Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 8, 2010 Local fundraiser aids West Bergen & The Bishop House Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? toward our event? How about dinner for two or a manicure/pedicure? Do you own season tickets? Are you computer savvy? Can you help us put a program together? Proceeds from this event will be used to assist families in the northern region. If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating an item, call Laura Savage at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail laura@emmanuelcancer.org. A caseworker’s experience (from ECF Regional Director Laura Savage): Before I moved into the regional director’s position, I worked here a caseworker for three years. In that role, I primarily visited the families in their homes, but sometimes the visits took place in hospitals and clinics. Most of our families do not have the support of their local community. It is the exception that families are lucky to have local fundraisers to help them through their crisis. Most do not live in a community where meals are delivered from neighbors and local stores collect change. The majority of our families consist of two working parents whose lives are completely turned upside down when their child is diagnosed with cancer. This is because many were struggling financially before cancer entered their lives. The families I have worked with are incredible. They somehow make it work; they have to. They are so appreciative of everything we do for them. They are so happy to have a caseworker come to their house to visit and talk with them. (continued on page 23) The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ Wandrn’g Minstrels. The weekend before Thanksgiving, a cultural renaissance took place at the Bishop House in Saddle River, hosted by the Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club and sponsored by Bergen Jaguar, Steinway & Sons, Greenland Landscapes, and Hartgers Jewelers. On Friday, the cool night air outside the heated barn and tent was filled with the lyrical voices of the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ Wandrn’g Minstrels performing a musical revue. A dessert reception with the cast followed. Saturday evening found the barn filled with people once again, while Steve Cohen (Ten Dizzy Fingers) played background music on a Steinway concert grand piano during a wine tasting hosted by Wine and Spirit World. Guests nibbled on delectable cheeses served by Trader Joe’s of Paramus and appetizers compliments of Aldo’s in Wyckoff. The party was topped off by a jazz con- cert by the Ron Vincent Quartet featuring Warren Vache. On Sunday afternoon, Mary Higgins Clark graced the Bishop House with her presence and signed many books for her adoring fans. During the event, holiday shoppers strolled through the Bishop House’s quaint rooms, purchasing gifts from local merchants. Two attendees won a “Jaguar for the Weekend,” while a third won a Steinway Essex Player Piano in her home for six months. Steinway & Sons provided music inside as well, with a beautiful baby grand playing in the background as visitors browsed and shopped. Some visitors stopped by to have silhouettes created by an artist, while others made arrangements to have pen and ink portraits done of their homes. The Bergen County Mounted Police watched over the festivities. Our hat’s off to: Duxianna of Ridgewood and The Stable Restaurant of Ridgewood for their support of our upcoming fundraiser, A Hollywood Bash. Thanks to the Girl Scout troops of Waldwick for collecting food for us at their recent square dance event! We also thank Woodside Elementary School in Franklin Lakes for bringing gift cards for our families. Thank you to the many generous people who walk in our doors. Whether you are dropping off a birthday bag for a family, making a food donation, volunteering to drive, or starting your own fundraiser, I cannot say thank you enough! The local community is simply amazing and we 4-29-09 karen/janine truly appreciate your help. We know our EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) families do, too. Thank 3 x .75 you to everyone that has called to adopt a family for the holidays and who made a Thanksgiving basket! You are making a difference for a family in crisis this holiday season. Thanks to the wonderful people who brought us a toy box, a guitar, and many other things we requested. Celebrate with us! We are getting ready for our biggest fundraiser ever. On Jan. 8, 2011, the Northern Regional Center will host A Hollywood Bash at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood. The evening will include a live band, food, drinks, an auction, and other surprises. Come and get treated like a star. 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