November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Saddle River Valley Notes Saddle River Library at 245 Lake Street. The public is invited. To reserve a seat, call (201) 327-2583. On Dec. 12, the Coffee Talk book group will discuss Kevin Powers’ “The Yellow Birds” at 10 a.m. Coffee Talk meets the second Thursday of the month. Theatrical tour features ‘A Christmas Carol’ The Saddle River Youth Theater will present a Christ- mas themed house tour at the John Fell House, 475 Frank- lin Turnpike in Allendale, on Dec. 13 and 14. The theater group will perform “A Christmas Carol” within the house beginning at approximately 5 p.m. Attendees will travel with Charles Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge by lantern-light as he visits with ghosts of the past, present, and future on his road to redemption. Guests should park at the Archer United Methodist Church parking lot at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allen- dale and travel on foot to 475 Franklin Turnpike (approxi- mately five minutes). Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for seniors age 65 and up and for children ages eight and younger. To purchase tickets, visit www.sryt.com for tickets or call (201) 825- 8805. The event will be held rain, snow, or shine. The John Fell House is owned, operated, and maintained by the Concerned Citizens of Allendale, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the preservation of the John Fell House as a self-sustaining community center through grants, fund- raisers, and private donations. Health coach to speak Natural foods chef and holistic health coach Christine M. Okezie will present “Why Blood Sugar Matters: Prevent- ing and Reversing Chronic Disease” to the Saddle River Valley Residents Club on Thursday, Dec. 5. This morning coffee social will be held at 10 a.m. in the adult solarium at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. For further information about the group’s activi- ties and club membership, visit srvrc.org or e-mail membership@srvrc.org. The club welcomes residents of Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and neighboring towns. Friends host Holiday Book Sale & Boutique The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library will hold a Holiday Book Sale and Boutique on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lower level of the library at 245 Lake Street. The sale will feature best-selling fiction and non-fiction for all ages. There will be a good selection of holiday and travel books, tapes, and CDs available. The Holiday Boutique, open during library hours through Dec. 27, offers many unique gifts. For details, call the library at (201) 327-2583. Discussion groups to meet Author Elena Gorokhova will discuss her book, “A Mountain of Crumbs,” with the Novels at Night book group on Dec. 4. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Hanukkah Party & Menorah Lighting set The Jewish Community Organization of Northern Bergen County will host its annual Hanukkah Party for children up to age 10 on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. The party will be held at the Upper Saddle River Fire ‘Shop small’ (continued from page 15) time getting there and then finding parking, but most of the malls in our area have the same big box stores. “The nice thing about shopping locally is that you can park your car once, walk to all the shops, grab a bite to eat, and you’re done! Plus our little town of Allendale is deco- rated beautifully for the holidays. I have always enjoyed bumping into people I know from town while shopping, and because I don’t have to rush like a lunatic. I can take a few moments and chat. For me, shopping locally is the best choice. I hope you will agree!” Local business people are an integral part of the commu- nity and deserve support. These businesses support many local teams and organizations that rely on their generosity Department, 375 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The event is free for members and $18 for non-mem- bers. There will be entertainment and holiday treats. Directly following the party, the group will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Borough Hall at 376 West Saddle River Road for the town’s Menorah Lighting. The menorah will be lit beginning Nov. 27, and every night thereafter through Dec. 5. All families are invited. For more information, contact jconbc.info@yahoo.com. Library hosts party & cookie contest Upper Saddle River families are invited to the 20 th Annual Holiday Party at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River, on Dec. 7. The event will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will include seasonal music, refreshments, and holiday crafts for chil- dren. The library is also holding a Cookie Bake-off. Applica- tion forms and contest rules may be found in the library or by visiting www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org. Patrons should be sure to stop by the Craft Boutique fea- turing gift books and educational toys. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friends of the Library. Copies of the books are available at the circulation desk. for the success of their events. On Small Business Saturday, everyone will have the chance to thank these businesses by shopping locally. Discover convenient, affordable quality at your local merchants as you find unique items for everyone on your gift list, save on gasoline, and enjoy personal service pro- vided by friends and neighbors. This is the day to indulge in special treats as you support small businesses: the back- bone of the community. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. In 2010, the holiday was conceived and promoted by American Express via a nationwide radio and television advertising campaign.