Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-February 9, 2011 Issue

Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • February 9, 2011 edible landscapes, and the installation and maintenance of Villadom Happenings raised bed gardens and drip irrigation. Knapik is a certified permaculture designer, educator, organic vegetable gardener, and environmental activist. She lives in Bernardsville, where she manages the local YMCA plans Valentine’s Dance Social community garden and is an active member of the BerAll are invited to enjoy an evening of ballroom danc- nardsville Green Team and local garden club. She lectures ing and refreshments at the Ridgewood YMCA Valentine’s at Princeton University for the Northeast Organic Farming Dance Social on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Association of New Jersey and at local libraries and garden Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. clubs. Singles and couples are welcome at the event, which will For details, contact Tracey Fraser (201) 768 1856 or visit begin at 5 p.m. with a free, half-hour ballroom dance lesson www.mgofbc.com. from Dance Master Lestat. The evening will continue with dancing and refreshments from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. Dancers welcome newcomers The cost to attend is $15 per person, or $25 per couple, and includes a 20 percent discount coupon for a pre- or postThe North Jersey English Country Dancers welcome dance dinner at two designated Ridgewood restaurants. newcomers to the Sunday afternoon dance set for Sunday, For tickets, contact Carol Livinstone at (201) 444 5600, Feb. 13 at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage extension 330, or e-mail clivingstone@ridgewoodym.org. Place in Ridgewood. All dances are taught and prompted and the music is Organic gardening to be discussed live. Come with or without a partner. Beginner instruction Wanda Knapik will present “Organic Vegetable Garden- is at 1:30 p.m. and the main dance is from 2 to 5 p.m. For ing” at the Feb. 22 meeting of the Bergen County Master more information, visit www.maxellute.net/njecd.html or Gardeners. The 7:30 p.m. talk will be held in the first floor call Nancy at (201) 445-4497. meeting room at the County Administration Building, One Le May to discuss impact of World War II Bergen Plaza, County Place, Hackensack. Knapik will discuss the art and science of growing On Feb. 9, Dr. Joseph Le May, professor emeritus and organic food in New Jersey. She will cover planting diver- founding faculty member of Ramapo College, will discuss sity, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, sources the social, economic, and political impact of World War for organic seeds, the planning and design of integrated II on northern New Jersey. This program will be held at the Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The first few months after Pearl Harbor had a significant impact on families throughout this area. The war provided women with career opportunities that would have taken a much longer time to realize in peace time. The home front mobilized all age groups into supporting roles for the war against Japan and Germany. To a reserve a seat for Le May’s presentation, call (201) 445-8311. The $5 fee is payable at the door. Y sets Heart Healthy Walk In honor of Heart Health Month, the YWCA Bergen County will host its Third Annual Heart Healthy Walk on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants can walk their way to good health indoors while sampling the YWCA’s unique “Walk-Fit” program. The event will start with a warm-up followed by a brisk walk that is combined with “walk booster” exercises to increase the calorie burn. Mile markers allow walkers to choose a one-, two-, or three-mile walk. The event will be held at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. A $12 donation supports YWCA health and fitness programs. All are welcome, but space is limited. To register, call Jen Wilshaw at (201) 444-5600, extension 351, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. College Club seeks book donations College Club is making its final preparations for its annual Book Fair. The last day of book collections will be Wednesday, March 2 from 9 to10:30 a.m. at Somerville School, 45 South Pleasant Avenue in Ridgewood. Books should be in good condition. Please do not donate textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines. Support group forming Beginning March 2, Mount Carmel Church, 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood, will host a 10-week program to provide support for those who are separated or divorced. 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