August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 33 Ramsey Review to attend Leisure Club meetings. Sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church, 55 Wyckoff Avenue. Dues are $15. Ambulance corps seeks new members The Ramsey Ambulance Corps is seeking volunteers to serve as EMTs and drivers, and to handle administrative tasks. For 60 years, the corps has been dedicated to pro- viding emergency medical care to the residents and busi- nesses in the community. The independent, not-for-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers. Membership is open to individuals 16 years of age or older. Training and certification are provided. For more information, call President Laura Behrmann (201) 341-1243 or e-mail memb ership@ramseyambulance.org. Drive to benefit CFA The Chiro Health Spa of Ramsey will be collecting food for the Center for Food Action in Mahwah now through Sept. 30. The center is in need of non-perishable items, including peanut butter, jelly, canned meat and tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, hearty soups, pasta, cereal, spaghetti sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice, dia- pers (sizes 3, 4, 5, 6), infant formula, baby food, and dental hygiene products. Donations may be dropped off at 50 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Call (201) 962-7633 for details. Seniors plan ahead Ramsey Seniors are invited to the annual Senior Picnic on Sept. 11. The noon event will be held at the municipal pool on East Oak Street. The picnic will feature grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, salads, dessert, and more. The cost to attend is $5. Ramsey seniors may sign up at the borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. Ramsey Day is set for Sept. 7 and the Crafty Knitters will man the seniors’ booth, selling contest tickets. The winner will receive a handmade afghan. Proceeds will fund the needleworkers’ project to provide afghans to veterans. The pickleball group meets on Tuesdays at Ramsey’s tennis courts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cathy Murray and Jea- nette Ciccone teach the game. New players are welcome. Leisure Club announces events The Ramsey Leisure Club will hear a presentation by the pharmacist from Walgreens in Ramsey on Aug. 27. The program will include information about the various plans and options in the Medicare D program. The program is open to everyone. The club will travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nov. 19 through 20. The trip will include a tour of the Gettysburg battlefield, the American Music Theater’s show “The First Noel,” and more. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. Ramsey residents who are over the age of 55 are invited Community invited to Band Nights This August, the Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey and the Ramsey Municipal Pool will present two Band Night performances at the town pool. The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The Knightcrawlers will perform Aug. 9. Mary’s Basement will appear Aug. 23. The cost of tickets for adult pool members is $10. Tickets are $15 for adults who are not pool members. The cost for children is $5, regardless of their pool membership status. Tickets will be sold at the pool. Those who attend are encouraged to bring chairs, blan- kets, and food. For more information, visit www.ramseyju- niors.com. Proceeds will benefit the Ramsey Pool. Peach Pie Contest announced The Ramsey Farmers Market will host the New Jersey Council of Peaches’ first “Perfect Peach Pie Contest” on Aug. 11. The Ramsey Farmers Market was chosen as one of only two northern New Jersey markets to host the contest. The second contest will be held in Jersey City Heights. Pastry chef Michael Volpe, chef and owner of L’Arte della Pasticceria, will be the judge on the local level. The winner of the local contest will go on to submit his or her pie for a chance at the grand prize: dinner and an overnight stay for two in either Atlantic City or Cape May. Official rules and contest forms are available at www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org. Ramsey’s weekly market features a bounty of local produce and products from over 35 vendors, and includes organic and traditional fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads and cheeses, gluten-free baked goods, granola, pre- pared foods, local honey, organic maple syrup, homemade jams, local wine, free trade coffee and teas, many varieties of hummus, free range eggs, and much more. Each market day includes music, free children’s crafts, chef demos, and a surprise featured vendor. The Ramsey Farmers Market will be open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Main Street train sta- tion parking lot through Nov. 24. Call (201) 675-6866. Church announces events On Aug. 25, the members of First Presbyterian Church will join Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale for a joint service and picnic at Crestwood Lake, 360 West Cres- cent Avenue in Allendale. The service will begin at 10 a.m. and the picnic will follow. From Sept. 8 through 15, First Presbyterian will host families from Family Promise. The church is seeking vol- unteers to assist with the overnight guests, and to provide food and welcome. The Family Promise program provides hospitality to the homeless and strives to keep families together in times of crisis. For more information, e-mail pjsimpson@aol.com. Redeemer sets Vacation Bible School The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will host a Vacation Bible School Aug. 12 through 16. Children who will be four years old by Oct. 1 through students in grade four are invited to attend Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God! Infants through three-year-olds are welcome to join “My Grown-Up & Me” with a parent or guardian. Vacation Bible School will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Snacks will be served. The fee for the program is $15 for one child, $25 for two children, or $30 for three or more children. Space is limited. Registration forms, available in the church office, are due by July 22. Call (201) 327-0148, or e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org.