Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • September 11, 2013 Villadom Happenings Habitat for Humanity hosts Casino Night Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County will host a Casino Night fundraiser at Seasons Restaurant, 644 Pas- cack Road in Washington Township, on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Festivities will include a buffet dinner, dancing, music, and prizes. Last year’s event was so successful that Habitat Bergen has expanded the number of tables. Tickets are $55 per person. Proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat Bergen’s veterans’ housing initiatives. For tickets and information about event sponsorship and advertising opportunities, visit www.habitatbergen.org, call (201) 457-1020, or e-mail jaceyr@habitatbergen.org. Circus coming to town The Franklin Lakes Lions Club will bring the circus to McBride Field (across from the Market Basket) in Frank- lin Lakes on Sunday, Sept. 29. Performances will be held under the big top at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to see performances by clowns and aerialists, and trampoline and balancing acts. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children age two and younger will be admitted free. The show will be held rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased at Cartridge World in the Stop and Shop Plaza, Super Deli Mart at 809 Franklin Avenue, and TD Bank at the Urban Farms Shopping Center. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early as seating is limited. For details, call (201) 615-1369. Clothesline Project exhibit announced The 20 th Annual Bergen County Clothesline Project exhibit will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at “The Green” across from the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack. Guest speakers will include New Jersey Senator Loretta Weinberg, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, and Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan. The special program featuring the speakers will begin at 1 p.m. This event is designed to raise awareness of the devas- tating impact violence has on the community. The exhibit will feature hundreds of T-shirts created by survivors of personal violence, including sexual assault, domestic vio- lence, stalking, sexual harassment, and child abuse. Cre- ating shirts promotes healing by providing survivors with an avenue to break the silence of their victimization, and allows others insight into their personal experience. The event is hosted by healingSPACE at YWCA Bergen County (formerly the YWCA Rape Crisis Center) and the Bergen County Clothesline Project Committee. The day will include vendors and special performances. Visitors are invited to create their own shirts and pledge their support for the community’s anti-violence efforts. Prep work Jackie Shaffer, Center for Food Action manager Jim James, Kyle and Kaylie Shaffer, and Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Ro- tarians Rob Parker (in rear), Tim Shaffer, and Sarina Mazza fill backpacks for local school children. The Rotary Club, in partnership with the CFA and Ramsey Staples, is providing school supplies for qualifying children. The Rotary Club is funding the effort, and the CFA distributes the backpacks as needed to its locations in Mahwah and Ringwood. Each pack contains notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil holder, Post-it notes, a dictionary, and easy-to-use supplies. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club serves Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Upper Saddle River, and Saddle River. For more information, call (201) 881-1751 or e-mail heal ingspace@ywcabergencounty.org. 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. Photojournalist to speak Join Photojournalist Linda Schaefer on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. as she shares her experiences in India with Mother Teresa. This program will be held at Saint Joseph’s Home, 140 Shepherd Lane in Totowa. The program is being pre- sented by the Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Schaefer will have signed copies of her book, “Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa,” available for $20 each. Admission to the event is free. Wine and cheese will be served. (continued on page 26)