February 24, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Glen Rock Roundup Tea and Talk rescheduled The “Tea and Talk at Two” book discussion at the Glen Rock Library, 315 Rock Road, was postponed due to inclement weather. The rescheduled meeting will take place Feb. 23 at 2 p.m., when the group will discuss “In the Heart of the Canyon” by Elisabeth Hyde. Hyde’s novel concerns 12 travelers and three guides who are on a rafting trip on the Colorado River. Each comes to the trip expecting a life-altering experience, but none is prepared for the events as they unfold. Each traveler leaves with much more than he or she expected. Scenic descriptions and fully believable characters make this adventure story well worth the ride. WICS to host Blood Drive The Glen Rock Women in Community Service will host a Blood Drive on March 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Central School gymnasium, 600 Maple Avenue. WICS members will call residents who have previously donated to set up appointments. However, new donors are always needed. Anyone in good health, aged 17-75, and weighing 110 pounds or more, is usually able to donate. Donors should eat a moderate meal prior to giving blood and must bring identification with them. Babysitting will be provided at Central School during the event. After giving blood, donors are asked to rest briefly and have some homemade refreshments. Donors will receive a card indicating his or her blood type, which can be very useful in emergencies. The entire donor process takes about 45 minutes. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call WICS Blood Drive Chairwomen Joann Coughlin at (201) 447-0273 or Terry Moore at (201) 652-8835 or Community Blood Services at (201) 251-3703. To learn more about Community Blood Services, visit www.communitybloodservices.org. Local students named to Dean’s List The following Glen Rock residents have been named to the Dean’s Lists at their colleges or universities for the fall 2009 semester: Fiona Chao, the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut and Chelsey L. Van Heest, Rowan University, Glassboro. Jewish Center plans for Purim Purim at the Glen Rock Jewish Center will begin with an evening of services and Megillah readings on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for children and students and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for adults. All are encouraged to wear holiday costumes for this year’s parades. The Annual Purim Carnival will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Games, prizes, and a special area for nursery school-aged merrymakers have been planned. For more information, contact the GRJC at office@grjc.org or (201) 652-6624. Annual Fish and Chips Dinner set The Annual Fish & Chips Dinner, a long-time Lenten tradition at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 40 Central Avenue, Glen Rock, will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 in the Parish Hall at 6 p.m. This event is open to the public. Dinner will be catered by Tastefully British and will include fish, french fries, coleslaw, beverages, and dessert. A chicken dinner alternative will be offered and must be reserved at the time of ticket purchase. Tickets are $16 for adults, and $35 for families with children age 12 and under. Dinners can also be ordered for takeout when tickets are purchased. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets or information, call Gilda at (201) 445-9318 or call (201) 444-6874. Saint Patrick’s Day dinner dance set The Ridgewood/Glen Rock Knights of Columbus Council #1736 will host its 57th Annual Saint Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include traditional and contemporary Irish entertainment, dinner, wine, beer, and set ups. The event will be held at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel gym, One WICS and KICS help the hungry Women in Community Service (WICS) would like to thank Kilroy’s and the Glen Rock community for supporting their Have a Heart Feed the Hungry Food Drive that was held recently. There was an overwhelming response and WICS was able to collect over 450 bags of food. It was a pleasure to see the community come together to support the Center for Food Action in Mahwah, Emmanuel Cancer Foundation and the Teaneck Armory. Above: WICS members Donna Nihen, Sue Carletta, Joanne Coughlin, Christina Frith and Mary La Croce. At right: KICS members Parker Li, Julia Kelly and Matt Isaac. Passaic Street, Ridgewood. For reservations, call (201) 6891640 or write to John Ginty, P.O. Box 110, Ridgewood, NJ 07451. HSA hosts Casino Night The Richard E. Byrd School Home and School Association will host its first Casino Night on Saturday, March 6 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., in Community Hall at Saint Catharine’s Church, Glen Rock. This major fundraiser is open to families and friends. Proceeds will benefit the Byrd School HAS, which funds student programs such as informative assemblies, author visits, field trips, clubs, technology, and more. These activities help to enhance the quality of educa- tion at Byrd School. Tickets are $50 each and include play money to start the night and unlimited food and beverages. There will be 10 casino tables featuring a variety of games. The evening will also feature a DJ, prize baskets, a cash prize contest, and auction items. The committee is still seeking monetary donations and donations of goods and services. There are also opportunities to sponsor one of the casino tables, which will include space to advertise a business and ad space on the Byrd HSA website for the remainder of the school year. To purchase tickets and for further details, contact Wendy Lindley (201) 652-7553. Engaged? Just Married? Celebrating an Anniversary? Share the news with neighbors and friends! Announce your Special Event in We welcome photographs. Send announcements to: The Villadom TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 editorial@villadom.com