Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 Ramsey Review Club hosts Touch-A-Truck event The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey will sponsor its annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Ramsey Farmers Market on Oct. 13. Children of all ages will be able to climb on and learn about different trucks and emergency service organi- zations. The suggested donation is $5 per family. Proceeds will support Ramsey’s Emergency Services units, includ- ing the fire department, rescue squad, ambulance corps, and police department. On Oct. 24, the club invites children to paint a pumpkin at the Ramsey Famers Market. Members will be on hand to answer questions about the organization’s activities. The club will meet on Oct. 10 at the Ramsey Ambulance Corps Building at 41 South Island Avenue. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey serves and sup- ports the community through volunteerism, fundraising, and social events. For more information about club activi- ties, visit www.ramseyjuniors.com. Table Tennis Club back in session The Ramsey Recreation Commission has announced that the Ramsey Table Tennis Club is now playing on Tuesday nights. Ramsey adults of all skill levels are invited. The club plays from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Eric S. Smith Middle School at 73 Monroe Street. Paddles and balls are available, but players are invited to bring their own. Tables will be set up in the auxiliary gym near the school’s main gym. Participation is free of charge, and no advance registra- tion or RSVP is required. For more information, call Bill Camarda at (201) 934-6124. Farmers Market features chefs, entertainment On Oct 13, the Ramsey Farmers Market will feature chefs from Spuntino’s Restaurant in Clifton. The chefs will demonstrate how to use fruits and vegetables available at the market. Musician Carolyn Messina will perform. The market has over 35 local farmers and food purvey- ors who offer fresh, local produce and products, including organic and traditional vegetables and fruits, free range eggs, artisanal breads and cheeses, local wine, gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars, gluten-free baked goods, gluten-free prepared foods, homemade jams and jellies, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, local honey organic, stuffed breads, pickles, gourmet nuts, artisanal coffee and teas, fresh butter, drinkable yogurts, hummus, guacamole, handmade soaps and body products, freshly cut flowers, perennials, handmade dog treats, and much more. Hours are Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ramsey’s Main Street train station. The Ramsey Farmers Market is a non-profit market sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association and supported by the Borough of Ramsey. Visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866 for more information. 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 is $150 per family for the season. 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. 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 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. Learn about winter prep for gardens Debbie Korwan will present tips for improving gardens and preparing them for winter at the Oct. 8 meeting of the Ramsey Area Garden Club. The group will meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. The program is open to the public. For more information, call (201) 529-1541. 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 in advance. At the door, tickets will be $90. Those who purchase five tickets will receive a sixth ticket free. To purchase tickets, visit www.grunico.org. Proceeds will benefit UNICO’charities, including the Center for Food Action, Meals on Wheels, Meaningful Movements, and Hearts and Crafts Grief Counseling. Quilters sought for church mission The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, hosts quilters’ meetings at 10 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month. The group prepares quilts to be sent to Lutheran World Relief for global distribution. Novice and experienced quilters are welcome. The group is seeking donations of gently-used sheets, thin blankets, and quilt batting. For more informa- tion, or to drop off a donation of quilting supplies, call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org, or visit redeemerramsey.org. Kelley Award (continued from page 7) groups serving children in need, including Tomorrow’s Children at Hackensack Hospital. He was a tireless worker for countless community groups and activities for decades. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club has been supporting educational and charitable needs in Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River since 1952. The club provides college scholarships for local students and funding for local causes such as the Center for Food Action. Members run the children’s rides at Ramsey Day and Mahwah Day, with proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. As part of Rotary International, the club also raises funds to support educational, medical, and sanitary facilities in Nicaragua, India, and Haiti. Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and commu- nity leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good- will and peace in the world. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. For details, visit bergenhighlandsrotary.org.