November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Ridgewood YMCA annual Christmas Tree Lot to open Looking for the perfect tree this year? The Ridgewood YMCA’s annual Christ- mas Tree Lot will open at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 29 with a selection of balsam and Fraser trees in sizes to fit any home. Wreaths, roping, and other holiday items will also be available for sale. All proceeds from tree sales ben- efit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs. Through its Good Works Programs, the Ridgewood Y addresses community needs and strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. “Buying a tree from the Y is a great way to make a difference in the commu- nity and get a wonderful tree at the same time,” said Gary Imhoff, marketing and membership director at the Y. Opening hours for the tree lot are Fri- days from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lot will remain open until Dec. 22. The Ridgewood Y Christmas Tree Lot is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The Y is one of the nation’s lead- ing nonprofits strengthening communi- ties through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 the Y engages 21 million men, women, and children – regardless of age, income, or background – to nur- ture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well- being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For more information, visit www. ridgewoodymca.org and www.campber- nieymca.org. Daffodil planting approved The Ridgewood Village Council approved the planting of 200 daffodil bulbs at the Grove Street traffic calming island. The work will be carried out by Eagle Scout Sam Chen and some of the Boy Scouts who previously installed plantings on that island. Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser and the Ridgewood Police Department have approved the planting and the Ridgewood Village Council voted official approval at the most recent public meeting. During his project presentation to the Ridgewood Council, Chen explained that the traffic calming island on Grove Street near Midland Avenue has several trees planted on it, but otherwise seems to attract litter and grow weeds. He received the council’s approval to remove the litter and weeds, prepare the soil, and plant the island with yarrow, which he said would prove durable and produce an attractive welcome to Ridgewood. The yarrow, Chen said, would eventually take over the whole traffic island with a more attractive ground cover and keep the weeds from reestablish- ing themselves. J. KOSTER II • Page 13