February 24, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Mahwah Minutes Baseball equipment sought Ian Curry, a sophomore at Mahwah High School, is collecting used or new baseball equipment for young athletes in Jersey City. The equipment will go directly to children in the Washington Park, Jersey City, Little League program. Items being sought include baseballs, softballs, bats, gloves, mitts, batting gloves, cleats, clothing, helmets, caps, and catcher’s equipment. Donations may be dropped off in the bin located at 15 Pierson Court in Mahwah. For more information, or to arrange for a pickup, contact Ian Curry at (201) 316-5192 or angelsintheOutfield2@yahoo.com. Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks may be mailed 15 Pierson Court, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The deadline for donations is March 7. Spanish pianist to perform concert Spanish pianist Mario Prisuelos will perform at the Mahwah Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. The concert is free. No tickets are necessary. Seats are on a “first come” basis. Latecomers will be admitted at first convenient break. In case of inclement weather, call (201) 529-7323 and select menu option six. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Local students named to Dean’s List The following Mahwah students have been named to the Dean’s Lists at their respective colleges or universities for the fall 2009 semester: Nicole DiDomizio, Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania; Patricia A. Harrington, Rowan University, Glassboro; Jennifer Lauren Miller, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut; Berlinda Olivera, Fairleigh Dickenson University, Teaneck; Matthew L. Pepe, Rowan University, Glassboro. Saint Patrick’s Day celebration set The Grand Celebration of Saint Patrick will be held in the gymnasium at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 900 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, on March 6. Bergen Pipe Band will be performing as the opening act. This Celtic sound will pipe off at 7 p.m. The Terry Feeley Band will be providing traditional Irish tunes along with a vast assortment of pop and rock classics. Denise Holt will make a special guest appearance to call the Ceili dance numbers, and champion dancers from the Early- McLoughlin School of Irish Dance will perform. The event will include an Irish buffet. Tickets, advance purchase only, are $47. The deadline for reservations is Feb. 28. For reservations and information, call (201) 327-1276 during the day or (201) 825 3251 in the evening. Contact the church at churchimmaculateconception@ yahoo.com or visit www.immaculateconceptionmahwah. org. Anniversary year begins The Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will begin a year-long celebration of its 225th anniversary with a concert on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. in the historical 1798 sanctuary. Director of Music/organist Elle Morris, organist Allen Blehl, and the Ramapo Chamber Choir will be featured. Performers will also include Marian Latz, Amanda Felegi, Valerie Pineda, and Juan Pineda. A reception will follow the concert. A free will offering will be taken to support Blehl in his college study of music. For more information, call the church at (201) 529-3075 or visit ramaporeformedchurch. org. Culinary Institute, winery tours planned The Mahwah Senior Center is planning a trip to the Culinary Institute and the Brotherhood Winery on April 7. The tour will feature deluxe motor coach transportation, a guided tour of the Culinary Institute of America, a threecourse luncheon at Ristorante Caterina De Medici, and a tour and tasting at the Brotherhood Winery. The cost for this trip is $51 per person. For further information, contact Rosalie Giudice at (201) 529-5757 extension 277. Temple hosts fundraiser Beth Haverim Shir Shalom, 280 Ramapo Valley Road, will hold its annual theme basket fundraiser at the temple on Sunday, March 21 at 1 p.m. Prize baskets will be brimming with merchandise and gift certificates to restaurants, spas, and other establishments. All funds raised will benefit various aspects of the synagogue, including the religious school. For information, contact Nancy Levene at (201) 512-1983. Fashion show to aid shelter Local students and their teachers will raise money and awareness for victims of domestic abuse by hosting the Femme Mystique Fashion Show on Sunday, March 7. The event will feature fashions from the 1950s through today, with a focus on the theme of women breaking free. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah. Admission is $20, and proceeds go toward Shelter Our Sisters. Shelter Our Sisters is a non-profit organization that assists women and children who are victims of domestic violence, including emotional, economic, sexual, and physical abuse. For tickets, contact Kayla Press, (201) 835-6753; Casie Tennin, (551) 265 4653; or Sunny Pacillo, (201) 739 0718. Registration open at preschool First Step Preschool, located at 454 Pulis Avenue, Mahwah, is accepting registration for the 2010-11 school year. First Step is committed to providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment where children can flourish. Children two-and-a-half to six years of age may attend. Full- and half-days are available. For more information, call Nina Daly at (201) 847- 8198 or visit the website at firststeppreschoolnj.com. Boosters offer pitching clinics Pitching and catching clinics for boys’ baseball and girls’ softball will be offered during the month of March at Carty Gym at Mahwah High School. Boys’ pitching and catching clinics for grades three to eight will be held on March 5, 12, 19, and 26. Session I will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Session II will run from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. The older boys will be assigned to Session II. The girls’ pitching clinic for grades three to eight will be held on March, 7, 14, 21, and 28. Session I will be held at noon, and Session II will begin at 12:45 p.m. The older girls will be assigned to Session II. Applications are available at www.MahwahYouthSports.org. The fee is $45. Participants will be contacted with session assignments. For further information call Coach Wagner at (201) 320-4902. Not by Bread Alone to meet The Not by Bread Alone Book Group will discuss “The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality” by Ronald Rolheiser on March 7 at 5 p.m. at Panera Bread, Route 17, Ramsey. Rolheiser contends that the late 20th century is marked by a spiritual restlessness. He gets quickly to the heart of common difficulties, and shows through compelling anecdotes and personal examples how to channel that restlessness into a healthy spirituality. The group is sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mahwah. For information, contact Jennifer at (201) 327-1276 or paicc@yahoo.com. 30 minutes of your time can save a life. Each year more than four million people ~ accident victims, patients undergoing surgery, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or other diseases ~ are in need of a blood transfusion. Community Blood Services 970 Linwood Avenue, West Paramus, NJ 07652 It’s About Life! Your can make a difference in someone’s life by spending just 30 minutes donating blood. Call us today. Check our website: www.CommunityBloodServices.org 201-444-3900