Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 31, 2013 Mahwah Regional Chamber announces August events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce has sev- eral activities planned for the coming weeks. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the Chamber will host a Business After Hours networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening is sponsored by Eastwick College and will be held on the college’s campus located at 10 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. All first-time attendees will be able to introduce themselves and their businesses. “An after-hours gathering at a local business like the Eastwick College makes it a pleasure to come out and network. It’s one of the many ways the Mahwah Regional Chamber works to bring local businesses together,” said Andy Sulzer, the MRCC’s vice president of membership. The cost to attend the Aug. 1 event is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Advance registration is required; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of the event. Refreshments will be served. The Chamber’s August Luncheon is set for Aug. 15 at Restaurant L located at 9 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Members and non-members will have the opportunity to meet and network with other businesses while enjoying a delightful lunch. Restaurant L is known for its innova- tive “New American” cuisine. Those who attend will have a choice of entrée at this luncheon. Members are invited to bring their promotional materials for the Chamber’s media table. The cost of the luncheon is $35 for Chamber mem- bers and $50 for non-members. Advance reservations are encouraged. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Chamber will host a free Morning Meet & Greet. This networking event, sponsored by Sharp Electronics 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. Attendees 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-registra- tion is encouraged, but is not required. Refreshments will be served. “The Mahwah Regional Chamber is always working to help our regional economy grow, and what better way than to create a venue where local businesses can get together?” Sulzer added. Founded in 1957, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization representing mem- bers from over 90 communities in the region. The Cham- ber’s membership includes retail, professional, service, and corporate businesses, both large and small. The group’s primary objective is to advance the general welfare and Having a blast! prosperity of the greater Mahwah region so its citizens and its business community may prosper. Particular attention and emphasis are given to the business, social, civic, cul- tural, and educational interests of the region. The Chamber is based at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211 in Mahwah. For reservations and information, con- tact MRCC Executive Director Sharon Rounds at (201) 529-5566. The Chamber may also be contacted at www. mahwah.com and info@mahwah.com. Members of Mahwah Cub Scout Pack 258 earned their astronomy belt loop during a ‘moon mission’ at the Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center in Airmont, NY. The Scouts built rockets at the center and launched them later that afternoon.