October 12, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 25 Mahwah Minutes Martin memoir to be discussed “Not by Bread Alone,” a spiritual book discussion group, will meet Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at Panera Bread, 1300 Route 17 in Ramsey. This month’s selection is “My Life with the Saints” by Rev. James Martin, S.J. This best-selling memoir of spiritual self-discovery pays homage to the Catholic saints who have accompanied Fr. Martin throughout his life. Fr. Martin shares his many surprising encounters and journeys with the saints. In November, the group will discuss the first volume of “Jesus of Nazareth” by Pope Benedict XVI. This group is sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Contact Jennifer Edwards at (201) 3271276 or paicc@yahoo.com. Support group forming As Thanksgiving approaches, those grieving the loss of a loved one may face the holiday season with intense and confusing emotions. The parish of the Immaculate Conception invites anyone who may be grieving the loss of a loved one to an eight-week Bereavement Support Group beginning Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. This support group is open to the general public and is free of charge. The group will meet at the church located at 900 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 20. Contact Jennifer Edwards, at paicc@yahoo.com or (201) 327-1276. Classic Book and Film Society to meet The Classic Book and Film Society will meet on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. to view the film version of Jane Austen’s “Emma.” The book club meets once a month to read and discuss classic novels and watch the film version the next. The club is facilitated by Carolyn Epstein, a resident of Mahwah who teaches at Saint Thomas Aquinas College in the English/writing department, and Rich Thielker, who taught film and literature and the history of film at Pascack Valley High School and at the Pascack Valley Community School. This club is free. No registration is necessary. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Halloween Costume Parade planned The annual Halloween Costume Parade, which is run by the Mahwah Recreation Committee, will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at Commodore Perry Field on East Ramapo Avenue. The event will be held rain or shine. Mahwah children, infants through fifth graders, are invited to come in costume and parade through the Haunted House. Prizes will be awarded for costumes by age group and refreshments will be served. Volunteers from Mahwah High School will be on hand to decorate the field and lead the ghosts, goblins, and princesses of all kinds around the field. Secor Farms will provide hay bales and pumpkins and apples to snack on. Board of health to meet The Mahwah Board of Health will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The session will be held in the Mahwah Municipal Building at 475 Corporate Drive. Woyce to discuss Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was dedicated 125 years ago, in October of 1886, after more than 20 years of planning, fundraising, and construction. In honor of the national monument’s 125th birthday, regional historian Kevin Woyce will present a lecture at the Mahwah Public Library on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. In his presentation, Woyce will explain how the statue was built, and what it symbolizes. He will also offer biographical information about those involved in its creation, including sculptor Frederic Bartholdi, engineer Gustave Eiffel, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. He will also include brief histories of Ellis Island and Liberty State Park. Woyce is a photographer, lecturer, and the author of two books of regional history: “Jersey Shore History & Facts” and “Hudson River Lighthouses & History.” His third book, “New Jersey State Parks: History and Facts,” will be published later this year. This program is free. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Call (201) 529-READ for more information. Fire company hosts Fish and Chips dinner Mahwah Fire Company #1 will host its third Annual Fish & Chips Fundraising Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the firehouse located at 100 Miller Road in Mahwah. The cost is $10 per person and includes dinner and beverage. Takeout orders will be accepted. Beverages and dessert will be available at additional cost. The event will feature music, door prizes, and a cash prize contest. A Touch-a-Truck event will be held for children who want to explore the various trucks and fan boat the firefighters use. All of the proceeds from the event go directly to the fire department for equipment repair and training. For tickets or more information, e-mail MahwahFireRescue@gmail.com. Church offers ‘Dinosaurs and the Bible’ The Grace and Truth Chapel will host a free program, “Dinosaurs and the Bible,” on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. The DVD presentation will examine scientific knowledge about dinosaurs from a viewpoint that includes the Bible. The program is presented by Dr. Jason Lisle, an astrophysicist who completed his master’s and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Colorado. Light refreshments will be provided. No monetary collections will be taken. For more information, visit www. gtchapel.org, call (201) 327-6226, or e-mail gtchapel@juno. com. Grace and Truth Chapel is a non-denominational group of Bible-believing Christians, located at 131 Fardale Avenue in Mahwah. Ongoing weekly services include Family Bible Hour each Sunday, beginning with coffee and refreshments at 11:15 a.m., and Wednesday meetings for prayer and Bible study, which are held at 7:45 p.m. ‘Elves’ aid hurricane victims The Mahwah Elves, Neighbors Helping Neighbors group is seeking donations for a prize basket fundraiser to benefit residents affected by Hurricane Irene. The volunteer group is collecting new or gently-used clothing, furniture, household items, and appliances. These items may be left at the Ramapo Reformed Church, 100 Island Road in Mahwah, on Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. The group also welcomes donations of department store gift cards, which may be dropped off at Mahwah Bar and Grill at 2 Island Road. For more information, e-mail suzygodd@aol.com or call (201) 805-3583 (ELVE). Free emergency response training available Community Emergency Response Team training will be offered at the Bergen Law & Public Safety Institute on Campgaw Road in Mahwah beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The nine-week training course provides residents with basic skills and information on what to do before, during, and after a disaster to aid themselves, their families, and their communities. This year, the course will include a new module on animal preparedness. There is no cost to participate in the CERT training course. At the completion of the program, basic CERT safety equipment will be issued to each participant. Class size is limited, so immediate registration is encouraged to ensure a place in this class. The Mahwah Community Emergency Response Team is made up of volunteer residents who are trained to support professional first responders, (police, fire, EMTs, et al.) in all types of emergency situations. CERT is part of a national program and is organized locally under the auspices of the Mahwah Office of Emergency Management. For more information, Mahwah residents may contact Mahwah CERT Coordinator Allan Becker at (201) 9601932 or e-mail mahwahcert@optonline.net for a course application or additional information. Interested individuals may also visit www.mahwahcert.org. Eastwick College (continued from page 4) nursing. Huisking is remembered for her outstanding ability to lead faculty and students in the fast-paced and frequently emotionally-charged environment of a college nursing program. She always maintained a positive attitude, approached issues in a constructive manner, and got faculty and students to focus on solutions, rather than dwell on issues. “I liked Josephine very much and respected her judgment. Her calming approach to problem solving and decision making was beyond reproach. Josephine was my friend, my colleague, and my confidant,” explained Eastwick College President Tom Eastwick. “I will miss her deeply, as will my organization, and I am honored that her children have agreed to bestow her name upon our library and scholarship fund.” Huisking left behind two daughters, Laura and Sara, and her son William. Donations may be sent to the Josephine Huisking Memorial Scholarship Fund at 10 South Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446.