s Who in Ramsey 2009 again includes up-to-date listings of Ramsey residents and businesses. Information about local organizations, professionals, schools, and state and local government are also listed. More than 3,800 books were mailed out to residents. Additional copies of the book are available at Ramsey Library, Ramsey Borough Hall, and The First Presbyterian Church at 15 Shuart Lane, Ramsey. Municipal pool registration begins The Ramsey Pool Commission’s annual brochure will not be mailed this year, but is available online at www. ramseynj.com. The brochure can be accessed through the Municipal Pool tab on the left side of the home page. Copies of the brochure and the registration forms will be available at the municipal building, 33 North Central Avenue. For information, contact Joe Collins, pool manager, at (201) 825-8317, or Karen Dey, pool secretary, at (201) 825-2518. FORL welcomes new members The Friends of Ramsey Library organization meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Call the library at (201) 327-1445 for more information, or visit the library website: www. ramseylibrary.org. ���������������������� ��������������������������������������� ������������������ �� What could be bigger than the life of your kid? Prescription drug abuse can kill teens, but most parents are not aware of the danger. Place this coupon in your wallet as a reminder to talk to your kids. It’s one of the best ways to stop the abuse. Learn more at drugfree.org. SAVE BIG! Engaged? Just Married? Celebrating an Anniversary? Share the news with neighbors and friends! 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