Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-June 1, 2011 Issue

Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • June 1, 2011 Villadom Happenings ‘Turn on the Lights’ gala set Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County will host its “Turning on the Lights” 2011 Builder of Year Gala on Wednesday, June 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Venetian, 546 River Drive in Garfield. Kevin Lynch and Oritani Bank will be “turning on the lights” at 101 Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick, the home renovated with Habitat for Humanity’s help. Oritani’s Charitable Foundation has generously funded one of the building’s four condominium units. The event’s goal is to seek the funds needed to allow Habitat for Humanity to “Turn on the Lights” in the other three homes this summer. The evening’s festivities will include a cocktail party with open bar, dessert, dancing, prize baskets, and an auction. To purchase tickets, make a donation, or obtain more information, contact Christine Incontro at (201) 457-1020. Hermitage presents photo exhibit The Hermitage Museum will present the new exhibit, “Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey,” on Sunday, June 12. The display will run through Oct. 2. The exhibit features the work of Master Photographer Jeffrey Steccato, the 2010 National Award Recipient and owner of Haviland Photography in Ho-Ho-Kus. The exhibit will include more than three dozen original works. A special section of the exhibit showcases “Ho-HoKus: Then and Now,” in which Steccato presents a dozen historical views of the community alongside photographs taken from the same vantage point today. Many of these photographs depict architectural features that are normally out of sight to passersby and may surprise the museum visitor. Admission to “Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey” is included with regular admission to the Hermitage Museum: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages five through 12. Children age five and younger and museum members will be admitted free of charge. The museum and exhibit will be open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Event to beneﬁt Community Meals The Second Annual Meals that Matter, a fundraiser to benefit Community Meals, Inc., will be held on Tuesday, June 7. Area restaurants will donate a percentage of the day’s receipts to Community Meals, Inc., a non-profit meal delivery service that assists residents of Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick, and Saddle River. To participate, mention “Meals that Matter” at the following restaurants on June 7: A Mano in Ridgewood, www.amanopizza.com; Allendale Bar and Grill, www. allendalebarandgrill.com.; Andreas Ristorante Italiano in Waldwick, www.andreasrestaurantnj.com.; Arturo’s Restaurant in Midland Park, www.arturos-restaurant.com.; Francesca Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta in Glen Rock, www. glenrockpizza.com.; Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern in HoHo-Kus, http://hohokusinn.com.; Janice: A Bistro in HoHo-Kus, www.janiceabristro.com.; Legend’s Steakhouse in Midland Park, www.legends-steakhouse.com.; Savini Restaurant in Allendale, (201) 760-3700 (reservations suggested); The Sicilian Sun Ristorante in Ho-Ho-Kus, www. siciliansun.com.; and Smith Brothers Steak and Chophouse in Ridgewood, www.smithbrothersridgewood.com. Community Meals, Inc. provides meals to those who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. The organization operates without public funding and is staffed by volunteers for meal delivery. While most clients can afford the cost of the meals, there are those who cannot. CMI offers partially subsidized or free meals on the basis of financial need. Donations are the sole source of the subsidies. For more information on CMI call (201) 445-8295 or communitymeals@verizon.net or visit www.communitymealsonwheels.org. Christian Singles to host dinner Christian Singles of North Jersey will host a Potluck Dinner and Game Night on Saturday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Faith Community Christian Reformed Church Barn, 530 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. Attendees may bring a favorite main dish, salad, soup, or appetizer to share (to feed approximately six people). Desserts, coffee, tea, soda, and snacks will be provided. The cost is $4. After dinner, the group will play board games. For information, call (201) 337-7492. Free business counseling offered The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce has expanded the availability of SCORE business services to non-Chamber members. These services are free of charge and are available at the Chamber offices at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211 in Mahwah. MRCC has been offering SCORE business counseling since 2009 as a unique benefit to Chamber members. SCORE provides free confidential counseling from experienced volunteer business coaches who offer real(continued on page 20) Have you filled out a “requester” form yet? If you have, we thank you. If you have not yet done so, please take a moment now. It’s only necessary to respond to this request one time, but more responses are still needed. These “requester” forms help us save on postage and assure a higher level of service for our readers as the U.S. Post Office reduces its services. Please remind your friends, co-workers, and fellow organization members to respond, too. 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