Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 2, 2013 Thanks to the residents of the Kentshire for their recent food collection, and to the community for supporting our drive at Stop & Shop. We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held in March 2014. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships, donations of sports tickets and memorabilia, and ads for our journal. Meet Raymond: Raymond is an ener- getic little boy who loves playing with cars and action figures. He is a wonderful and caring brother to his siblings, who often share his favorite toys. Raymond was diag- nosed with leukemia in February. Since his diagnosis, Raymond has been in treatment and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. The treatments have taken a toll on his playful mood, and he is often quiet and wants to be alone. His mother is not able to maintain a full time job due to the care Raymond requires. This family would greatly benefit from the donation of gift cards. In addition, a remote control car would certainly put a smile on young Raymond’s loving face. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of special- ized services at no charge to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We provide direct in- home care to our families. Many families do not have the financial or emotional sup- port to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is provid- ing families with counseling by a profes- sional caseworker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assis- tance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive any government funding. We rely on financial support, in- kind donations, and volunteer time from the community. Please call the Northern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or email Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. Here are a few ideas: • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking drivers are in particularly high demand. • We will soon start to collect Thanks- giving baskets for our families. Please con- sider donating a “Thanksgiving in a box.” You provide the non-perishable sides, and we provide the turkey. This is a great idea for a family project or a Scout troop. • Turn your event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards for ECF fam- ilies, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser for us. • Get your kids involved. Some local children have sold baked goods, lemon- ade, and household items to raise funds for ECF. • Is your office looking for a community service project? Collecting items for our food pantry would be a tremendous help. • Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philan- thropy. ECF is now celebrating 30 years of pro- viding services. Imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If your company has a charitable giving program, please let us know. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer, or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our food pantry, and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is limited, please do not leave items at the center without check- ing with us first. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFounda- tion. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Oktoberfest Bistro announced Saint Bartholomew’s Church, located at 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, invites the public to its Oktoberfest Bistro on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. The Oktoberfest will feature a live band, danc- ing, appetizers, desserts, and a special auc- tion. Proceeds from the bistro will benefit the ministries of the church. Tickets are $75 for an individual or $140 a couple. For an invitation, call (201) 444-5025 or e-mail stbartshhk@aol.com. Established in 1904, Saint Bartholomew’s is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. The church collects clothing and household items for the homeless of Bergen County through direct service, hosts regu- lar meetings of AA, and provides support for the Ramapough Indians in Mahwah and Suffern (NY) and migrant workers and their young children in Orange County (NY). Led by the Rev. Dan Kreller, the church holds weekly Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m., healing services, Bible studies for pre-teens, and a youth group for teens. The church also maintains a memorial garden. Register for Richard’s Run The 10 th Annual Richard’s Run Ho-Ho- Kus 5K will be held Sunday, Oct. 6. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is a single loop located entirely within Ho-Ho-Kus. Runners, walkers, and stroller are wel- come. Individual registration is $25 before Oct. 5 and $30 afterward. Family registration is $60 before Oct. 5 and $65 afterward. A 100 cash prize will be awarded to the overall male and female winners. Medals will also be awarded in individual age groups. Save time on Race Day: Race packet and chip pickup will be available on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Ridgewood Cycle Shop, 35 North Broad Street in Ridgewood, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, from 3 to 5 p.m. Check in on the day of race is from 7 to 8 a.m. at borough hall. To regis- ter, visit RunSignUp.com. Proceeds from Richard’s Run Ho-Ho- Kus 5K will be donated to the Go4theGoal Foundation, which supports pediatric cancer research and programs throughout the country.