October 26, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Wyckoff Wanderings Chamber offers Safe Trick or Treating Shopkeepers and businesses in Wyckoff will participate in the Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce’s annual Safe Trick or Treating event on Saturday, Oct. 29. Children may trick or treat at the town’s shops and stop by the Wyckoff Plaza for a free photograph in costume from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Halloween Trunk or Treating set Powerhouse Christian Church, located at 500 West Main Street in Wyckoff, will host a free Halloween Trunk or Treating event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. “Trunkers” are asked to decorate car trunks in family friendly themes, such as sports themes, playtime at the beach, Sesame Street, Disney World, zookeepers, ‘70s (or other decades), harvest theme, Christmas time, etc. Since many of the trick or treaters will be preschoolers, the church requests that participants refrain from using scary items like blood, bats, witches, spiders, monsters, or gore. Trick or treaters will walk from trunk to trunk in their Halloween costumes to collect their pre-wrapped treats or play carnival games. Set up begins at noon. Trunk or treating begins at 1 p.m. and a costume parade will be held at 2:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held inside the church. To register a “trunk,” or to volunteer, contact robs@po werhousechristianchurch.org. Library offers Halloween craft for children The Wyckoff Public Library invites children of all ages to visit the children’s corner of the library, where they can make a special Halloween craft anytime through Oct. 28. The library’s temporary location is at 637 Wyckoff Avenue. For more information, visit wyckofflibrary.org or call (201) 891-4866. Library hosts fall children’s programs In-person story time registration will begin Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Wyckoff Public Library’s temporary location, 637 Wyckoff Avenue. Rhyme Time, for children ages 12 to 30 months and their caregivers, will be held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28, and Dec. 5 and 12. Toddler Tales, for children ages 30 months through three years and their caregivers, will be held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11, 18, and 25, and Dec. 2, 9 and, 16. Storytime Fun for 4’s & 5’s for children to attend independently will be held on Thursdays at either 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 and17, and Dec. 1, 8, and 15. Book discussion groups are available for students in grades three through five. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the book are available at the children’s desk. Children in third grade are invited to discuss “Chocolate Fever” by Robert Kimmel Smith on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Students in fourth and fifth grades are invited to discuss “The Homework Machine” by Dan Gutman on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Marblizing Madness is available to children ages five and up on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn the technique and history of the ancient art of Ebru, better known as marbleizing, in this interactive program. In-person registration will begin Thursday, Nov. 3. For details, call the library at (201) 891-4866. Ambulance corps holds fund drive The Annual Fund Drive of The Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps is now in progress. Once a year, citizens and businesses are asked to support the corps by making a tax deductible donation. Letters have been mailed to homes and businesses in town requesting the support of this vital service. Although many communities have had to resort to a paid ambulance service, the corps is 46 members strong and growing. Members volunteer their personal time to provide this service to residents free of charge. In 2010, their skilled emergency medical technicians responded to 1,156 emergency calls. The Wyckoff Ambulance Corps recently launched programs that include: CPR and First Aid training for coaches, teachers, lunch aides, parents, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and students; Bike Team coverage to support community events; and free monthly blood pressure screenings at the YMCA. Donations made to the corps go directly to maintaining vital medical supplies and making necessary upgrades to state-of-the-art equipment. To make a donation, visit www. wyckoffambulance.org. Select the donations tab and complete the secure online form. Friends sponsor Puppet Show The Friends of the Wyckoff Library will offer a program for children, “Lolly’s Variety Show,” on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Wyckoff Public Library’s temporary location, 637 Wyckoff Avenue. The show will feature marionettes and puppets provided by Bobi’s Puppets. Tickets are $5 per child and may be purchased at the library’s circulation desk. For more information, call (201) 891-4866. Rummage Sale set The Ladies Aid Society of the Wyckoff Reformed Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the education building located at 580 Wyckoff Avenue. The sale will feature clothing, jewelry, household items, knickknacks, toys, shoes, and more. Receiving days for donations are Oct. 25 and 26. Economy Shop announces fall hours The Wyckoff PTO Economy Shop, located at 399 West Main Street in Wyckoff, is open for business. This nonprofit consignment shop is staffed by volunteers from five Wyckoff School PTOs, the Ramapo APTS, and the Indian Hills PTSO. The shop sells gently used clothing and small household items to directly benefit the local schools. Fall hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Evening hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The shop is open the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop is currently opening new consignor accounts and receiving donations of gently used items. For more information, call (201) 891-5765 or visit on Facebook at Wyckoff PTO Economy Shop.