Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • March 31, 2010 Villadom Happenings Young artists sought The Ridgewood Art Institute invites local artists from grammar school through high school to enter an original work of art in this year’s Annual Young People’s Exhibition. Artwork in any medium will be accepted. Many prizes will be awarded, including several instructors’ scholarships, which enable young artists to attend oil, watercolor, and drawing classes for a year. The exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Receiving will be on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Avenue, in Ridgewood. A reception and the awards presentation will be June 6. For information, visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. Lavangia to discuss saris Learn about the art of wearing a sari, the traditional garb of women from India. There is a story told with each fabric and style chosen. Tehmi Lavangia will demonstrate how to wear this exotic garment on Wednesday, April 14 at 12:30 at the Northwest Bergen Senior Center, 46-50 Center Street, Midland Park. Seniors are invited to reserve lunch at 11:45 a.m. by calling (201) 445-5690. There is a $1.25 requested donation for lunch. Embroidery Guild sets meeting The Bergen Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America will meet at 9:30 a.m. on April 12. The session will be held in the Red Barn at Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale. Carole Lake will lecture on needlework at the Winterthur Museum and then conduct a pattern workshop. The public is welcome to attend. For directions, visit www.bergenega.org. Volunteers sought The Longview Assisted Living Residence at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is looking for volunteers to transport residents to and from the in-house worship service. A volunteer piano player is needed on Sundays between 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. and on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers may call Cheryl Wolf at (201) 8484308. Bereavement support group forming The parishes of Saint Catharine, Saint Gabriel, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be offering a nine-week bereavement group for those who have lost a loved one. Sessions will be held on nine consecutive Tuesdays beginning April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Saint Catharine Ministry Center, 905 South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock. For more information or to register, contact Gladys Van Langen at (201) 652-8837 or at gladvl@earthlink.net. Swim program volunteers needed YWCA Bergen County invites volunteers to assist with its special needs swimming programs for mentally and physically challenged youngsters. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old; no previous experience is required. Special swim classes are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4:30 p.m. Call the YWCA Therapeutics Department at (201) 444-5600, extension 348, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org for more information. Food Allergy & Asthma Support Group to meet The Food Allergy and Asthma Support Group of North Jersey (FAASG) will meet April 20 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Valley Hospital’s Dorothy Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. Dr. Alexander Marotta will be the guest speaker. The program is free. FAASG is a non-profit group for parents and any other adults living with food allergies and/or asthma. For additional information, contact Facilitator Lisa Giuriceo at palkidz1@verizon.net. Aeronautics group welcomes public The North Jersey Radio Control Club welcomes the public to its April 7 meeting at the Glen Rock Municipal Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Our hat’s off to: Eisenhower Teen Canteen members for their collection of food. We also thank Daisy Troop 106 of Midland Park for their contribution of $90 worth of A&P gift cards and a case of toilet paper. This troop raised funds through their “Dimes for Good Deeds” program. Each Daisy received one dime for each good deed they did. This small group had to perform more than 1,000 good deeds in order to raise these funds! If you want to help our families, the single most important thing you can do is to host your own fundraiser. Your company, place of worship, or group of friends can hold a mini-fundraiser and help us to keep all of our programs in place. Contact us or visit us at www.emmanuelcancer.org for suggestions on how you can help. We continue to welcome donations of non-perishable foods to stockpile for the slow summer months ahead. 4-29-09 karen/janineneeds from last month. Here is an update on family We recently mentioned Ralph’s family and their EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) leaky roof. In order for Ralph to be discharged after his bone 3 x .75 marrow transplant, the family needed to replace the roof. Dean Logan generously installed a brand new roof Annex. This group is for North Jersey residents who are interested in flying model aircraft. Experienced flyers, beginners, and their families are welcome. This special event will include a showcase of vintage radio control equipment throughout the decades, and the opportunity to meet some of North Jersey’s most experienced flyers. Attendees may request a free access permit to visit the club’s remote mountaintop flying field in Ringwood State Park, where they may see radio-controlled airplanes, gliders, and helicopters flown by club members. The Glen Rock Municipal Annex is located at 678 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. For more information, call John at (201) 445-0361 or visit www.njrcc.amadistrictii. org. College Club to host Book Fair The College Club’s 55th Annual Book Fair will be held April 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Somerville School, 45 South Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood. Attendees will be able to select from a wide assortment of gently used books. at no cost to this family. He and his crew members even cleaned out the gutters for them! Now Ralph and his family are in a safe and sound environment, and his parents can concentrate on providing care for Ralph. Many thanks to Mr. Logan for his fine public work. Another big need: One of our local families needs a new fence (6’ x 128’) for their yard. The old fence is beyond repair and is falling down. If you or your organization has a solution, please contact us. We now need office volunteers at the following times: Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. Our current hours are Monday from 10 to 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 5; and Thursday from 10 to 2. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Please visit us on the web at www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. Parish membership is not required. These workshops are presented by the Career Resources Ministry whose members are dedicated to helping those seeking employment. Professionals in the field will present the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This workshop topic is “Getting Your Message Out: Networking” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience information. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, call Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864 or Carol Shea at (201) 447-4315. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood. ��������������������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������ �������������������������������� ������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������� ������������������������������������ �������������������� ���������������������������������������������� �������������������� �������������� ������ ������ ������ ������ The College Club readies for its Annual Book Fair. There will be a special preview on April 9 from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $15 to attend. Shoppers may chose from thousands of books in all categories at bargain prices. Not-for-profit organizations are urged to contact College Club at (201) 670-9689 prior to the sale to take any books that have not sold. 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