November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Ramsey Review Chamber plans meeting The Ramsey Chamber of Commerce will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. The meeting will be held at the Ramsey Golf & Country Club, 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey. The cost attend is $15 and includes refreshments, appetizers, coffee, and dessert. There will also be a cash bar. RSVP to rtilton@ramseychamber.com. Juniors hold Holiday Boutique The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey will host its Holi- day Boutique on Nov. 20 at the Ramsey Golf & Country Club, 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey. The event will fea- ture shopping from 6 to 10 p.m., appetizers, a cash prize contest, and prize baskets. The $10 entrance fee includes a tote for shopping pur- chases, a contest ticket for vendor giveaways, and appetiz- ers provided by JWC. Prospective vendors are invited to contact Devon at devon@badrats.com. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey serves and sup- ports the community through volunteering, fundraising, and hosting social events. For more information, visit ramseyjuniors.com. The club’s next meeting will be on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. ramseyjuniors.com. Beefsteak and auction set Ramsey High School’s softball program will host a Beefsteak Dinner and Special Auction on Nov. 16. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Adorno Fathers Hall at 575 Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by e-mailing alaser3@aol.com. Seniors plan Christmas Luncheon Registration for the Ramsey Seniors’ Christmas Lun- cheon is under way. The noon luncheon, which will be held Dec. 3 at the Ramsey Country Club, will include music by Ron Dellapina, door prizes, and a cash prize contest. The cost to attend is $30 per person. This event is open to Ramsey seniors only. Residents who do not drive may call (201) 825-3400 to arrange a van ride at the cost of $1 round trip. Sign up at Ramsey Borough Hall, 33 North Central Avenue. 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. 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. 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 IV • Page 23 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. Deadline near for Syder Scholarship applications Applications for the Edward C. Syder Scholarships for the 2014 school year are now available. Eligible applicants must be residents of Ramsey who have completed their freshman year of college. Qualified applicants for these scholarship awards must demonstrate meritorious aca- demic accomplishment, contribution to their college com- munity, and must be of high personal character. This is the 21st year these scholarships will be granted to qualified individuals. The foundation has awarded over $370,000 in scholarship funds over the past 20 years. The late Edward C. Syder established the foundation, which is charged with the rewarding task of awarding financial scholarships to Ramsey residents. All college or graduate students who are current resi- dents of Ramsey and meet the academic and service crite- ria are invited to write to the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 729, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, or e-mail Synderscholarship@gmail.com for an application. Application forms must be delivered by Tuesday, Nov. 19. There will be no extension of time. The scholarship awards will be announced by Dec. 17 and will be granted for the spring 2014 term.