February 3, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Ridgewood Notes Concert to benefit Haiti The Patron Series at West Side Presbyterian Church on Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, is presenting a Bonus Organ Concert featuring students from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be taken, with proceeds going to the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Fund for Haiti. The program, to be played on West Side’s new Nichols & Simpson organ, includes works by Bach, Simon Preston, John Rutter, Charles Tournemire, Louis Vierne, and Charles-Marie Widor. The West Side Patron Series, now in its 34th season, maintains the no-entrance-fee policy with a freewill offering during the intermission. Child care is provided for pre-school children. For further information, call (201) 652-1966 or visit www.westside.org. Band to perform ‘Carnivale’ The Ridgewood Concert Band will present the fourth in a series of six concerts on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Conducted by Dr. Chris Wilhjelm, the “Carnivale” concert will feature Don Batchelder, principal trumpet player with the New York City Opera, and a guest appearance by Loras Schissel, director of the Blossom Festival Grand Military Band of Virginia. The concert will include the “William Tell Overture” and the finale from Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4.” The band will also host the Midland Park High School Band conducted by David Marks. The group will play a prelude at 7:30 p.m. and will join the RCB for a selection. Tickets may be purchased at a discount through the band website, www.ridgewoodband.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Season subscriptions are also available. Students and seniors are welcome at a discount, and children 13 years or younger are admitted free with a paying adult. For more information, call (201) 493-9030 or visit ridgewoodband.org. Family Tai Chi and yoga offered The OLMC Moms group will offer a free family Tai Chi and yoga class on Feb. 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood. Instructor Will Layfield will lead this early evening class for children age 10 and over and their parents. Bring a mat or towel, and wear comfortable clothing. Contact Rebecca Kingston at vp@olmcmoms. org. OLMC Moms will meet Feb. 3 at 9:15 a.m. at the OLMC Parish Center. Aviva Schwaub will discuss Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. This nationally-recognized discipline program shows parents how to raise cooperative, happy children. Children of all ages are welcome to attend and child care is available for walking children. E-mail childcare@olmcmoms.org for more information about child care. Live children’s program set The TIC TOC Sunday Theatre Program for children and families will present “Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown,” on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Presented by ArtsPower, this live show based on the book by renowned author James Preller is brimming with music, charm, and humor and will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery. The performance will be held at Ben Franklin Middle School, 335 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood. Call Tic Toc at (201) 447-9110 for ticket information and for group pricing. Tickets are $14 per show, $12 for groups of 10 or more. Established in 1969, TIC TOC (To Introduce Culture to Our Children) is a volunteer non-profit organization that presents fine and performing arts experiences to students in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, HoHo-Kus, and Fair Lawn. ‘The Lemon Tree’ to be shown The Peace and Justice Committee of The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood will feature “The Lemon Tree,” a bittersweet film featuring a Palestinian widow, who stands up against her neighbor, the Israeli defense minister. This screening will be held Sunday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. “Arranged” will be shown on Sunday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. This Brooklyn fable highlights the parallel destinies of two friends who are first-year teachers in Brooklyn. One protagonist is an Orthodox Jewish woman and the other is a traditional Muslim. “Capitalism: A Love Story,” will be shown on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. This provocative Michael Moore film deals with the price America pays for its love of capitalism. Discussion and refreshments follow each film. A donation of $5 is suggested. The Unitarian Society is located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Phone (201) 444-6225 or visit www.uuridgewood.org. Lear to exhibit at gallery The Stable Art Gallery will exhibit “Finding Faces,” an oil-painting mindscape of the abstract, surreal, and traditional styles by Zachary Lear during the month of February. Finding faces in the clouds, woodwork on the walls, and all around him, Lear believes the expressive face is worth 1,000 words. His paintings of the human face and figure capture the passion, suffering, and beauty of free expression. Some of the works are beautiful, some haunting and twisted, and others are merely fun. A morning coffee “Meet the Artist” is offered on Feb 4 at 10 a.m. In addition, a reception will be held on Friday, Feb 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. All are invited to attend. The Stable Gallery, located at 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, is open weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment. For further information, call (201) 670-5560. Remington Award applicants sought Applications for The Ridgewood YMCA’s William E. Remington Good Citizenship Awards for area youths (age 21 and younger) are now available. These awards are given in recognition of significant service to: the community, a religious organization, a school, or a service organization. Applicants should display character, integrity, honesty, the ideals of American citizenship, and loyalty to their ideals by being an example of clean, upright living in speech and action. Awards will be announced and presented at the YMCA Volunteer Recognition Reception on Friday, March 5. The deadline for application submission is Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at the YMCA Welcome Center, 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, or on the YMCA website, www.ridgewoodymca.org. History of village Above: A recent picture of downtown Ridgewood. At right: A historic photo of downtown Ridgewood. 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