November 9, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Mahwah Minutes Fenchel to address congregation Stephen Fenchel, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will discuss Sukkot/Feast of Ingathering on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the 10:25 a.m. Worship service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 125 Glasgow Terrace. Chosen People Ministries was founded in 1894 by Leopold Cohn, a Hungarian rabbi who came to believe that Jesus was the Messiah of Israel. From humble beginnings in New Brooklyn, New York, Chosen People Ministries has grown into a worldwide ministry with outreach centers in Argentina, Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Ukraine, and the United States. Throughout its history, Chosen People Ministries has been unwavering in the commitment to bring the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus throughout the world. All are invited. For additional information, call (201) 529-2117. Group to discuss Pope Benedict’s book “Not by Bread Alone,” a spiritual book discussion group, will meet on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1300 Route 17 in Ramsey. This month’s selection is “Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration” by Pope Benedict XVI. In his first book written as Benedict XVI, the pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites readers to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith. This event 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. History of Women Artists scheduled Anne Swartz will offer “A History of Women Artists from the Medieval to the Modern Eras” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road. The program provides a broad overview of female artists during Medieval, Renaissance, and modern times, including Hildegard of Bingen, Artemisia Gentileschi, Rosa Bonheur, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Swartz will offer a discussion on why women did not play a major role in art until the modern period. This program is free. No registration is necessary. Seats are available on a “first come” basis. This program is offered through the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, which is a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Free rabies clinic available The Mahwah Board of Health will hold its annual free rabies vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The clinic will take place at Mahwah Fire Company #1 on Miller Road. Dogs on leashes are welcome from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (No retractable leashes, please.) Cats in carriers are welcome from 7:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call the Mahwah Health Department at (201) 529-5757, and select option two. Christmas Craft Fair set Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 125 Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah, will host a Christmas Craft Fair on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts and gifts and food. There are still tables available for vendors. For details on securing a spot, call Marge Rockett at (201) 828-9081. Veterans Day Service set The Township of Mahwah will hold a Veterans Day Service on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Franklin Turnpike. This event is sponsored by the Mahwah Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7124 and the Mahwah Recreation Department. All are invited. Support Our Troops fundraiser set On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Mahwah Bar and Grill at 2 Island Road will host its Fifth Annual Support Our Troops Night to benefit the Mahwah Marine Moms/North Jersey Military Moms. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all dinner orders placed from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information about the Mahwah Marine Moms, visit www.mahwahmarinemoms.com. Hockey team collects for troops The Mahwah High School Hockey Team and the Mahwah Marine Moms will be collecting items for care packages for military personnel serving overseas at the Mahwah A&P on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Team members will distribute wish lists to shoppers on their way into the store. Purchased items may be dropped in the collection box at the store’s exit. The Mahwah Marine Moms group is comprised of individuals whose family members are serving in the military overseas. They regularly send care packages to servicemen and women. For more information, visit www.mahwahmarinemoms.com. Anyone with a family member deployed overseas who would like to have a care package sent may e-mail Mahwahmarinemoms@yahoo.com. Steinbeck novel to be discussed The Mahwah Public Library’s Classic Book and Film Society will meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. This month’s selection is John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” The group will discuss the book this month and will watch and discuss the film version next month. The club is facilitated by Mahwah resident Carolyn Epstein, a teacher with Saint Thomas Aquinas College’s English/writing department; and Rich Thielker, who taught film and literature and the history of film at Pascack Valley High School and at Pascack Valley Community School. The book club is free. No registration is necessary. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Call (201) 529-READ for details. Board of health to meet The Mahwah Board of Health will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Mahwah Municipal Building located at 475 Corporate Drive. Members sought for Friends of Ramapo The Friends of Ramapo College organization is looking for new members. Friends of Ramapo was founded to expand greater understanding and involvement between Ramapo College and the neighboring communities. Members enjoy special events, discounted performances, and a variety of other benefits. Two levels of membership are offered. A $60 general membership allows participants to take advantage of Ramapo’s cultural programs, special events, use of the college library, and discounts on performances at the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts. General members also receive a parking pass and a subscription to Ramapo College magazine. The annual $150 Friends Plus membership entitles the member to audit one course each semester in addition to the general membership benefits. Members also receive the privilege of membership at the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center for an extra fee. Call (201) 684-7179, e-mail jzellers@ramapo.edu, or visit www.ramapo.edu/foundation/friends to download an application. Bagatelle (continued from page 15) has already begun recruiting efforts to build strong commercial teams for Provident Bank in New York City. The company plans to add a significant number of commercial teams in the greater New York area over the next few years. Bagatelle has spent his entire career in the New York City market, most recently as president and CEO of Herald National Bank, a bank he founded. Bagatelle grew the bank to $500 million in assets and successfully attracted $430 million in predominantly core deposits. Prior to founding Herald National, Bagatelle was one of the founders of Signature Bank, where he served as executive vice president, president of Signature Securities, and a member of its Management Executive Committee. During his tenure, the bank grew to 18 offices, $3.7 billion in deposits, $4.7 billion in assets, and 43 banking teams. He worked closely with the banking teams to assist in bringing in some of the largest client relationships and helping attract many successful bankers to join the organization. Bagatelle also held leadership positions at Republic National Bank and was the primary executive responsible for 82 locations and 1,000 employees in the New York metropolitan area. He began his banking career at M&T Bank. Headquartered in Montebello, New York, Provident Bank, with $3 billion in assets, is the largest independent full-service community bank in the lower Hudson Valley. Provident Bank operates 36 branches that serve the Hudson Valley region including three commercial banking centers in Westchester County, and two in Bergen County, New Jersey. The bank offers a complete line of commercial, retail, and investment management services. Visit www. providentbanking.com.