December 7, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 25 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Holidays at the Hermitage The Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus, which is currently decked in historic decorations by the Ho-Ho-Kus Garden Club, will be presenting its “Here We Go A-Caroling” display through Jan. 15. This year, each room at the National Landmark Victorian home at 335 Franklin Turnpike has been designed to evoke the spirit of a different Christmas carol. In conjunction with the holiday decorating, the Friends of the Hermitage will host the annual “Champagne & Candlelight” fundraiser on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by the board of trustees, the evening will begin with a champagne toast, followed by specialty foods and live entertainment by the Bergen County a cappella vocal quartet, The Moodswings, at the museum’s education building. Admission to “Champagne & Candlelight” is $60 per person, and advance reservations are recommended. RSVP to the museum office at (201) 445-8311, extension 36. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the museum’s educational programs for children. The museum is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The Hermitage is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture. The house incorporates a stone structure that was visited during the Revolutionary War by George Washington and was the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost. The house’s architectural appearance dates to the 1847 remodeling and enlargement designed by the architect William H. Ranlett. Today, the home’s furnishings reflect the late Victorian lifestyle of the Rosencrantz family. The museum collection is notable for its historic clothing, personal items, and papers related to the Rosencrantz family who owned and lived in the home from 1807 to 1970. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit membership organization, manages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. Holiday Party set The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host its annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Blend Bar in Ridgewood from 7:30 until 9:30. Current and prospective members are welcome. Appetizers will be served, and there will be a cash bar with drink specials. The $10 cost may be paid at the event. Breakfast with Santa set The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Ho-Ho-Kus School’s multi-purpose room. The school is located on Lloyd Road. Children are invited to visit with Santa, enjoy breakfast, and participate in holiday activities. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food items for the Giving Tree. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased by contacting Caren at caren.vangeyzel@gmail.com. Register for recreation basketball Ho-Ho-Kus/Saddle River Recreational Basketball is holding online registration for boys and girls in grades one and two through Dec. 31, after which time a $25 late fee will be imposed. The cost is $80 for children in grades one and two. There is a maximum fee of $210 per family. Registration for those in grades three through eight is closed. Registration may be completed at http://www.active. com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1987619 or http://www. active.com/basketball-league/hohokus-nj/hohokussaddle-river-recreation-association-basketball-2011. Children in grades one and two will play from January through March on Sunday afternoons at Wandell School, 97 East Allendale Road in Saddle River. Mail-in registration will not be accepted. The program is open to Ho-Ho-Kus and Saddle River residents. ‘Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus’ for sale The Contemporary Cub of Ho-Ho-Kus is offering its “Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus” cookbook for $20. This edition is a revision of the 1975 “Ho-Ho-Kus Hostesses” cookbook. The updated version contains favorite recipes, some of which are over 100 years old, from residents, past and present U.S. Presidents, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, and the Hermitage. Proceeds from the sale will benefit various charities. To obtain a copy, call Sandra Alworth at (201) 447-1438. Copies are also available at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue. Council meeting dates announced The Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Council has decided to hold combination work and public sessions during December. The December work/public session will be Dec. 20. Council meetings are held at 8 p.m. at borough hall, 333 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus. Police offer announcements via Twitter The Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department is now featuring special announcements that will be available to the public via Twitter. The link to Twitter may be found on the department’s website, www.ho-ho-kuspolice.com. Messages will cover various non-emergency situations, such as road closings and delayed school openings. Emergency information and other situations that affect the community will still be disseminated via Reverse 911. ‘Hymn Sings’ open to public Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church invites the public to its Hymn Sing every Thursday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the church located at 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. The sing is followed by a Eucharist healing service and Bible study. For more information, call (201) 389-6564.