April 7, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Ridgewood The Ridgewood Education Foundation recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Ridgewood Country Club with a gathering of past trustees and current board members, board of education trustees, and school district administrators. Those present reflected on the past and discussed how REF can continue to support Ridgewood’s public schools in the future. The Ridgewood Education Foundation has donated $431,167 in classroom grants over the past 20 years. This figure is in addition to the foundation’s Arts Fund grants of over $15,000 for the purchase of art equipment and musical instruments, and its co-sponsorship of the College Speaker Series, Super Science Saturday, and the film festival at the Ridgewood Public Library. Because of the generous donations of its members, REF is able to fund innovative classroom projects in the district’s public schools. Most of these projects were written by Ridgewood teachers, but many were written in collaboration with administrators, parents, and students. The projects bring the curriculum to life and enhance the excellence in education. With the tightening of the local school budget, the need for funds for programs has made REF’s fundraising efforts more important than ever. The need for technology and equipment will drive upcoming fundraising events scheduled for next school year. REF welcomes donations and encourages volunteers to work at the Barclays Golf Tournament this August at the Ridgewood Country Club. The community is also invited to attend the REF’s Dog Show on Sunday, May 23 at Ridgewood High School and learn Education foundation celebrates 20 years more about the foundation. The mission of the Ridgewood Education Foundation is to enhance the excellence of education in the village’s public schools. The foundation receives no government funding and is solely sponsored by its members. REF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information about REF grant programs or to become a member, visit http://www.ridgewoodedfoundation.org. FREE ! YMCA HEALTHY KiDS DAY ® 2010 Ridgewood Education Foundation supporters gathered to celebrate the organization’s anniversary. for families & children ages 4-11 • Family Pool Games • Arts • Sports Agility Course • Magic • Rocketry • Caricatures • Crazy Camp Corner • Pedaling for Parkinson’s Awareness refreshments provided by Whole Foods ECONOMY GOT YOU DOWN? Don’t let it keep your vehicle down! We’re doing our part by rolling back the labor rate by 20%! So don’t ignore that noise or that warning light! We’ll keep your vehicle safe and dependable with uncompromising quality and extremely competitive pricing. Expires 4/15/10 ������������� Eileen’s Consignments and Tailoring Designer Clothing, Vintage Clothing, Handbags, Shoes & Accessories 40-70% Off Designer Prices Expert Tailoring – Reasonable Prices Sunday April 18th • 2-4:30pm �����&����� Your Friendly Neighborhood Service Center Fast • Trusted • Proven • Since 1935 209 S. Maple Ave., Ridgewood (between Spring & Prospect Streets Now offering Prom and Graduation Dresses! 13 S. Broad St., Ridgewood • 201-389-6126 • 201-389-6127 Ridgewood YMCA www.ridgewoodymca.org This free event is open to all area residents. 201-444-5600 x 313 201-652-4818 3-10-10 kathy/janine RichtersEconomy2x2(3-10-10) 2 x 2” Rev1 HARDING WINE&SPIRIT 3-17-10 Kathy/Janine EileensConsignments2x2(3-17-10) 2 x 2” We are beside ourselves about this wine we found. It’s called Coastal Vines and the quality blew us away. Every variety tastes like a $10 bottle of wine, but we’re selling it for only $5.01! We have customers coming from all over to take advantage of this incredible buy. How exciting to be able to buy a mixed case of 12 bottles of wine, that has something for everyone, for UNDER WORTH THE TRIP! HUGE WINE SELECTION Beer • Super Premium Spirits Party Planning • Gift Baskets Free Parking • Ice • Soda $65.00 TAX INCLUDED! 305 E. Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED 201-445-7122 Coastal $ Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir 5 .01 750 ml No rain checks issued. Not responsible for typographical errors.