Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • September 19, 2012 Shop for the latest fashions at Lord & Taylor in Ridgewood on Thursday, Oct. 4 and support the Midland Park Public Education Foundation at the same time. The MPPEF is once again participating in this fundraising-shopping event, and 100 percent of all tickets sold by the MPPEF go directly to the foundation. “This is a wonderful way to help support our schools,” said Laurie Kamp, president of the MPPEF. “It is the perfect time to get started on your holiday shopping and it is an easy way to help raise the bar for academic excellence in our district.” Tickets to this exclusive event are $5 each and can be purchased from any MPPEF trustee or by contacting Event Chair Missy Furlong, at msfurlong@verizon.net or (201) 444-4657. Ticket holders will receive a bonus coupon and savings pass, which allow shoppers access to the store’s best offers of the year with very limited exclusions. On Fundraising Day, there are many ways to save. Each ticket includes two 25 percent bonus coupons to be used on one special item and a 15 percent savings pass to be used all day long on regular and sale- Fall shopping event will aid local schools priced merchandise storewide, including cosmetics and fragrances, and a 15 percent savings pass for the Lord & Taylor HOME store. Please note that passes and coupons exclude UGGS this year. A pre-sale for cosmetics is already under way. A pre-sale for all other merchandise will begin Sept. 29, allowing shoppers to use their coupon booklets prior to the event. Purchased merchandise is held for pick up on Oct. 4. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation raises money to fund grants that will strengthen the public school system for all children. By sharing in this goal, the community serves as a vital partner with the district administration, board of education, and faculty to providing the tools they need to bring academic excellence to local children. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that enhances and supports new curriculum initiatives and enrichment opportunities within Midland Park’s public school system. For more information, visit www.mppef. org or friend them on Facebook. Keeping infants cozy Jean Drelich, a resident of Mill Gardens Assisted Living in Midland Park shows off the newborn infant caps she knits for babies at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.