Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 21, 2013 Area BVMI luncheon to feature chef’s demonstration Executive Chef George Georgiades will step away from his kitchen to preside over a cooking demonstration for guests attending Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative’s fall luncheon on Monday, Sept. 9. The event will be held at noon at Varka Estiatorio at 20 North Spruce Street in Ramsey. The three-course lunch will be accom- panied by specially selected wines and beverages. Tickets are $75 each and may be reserved by contacting Kathleen DiGiulio at kdigiulio@bvmi.net or (201) 518-8487. Proceeds from the luncheon will support BVMI’s Women’s Health Initiative. Music for the luncheon will be provided by the Motyl Chamber Ensemble, a group of dynamic young New York artists who have appeared with orchestras and in recit- als throughout the world. Eastwick College is a patron of the event. “Chef George has been incredibly gener- ous with his time and restaurant resources and BVMI is looking forward to a very exciting afternoon,” stated Marilyn Schotz, who is co-chairing the luncheon with Cyn- thia Goldman. Goldman and Schotz anticipate a full house and recommend that interested indi- viduals make their reservations early. BVMI provides free primary and pre- ventive medical care for working, for low- income Bergen County residents who have no health insurance or the means to pay for care. Patients are seen by volunteer physi- cians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The state-licensed center is located at 241 Moore Street in Hackensack. BVMI is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit orga- nizations and is completely dependent on contributed income from individuals, busi- nesses, community groups, and founda- tions. For more information, contact BVMI at (201) 342-2478 or visit www.bvmi.org. Executive Chef George Georgiades ‘Meet & Greet’ is this week The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a free Morning Meet & Greet on Thursday, Aug. 22. This net- working event, sponsored by Sharp Elec- tronics Corporation at One Sharp Plaza in Mahwah, will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The Meet & Greet offers members and non-members an opportunity to network with other businesses and learn what is new and exciting with the Chamber. Attend- ees are invited to bring their promotional material and literature for display on the event’s information table. There is no cost for Chamber members or non-members; pre-registration is encouraged, but is not required. Refreshments will be served. For reservations and information, call (201) 529-5566, or visit at Mahwah.com.