November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 19 Ramsey Review Gardeners to learn about amaryllis Pat Czarnecki will address the Ramsey Area and Wyckoff garden clubs on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The club will meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. A registered therapist, Czarnecki teaches horticultural therapy at the New York Botanical Garden. Her discussion will include facts about the potting and care of amaryllis. She holds a master’s degree in business from San Francisco State University. Call Joan Tommaney at (201) 327-8968. Casino Night & Roaring ‘20s Event set On Saturday, Nov. 16, Saint Paul Interparochial School will hold its annual Casino Night and Roaring ‘20s Event! The event will be held in the gym at Saint Paul’s School at 187 Wyckoff Avenue. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the games will begin at 7 p.m. The evening will includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, a basket fundraiser, auction and casino games, and prizes. Tickets purchased in advance are $60 each and include one $25 game chip. Tickets purchased at the door will be $70. Contact Nicole Marian at MarianHome@verizon.net for tickets and information. Proceeds will benefit Saint Paul Interparochial School. Club to discuss ‘Elizabeth Street’ Connections Book Group at the First Presbyterian Church in Ramsey will discuss Laurie Fabiano’s “Eliza- beth Street” on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Metzger Room. Fabiano offers an entranc- ing story of the Italian immigrant experience at the begin- ning of the 20 th century. Copies of the book are available at the Ramsey Public Library at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. All are welcome. Old-fashioned Holiday Fair set Saint John’s Memorial Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Main Street and Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey, will host an old-fashioned Holiday Fair on Friday, Nov. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A donation of $7 is requested of Friday night attendees. The fair will feature unique handmade crafts, gourmet foods, theme baskets, one-of-a-kind jewelry, tabletop holi- day trees, a special auction, and more. There will be special activities and shopping for children. For more information, call (201) 327-0703 or visit www. stjohnsramsey.org. Teens invited to make snacks Ramsey students in grades six and up are invited to “Kitchen Simple,” at the next Teen Café at the Ramsey Public Library. This make your own snack program will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Regis- ter online at www.ramseylibrary.org under teen events. For more information, call (201) 327-1445 or e-mail ellen. okeefe@bccls.org. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Recital, education program announced The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will host an organ recital on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. Guy Dobson will perform music featuring songs of thankfulness and praise. The concert is free and open to the public. On Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m., the church will hold an adult education session that will include a conversation on the Reverend Nadia Bolz-Weber’s book “Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint.” Bolz-Weber is a Lutheran pastor in Colorado. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to read the book prior to the discussion. Call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey. org, or visit redeemerramsey.org. Register for the New Park ‘N Play Registration for The New Park ‘N Play’s 19 th season is under way. The New Park ‘N Play will begin Nov. 18 and will remain open through Feb. 20, 2014. The fee for the season is $150 per family. This non-profit organization run by volunteer parents provides a creative indoor play center for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The center is located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey (inside the First Presbyterian Church). For more information, visit www.thenewparknplay.com, e-mail info@thenewparknplay.com, or call (201) 760-8767. UNICO sets Charity di Vino The Greater Ramsey UNICO will host its Charity di Vino on Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge. In addition to the tasting, the evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, pasta stations, imported and domestic cheeses, Italian pastries, and a special auction. Sponsorship oppor- tunities are available. Tickets are $75 when purchased in advance. At the door, tickets will be $90. Those who purchase five tickets will receive a sixth ticket at no cost. To purchase tickets, visit www.grunico.org. Proceeds will benefit UNICO’s local charities, including the Center for Food Action, Meals on Wheels, Meaningful Movements, and Hearts and Crafts Grief Counseling. Comedy Night benefit set The Ramsey Junior Football Association will hold a Comedy Night fundraiser featuring Paul Venier, “The One Man Comedy Tornado,” on Friday, Nov. 15. This event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 48 Mechanic Street in Ramsey. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. The event features dinner, beer, wine, soda, dessert, and coffee. There will also be a cash prize contest and prize basket fundraiser. Tickets are $55 per person when pur- chased in advance. The price will be $60 at the door. The number of tickets is limited. For tickets, e-mail mary@ramseyfootball.com or call (201) 818-4060. For more information, and to view the prizes, visit www.ramseyfootball.com. Thanksgiving Food Drive announced On Friday, Nov. 22, Ramsey Responds will hold its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide food and gift cards to community members in need. Food donations may be brought to the Senior Citizen Center in Ramsey’s Finch Park from 2 to 4 p.m. Anyone who cannot make the 2 to 4 p.m. drop off schedule may call Cathy at (201) 661-3122.