September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Ridgewood Notes Vaccines available Vaccinations for pneumonia, shingles, and TDAP (teta- nus, diphtheria, and pertussis) will be available in the Edu- cation Building at the Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The clinic will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Pharmacists from Rite-Aid will administer the vaccines. Personnel from the pharmacy will process insurance and Medicare payments. Once administered, the vaccines take about six weeks to become fully effective. To register, call the church office at (201) 444-5933. De Vinck to speak Author and speaker Christopher de Vinck will present “Moments of Grace in Simple Wonders” to the Women’s Guild of the Old Paramus Church on Oct. 2. The group will meet at 1:15 p.m. Amid the daily influx of negative news, de Vinck will offer suggestions in seeking the sacred in the events and activities of an ordinary day. Devotions will be offered by Joan Ladd. The pro- gram will be held in the Education Building of the church located at 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood. The building is handicapped accessible. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call (201) 444-5933 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays or visit www.oldparamus.org. Middle School Mixers announced Ridgewood Parks and Recreation, with sponsorship from the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will host social mixers that include stu- dents from both of the village’s middle schools. Each Middle School Mixer allows students a chance to get acquainted with future classmates while enjoying music and dancing with DJ Ridd. The mixers, which also include refreshments and games, are held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Anne Zusy Youth Center in Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. A mixer for sixth graders will be held Sept. 27. The mixer for seventh and eighth graders will be held Oct. 4. A donation of $8 will be requested at the door. All dona- tions will benefit the Community Center. Adult chaperones are always needed. Those interested in volunteering may call (201) 670-5560. Fall Craft & Art Street Fair set The Ridgewood Fall Craft and Art Street Fair will return to the village on Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Over 145 exhibitors will be set up on East Ridgewood Avenue with handcrafted items, fine art, and photography. There will be a large children’s area with inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, games, and face painting. Festival food and music will also be available all day. The fair, which will be held rain or shine, is sponsored by Ridgewood Parks and Recreation and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. For further information, call (201) 666-1340. Children’s programs offered The Parks and Recreation Department of the Village of Ridgewood has planned a variety of programs for young residents. The programs are held at the Anne Zusy Youth Center located in Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue. Children in kindergarten through grade five are invited to “Reptiles Everywhere” on Wednesday, Nov. 6. This 1 p.m. program will be presented by Joseph D’Angeli, curator of the Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Little Ferry. D’Angeli will discuss reptiles from giant lizards to huge snakes and everything in between. Admission is $5 and free to “Green Kids” participants. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Dinosaurs Rock will be presented on Friday, Nov. 8 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will interact with a large-scale museum-quality exhibit of dinosaur and fossil specimens. Children in kindergarten through grade five are invited to this hands-on, highly interactive, entertaining, and educational experience. The cost for the workshop is $70 and includes all materials. For more information, visit www.dinosaursrock.com. Peas and Carrots Music will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. This live music program is a perfect medium for teaching little ones the fundamentals of everyday life, such as the days of the week, the diversity of animals and nature, and counting. Audience members of all ages will enjoy this presentation, which includes educational and tra- ditional songs. The program is suitable for children age two and up. Admission is $5. Advance purchase of tickets is encour- aged. Tickets for these programs may be purchased at www. ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person at the recre- ation office at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, week- days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (201) 670-5560. Alternative worship service set West Side Presbyterian Church, located at 6 Monroe Street in Ridgewood, is preparing to launch “Foundation,” a new, family-friendly alternative worship service. The ser- vice will be held Sundays at 6 p.m. in the dining room of the lower level of the church and will feature multimedia screens and a mixture of contemporary, traditional, folk, jazz and gospel music. The 45- to 50-minute interactive worship is designed to be informal and immersive. Foundation is for those who are searching for meaning and reaching for more out of life. The evening time slot is perfect for busy families whose Sundays have become consumed with sports and other activities. Berklee College of Music alumnus Steven DeMott will be the music leader for this service. DeMott studied guitar, songwriting, and music production and engineering. He has over 26 years of live playing experience as a band leader and helped launch a renowned contemporary service, Open Doors, at Noroton Presbyterian Church in Darien, CT in 2006. Rev. Marc Oehler will be the lead preacher for the Foun- dation service. Each week, he will provide an engaging sermon that relates to the entire family, including young children, who are encouraged to actively participate. On occasion, the option of an informal meal and time for fellowship will precede the service. For more information, visit the church’s newly revamped website, Westside.org, or contact Rev. Marc Oehler at marc@westside.org.