September 15, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 19 Mahwah Minutes Brandes presents job workshop Join Barbara Brandes for her Sept. 27 workshop, “Job Search in the Age of the Internet: What Do Employers Want?” The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah. Unemployment is reaching a rate not seen for over a decade. Jobs are out there, but there are many more applicants for each job. Separate yourself from the rest of the pack by targeting your job search from a new perspective. Brandes specializes in career and executive coaching, helping business professionals define their goals, develop career strategies, and take actions for continued success. She is School of Business Career Advisor at Monroe College. Call (201) 529-READ. Church offers support for bereaved As Thanksgiving approaches, those who are grieving the loss of a loved one may face the holiday with intense and confusing emotions. All those who are grieving a loss are invited to participate in a sevenweek Bereavement Support Group starting Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m., at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 900 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah. Participants are asked to attend as many meetings as possible during the seven-week period. Register by calling (201) 327-1276. Chamber sets Networking Breakfast The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast on Sept. 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Mason Jar, 219 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah. Participants will have the opportunity to meet area business owners and professionals as they enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast. New members will offer a brief introduction to their businesses, and information about upcoming Chamber events will be presented. The cost is $25 Chamber members; $40 for non-members. Prepaid registration is required to guarantee participation; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged the day of event. For reservations, register online at www.mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. The Chamber is pleased to welcome the following new members: 60 Degrees, Hoboken; Electronic Office Systems, Fairfield; Elzee Business Systems Inc., Monsey, New York; Guardian Data Destruction, Long Island City, New York; Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, Hackensack; Intermediapost, Paramus; Lifetime Retirement Strategies, New York City; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Ridgewood; Studio 6 Photography, Englewood; and Take Shape for Life, Yonkers, New York. Network at the Mahwah Museum The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a business card exchange on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah. This evening of networking and refreshments is being hosted by the Mahwah Museum Society. Attendees will view the exhibit, “The First Class at Mahwah High.” The exhibit chronicles the creation of Mahwah High School in the late 1950s and the oral histories and recollections of the school’s early graduates. Students from Mahwah attended Ramsey High School until 1959. The first class graduated from Mahwah High in 1960. The cost is $15 for Chamber members The 15th Annual John Carty Golf Outing was held recently at the Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. This fundraiser supports scholarships for graduating Mahwah High School student athletes. Carty was a respected teacher and basketball coach at the high school. Pictured are golfers Frank Lavigna, Bill Savino, Lou Lavigna, Gerard Yancy, and Nick Pannone. Golfing with a goal and $30 for non-members. Prepaid registration is required to guarantee participation; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged the day of event. For reservations, register online at www.mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Pasta Night planned The Ramapo Reformed Church at 100 Island Road in Mahwah will hold a Pasta Night on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. between the Mahwah Day afternoon festivities and the fireworks. The church is within walking distance of Commodore Perry Field. Dinner includes pasta marinara, meatballs, bread and butter, beverage, and dessert. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. A family ticket for four adults is $25. For tickets and additional information, call (201) 529-3075. Pack 258 welcomes new members Cub Scout Pack 258 of Mahwah will be signing up new members on Sept. 24 between 6 and 8 p.m. at Joyce Kilmer School’s all-purpose room. Sign-up will be from 6 to 7. A question and answer session will follow. Refreshments will be served. All boys in grades one through five are welcome to join. New recruits are invited, but not obligated, to participate in the first pack meeting of the year, which features a physical fitness test. The top boys will go on to compete in the District-wide Physical Fitness Test in October. For more information, contact Leigh Kidwell at leighandrich@optonline.net. Coming October 13th! ����� ...not your community’s back. Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Break the Highway Trend! 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. Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You  YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient! Call The Villadom TIMES to reserve your space in this well-read annual feature. 201-652-0744 Advertising Deadline: Friday, September 24th