Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 13, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Our hat’s off to: Learning Express and Great Expectations in Ridgewood and Tedeschi Landscaping in Midland Park for their contributions to the upcoming Hollywood Bash. We thank Virginia for donating a set of dishes for Tyler’s family, Carly for donating a computer for Alicia, Laura for bringing us an air purifier for Mia’s family, and the Cowlan family for donating office chairs to the Regional Center. Araya Rebirth, located at 10 Garber Square in Ridgewood, selected the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation as its charity for the month of October. Five percent of their gift certificate sales will be donated to ECF. Shop early -before the holiday rush. It’s not too early to shop for friends, family, and teachers. Araya Rebirth offers facials, make-up, massage, and more. Visit http://araya-rebirth.com/ or call 4-29-09 karen/janine (201) 445-7005. Please mention Emmanuel Cancer FoundaEmmanuelHelp2x.75(4-29-09) tion when you do. Come 3 x .75 celebrate with us at our biggest fundraiser ever! On Jan. 8, 2011, the Northern Regional Center will host A Hollywood Bash at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood. This event will include a live band, food and drink, an auction, and other surprises. Get treated like a star. Tickets will be available in the coming months. Proceeds from this event will be used to assist children with cancer and their families. We can use your help: Can your company, store, or restaurant donate something towards our event? How about dinner for two, a manicure/pedicure, or tickets to a sporting event? Are you computer savvy? Can you help us put a brochure together? If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating an item for A Hollywood Bash, call Laura Savage at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail laura@emmanuelcancer. org. Three-year old Mia was recently diagnosed with leukemia. She is entering her second phase of chemotherapy, and she must go for weekly treatments. She is a feisty and inquisitive child who loves Dora the Explorer and anything that is princess-related or the color pink. Her family still needs one more air purifier for Mia’s playroom, where she spends most of her time playing dress-up and watching “Cinderella.” Although she is still very active, her family wants to ensure her health and safety during this critical phase of treatment. As always, the generosity and compassion of ECF donors make such essential needs possible. You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards for ECF, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser of your choice. Your efforts will help us to help families like Mia’s in many ways, including sending a caseworker to visit the families at their home or at the hospital. This support for the kids, their siblings and parents is crucial. Your donations also help to support ECF’s food pantry, which benefits our families. Kids can help us by hosting a Bake Sale, or another creative event. We rely on the local community to help support our families. Many of them do not have the financial or emotional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer. Please remember: We do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! We are also available to speak at your fundraiser or event and talk about our programs. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our pantry, and see what ECF is all about. Volunteers are welcome to assist on Monday from 10 to 1, Wednesday from 1 to 5, and all day on Friday. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit online at www. emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! two houses in Franklin Lakes, one of which I inherited from my father-in-law. The thing I’ve done in my life that I am proudest of, however, is donating that kidney,” Graham said. “Just to see this guy with a smile on his face and remembering him when we went to the operating room on April 9 -- ashen grey and looking like he was on the verge of death, and then to see him 12 hours later pink as a baby and smiling with everything working; it was quite an experience.” Graham pointed out that 87,000 people in the country are waiting for kidney transplants and he wants people to know they can also do what he did. “What I did anybody can do, but people don’t understand it and they don’t realize you can live with one kidney. Anybody can do this, and if you want to volunteer, there will be a match somewhere.” For more information about kidney donation, visit the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org. Park Windmill Stress management tips “Building A Stress Management Tool Box” will be discussed at the October meeting of the Midland Park Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Jasalyn King from Valley Hospital’s Speaker’s Bureau will be the presenter. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 13 at 10 a.m. at the Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street, Midland Park. The public is invited. Hunt monsters at the library The Midland Park Library invites children to join in the Monster Hunt with Jason Edwards on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Participants will follow clues throughout the library that will lead up to a big surprise. Register in the children’s room at the library, 250 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444-2390. Library board to meet The Midland Park Library Board of Trustees will meet on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the library, 250 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Board of education sets session The Midland Park Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the August C. DePreker Media Center at Highland School. Flu vaccine available The Midland Park Board of Health will hold its Flu Vaccination Program on Monday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, 183 Godwin Avenue. Individuals must be 18 years and older to receive the vaccine. Those who have Medicare Part B will need to present their Medicare card at the time of vaccination. Those who are 65 or older and do not have Medicare Part B should receive the influenza vaccine from their regular health care provider. Medicare HMOs will not be accepted. A $25 fee will be charged to those who do not have Medicare Part B. For more information, call the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at (201) 445-7217. Spirit Week announced The Midland Park High School Athletic Booster Association has announced the fall “Spirit Week” schedule. On Thursday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m., the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team will play Emerson at the Midland Park football field. On Oct. 15 at 4 p.m., the Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team will play Pascack Hills at the high school tennis courts. The Waldwick/Midland Park Varsity Football team will face Park Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Park Ridge. “Pack the House Night” will be Friday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Midland Park High School gym. The girls’ volleyball team will play Bogota. Spirit Week events are usually highlighted by many surprises. This year’s festivities will include free, commemorative “Pack-the-House Panther Pride” T-shirts for the first 20 paid student attendees to the Oct. 22 volleyball match. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Harvest Festival comes to Highland School The Midland Park Elementary PTA will hold its Third Annual Harvest Festival on Friday, Oct. 15 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Highland School Field. (Rain date: Oct. 22.) The event will feature inflatables, games, face painting, prizes, tattoo art, baked goods, and more. There will be an opportunity to have the family’s photo taken. Food, drinks, and pumpkins will be available for purchase. The cost for an unlimited play wristband purchased in advance is $8 per person, or a maximum of $24 per family. Wristbands purchased on the day of the event will be $10 each. To purchase a wristband in advance, contact Colleen Monahan at (201) 445-2802 or at jcmonahan111@yahoo. com by Oct. 13. Special Services developments outlined Midland Park Special Services parents are invited to a meeting on Monday, Oct. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Godwin School all-purpose room. 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