Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • November 7, 2012
Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings
Meeting schedule announced The Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Council will hold one meeting during the month of November. A combined work session and public session will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27. This meeting will be held at borough hall, 333 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus. Vietnam War program announced Stanley Kober, Vietnam veteran and commander of Washington Elm VFW Post 192 (Ridgewood/Ho-Ho-Kus), will present “You Just Had to Be There: Vietnam, February 1968 to February 1969” on Saturday, Nov. 17. Kober’s program will feature recollections, facts, and photos. The event will be held at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. This program is one of many events planned around the country to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Club plans Bridge Marathon The Ho-Ho-Kus Woman’s Club invites bridge players to take part in the club’s Bridge Marathon. Games are held at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station on the second Monday of each month through May. The $25 entry fee supports the club’s many charities. For more information, call Emma Lou Sayers at (201) 652-5086. Story time program expanded The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, located at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, has added a 3:15 p.m. Thursday session to its children’s story time program. This new story time will be held in addition to the programs
scheduled on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. The program is recommended for children ages three and up. Registration is not required. For more information, call (201) 445-8078 during regular library hours. Halloween party postponed American Eagle has postponed its free Halloween party to Saturday, Nov. 10. From 2 to 3 p.m. at the school. Games, activities and treats will be available at the school from 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The school is located at 500 Barnett Place, Ho-Ho-Kus. (behind Granny’s Attic) Church offers Sunday school, youth group Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church located at 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus offers Sunday school classes for children in pre-school through high school. Classes for preschoolers and children ages six through 11 are held Sundays at 10 a.m. The youth group meets the third Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Activities include competitive games about making decisions in challenging situations, puzzle solving, socializing, and refreshments. For more information about the youth group, contact Peter Loder at ploder101@yahoo.com, call (201) 444-5025, or visit stbartshhk.com. Foundation holds Fall Wine Tasting The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation will host a “Fall Harvest Wine Tasting” on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Bacari Grill in Washington Township. This casual event will feature international wines provided by Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ho-HoKus Public School. The cost is $80 per person. For details, or to purchase tickets, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com, or Sue Reynolds at reynolds78@optonline.net. Master plan information sought Local residents are being asked for their assistance with the history element of the Ho-Ho-Kus Master Plan, which
is now being updated. Planning Board Chairman and Borough Historian John Hanlon requests details about Ho-HoKus history and relevant photos. Members of the public who wish to contribute information about Ho-Ho-Kus history are invited to call borough hall at (201) 652-4400, extension 137, or visit historyplan@ho-ho-kusboro.com. Wine Pairing Dinner announced The Ho-Ho-Kus Historical Association will host a Wine Pairing Dinner at St. Eve’s on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The event will feature a menu prepared by Chef Steven Christianson served with wines chosen by Chuck Russo of Carl Russo’s Wine and Spirit. The menu will include an appetizer, fish and meat courses, and dessert. A vegan menu is available upon request. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 611 North Maple Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. Tickets are $67. Seating is limited. Call (201) 857-4717 for reservations. ‘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. 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.