January 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Mahwah Minutes Church sets reflection service On Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m., the Church of the Immaculate Conception will host a quite reflection upon Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Saint Luke’s Gospel. Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of prayer and contemplation of the scriptures. The Church of the Immaculate Conception, which is located at 900 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah, practices Lectio Divina monthly. The program is open to the general public and there is no cost. For more information, call (201) 327-1276 or contact Jennifer.EdwardsICC@gmail.com. Bling & Beyond Bazaar Night announced On Monday, Feb. 4 local vendors, businesses, and crafters will display their merchandise at Bling & Beyond Bazaar Night. This special event will be held at Ramapo Ridge Middle School at 150 Ridge Road in Mahwah. The bazaar will feature jewelry, candles, gourmet items, accessories, cosmetics, and more. Proceeds will benefit Mahwah High School’s Project Graduation Gala. There is no entrance fee. Interested vendors should contact Lori at edwrdmcc1@aol.com. Space is limited. Chamber plans ‘after hours’ networking The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours networking event for Chamber members and non-members on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paramus Auto Mall Chevrolet located at 194 Route 17 North in Paramus. As the first of many networking opportunities scheduled for 2013, the Business After Hours event will give attendees the chance to interact with Chamber members and non-members, browse the new Chevrolet models, and enjoy refreshments graciously provided by the Paramus Auto Mall. All guests are encouraged to bring a good supply of business cards. The Business After Hours Event is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Advance registration is preferred; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. To register, visit mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Children from the Ramapo Reformed Church in Mahwah take their bows after the 2012 pageant. Petite performers The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the following new members: Certified Financial Services, Paramus; Chem-Dry of Franklin Lakes Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, Franklin Lakes; Keller Williams Realty, Ridgewood; Menu Ads to Go, New City, New York; Secure Card Services, Ramsey; Spice Melody, Mahwah; and Steps to Success, LLC, Wayne. Sunday Afternoon Concert Series to continue The Mahwah Public Library will host free concerts on Sunday afternoons in January. The programs are held at the library located at 100 Ridge Road. Performances begin at 2 p.m. “A Celebration of Verdi” with the Allegro Singers and Inna Leytush on the piano will be presented on Jan. 13. Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of the great composer Giuseppe Verdi, who composed 29 operas, including “Nabucco,” “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” “Aida,” and “Otello.” Upcoming concerts in January will include Ladies of Soul with Rhoda Denet and the Silver Fox Songs Trio on Jan. 20; and The Kootz on Jan. 27. For more information, call (201) 529-7323. Nicene Creed study offered The Church of the Immaculate Conception will present a five-part study of the Nicene Creed, “Credo,” in celebration of its Year of Faith. This program will be held on Jan. 24, Feb. 21, and March 14 at 7:30 p.m. “Credo” will feature guest speakers Rev. Douglas Milewski, S.T.D., professor of theology at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology at Seton Hall; Sister Mary Gabriel, SV of the Sisters of Life; Maria Parker, teacher and former FOCUS Missionary; Father Andrew Apostoli of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal; and Dr. Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., professor of religious studies at Seton Hall University. Every week, Christians pray the ancient words of the Nicene Creed. Like the first disciples, when Christians today pray “credo” at the beginning of the Nicene Creed, they are saying, “I give my heart and loyalty to God.” The program will explore what Christians mean when they say “I believe.” Registration is required and may be completed by contacting Jennifer Edwards at (201) 327-1276 or Jennifer. EdwardsICC@gmail.com. A freewill donation will be welcome. The church is located at 900 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Free clothing available The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church has free seasonal clothing available for infants, children, and adults. Items include a variety of sweaters, coats, jackets, shirts, jeans, dresses, sneakers, shoes, and more. For a referral, call the Mahwah Township Department of Human Services at (201) 529-5757. Mahwah residency is not required. An appointment will be made with the volunteers of the Clothing Closet. The thrift shop is located at the rear of the education building of the church located at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Road in Mahwah. Donations of seasonal clothing are accepted on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Security cameras (continued from page 3) the high school, which has an open campus policy that allows students to leave for lunch during the day. In addition, the building is used for various programs that take place after school hours, and is used for before and after school care. “We have an open campus, so it’s tough to keep the school locked down,” the educator noted. He said that the shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut prompted Ramsey to take additional action. “We took immediate steps to lock down our buildings more securely,” DeYoung noted. He added that those who use the before and after school care programs must now be “buzzed in” to the school, and staff supervision of the building has been increased during the day. Those who are buzzed in to the school building must also check in and receive a pass, the superintendent said, adding that he and other school officials have met with the Ramsey Police Department for planning purposes. DeYoung noted that the district has been looking at training, policy updates, and physical changes to the building, including the manner in which teachers can lock the doors to their classrooms. He also said the district is looking at a more distributed approach to initiate a lockdown. DeYoung noted that a distributed approach would allow a lockdown to be initiated by a source other than the principal’s office, such as a staff member or student who spots an intruder. “I encourage everyone who wants to learn more to come to the Jan. 22 meeting at 7:30 p.m.,” DeYoung said. The session will be held in the library at the high school, which is located at 266 East Main Street. “I think it’s important for people in the public to come out and voice their opinions,” Gasparovich said, adding that everyone is invited to the meeting.