Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 2, 2013 Ramsey Recital slated Scavenger hunt benefit announced The First Pres- byterian Church will present Roma- nian born pianist Iulia Marin (pic- tured) on Sunday, Oct. 6. The recital will begin at 3 p.m. Marin has per- formed with the Youth Orchestra Dinu Lipatti, con- ductor Nicolae Racu; Sinfonia Bucuresti Orches- tra, conductor William Kemp- ster (Australia); the National Youth Orchestra, con- ductor Tiberiu Soare; Vidin State Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor David Marcian (Romania); “Mihail Jora” Philharmonic, conductor Roberto Salvalaio; and Shumen State Philharmonic Orchestra, conductors Stanislav Ushev (Bulgaria) and Robert Gutter (USA). Marin has been the recipient of several prizes in national and international piano competitions. In July 2013, she performed a recital tour in Italy, that included stops in Salerno, Acerra, Tropea, and Sorrento. She is currently a candidate for a bachelor of music degree at the Manhattan School of Music, where she studies with Phillip Kawin. The concert will be held at the church located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. A donation of $10 is requested. For more information, call (201) 327-3879. On Oct. 19, Ramsey Hunt 4 Hope will host a town-wide scavenger hunt. The event will take place on the lawn of Ramsey High School and will benefit Ramsey Partnership for Responsible Choices, which funnels the funds back into local enrichment and awareness programs for the entire community. Groups of up to six people may compete in this family- friendly sprint to the finish. The contest will include 90 minutes of intriguing riddles and exciting endeavors topped off by a series of wild and wacky team trials. Each team’s wits and coordination will be challenged. No strenuous physical activity or special skills are required. The event is appropriate for all ages, provided that each team has adult supervision. The program is supported by nearly two dozen members of the Ramsey Chamber of Commerce and powered by the Ramsey Rocks Dream Team: the same group that brought the community the Ramsey DARE Idol competition. The Hunt 4 Hope promises to be the most talked about fall event of the year. Each team will walk away with a treasure trove of memories, a few worthless trinkets, and chance at some big bucks. The grand prize is $500, second prize is $200, and third place is $100. Individual prizes will also be awarded for team take- aways such as best themed team name, best team costumes, oldest cumulative team age, and more. Bonus opportunities will be sent to teams live via text message and accessed through QR codes hidden along the route. To obtain a registration form, visit ramseyrocks.org/ hunt-4-hope-team. Complete the registration form and return it in a sealed envelope to the Ramsey Police Sta- tion at 25 North Central Avenue by Oct. 12. Include a $25 check made out to the Ramsey Partnership for Responsible Choices. The Ramsey Farmers Market will host its Fourth Annual Wellness Day on Sunday, Oct. 6. The market is held at the Main Street train station from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature over a dozen local businesses, including chiropractors, yoga and fitness instructors, nutri- tionists, acupuncturists, and other individuals in health related fields. The Ramsey Health Department will be on hand offering flu shots, and the Junior Woman’s Club will host a Blood Drive. The market features over 35 outstanding vendors and farmers with organic and traditional vegetables and fruits, artisanal breads and cheeses, gourmet olive oils and bal- samic vinegars, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, green juice, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, gourmet nuts, pickles, spices, perennial plants, homemade dog treats, local honey, organic maple syrup, alpaca and yak woolen wear, yak meat, gluten-free baked goods and prepared food, organic salads and soups, hummus, local wine, freshly cut flowers and much more. There will be a chef demo with nutritionist Christine Okezie, and a surprise featured vendor. Musical entertain- ment will be provide by David Dunn. Beginning Oct. 6, various vendors and farmers at the Ramsey Farmers Market will begin accepting SNAP ben- efits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers valuable nutritional benefits for pre-qualified recipi- ents. Though an EBT (electronic benefits transfer), food stamp purchases will be available. The main market tent will provide transactions and information. The market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association and supported by the Borough of Ramsey. Admission is free and ample parking is available. For more information, visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866. Farmers Market hosts Wellness Day