February 10, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review Registration open for extended care The Ramsey Adult School has launched a new program this year: Extended Day, also known as RED. This before and after care program provides supervision and enrichment by adult personnel to children in kindergarten through fifth grade who are enrolled in Hubbard, Tisdale, and Dater schools. RED includes a before care program from 7 a.m. to the school arrival bell, and an aftercare session from school dismissal bell to 6 p.m. The program’s aftercare agenda offers a flexible schedule that includes clubs, enrichment programs, and quiet homework and study time. For middle school children in grades six through eight, the adult school offers the Smith Study Center, a safe, convenient, and affordable place for students to attend after school (from dismissal bell to 6 p.m.), to complete their homework and receive assistance on school projects. Registration packets for the current school year are available at Ramsey district schools. Packets for 2010-11 will be available in April. Contact the RED office at (201) 7852300, extension 21701. Pancake Supper set The Saint John’s Episcopal Church Men’s Club will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 16 with continuous servings from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall. The event will include a special children’s celebratory parade with music by the Saint John’s Dixieland Band at 6:15 p.m., special prizes, plus lots of pancakes and sausages complemented by real Vermont maple syrup, butter, and applesauce. Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day before the beginning of Lent, a time of abstinence. Pancakes are eaten on Shrove Tuesday day because they contain fat, butter, and eggs, which were traditionally forbidden during Lent. For more information, call (201) 327-0703, contact the church at stjohnsramsey@verizon.net or visit stjohns- ramsey.dioceseofnewark.org. There is no charge for this event; however, a good will offering will be donated to Heifer International, whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Teens available for employment YES, the Youth Employment Service, 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) 7852300, extension 21983 or send an e-mail YES@ramsey.k12.nj.us. Ling to discuss butterflies On Feb. 9, Hubert Ling will address the Ramsey Area Garden Club. His 6:45 p.m. presentation will focus on butterflies and native plants Ling, holds a master’s degree in botany and a Ph.D. in microbiology, and has written numerous articles for the Native Plant Exchange Newsletter. The garden club meets at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey. The public is invited to the first portion of the meeting, which features Ling’s presentation. For more information, contact Joan Tommaney at (201) 327-8968. Sinatra tribute planned The Ramsey Knights of Columbus will host a Valentine’s Day Tribute to Frank Sinatra on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Council Hall, 48 Mechanic Street. Jason Nazzaro will entertain singing all of “Old Blue Eyes”’ favorite songs. A full Italian buffet will be served. Tables of 10 may now be reserved. For ticket information, visit the Knights’ website at www.ramseykofc.org Harlem Wizards to challenge DARE 6 Ramsey DARE will host the Harlem Wizards vs. DARE 6 on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at Don Bosco High School. The Harlem Wizards team features some of the top basketball talent in the world performing “Trick Hoopz and Alley Oops.” After five decades, this group is still packing gymnasiums across the globe with fans eager to laugh and be amazed. Tickets are available at these Ramsey merchants: King Pizza North, Arlo Cleaners, Foot Solutions, and The Smart Phone Center. Prepurchased ticket prices are $5 for children up to 15 years and $10 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door will be an additional $2 each. Contact Susan Turk at susanturk@optonline.net for additional information. Hamilton novel to be discussed The Connections Book Group of the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey, 15 Shuart Lane, will discuss “The Camel Bookmobile” by Marsha Hamilton on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Metzger Room. Copies are available at the Ramsey Library. For more information call Di French at (201) 327-4596. Seniors plan Mardi Gras Masquerade The Ramsey Seniors’ Mardi Gras Masquerade luncheon is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 23 at noon in the senior center. Details to follow. Costumes are encouraged. Sign up at borough hall. The senior center is located in Finch Park. Ramsey residents over the age of 60 are invited to participate. Anyone interested in becoming an active committee member is invited to attend the meetings held on the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the center. Call Doug Renee for further information at (201) 327-1201. Don Bosco hosts annual fundraiser Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey will be hosting its annual Moment of Magic Auction on Friday, March 26 at The Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh. In addition to the auctions, there will be a special fundraiser. The first place winner will receive 35 percent of the cash pot, the second place winner will receive 10 percent, and the third place winner will receive five percent. Tickets are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased individually for $50, or a book of five for $200. The winners need not be present at the event. For further information and to purchase tickets, contact Digna Siclari at (973) 427-8722, dsiclari@optonline.net or Gina Stanziale at (973) 423-2078, ginastanz@aol.com. Gardeners set Philadelphia trip The Ramsey Area Garden Club is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show, “Passport to the World,” on March 1 with a snow date of Wednesday, March 3. The bus will depart from the Finch Park lot at 9 a.m. and leave Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m. The $56 cost includes bus fare, flower show admission, and snacks. Contact Karen Kaminski at (201) 327-1668 for tickets and more information. 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. 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