March 30, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 19 Mahwah Minutes Merton memoir to be discussed Not by Bread Alone, a spiritual book discussion group, will meet Sunday, May 22 at 5 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1300 Route 17 in Ramsey. This month’s selection is “The Seven Storey Mountain: An Autobiography of Faith” by Thomas Merton. In 1941, Merton, a brilliant, handsome young man decided to give up a promising literary career in New York to enter a monastery in Kentucky. He proceeded to become one of the most influential writers of this century. Now considered a classic, “The Seven Storey Mountain,” describes his early doubts, his conversion, and his decision to take life vows as a Trappist monk. This discussion group is sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mahwah. For more information, contact Jennifer Edwards at paicc@yahoo.com or (201) 327-1276. Seniors to see ‘Miss Abigail’s Guide’ The Mahwah Seniors will sponsor a trip to “Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage!” starring Eve Plumb of “The Brady Bunch” fame. The trip will be Wednesday, May 25. The excursion will depart from Mahwah at 10 a.m. Seniors will be on their own for lunch. The is $37 per person. Written by Ken Davenport and Sarah Saltzbert, “Miss Abigail’s Guide” is the story of Miss Abigail, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars (think Dr. Ruth meets Emily Post), and her sexy sidekick Paco, as they travel the world teaching Miss Abigail’s outrageously funny “how-to’s.” To register, contact Susanne Small at (201) 529-5757, extension 213. Fire and ambulance exhibit opens The Mahwah Museum has announced the opening of a new exhibit from the Mahwah Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. The exhibit features many artifacts, current and vintage uniforms, and rare photographs. Attendees can see an old fashioned hose cart, learn how fire alarms were sounded before there were sirens, and listen to fire calls that come in while visiting the museum. This exhibit will run through June. Also available are ongoing exhibits, which include The Donald Cooper Railroad, the Blandina Bayard Trading Post, and Winters for All Seasons, the story of the Winter Family of Mahwah. The Mahwah Museum, located at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult; children under 18 years old are admitted free of charge. For additional information, visit www.mahwahmuseum.org or call the museum at (201) 512-0099. Women’s suffrage discussed Charles F. McSorley will present “The Suffragette Movement: How Women Won the Vote” on Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library. The program will include a lecture and slide presentation using postcards and memorabilia to offer insight into how American women were regarded as they struggled to win the right to vote. The program is free. No registration is necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah. This program is offered through the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Book Sale set The Ramapo Reformed Church at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will hold a Book Sale on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will feature a large selection of paperbacks, fiction, children’s travel, and cookbooks. Donations will be accepted. Contact the church at (201) 529-3075. Networking event planned The Mahwah Chamber of Commerce will offer an early evening networking event on March 29. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bon Appétit Tea House, 180 Frank- lin Turnpike, Mahwah. Enjoy High Tea, which features a unique menu and a selection of teas. The cost for this event is $30 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members. Attendees may bring a business colleague or friend for an opportunity to win a door prize. Prepaid registration is required to guarantee participation; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. Register online at www.mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Morning Meet & Greet planned The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a free Morning Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 31. The networking event is being hosted by TD Bank, and will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at TD Bank’s Atrium building, 535 East Crescent Avenue in Ramsey. All are invited to this free opportunity to network with other businesses and learn what’s new with the Chamber. All attendees will be able to introduce themselves. Chamber members are also invited to bring their promotional material and literature for the event’s information table. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is encouraged. For reservations and other information, visit www.mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Cookbook now available The families of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Nursery School in Mahwah have organized a cookbook featuring their favorite recipes. “A Taste of Heaven” will be available in late spring. The cookbook, containing 425 mouth-watering recipes, costs $20. To reserve a copy, call Brenda Calandrillo at (201) 8189668. Proceeds will go toward the acquisition of audio equipment for the church and nursery school and toward the church’s outreach programs. Museum trip for seniors offered The Mahwah Senior Center will sponsor a trip to The Emperor’s Private Paradise at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday, April 5. The excursion will include transportation by deluxe motor coach, admission into the exhibit, a guided tour of both the Met and the Cloisters, and lunch at Carmine’s on 91st Street. The cost for the day is $67. The loan exhibition, organized by the Peabody Essex Museum, presents 90 paintings, decorative works, architectural elements, and religious works created for an elaborate two-acre private retreat built deep within the Forbidden City. For tickets, call (201) 529-5757, extension 213. Golf Outing planned A 2011 Golf Tournament for Denan is planned for April 25 at the Apple Ridge Country Club, 269 East Crescent Avenue in Mahwah. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. A banquet including special fundraisers, an auction, and prizes, will follow. The special guest host will be Chris Wragge, co-anchor of “The Early Show.” Proceeds will go toward The Denan Project. This nonprofit organization provides free medical care, potable water, agricultural training, education, and other critical services for the people of Denan, Ethiopia and the surrounding villages, and other impoverished communities. The cost for a foursome is $900; $250 for an individual. Contact Dan at danrecht@yahoo.com or (973) 768-5814. Class of 1962 seeks classmates The Mahwah High School Class of 1962 is searching for classmates for the upcoming 50th reunion. Classmates are asked to contact Arlene (Dobbs) Vance at ARL9444@comcast.net. Schoolhouse (continued from page 5) Domino Sugar and is now known as Domino Foods, Inc., established his dairy farm estate known as the Mountainside Farm. Havemeyer, with assistance from Darling, financed the building of a new schoolhouse in the hamlet and hired Dudley Newton, architect of Havemeyer’s Newport, Rhode Island residence, to design and oversee its construction. The Darlington Schoolhouse, which was also known as Havemeyer Hall, was regarded as one of the finest schoolhouses in New Jersey. The large room on the first floor was the classroom for grades one through eight, and those students had two teachers. The second floor served as a social and community hall and as a chapel that was used by Darlington members of the Ramapo Reformed Church on Island Road. The building served as a public school from 1890 until 1944, then as administrative offices for the Mahwah school district. When the district vacated the premises in the 1970s, ownership reverted to the original owners, the Havemeyer family. In the late 1980s, a consortium led by township resident William Dator consolidated ownership, purchased the property, and stabilized the building. Dator’s effort saved the structure, though the building continued to sit unoccupied. In 2000, the schoolhouse was sold to an individual who intended to turn it into a residence. 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