Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 20, 2013 Early deadline notice Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the Dec. 4 edition of Villadom TIMES will be Tuesday, Nov. 26 at noon. All press releases and photos must be received by that deadline. The staff wishes our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday. Villadom Happenings Gingerbread Creation Contest announced The McFaul Environmental Center in Wyckoff invites the community to join its Gingerbread Creation Contest. Individuals and groups may enter a gingerbread house or make something entirely different. Entries will be judged by “People’s Choice.” Ribbons and certificates will be awarded in various age group categories. Registration, along with a $5 registration fee, is required by Nov. 25. Visit www.wildlifecenter@co.bergen.nj.us. Gingerbread entries may be dropped off at the environ- mental center between Dec. 2 and 8, during regular office hours. Group size is not to exceed eight members. The maximum base size for the gingerbread entries is 18”x18.” Excluding the base, the entry must be edible. Foil wrapped candies are acceptable. Voting will take place from Dec. 8 through 29. The James A. McFaul Environmental Center is located at 150 Crescent Avenue in Wyckoff. Lauretta’s to host Shop & Nosh benefit Sal Lauretta for Men in Midland Park will host its second Shop and Nosh Night on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. The men’s clothing shop will donate 18 per- cent of the evening’s proceeds to Jewish Family Service of North Jersey. Customers are invited to enjoy previews of new designer collections, update their personal wardrobes, or find a holiday gift. The shop is located at 621 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. For details, call (201) 444-1666. Village Menorah Lighting set The Village of Ridgewood and the Jewish community will hold its first Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Van Neste Square on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature music and refreshments. All are invited to this free event. The park is located on East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Fyke sets meeting, Christmas Bird Count Fyke Nature Association will meet on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. The group will gather at the Allendale Municipal Building located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allen- dale. The association will host its 62nd annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 14. Teams will cover a 15-mile diameter circle centered on Lake Erskine. At least eight teams will be in the field from dawn to dusk. The count is part of the nationwide 114 th Christmas Bird Count organized by the National Audubon Society. All Seasons Chamber Players announce 33 rd concert season The All Seasons Chamber Players’ 33 rd season will begin with “The French-Russian Connection,” a set of cello pieces by Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Faure, and Tchaikovsky performed by cellist E. Zoe Hassman. These pieces will be followed by the light-hearted “Musique de Cour for Flute, Violin, and Piano” by Jean Francaix. The second half of the program will feature the powerful and romantic Arensky “Trio in D Minor for Violin, Cello, and Piano.” The “French-Russian Connection” will be performed at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue, and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Mahwah Public Library at 100 Ridge Road. Performers are professional musicians who also play for major area orchestras, Broadway shows, and summer music festivals. All Seasons includes flutist Brenda Sakofsky of New City, New York, violinist Robert Law- rence of New York City, cellist E. Zoe Hassman of New York City, and pianist Jean Strickholm of Demarest. The ensemble will be joined by Guest Artist Jacqueline Schil- ler-Audi of Paramus and Associate Artist Ron Levy of Teaneck. Co-director Robert Lawrence will introduce each musical selection to the audience with personal pro- gram notes. The ensemble’s upcoming programs will include “From Marais to Martinu” in January, and “Fantasy!” in March. To join a team, call Stiles Thomas at (201) 327-3470. For more information, contact John at (201) 327-1483 or jbro29@optonline.net. John Fell House hosts Holiday Tea On Dec. 10, the Fell House Tea Committee will host its Annual Holiday Tea. This event will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Fell House, 475 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The event will feature a three course luncheon in the historic house, which will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. The cost is $45 per person and reservations are required. Call Theresa Salameno at (201) 825-2840 or e-mail lschropp@optonline.net. Proceeds from the event benefit the John Fell House. The John Fell House is owned, operated, and maintained by the Concerned Citizens of Allendale, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the preservation of the house as a self-sustain- ing community center through grants, fundraisers, and pri- vate donations. For more information about the John Fell House and the Concerned Citizens of Allendale, e-mail thefellhouse@gmail.com. Special hours announced for railroad exhibit The Mahwah Museum has announced special holiday hours for the Donald Cooper Railroad. The railroad – a 15 Small Business Saturday rewards consumers, businesses on Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday is slated for Nov. 30 and area residents are invited to participate in this special event, which highlights the benefits of shopping locally. Local business people are an integral part of the com- munity and deserve support. These businesses are always there to help the many organizations that rely on their gen- erosity for the success of their events. On Small Business Saturday, everyone will have the chance to thank these businesses by shopping locally. Start your holiday shopping early this year. Not only will you find unique items for everyone on your gift list, you will also save gasoline and enjoy the personal service of folks who are friends and neighbors. You might even decide to buy yourself a special treat as you support small businesses: the backbone of the community. Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to discover all the great, convenient shopping local businesses have to offer. Shoppers can look forward to some great deals. Those who use their American Express cards at participat- ing locations will receive a special discount. Be sure to look through this newspaper’s Nov. 27 edition for specials from the participating businesses. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. In 2010, the holiday was conceived and promoted by American Express via a nationwide radio and television advertising campaign. All Seasons Chamber Players The public is welcome. For more information, call (201) 768-1331 or visit http://www.allseasonschamber- players.org. x 20 foot HO scale model – will be open on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20. A special holiday treat for children, this railroad operates 10 trains, including Thomas the Tank Engine. Youngsters delight in the realis- tic subway that runs at their eye level. The model contains street fairs, a skateboard park, a subway system, construc- tion sites, and a replica of the Great Falls of Paterson. The Donald Cooper Railroad is also open on weekends from (continued on page 22)