October 19, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 21 Ridgewood Notes Bear Swamp Creek subject of exhibit The Cottage Place Gallery will present Four Seasons on Bear Swamp Creek: Paintings by Bob Demarest and Bill Logan at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood through Nov.13. Demarest and Logan, local artists and friends, spent the better part of two years trying to capture the changing beauty of Bear Swamp Creek, a small, wild trout stream that empties into the Ramapo River in Mahwah. The seasons of the year, the time of day, and the atmospheric conditions, changing light and the pageantry of nature captured their hearts and their talents. Working in different mediums, the two artists approached the study of the stream from different perspectives. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is welcome. Other hours are by appointment, call (201) 444-6225. The gallery is located at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Adoption from a child’s point of view The Ridgewood Community School will present a class for adoptive parents, “What Mom and Dad Need to Know: Adoption through the Eyes of a Child” on Oct. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. Nancy Borders, LCSW, a local therapist who specializes in the treatment of adopted children and their families will discuss on what adopted children think about everyday, the questions they have about themselves and the things they wish their parents knew. For more information and registration contact the Ridgewood Community School at (201) 670-2777. Valley nurses host Fashion Show benefit The Advanced Practice Nurses/Expert Nurse Council at The Valley Hospital will host the 2011 Fall into Fashion Show on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Venetian, located at 546 River Road in Garfield. In addition to the fall fashions, the event will include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, prize basket contests, a cash prize contest, and grand prizes. Proceeds will benefit nursing scholarships. Tickets are $55 per person. Tables may be reserved in groups of 10. To reserve a seat, call Peggy Battle at (201) 447-8000, extension 8885. Employment workshop scheduled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continuing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the second of a four-part series of workshops on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. The workshop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. Parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Ministry whose members are dedicated to helping those seeking employment. Professionals in the field will present the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This workshop topic is “Define Your Target Market.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience information. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, call (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood. Jamboree seeks volunteers ing local women’s and children’s charities. For membership information, call the club office at (201) 444-5705. Ridgewood High Class of 1991 reunion set The Ridgewood High School Class of 1991 will celebrate its 20th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Ridgewood Woman’s Club, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood from 7 to 11 p.m. The evening will include beer, wine, and a variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. Tickets to the reunion are $90 per person and must be purchased in advance. Guests are welcome, but due to space and other restrictions, anyone under the age of 21 will not be permitted at this event. To purchase tickets, register online at http://rhs1991.com. Overnight accommodations are available at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Paramus at a special rate of $99 per night. The rooms are blocked for both Friday and Saturday night. For reservations, call (201) 262-6900 or visit www.crowneplaza.com/paramus. Newcomers host beauty benefit The Ridgewood Newcomers will host an evening of pampering that will include beauty treatments, mini-massages, makeovers, and much more at Town and Country Pharmacy, 60 East Ridgewood Avenue. This special event will be held Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ridgewood YWCA. RSVP to Tori Schoeler at torischoeler@gmail.com by Oct. 25. Doctor to discuss ‘Race to Nowhere’ Ridgewood resident and pediatrician Dr. Anne Robinson will lead a discussion on the “Race to Nowhere” with Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s MOMs on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9:15 a.m. in the church’s parish center, 1 Passaic Avenue. The documentary portrays the pressures of academic achievement from a student’s perspective and its contribution to an unhealthy level of stress. There will be a question and answer period after the discussion. All women are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. To arrange for childcare, send an e-mail to childcare@olmcmoms.org. Learn about financing retirement The Ridgewood Community School will offer “Helping Your Money Last in Retirement” on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 335 North Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood. Led by instructor Harris R. Reinstein, MBA, CLU, ChFC, the presentation is designed to provide investors with information concerning the importance of understanding the factors that must be considered to help plan for a successful retirement. The presentation will cover the importance of delaying retirement, early retirement, considerations regarding working during retirement, determining annual income needs and expenses, including health care costs and gaps that may arise, the dramatic impact inflation and taxes can have on retirement savings, exploring sources of retirement income, and investment solutions that may help fund retirement. Registration is under way and class size is limited. The cost is $30 per person. Contact the Ridgewood Community School at (201) 670-2777 to register. NikkiAnn Bussanich and Julie Seibold. (Photo by Paul Goodman) The Ridgewood High School Jamboree Committee is seeking volunteers for its annual community variety show. Registration will be held on Oct. 6, 12, and 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Ridgewood High School, 627 East Ridgewood Avenue. The program provides needs-based scholarships for Ridgewood High School’s seniors. In the past 12 years, the organization has distributed over $1,056,000. All parents and guardians of Ridgewood High students are welcome. Club hosts ‘Beauty & Style’ On Nov. 1, the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will host a “Beauty and Style Event for the Festive Season Ahead” program and luncheon to benefit North Porch Women’s and Infants’ Center. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubhouse at 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. The event will feature “runway to reality” presentations featuring models of all ages from the community. Hair, makeup, and fashion professionals will show how small changes can update women’s looks on any budget. North Porch Women’s and Infants’ Centers are a project of the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Newark, serving needy women and children of all faiths. North Porch provides emergency seven-day baby supplies to needy women in Newark, Paterson, and Dover. Attendees who donate baby supplies will be eligible for a door prize. Reservations are $40 per person ($20 tax deductible) or $350 for a table of 10 ($150 tax deductible). Checks made payable to the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood may be sent to the West Ridgewood Avenue address above by Oct. 15. No tickets will be mailed. For more information, contact Martha Fickinger at (201) 493-1242 or marthafickinger@aol.com. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community and support-