The Villadom Times Weekly Newspaper Online-Aug 18, 2010 Issue

August 18, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Ramsey Review Juniors welcome new members The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey will resume its monthly meetings on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the Ramsey Ambulance Corps building at 41 South Island Avenue. New members welcome. The group, which meets on the second Thursday of the month, serves and supports the community through volunteering, fundraising, and social events. For more information, visit ramseyjuniors.com. ‘Ready, Set, Kindergarten’ offered The West Bergen Center for Children and Youth will sponsor a three-day workshop, “Ready, Set, Kindergarten,” Aug. 23 through 25 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Children’s Center offices at 1 Cherry Lane, Ramsey. Designed to promote social and emotional competencies in preschoolers, the program is intended to better prepare children to enter kindergarten in the fall. During the workshop, children will begin to develop the ability to listen to stories without interrupting, pay attention for short periods of time to adult-directed tasks, begin to share with others, participate in group activities, begin to follow rules, begin to communicate feelings in words, participate in other people’s games, and other social skills. The fee for the three-day workshop is $150. For more information about the workshop or to register a child, contact Amy Barr at (201) 934-1160 extension 7212 or Alan Koenig at extension 7243. The Center for Children and Youth provides counseling and psychiatric services for youngsters, ages two through 18 years. Since its founding in 1990, more than 7,000 children and their parents have been served. The Children’s Center is a division of West Bergen Mental Healthcare. Foundation to host benefit The Ramsey Public Education Foundation will host a Ladies Night Out fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township. The evening will include food stations, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, baskets filled with prizes, and special contests. Entertainment will be provided by the Ramsey High School Jazz Quartet. The cost of the event is $75 per person. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit wwwRamseyPEF.org. Tickets can also be purchased by sending a check made out to RPEF to: Michele Stecyna, 39 Shuart Lane, Ramsey, NJ 07446, or visit the foundation’s booth at Ramsey Day. Last year, The Ramsey Public Education Foundation raised over $48,000 for the public schools. Funds will go toward new science labs, Smart Boards, enrichment programs, and more. All proceeds benefit enrichment and technology at Ramsey’s public schools. Scholarship applications available Applications for the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Foundation for the 2010 school year are now available. Eligible applicants must be residents of Ramsey who have completed their freshman year of college. Qualified applicants for these scholarship awards must demonstrate meritorious academic accomplishment, contribution to their college community, and must be of high personal character. College or graduate students are invited to write to the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Committee, c/o Donald C. Ohnegian, Esq., 88 West Main Street, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, or call (201) 327-7000 for an application. Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students. Application forms must be completed by Nov. 24, 2010. There will be no extension of time. The scholarship awards will be announced by Dec. 29, and will be granted for the 2011 spring term. Seniors plan theater trip The Ramsey Seniors have planned a bus trip into New York City to see the Broadway show “Billy Elliot” on Sept. 8. This show earned the Tony Award for Best Musical. Watch Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his entire community, changing his life forever. Signup has begun at borough hall. Checks may be made payable to Ramsey Recreation. This event is open to Ramsey senior citizens; and proof of residency is required. The cost is $90 per person and includes transportation, lunch at Broadway Joe’s, and theater ticket. Senior activities will continue during August, except for bingo, which will resume in September. To obtain a calendar of events, call borough hall at (201) 825-3400. Soccer registration underway Registration is still open for the Ramsey Fall recreation soccer season. Kinderkickers and Challenger programs are rolling registration with no late fees. For more information on summer soccer camps and registration, visit www.RamseySoccer.com. Farmers market institutes Pay it Forward The Ramsey Farmers Market is reaching out to others who are less fortunate with its Pay it Forward program. Visitors to the market bring non-perishable items each Sunday, and market vendors are donating fresh vegetables and fruits, breads, and freshly ground coffee to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. The Ramsey Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street train station through Oct. 31, rain or shine. Teens available for employment YES, the Youth Employment Service, now has Ramsey High School teens who will babysit or pet sit, and can handle computer and office work, and a host of other responsibilities. Call (201) 785-2300, extension 21983, or e-mail YES@ramsey.k12.nj.us. Rotary seeks new members New members are always welcome at the Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club’s weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. Meetings are held at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club is a member of Rotary International and sponsors activities that benefit both the local community and international public service projects, including a school, clinic, and orphanage in Haiti. The club provides extensive support locally for the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity, and scholarships for local students. Members also participate in Ramsey Day, Upper Saddle River Day, and Mahwah Day, with all proceeds going toward the club’s many charitable activities. For more information about club activities or becoming a member, call Bob Baron at (201) 934-7441, e-mail bob@baronpoolservice.com or visit www.bergenhighlandsrotary.org. FORL welcomes new members The Friends of Ramsey Library organization meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Call the library at (201) 327-1445 for more information, or visit the library website: www. ramseylibrary.org. VFW seeks military men and women The VFW Post 682 in Ramsey is looking for young military men and women for the parades and ceremonial duties. Training will be provided. Anyone interested should contact VFW Commander Guy Green at (201) 481-5762 Overnight parking prohibited The Ramsey Police Department reminds residents that the borough prohibits overnight parking on borough streets. Emergency exemptions may be requested by calling (201) 327-2402. These exemptions are short term and will not be granted when inclement weather (snow, ice, or sleet) is expected. Ramsey ordinances may be viewed on the borough website. Press releases may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom. com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. �� What could be bigger than the life of your kid? Prescription drug abuse can kill teens, but most parents are not aware of the danger. Place this coupon in your wallet as a reminder to talk to your kids. It’s one of the best ways to stop the abuse. Learn more at drugfree.org. 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