Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-December 1, 2010 Issue

December 1, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Mahwah Minutes Class of 2011 Graduation Gala fundraiser set For the past 26 years, parents of Mahwah High School’s graduating seniors have organized a “Safe Night” graduation night gala. The event allows seniors to be together one last time as a class in a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment. To raise funds for the gala, the Committee for the Mahwah Graduation Senior Safe Night and Neiman Marcus are sponsoring a “Holiday Spree and Makeover for Me!” on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Rotunda Restaurant, Level Three Neiman Marcus at the Garden State Plaza. The cost is $75 per person and includes great holiday gift ideas, professional makeovers, and a three-course dinner. Receive special gifts with purchase. Those who make purchases over $150 will receive a $25 Neiman Marcus gift card. Ticket orders are being accepted through Dec. 2. To purchase tickets, mail a check payable to “MHS Gala Class of 2011” to Mahwah Gala Class of 2011, Attention: Jackie Raia, 37 Robin Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Be sure to include name, address, telephone number, and e-mail with ticket orders. For more information, call (201) 512-9603. Menorah Lighting coming up On Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m., the giant menorah on display outside the Mahwah Town Hall will be lit with the help of Mahwah Mayor Richard J. Martel. Following the lighting, an indoor program at the Senior Center will include piping-hot latkes, refreshments, a children’s craft, and festive Chanukah music. For more information, call the Chabad Jewish Center at (201) 848-0449 or visit www.chabadplace.org. Tree Lighting announced The Township of Mahwah will hold its Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival on Sunday, Dec. 5 at the municipal building on Corporate Drive. The festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Senior Center with the Joyce Kilmer Choir. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. to light the tree in front of the municipal building and hear requests for holiday gifts in the Senior Center, where refreshments will be served. Clothing Closet plans Bag Sale The December Bag Sale at the Clothing Closet Ministry is set for Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The selection of clothing for adults and children will include sweaters, jeans, sneakers, boots and shoes, blouses, sweatshirts, slacks, and more. Shoppers may fill a bag for $3 and receive a free jacket or coat while supplies last. The Clothing Closet Ministry is located in the rear of the education building of Ramapo Reformed Church, on the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Avenue. Toy Drive planned Ridgewood Moving Services will hold its annual Toy Drive through Dec. 1. The public is invited to donate gently used toys for the annual Toy Sale at the Paterson Boys Club, which will be held Dec. 3 and 4. Proceeds benefit the Paterson Boys Club and local food bank. Donations may be dropped off at Ridgewood Moving Services, 575 Corporate Drive, Mahwah; or Touch of Class Dry Cleaners, Macarthur Ridge Plaza, Mahwah. ��