May 16, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review Church activities announced First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey will offer the sacrament of Confirmation at its May 20 service. On May 27, the church will celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Both services begin at 7:30 p.m. The Connections Book Group will meet on May 16 to discuss Nancy Horan’s “Loving Frank” at 10 a.m. On May 23, the Literary Ladies will discuss Robert K. Massie’s “Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman.” Massie’s book is the story of a 14 year-old German princess who travels to Russia and becomes one of the most powerful and captivating women in history. Both discussion groups meet in the Metzger Room of the church, which is located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. Copies of the books are available at the Ramsey Library. Car Show is this weekend The Second Annual Ramsey High School Car Show will be held on May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date: May 20.) Antique cars, trucks, street and hot rods, and motorcycles are invited to participate in the event which will be held on the front lawn of the high school. Spectators will be admitted free of charge. Food will be sold. The owners may begin registering their vehicles at 7:30 a.m. Trophies will be presented in various categories. The cost to register a vehicle is $10. The fee will rise to $15 the day of the event. Registrants should complete the form found at www.ramsey.k12.nj.us under events and flyers. Proceeds from the event will benefit the auto shop program at Ramsey High School. For more information, contact rhscarshow@gmail.com. Spectators will be admitted free of charge. Food will be available for purchase. Ramsey High is located at 266 East Main Street. Teen author holds book signing, reading Ramsey resident Matt Orso will read from his newly published book “Bonded at the Seams,” and offer a presentation on baseball on Wednesday, May 16 at the Ramsey Public Library. “Bonded at the Seams” is a fan’s account of what has been called the greatest game. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Orso will sign copies of his book after the program. The book will be available for purchase. The program is suitable for all ages. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. 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. Leisure Club travels to Jersey Shore The Ramsey Leisure Club has planned a three-day bus trip to Wildwood, Cape May, and Atlantic City for Sept. 18 through 20. The trip will include two nights in Wildwood. The first day will include lunch and a wine sampling at the Tomasello Winery, dinner, and entertainment. The group’s visit to Cape May will include a visit to the Physick Estate, a trolley tour, a walk through the historical district’s Washington Mall, and dinner and show at Elaine’s Victorian Dinner Theater. The third day of the trip will include a visit the Wildwood boardwalk, and time in Atlantic City and the casinos. Call Connie at (201) 327-4170. Writing workshops offered The Ramsey Public Library, located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will hold a writing workshop for novice and experienced writers. The program will be held on May 17 at 7 p.m. The roundtable of writers will be led by local author Valerie Gross. The group will read, write, and discuss writing. All aspects of the craft will be addressed, from how to sit down and get to work to how to turn a simple sentence into a thing of beauty. This is not a critique group. No editing will be done in class. Participants will listen and offer suggestions. The program is free and registration is not required. For more information, contact Ellen Smith, (201) 327-1445. Botta buys first poppy Ramsey Mayor Chris Botta purchasing this year’s first poppy from VFW Post 682 poppy girl Rebecca Fogelson and WWII veteran George Halik. Ramsey residents are encouraged to support veterans this year during poppy sales, and to attend the borough’s Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park. The artificial poppies are distributed by volunteers in exchange for contributions to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans. Each nine-piece poppy is made by veterans for veterans in auxiliary-sponsored Poppy Shops that supplement physical and psychological therapy needed by hospitalized and disabled veterans. The veteran makes the poppy and is paid a small amount for each painstakingly-made flower. For some, it is their only income.