Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 20, 2010 Ridgewood Notes Emmanuel asks... New time for Meet the Candidates The Meet the Candidates program scheduled for Oct. 20 will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Sydney V. Stoldt Jr. Court Room on the fourth floor of the Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, in Ridgewood. (Please note the new time for this event.) Candidates who are running for the one unexpired term on the village council will be asked four prepared questions. The public will also have an opportunity to ask questions. This event is sponsored by the Ridgewood League of Women Voters. It will be televised on Cablevision Channel 77. Learn the path to good health The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, along with 4-29-09 karen/janine Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management, The Valley Hospital, Van Dyk Health Care, Home Helpers, Bolger FitEmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) ness Center, Ridgewood YMCA, and the YWCA of Bergen 3 x .75 County, will host the second annual “Your Path to Good Health,” on Wednesday, Oct. 27. The program will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ridgewood YMCA/YWCA of Bergen County at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. The day will include information on preventing falls and screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, skin cancer, and oral cancer. Flu shots will be available; pre-registration is necessary. Call (201) 291-6090 for an appointment. Representatives from service providers and local businesses will be on hand to provide free information. Door prizes and discounts will be available. For more information, contact the Chamber office at (201) 445-2600 or at info@ridgewoochamber.com. Fall Festival planned Orchard School, located at 230 Demarest Road, will host a Fun Day Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature carnival games, a bounce house, spin art, face painting, a spook house, and prizes. All are invited. Temple plans holiday events Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood will host an Open House for prospective members and a Pre-Chanukah Book Fair on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome. The event will offer prospective members an opportunity to meet Rabbi David J. Fine, Cantor Caitlin Bromberg, members of the congregation, and Rabbi Sharon Litwin, director of education. The Pre-Chanukah Book Fair will feature a good selec- Can You Help? tion of the newest children’s books with Jewish themes. Both hard- and soft-cover books will be available for infants to teens, and for adults. Subjects include fiction, humor, story books, cookbooks, how to, biographies, and more. The Chanukah Shop will offer gift items appropriate for Chanukah and throughout the year. Temple Israel is located at 475 Grove Street in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 444-9320, email office@synagogue.org, or visit www.synagogue.org. Woman’s Club hosts Open House Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will host a Membership Open House on Friday, Oct. 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the clubhouse, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood. The event will feature a fashion show and a special appearance by local businessman Jack Panico. Light refreshments will be served. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, a non-profit organization and member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, is always looking for new members. For further information, call (201) 444-5705. Make your retirement funds last The Ridgewood Community School will offer “Helping Your Retirement Dollars Last” in one session on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. Harris R. Reinstein, MBA, CLU, ChFC will be the course instructor. This presentation is designed to provide investors with information concerning the importance of understanding the factors that must be considered to help plan for a successful retirement. The presentation will include the importance of delaying retirement, early retirement, considerations regarding working during retirement, and how to determine annual income needs and expenses, including health care costs and gaps that may arise. The program will also cover dramatic impact that inflation and taxes can have on retirement savings. The class size is limited. The cost is $30 per person. Call (201) 670-2777 to register. Church sets musical events Band Night will be held in Quimby Hall at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. The event will feature: Seeking the Seeker, Too Late for Never, Huge Pupils, and Haunted Houses. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds will benefit “Family Promise,” helping homeless and low-income families achieve independence. On Sunday, Oct. 24, James A. Wynne, will present an organ recital featuring the music of Saint-Saens, Mozart, Vierne, Sullivan, Widor, Mendelssohn, and Franck at 3 p.m. at the church. The suggested donation is $10 for adults, and $5 for students. For more information, call (201) 652-2868. Career workshops continue Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continuing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the second of a four-part series of fall/winter workshops on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The workshop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. Parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Ministry whose members are dedicated to helping those seeking employment. Professionals in the field will present the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This workshop topic is “Define Your Target Market.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience information. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, call C. Shea at (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood. Fellowship plans Oktoberfest The Men’s Fellowship of Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at the corner of Hope Street and East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, will hold its Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Traditional German food and music will be featured. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Proceeds will help fund a men’s mission in Paterson and a homeless shelter in Hackensack. For tickets call (201) 444-7300. Women’s health issues discussed The Valley Hospital Community Health Department invites the public to “Every Woman’s Concern” on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. Join Laura Klein, M.D., medical director, Breast Center; Noah Goldman, M.D., gynecologic oncologist; Chad DeYoung, M.D., radiation oncologist; and Thomas J. Rakowski, M.D., medical oncologist, The Valley Hospital, for their presentation on women’s health issues such as breast health; ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancer; and the available treatment options. The 90-minute program is free, and a light dinner will be provided. Space is limited. To register, call 1-800VALLEY 1 or visit www.valleyhealth.com/events. Social Services hosts fall fundraiser The Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity will host a “Micro Brew and Poker Night” at Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club on Saturday, Nov. 13. Partygoers will enjoy appetizers and cheeses while tasting beers from around the world and playing “Texas Hold ‘Em.” This casual event will offer select prize items. This event will raise funds essential to service the agency’s growing client base. For tickets, mail a check for $75 per person, payable to Social Service Association to: Christy Sippel, 833 Morningside Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 by Nov. 1. To donate prizes, e-mail angeoolson@aol.com. To become a patron, benefactor, or corporate sponsor, e-mail marthafickinger@aol.com. The Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity provides basic supplemental financial assistance and case management services to individuals in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Waldwick, and Wyckoff. A not-for-profit private agency, it is funded primarily through contributions from individuals, local businesses, civic groups, and houses of worship in northern Bergen County. For more information, call (201) 444-2980 or e-mail ssa6@verizon.net. New member classes offered The Rev. Dr. Gareth Icenogle, senior pastor and head of staff at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street, will lead a series of new member classes beginning this month. Anyone who would like to learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of West Side is encouraged to attend. Participation in a class is not a commitment to join the church. 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