Area December 5, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 27 Local Rotary Clubs join forces in Sandy relief efforts Rotary District 7490 represents the 56 Rotary Clubs of Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson counties, all of which have stepped up to help in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. A warehouse on Route 17 in Paramus (made available by a Rotarian) is the collection point for all the donations. Members of the Bergen Highlands/ Ramsey Rotary Club have been participating with donations of time and effort. Members of the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club, including Christian Kasparian, Ken Boston, and Tom Grissom all helped out. BHR Rotarians Jim Jaworski and his son, and Brent Edmonds and his daughter also spent time working at the warehouse. After helping to organize the mountains of donations, Rotary District 7490 Governor Bonnie Sirower said, “The response is strong, but more help will be needed in the days ahead. It is estimated that there are as many as 300,000 homes that will need to be rebuilt in the Tristate area, and our fellow Ramsey Review Chamber welcomes participation in event Ramsey Chamber of Commerce President Robert Tilton welcomes Chamber members to participate in the Dec. 8 Home for the Holidays celebration on Main Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Chamber members are invited to have a table that night to display business brochures and talk to potential customers. This will be another free opportunity for any interested business owners. Participants are asked to bring a display table or card table, handouts, business cards, or flyers. Prospective participants are asked to contact Tilton at (201) 851-2200 or rtilton@ramseychamber.com. Going forward, there will be a fee that the Chamber will give back to the town and the efforts for Home for the Holidays. Saint Paul’s plans party, programs Saint Paul’s R.C. Parish will host its Annual Christmas Party for adults in the school gym, 187 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, on Saturday, Dec. 15. This 7 p.m. event will feature a special presentation of “The Little Drummer Boy” by the church choir. There will also be live entertainment, a DJ, and a special cash prize contest. Tickets are $25, and include a buffet dinner, beer, and soda. Proceeds will benefit families in need. For more information, call the parish center at (201) 327-0976. The annual Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting will take place Dec. 9 following the 5 p.m. Youth Mass. The concert will include the children’s choir, young adult choir, and adult choir. All are invited to attend. A new winter golf league is forming for men, women, couples, and juniors beginning in January. Leagues will be held in the PGA Tour simulators at Greenhouse Golf in Waldwick. With 10 state-of-the-art simulators and an Alpine themed 18-hole miniature golf course, this is New Jersey’s largest indoor golf and entertainment center. An Open House at Greenhouse Golf, 130 Hopper Avenue, will be held in December offering demonstrations of the simulators and a tour of the facilities. Contact Donna Schifano at (201) 327-0976, extension 315 or dschifano@stpaulparishlife. Father Larry Evans will offer Catholicism 101, a program designed to answer questions about the Catholic faith, on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Paul’s Church, 200 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. The program is open to all. For more information or to RSVP, call Donna at (201) 327-0976. Winter enrichment offered The Ramsey Adult School will offer its winter program for children, “Winter Sensations for Kids,” beginning Jan. 8. The six-week enrichment program will feature a variety of quality classes for students currently enrolled in kindergarten through grade five. The program will run through Feb. 12. Registration has begun. Class information and registration details can be found by calling the Ramsey Adult School Youth & Children’s Programs office at (201) 7852300, extension 21701. Classes are open to all area residents. A group of Rotarians gathers for a well-deserved break after a full day of loading and unloading at the warehouse. New Jerseyans are depending on us. Please keep visiting www.nynjrotary.org and click on the Disaster Aid tab for updates.” Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Local clubs like the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club also actively work with a wide range of local charities. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club has been supporting educational and charitable needs in Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River since 1952. The club provides college scholarships for local students and funding for local causes such as the Center for Food Action. Members run the children’s rides at Ramsey Day and Mahwah Day, with proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. As part of Rotary International, the club also raises funds to support educational, medical, and sanitary facilities in Nicaragua, India and Haiti. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. For more information about club activities or becoming a member, call Membership Chairman Bob Baron at (201) 934-1222, email bob@baronpoolservice.com, or visit www.bergenhighlandsrotary.org. Origins of a holiday staple (continued from page 8) than another spirit. As America grew and eggnog was enjoyed in different parts of the country, the rum was replaced with regional spirits, including bourbon or grain alcohol. Other ingredients were also added to give it a customized flavor. However, the use of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves has become traditional for the holiday brew. Although eggnog is widely enjoyed throughout the holiday season, in the past it was served at special events and social occasions. As a warmed beverage, it can easily chase away winter’s chill. This is how it may have come to be enjoyed primarily during the holidays. Love it or hate it, eggnog is a drink that can evoke strong feelings of the holidays within minutes. There are variations of eggnog sold commercially, but many people swear by homemade versions for taste and authenticity. Try your own homemade eggnog with this recipe, courtesy of Cooks.com. Holiday Eggnog (Spirited) 1 dozen eggs 1 pound powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup vanilla 8 cups evaporated milk 3 cups water 1 quart spiced rum Nutmeg, to garnish Beat eggs until light in color. Gradually add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Then add milk and water. Stir in rum. (Brandy, bourbon, or rye may also be used.) Cover the nog and “ripen” for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Stir again and serve sprinkled with nutmeg.