September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 Wyckoff Wanderings Retreat sets Annual Country Fair The Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat 48 th Annual Country Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will be held at the Wyckoff Municipal Field from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the event of rain, the fair will be held Oct. 5. The day will feature activities for the entire family, including rides, food, crafts, vendors, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, pony rides, games, a bake off, enter- tainment, and more. Proceeds from the fair benefit the residents of the East- ern Christian Children’s Retreat, a non-profit organization that provides residential services and programs for individ- uals with developmental disabilities. ECCR serves people from all over New Jersey and has facilities in Wyckoff, Hawthorne, North Haledon, and Midland Park. Concert tickets available Tickets are now available for Wyckoff Reformed Church’s Oct. 26 concert featuring jazz legend Bucky Piz- zarelli and Ed Laub. Tickets are $25 and are available at the church office, 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Those hoping to attend this concert may call the church office at (201) 891-1782 to make certain tickets are available. This concert is the third event in the WRC series of live jazz and blues concerts. Considered jazz royalty, Pizzarelli has a career that spans more than 60 years and includes work with the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra and on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show.” He has performed at the White House, and with Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and Claude “Fiddler” Williams. He is a featured performer on the Paul McCartney album “Kisses on the Bottom.” Last year, Pizzarelli became one of the first musicians in New Jersey to have two of his guitars, along with a recorded history of his lifetime in music, accepted into the Smithso- nian Institute in Washington, D.C. Laub, who plays concerts and clubs throughout the New York Metropolitan area, including at the Metropoli- tan Museum of Art, the Les Paul Museum, and the Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, is a regular at Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. For the past 12 years, he has been a consistent playing partner of Pizzarelli, his mentor and friend. terrariums, gourds, pumpkins, and succulent gardens. The program will run through Oct. 24. The farm will host fall gardening workshops and semi- nars on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Private group workshops are available. Workshop participants will learn how to create a fall fairy, gnome, or miniature garden; holiday centerpieces, grave blankets, and wreaths; and how to decorate with gourds and pumpkins. Hayrides will be available beginning Oct. 5. Children may participate in a Halloween craft program on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are invited to arrange for a fairy and gnome garden birthday party. Birthday parties and class trips are available by reservation only. For more information about Abma’s fall events, program fees, and reservations, contact Catherine at the Greenhouse at (201) 891-0278 extension 6 or catherine@abmasfarm. com for information. Monday at the Movies slated The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Shotmeyer Room. A screening of “Akeelah and the Bee” (2006) will be held on Sept. 23. The film stars Angela Bassett and Lau- rence Fishburne. Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson’s life is not easy. Her father is dead, her mom ignores her, and her brother is a gang member. Akeelah participates in a spelling bee to avoid detention, and much to her surprise, she wins. As the possibility of making it all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee looms, Akeelah could provide her community with someone to rally around and be proud of—but only if she can overcome her insecurities and her home life. The movie is rated PG and is 112 minutes long. On Sept. 30, “Quartet” (2012) starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, and Billy Connolly will be featured. Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred are in a home for retired musi- cians. Every year, on Oct. 10, they take part in a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. This time around, Jean, who used to be married to Reggie, arrives at the home and dis- rupts their equilibrium. She still acts like a diva, but she refuses to sing. Still, the show must go on...and it does. The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 98 minutes. Club cancels Plant Sale The Wyckoff Area Garden Club has announced the cancellation of its Plant Sale. The event was scheduled for Sept. 28. Chamber to meet The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at the Wyckoff YMCA’s McBride Lake House at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. Superintendent of Wyckoff Schools, Richard Kuder will discuss the current state of education in Wyckoff. RSVP to wyckoffchamber@gmail.com or call (201) 468-1999 for more information. Farm sponsors fall events Abma’s Farm, located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, has announced its fall schedule of events. Activities will be available for participants of various ages. A children’s afterschool program will meet on Thurs- days from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Gardeners will learn about the cold weather crops growing in the Junior Master Gardener’s plot and make autumn crafts revolving around plants, including Wyckoff Seniors announces events The Wyckoff Seniors meet weekly on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue. Several events are planned for the coming months. On Sept 19, the seniors will visit the Westchester The- ater for lunch and the show, “Kiss Me Kate.” The cost for Wyckoff seniors who are not members of the club is $57. The club will travel to Ehrhardt’s for a German family- style lunch and dancing on Oct. 15. The cost for Wyckoff seniors who are not club members is $39. On Nov. 13, the seniors will visit Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania. The cost is $30 for Wyckoff senior residents who are not members. The trip includes a buffet lunch, a show entitled “The Rat Pack,” and $25 of slot play. To make a reservation, call Gloria at (201) 891-5672. Auxiliary plans meeting The Wyckoff Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Advent Lutheran Church, 777 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 10:15 a.m. The meeting will feature the club’s annual Pot Luck Brunch. New members are welcome. Learn to play tennis The Wyckoff Recreation and Parks Department will host a Fall Tennis Learning Program for Wyckoff adults and children. Two clinics will be held: one on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 20, and one on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 21. Residents may sign up for one or both sessions depending on availability. The five- week classes will meet for one hour and will be held at the Memorial Tennis Courts at Scott Plaza. Registration will be accepted at the recreation office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 13. Space is limited. The cost of the program is $85. For more information, call (201) 891-3350. Ladies Tennis Classic set The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host its first Ladies Tennis Classic on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event will be held at the Indian Trail Club at 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, and will benefit the Y’s programs for specially challenged children. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Play will start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch, contests, and prizes will follow at 12:30 p.m. The fee to participate is $75. Tennis whites are required. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, or to register to play, contact Nancy Addis at nancya@wyckoffymca.org or (201) 891-2081. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication.