June 13, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 25 Ramsey Review Girls Scouts collect for RBARI Ramsey Girl Scout Troop 935 is collecting donations for the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. The girls, who are working toward their Silver Award, request donations of canned tuna fish in oil, dog and cat toys, Whiskas cat milk, meat-flavored baby food, soft liver treats, Pupperoni treats, canned pumpkin, nylon slip collars, six-foot nylon leashes, bleach, dishwashing liquid, disinfecting wipes, gallon-size Ziploc bags, Febreeze, and rolls of paper towels. Collection boxes are located at the Ramsey Municipal Building at 33 North Central Avenue and at the Ramsey Free Public Library at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Donations will be accepted through July 6. Seniors announce events Ramsey Seniors have planned a day trip to KyKuit, the Rockefeller estate in the Sleep Hollow section of New York State, for Wednesday, July 25. Attendees will tour the terraced gardens and the home of four generations of Rockefellers. The estate includes art by Picasso, Henry Moore, and David Smith, and a collection of classic automobiles and horse drawn carriages. Learn about the family’s philanthropy, conservation efforts, and civic service. The day will include a buffet lunch at Sunset Cove in Tarrytown, and a visit to Union Church to view stained glass windows by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall. The cost is $65 per person and includes transportation. The bus will depart from Finch Park at 8:45 a.m. and return at approximately 4 p.m. Sign up will begin on June 12 at 10 a.m. in borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. Bocce is in full swing. Men play on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. The women meet on Thursday at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, shuffleboard at the center is available. Call Dick for information at (201) 327-3089. The senior executive meeting will be held June 20 at 4 p.m. when the annual election of officers will take place. The Executive Committee plans the group’s annual activities and events, and is open to all Ramsey Seniors over the age of 60. Volunteers are welcome. Fire department hosts Annual Golf Outing The Ramsey Fire Department will sponsor its second annual RFD Golf Invitational on July 21 at Loch Mor Golf Club in Fallsburg, New York. The cost is $125 per golfer and will include a full day of golf, meals and beverages, and transportation to and from Ramsey. All proceeds will benefit the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, e-mail ghewitt@ramseyfd.com. Donofrio offers Career Coaching Discover how to stand out from other job candidates with tips from professional career coach Toni Donofrio. This expert speaker will be at the Ramsey Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Avenue, on Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Donofrio will present job search strategies and tips, including personal branding, effective resumes and cover letters, interview skills, and professional etiquette. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Ellen Smith, at smith@bccls.org, or (201) 327-1445. ESL tutor training offered Ramsey residents who are interested in becoming English as a Second Language tutors are invited to the Tutor Training Workshop that will be held at the Westwood Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 19, 21, 26, and 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This training prepares tutors to teach adults to speak and read English. All books and supplies are furnished free of charge to those who will be tutoring for Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley, which includes the Ramsey Public Library. Registration is limited. Call Maureen Lostumbo or Marge Taylor at the Westwood Library, (201) 664-7597, for more information or to register. Other questions may be directed to Ellen Smith or Betsy Trum at the Ramsey Library: (201) 327-1445. Teens available for employment YES (Youth Employment Services) has a roster of available Ramsey High School teens who babysit; pet sit; do yard work, computer or office work; and a host of other jobs. Call (201) 785-2300, extension 21983 or e-mail YES@ramsey.k12.nj.us. Church announces events The First Presbyterian Church, located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey, has planned a day of rafting on the Delaware River on Saturday, June 16. For details, call Chris Daly at (201) 760-1482. The June 17 Father’s Day service will include the recognition of high school and college graduates. A joint service at Crestwood Lake with Highlands Presbyterian Church is planned for Sunday, June 24 at 10 a.m. For more information, call the church at (201) 327-3879. Farmers Market opens with Strawberry Festival The Ramsey Farmers Market, now in its third season, is open each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station in Ramsey. The Ramsey Farmers Market offers organic and traditional produce, artisanal breads and cheeses, gluten-free baked products, gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars, eggs from free-range chickens, local wines, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, prepared organic foods, homemade pastas, gourmet teas, coffees, local honey, fresh flowers, handmade artisanal ice pops, nuts, dried fruits, pickles, olives, homemade chili, organic toffee, and more. Market shoppers have the opportunity to purchase fresh and locally grown products as they get to know various farmers and vendors. The Ramsey Farmers Market will continue outdoors each Sunday through Nov. 18, rain or shine. This season, the market will host six Artisans’ Corners, hosting local artists and craft makers on the third Sunday of each month. The market will continue its commitment to supporting local farming and a sustainable community focusing on recycling, ways to reduce everyone’s carbon footprint, and community wellness. The Pay it Forward program will continue to collect donations of non-perishable foods from market patrons and fresh produce from farmers, all of which are delivered to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. The market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association. Visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org for a complete list of vendors, festival dates, and musicians. Ample parking is available. Call (201) 675-6866 for details.