December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Mahwah Regional Chamber announces Holiday Luncheon Members and friends of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce are invited to a special Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center at 3 Executive Boule- vard in Suffern, New York. This luncheon is sponsored by MyBergen.com. Silver Jubilee (continued from page 8) acres of Skylands as the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation program. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. The gardens contain many unique features, including an extensive collection of statuary, historic trees, formal annual garden, perennial beds, and an heirloom collection of lilacs. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- porated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors walks, hikes, programs, concerts, and special events throughout the year. Guided tours of the gardens are offered on Sundays at 2 p.m., May through October, weather permitting, and guided tours of Skylands Manor are available one Sunday per month. Guided group tours are also available. Call (973) 962-9534 or visitnjbg.org for more informa- tion on NJBG events, directions, membership, and volun- teer opportunities. Contest (continued from page 6) sponsoring the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. This year’s theme was “Our World, Our Future.” Stu- dents between the ages of 11 and 13 as of Nov. 15 were eligible to participate. “The winning posters were selected by a panel of teach- ers and administrators at each school. Posters were judged on originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest theme,” Saddle River Valley Peace Poster Contest Commit- tee Chairman Arthur Keyes explained. SRV Lions Club President Jerry Michota said he was very impressed by the expression and creativity of the stu- dents at the three schools. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions,” Michota said. Each year, Lions Clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. For more than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest. Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district, and international. At the interna- tional level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education, and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners. The grand prize includes a cash award of $5,000, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to a special awards ceremony. Merit award win- ners each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500. The event offers the opportunity to network and shop at the gallery for last minute holiday gifts. In addition, there will be door prizes and holiday music by Mahwah High School’s Simply Strings. All attendees are encouraged to bring their promotional material and literature for display on the event’s information table. “Our Holiday Luncheon is our largest luncheon of the year. Many look forward to the festivities which include a gift gallery, door prizes, holiday music, and recognition of our 2013 Citizen, Organization, and Company of the Year. It’s a truly festive event that brings everyone together!” said MRCC Executive Director Sharon Rounds. Seating is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first- served basis. Lunch is $40 for members and $55 for non- members. Advance registration is required. Holiday gift vendor tables are still available. For regis- tration or more information, visit Mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. MRCC welcomes the following new members: Aflac, Elmwood Park; Arden & Co Jewelers, Mahwah; Budget Blinds, Waldwick; Capital Business Solutions, Mahwah; Community Outreach Services, Inc., Paterson; CPSQ Mer- chant Services, Mahwah; Dohrman Printing Company, Inc, Carlstadt; Flipkey Vacation Rentals, Boston, MA; Global Installation Resources, Clifton; Health X Solutions, LLC, Paramus; Hype Marketing, Wayne; Kaufman Semeraro & Leibman LLP, Fort Lee; MP Designs, Pine Island, NY; National Family Civil Rights Center, Washington, D.C.; NJ Sharing Network, New Providence; Payroll Unlimited, Fair Lawn; Saframes Custom Framing, Ringwood; Telemet- rics Inc, Mahwah; Write On Point Communications LLC, Warwick; YWCA Bergen County, Hackensack; Equinox, Paramus; The Best Cleaning Service, Fort Lee; and Verto Partners, New York, NY.