Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 18, 2013 Villadom Happenings Holiday Boutique continues The Community Thrift Shop, located in the lower part of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue, will continue its Holiday Boutique through Monday, Dec. 23. The store will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will resume its regular hours on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop receives items on Mondays and the first Satur- day of the month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Items must be in good, clean condition and in season. Household decora- tions, books, toys, and other items are welcome. Member organizations benefit from the shop’s sales. For further information, call (201) 652-7661. Auditions postponed The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company has postponed the December auditions for its production of “The Gondoliers.” A new schedule of auditions will be planned in the New Year. For more information, visit www. ridgewoodgands.com or call (973) 423-0300. Mahwah Museum offers gift ideas Looking for gifts for a history lover? The Mahwah Museum at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah carries a selection of interesting local history books, photos, and other items from Mahwah’s past. “The Ford Motor Assembly Plant,” “Roads to Rails,” “From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb,” “Ramapough Moun- tain Indians,” and “The Maps of Clair Tholl” are a few examples of hard to find books that are available to pur- chase in the store. The shop also carries a selection of holi- day ornaments and vintage photos, postcards, maps, and Les Paul DVDs. Museum and store hours are Wednesdays and weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit mahwahmuseum.org. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from the NJ Historical Commission, Department of State. Ramsey Farmers Market moves indoors The non-profit Ramsey Farmers Market welcomes shoppers to visit its indoor winter market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eric Smith School located at 73 Monroe Street in Ramsey. The market will remain open through March. Give Rocky a home Rocky’s family is moving and can’t take this sweet little guy with them, so they hope to find him a great home. Rocky, a neutered Miniature Pinscher, is about six. He is very friendly and playful, and loves walks. He is good with cats and other dogs. Rocky’s time is running out, so contact C.A.T.S. at (201) 666-5444 or care4strays@optonline.net. Stocking stuffers Ramsey Cadette Troops 419 and 421 co-hosted a town-wide Girl Scout Halloween Bingo event in which they collected items for the Mahwah Marine Moms. Pictured are the girls who met with the Marine Moms to stuff holiday stockings to be sent overseas with the items collected. The market offers fresh, local produce and products from over 30 quality vendors. The market includes organic and traditional seasonal vegetables and fruits, hothouse pro- duce, exotic mushrooms, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, gluten-free baked goods and dinners, honey, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, and organic salads and granola. Available items also include pasture raised, antibiotic-free and steroid-free meats; free range eggs; artisanal breads and cheeses; gourmet olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and nuts; pickles; and dried fruits. For more information, visit www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866. Artists sought for juried show The Ridgewood Art Institute has issued a call for entries for its 34 th Regional Juried Show. Entries will be accepted on Jan. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the institute located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Artists are invited to submit one original representational work not previously shown at the institute. The entry may measure up to 44 inches framed. No sculptures or crafts will be accepted. The entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-mem- bers. The exhibit will run from Jan. 26 through Feb. 10. A reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For a prospectus, visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. On Feb. 2, the institute will host a demonstration by John Philip Osborn at 2 p.m. Winter Concerts set Bergen Catholic High School’s Fine Arts Department will host a pair of Winter Concerts in the Blessed Edmund Rice Library at 1040 Oradell Avenue in Oradell. There is no charge to attend either event, but donations will be accepted. The Jazz Ensemble will host its annual “A Christmas Concert” on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Men’s Orchestra and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (201) 261-1844. (continued on page 30)