Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 1, 2010 Downtown for the Holidays Participants sought for Alumni Art Show The Ridgewood High School Department of Art & Design is looking for alumni to participate in the Fifth Annual Alumni Art Show. The exhibit, which will feature work created after high school, will be held at the high school’s Carroll Art Gallery, Room 135, from Dec. 20 12-2-09 Kathy/Janine be a reception for the artists on through Jan. 14. There will Thursday, Jan. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. RidgewoodDowntownBanner(12-2-09) To participate, contact the department of art and design 6x.75” at (201) 670-2800, extension 20542, or e-mail the department in care of bnoto@ridgewood.k12.nj.us. All students, alumni, friends, family, and staff are invited to the reception and to view the exhibit. The gallery is open during school hours. Minding manners Above: Etiquette Coach Stephanie Raimo helps young Ridgewood patrons brush up their manners in time for the holidays. Downtown (continued from page 12) his house in the park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The trolley will be traveling through the business district and the Ridgewood High School Chorus will be singing in the park. On Saturday, Dec. 18, Santa will be at his house in the park from 10 to 3, and the trolley will be traveling through the business district. Visit Santa at his house in the park with your last minute list from 10 to 3 on Friday, Dec. 24. Framed, the store located at 88 Chestnut Street, will offer a beautiful “traditional” picture for your home. Call (201) 445-2400 for details. Event organizers expect many families to view the traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony this year. Last year, approximately 3,000 people visited Ridgewood for the festivities. Local businesses are invited to open their doors, welcome the community, and give them coupons to encourage them to return the next day. For details, call the Chamber at (201) 445-2600, visit www.experienceridgewood.com, or check out the Chamber on Facebook. com. The Chamber office is located at 27 Chestnut Street, first floor.