Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 6, 2014 Villadom Happenings Waldwick Lions host Annual Carnival The Waldwick Lions Club Family Days Carnival will be held Aug. 5 through 9. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy games, rides, fireworks, and tasty treats – all while helping support the Lions’ mission. The carnival will be held next to the Forum School on Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick. The event will be open Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 5 through 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 11 p.m. Wristband Nights are planned for Tues- day, Thursday, and Saturday. Those who purchase a $25 wristband on those nights will have unlimited access to the rides that evening. On Wednesday and Friday nights, carnival visitors may view the fireworks displays. The fireworks are spon- sored by Atlantic Stewardship and Pascack Community banks. The carnival will also feature games, food, and more. Summer Concert Series continues The Holland Christian Home welcomes the public to enjoy a 7 p.m. performance by the Ramapo Valley Ram- blers on Aug. 12. The concert will be held at the gazebo located on the Holland Christian Home campus at 151 Graham Avenue in North Haledon. Complimentary refreshments will be served. In the event of rain, the con- cert will be held in the chapel. For more information, call (973) 427-4087 or visit www.hollandchristianhome.org. Visit New Jersey State Fair The New Jersey State Fair, the largest agricultural fair in New Jersey, will be open daily through Aug. 11. Located at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, the fair includes entertainment and activities for the entire family. The agriculture area includes six livestock barns, a milking parlor, hands on activities, and a scavenger hunt. Visitors will be able to get up close to the animals entered in the best of breed shows. The family entertainment area features acrobats and jugglers, a petting zoo, diving dogs, chainsaw artists, and racing pigs. The outdoor entertainment area features monster truck rides, demolition derbies, bull riding, and horse show tournaments. The horse show classes run day and night in the area’s three rings. The carnival area comes to life every day at noon. Fair hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Aug. 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 11. For admission prices and schedules, visit www.njstatefair.org. NHRHS Class of 1970 plans reunion The Northern Highlands Regional High School Class of 1970 will host its 44th reunion Sept 12 through 14 in Asbury Park. Reunion weekend events will include a Friday night beach bonfire, bike rides on the board- walk, and a big Saturday night private party. Visit www. NHRHS1970.com to RSVP for the private party and to access contact information. CHCC announces Car Show Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will host a Family Fun Night and Classic Car Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. (Rain date: Aug. 22.) The event will feature a variety of classic cars, and cars from the All American Corvette Club. There will be entertainment, activities, and prizes. Admission is free, and all are wel- come to bring lawn chairs and blankets and relax. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and finger food will be available for a nominal charge. For more information, or to enter a classic car, call (201) 848-5796. The Christian Health Care Center is located at 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. Chamber hosts events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce’s August luncheon will feature Michael Weinstein’s “Dis- tractions While Driving,” which highlights driving safety tips. The luncheon will be held Aug. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill at 2 Island Road in Mahwah. MRCC members will meet under the trees in the courtyard (weather permitting). A full luncheon will be Rainbow Day tradition continues The Oakland/Franklin Lakes Rotary Club hosted the 16th annual Rainbow Day at Lenape Meadows School in Mahwah. This year, 150 children were able to attend. Club President Walter Janeczek explained that the program is part of Region I summer school for children with disabilities who attend school in Oakland, Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Ramsey, Mahwah, and Waldwick. The day of fun began in 1998 and has been sponsored by the Rotary Club each year. The children are treated to a Moonwalk ride, a magic show, and an appearance by a superhero or popular character. The event also includes food and music for all to enjoy. For Rotary Club membership information, contact Walter Janeczek at (201) 560-0100. served with a choice of entrée. The cost is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Advance registration is preferred; an addi- tional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Chamber will host a Young Professionals Network event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Brady’s at the Station located at 5-7 West Main Street in Ramsey. This event will include a cash bar and authentic Irish and traditional American favorite samplings. First-time attendees will be able to introduce themselves and their businesses. Business people under 40 are invited. The cost is $20. To make a reservation for either event or other infor- mation, call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566 or visit Mahwah.com. Sale to benefit RBARI The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will hold a Gift Sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Oakland, on Aug.15 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find a wide range of beautiful gifts, seasonal, and household items, some of which are animal-related. Proceeds will benefit the animals of RBARI. For more information, visit www. rbari.org. HealingSPACE Volunteer Training set HealingSPACE at YWCA Bergen County (formerly the YWCA Rape Crisis Center) will conduct Volunteer Training beginning Sept. 2. This free 48-hour, seven- week program is required for those interested in volun- teering as a sexual violence advocate or assisting with community outreach. This standardized training program is presented at all New Jersey Rape Crisis Centers and prepares volunteer advocates to provide service at any center in the state. HealingSPACE training sessions will be held in Hack- ensack every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. (continued on page 38)