Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • January 22, 2014 Villadom Happenings Learn to preserve digital photos The Genealogical Society of Bergen County will host photo expert Larry Scheer on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. This program will be held at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Scheer will discuss digital conversion and preservation of film, video, and slides. He will offer “how to” advice and professional options. All are welcome. Networking event set Abbott and Caserta will sponsor an “inner circle” net- working and tailgating party on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Jack Daniels Motors, 334 Route 17 South in Upper Saddle River. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and will feature drinks, food, and prizes. Those who attend will meet pro- fessionals from various industries. Visit maineventrsvp. eventbrite.com to register. Learn about teen substance use The Friends of West Bergen will present “Navigating Teenage Substance Use: What’s an Adult to Do?” on Tues- day, Feb. 11 at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. This 9:45 a.m. breakfast meeting is open to the public and is free of charge. A panel of West Bergen professionals, including Jane Pollack, LCSW, assistant clinical director of child, adult and family services; Fran Picone, LPC, LCADC, ACS, co-occurring disorder coordinator; and Chris Smith, staff therapist, will present the program. A question and answer session will follow. The Friends of West Bergen is a non-profit organiza- tion dedicated to aiding and supporting the goals of West Bergen Mental Healthcare. To register, call Carol Cohen at (201) 444-3550 or e-mail ccohen@westbergen.org by Feb. 5. Mardi Gras comes to the Fell House Mark Mardi Gras 2014 at a Feb. 28 celebration to ben- efit Allendale’s historic John Fell House. The Concerned Citizens of Allendale will host a New Orleans style party at the Brick House, 179 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The evening will feature dancing to music by After Hours, a buffet dinner, open bar, prizes, and special contests. Tickets are $125 per person. To purchase tickets, send a check made payable to “Concerned Citizens of Allendale” Game supports service project Members of Bergen Catholic High School’s Crusaders for Christian Action recently hosted its annual student-faculty basketball game to raise funds for its various projects. CCA is a student service organization that provides services to the poor and needy. CCA members provide a community outreach through food, clothing, and fundraising efforts. Pictured are junior Anthony Persico of Park Ridge, freshman Diarmad DiMurro of Highland Mills (NY), junior Joseph Esposito of Waldwick, freshman Jack Shannon of Palisades (NY), junior Marco Aranda of Paramus, junior Neil-Daniel Di Spirito of Washington Township, junior Trevor King of Wayne, senior Anayo Iloabanafor of Bergenfield, junior Jose Rivera of North Haledon, sophomore John-David Kantakis of Franklin Lakes, senior Corey Gittleman of Hillsdale, fresh- man John Di Spirito of Washington Township, and sophomore Tyler Cerbone of Closter. to Maureen Mamunes, 165 Forest Road, Allendale, NJ, 07401 by Feb. 14. For more information, call (201) 248- 8240. Fell was one of several American patriots who signed the U.S. Constitution. His home (formerly known as “Petersfield”) is a walk through history. A Revolutionary War era ship’s mast provides support for the house, which is owned, operated, and maintained by the Concerned Citi- zens of Allendale, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the pres- ervation of the building as a self-sustaining community center through grants, fundraisers, and private donations. For more information about this event, or the John Fell House and the Concerned Citizens of Allendale e-mail TheFellHouse@gmail.com. The house is located at 475 Ridgewood sets pre-game activities Ridgewood is preparing for the Big Game with special events to be held from Jan. 26 through Feb. 2. Activities will be held in four huddle zones: Huddle Zone 1 is the Ridgewood Library, 125 North Maple Avenue; Huddle Zone 2 is the Ridgewood Y, 112 Oak Street; Huddle Zone 3 is the old bank building, 54 East Ridgewood Avenue; Huddle Zone 4 is Graydon Park at Linwood and Maple avenues. Retailers will host sales and restaurants will have Big Game specials. Kick off the week Jan. 26 at Huddle Zone 2 for a Tailgate Taste-Off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Ridgewood Y will host local eateries as they serve up their best football snacks for all to taste and judge. There will be a People’s Choice winner and an Elite Judges’ winner. Kid-friendly football skills and drills events will take place in the gym. Enter- tainment will include a magician, football arts & crafts, music, and more. Spectators may watch football clips and bloopers on the big screen TV. Prizes will include a football signed by Bill Parcells and one signed by Michael Strahan. The Y will offer trivia throughout the week, a sculpt and glide football widow workout, hula-hoop yoga, Zumba, and giveaways. Call (201) 444-5600, extension 375. On Jan. 28, fans will meet at the Ridgewood Library for a Sporty Story & Craft-Pigskin at 4 p.m. This program is open to children ages four through seven. RSVP at (201) 670-5600, extension 110. At 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, the library will offer a special lineup of football movies on the big screen. On Jan. 28, the feature will be “Rudy.” The film is rated PG. The Jan. 29 selection is “Air Bud: Golden Receiver,” rated G. The Jan. 30 film will be “Game Plan,” rated PG. The celebration will continue Jan. 31 at 54 East Ridgewood Avenue. From 4 to 10 p.m. there will be sports arcade games, arts & crafts, and a Big Vault Treasure Hunt. There will be entertainment by the Declan Power Band from 8 to 10 p.m. Ridgewood High School football videos will be shown on a big screen TV. The cost is $5 per person. Call (201) 445-2600. A full day of activities will take place Feb. 1. From 10 to 11 a.m., Huddle Zone 3 at Van Neste Square will be the site for the super snowman and igloo building and a snowball and football toss. Call (201) 445-2600. Revelers will move to 54 East Ridgewood Avenue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Chili Cook-off, sweets from Carlo’s Bakery, sports arcade games, art & crafts, Big Vault Trea- sure Hunt, and prizes. The halftime show will start at noon with the Ridgewood High School Marching Band, cheerleaders, Maroon Sing- ers, and football team. Magic Cube Entertainment will present Trivia Mania at the library at 2 p.m. Families will enjoy a game show with fun facts about football, geography, and more. Regis- ter with a Ridgewood library card for this free event. Call (201) 670-5600, extension 110. The Fire and Ice Festival will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Graydon Park. There will be a dozen or so bonfires around the pool. The Ridgewood Fire Department will set up to spray “snow” to create areas for snowshoeing, hiking, play, cross country skiing, and more. Weather permitting, the roller rink will become an ice skating rink. There will also be ice sculpting. For details, call (201) 670-5560. For more information about the celebration, contact the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce at (201) 445-2600, info@ridgewoodchamber.com, or visit www.experi- enceridgewood.com. Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. Trumpet and trombone players sought The Glen Rock Star Dreamers Big Band, an 18-member swing band, is seeking trumpet and trombone players for its upcoming season. The band rehearses on Tuesdays from (continued on page 22)