Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 30, 2011 In the summer of 2010, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce launched “The Mall-Ternative” campaign, an effort to encourage area residents to shop and dine locally. The centerpiece of this campaign is the new Chamber Rewards Card, which may be used to access special offers at participating Ridgewood businesses. To receive a Chamber Rewards Card, visit the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce office at 27 Chestnut Street, First Floor, Suite 1B, or ask any participating vendor for a card. To have the card mailed to you, contact the Chamber office at (201) 445-2600 or info@ridgewoodchamber.com. There is no cost to sign up for a card, and residents of any town are welcome to request one. To receive discounts and other special offers, simply present the card to participating vendors. Shoppers must present the card at the time of purchase; otherwise, the offered promotion is not valid. Each participating business offers its own unique and exciting deal to those who shop and dine in Ridgewood. To learn more about which businesses are participating in this program, look for a “Rewards Card Accepter Here!” poster in the windows or doors of shops and restaurants throughout the village. All of these businesses are current Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce members. For a complete list, visit the Chamber website, experienceridgewood. com. ‘Mall-Ternative’ encourages local shopping, dining The card does not expire; however, promotions will change from time to time. Check the Chamber’s website for current offers. Lost cards will be replaced. Chamber officials remind local residents that successful businesses contribute to the tax base, meet consumer demand, and add vibrancy to the community. Small businesses that line main streets throughout northern New Jersey are feeling the crunch of the sluggish economy, and the Ridgewood Chamber is encouraging all of its members to take part in this new campaign to help stimulate foot traffic. The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church invite everyone to a Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to this free concert, which will be held in the sanctuary at 155 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood. The church will be celebrating the birth of Christ and the love of family and friends. This concert will also be the launch of Bethlehem’s 100th anniversary celebration. The concert will feature classic and contemporary Christmas songs and instrumentals plus a carol sing-along. Greg Caldarone and The New Jersey Brass Quintet will perform classics and contemporary favorites. Caldarone will perform “O Holy Night” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and more recent songs such as David Freidman’s “Just in Time for Christmas” and Michael Card’s “Joseph’s Song.” The New Jersey Brass Quintet will perform music from the CD “Christmas: The Joy and Spirit” along with other holiday pieces. A free will offering will be welcome. Concert to launch anniversary year