August 25, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Mahwah Minutes Book discussion group to discuss Hansen work Not by Bread Alone, a spiritual book discussion group, will meet on Sunday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1300 State Route 17 in Ramsey. The title under discussion will be “Mariette in Ecstasy” by Ron Hansen. This study of religious passion concerns an extraordinary spiritual experience in rural upstate New York just after the turn of the century. When she is 17, Mariette Baptiste, educated daughter of the local doctor, enters the cloistered convent of Our Lady of the Afflictions as a postulant. Her religious fervor makes an impact on the small community of nuns whose days and nights are measured in a round of prayer and farm work that changes only with the seasons. Their ordered life is disrupted as Mariette begins to fall into a series of trances from which she awakens with stigmata. Hansen discusses the skepticism, jealousy, and adoration evoked in the nuns, and Mariette’s own response and that of the Mother Superior. For more information, contact Jennifer at paicc@yahoo.com or (201)327-1276. Free clothing available The Back to School Bag Sale of The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church will be held Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Select from a wide variety of clothing for adults and children. There is a good supply of sweaters, jeans, dresses, shoes, blouses, sweatshirts, slacks, and more all at $3 per bag. Receive a free jacket or coat with every bag of clothing purchased. The Clothing Closet is located at the rear of the Ramapo Reformed Church’s education building at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Avenue in Mahwah. Auxiliary sets fall meeting The Mahwah Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary has planned a Welcome Back meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Karyn Peterson of Body Mechanics will be the guest speaker. The cost of the event is $15 per person. In addition to raising funds, members of the branch attend various social functions throughout the year. Mahwah residents are encouraged to join the auxiliary, bring a friend, renew acquaintances, and get involved. For more information, call Jane at (201) 684-1230. Book groups discuss Gold novel The Evening Book Discussion group at the Mahwah Public Library will discuss Glen David Gold’s “Carter Beats the Devil” Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. The Mahwah Public Library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Business card exchange set The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a business card exchange for members and non-members on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Capital One Bank, 13400 Route 17 North, Ramsey. Come after work and enjoy refreshments while networking with other regional business people. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Prepaid registration is required. An additional $5 process- ing fee will be charged the day of event. For reservations, e register online at www. mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Photographer exhibits at library During the month of August, the Mahwah Public Library will exhibit “Creative Impressions by Marilyn,” the photographs of Mahwah resident Marilyn C. Laurino. Born in New York, Laurino moved to Wyckoff in 1972 and to Mahwah in 1994. She has been interested in photography since she was nine. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mahwah Public Library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Free emergency response training offered Community Emergency Response Team training will be offered at the Bergen Law and Public Safety Institute in Mahwah starting Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. The training provides residents with basic skills and information on what to do before, during, and after a disaster to aid themselves, their family, and their community. There is no cost to participate in the CERT training. The program will run for nine Wednesday nights. At the completion of the program, basic CERT safety equipment will be issued to each participant. Class size is limited, so immediate registration is encouraged to ensure a place in this class. For more information, Mahwah resi- dents may contact Mahwah CERT Coordinator Allan Becker at (201) 960-1932 or e-mail mahwahcert@optonline.net for a course application or additional information. Interested persons may also visit the website at www.mahwahcert.org. Mahwah Community Emergency Response Team is made up of volunteer residents who are trained to support professional first responders (police, fire, EMTs, et. al.) in all types of emergency situations while serving the community in other ways during normal times. CERT is part of a national program and is organized locally under the auspices of the Mahwah Office of Emergency Management. Film series features blockbusters During the month of August, the Mahwah Public Library Film Series will feature the blockbusters that light up movie screens every summer. The film series airs on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. The Aug. 26 screening will be “Monsters vs. Aliens.” The films are free. The library will provide popcorn and drinks. No tickets are necessary. Seats are on a “first come” basis. The Mahwah Library is located at 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah. Call (201) 529READ for additional information. Mothers form group A group for mothers will be forming in May at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 900 Darlington Avenue. “Monday Moms” will start with the noon Mass, followed by the opportunity to get to know other mothers and children. Participants are invited to pack a bag lunch. Children are welcome. For more information, contact Jennifer at (201) 327-1276 or paicc@yahoo. com. Coming October 13th! ����� in business A Pictorial Supplement to The Villadom TIMES Introduce that special woman in your organization to the community. It could be an associate, a department head, a valued employee or even yourself. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER Call The Villadom TIMES to reserve your space in this well-read annual feature. 201-652-0744 Advertising Deadline: Friday, September 10th