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Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • June 11, 2014
Villadom Happenings
Guardian Angel to host carnival
Guardian Angel Church in Allendale will host its
20th Annual Guardian Angel Carnival June 10 through
14. This event will be held on the church grounds at 320
Franklin Turnpike in Allendale from 6 to 10 p.m.
Highlights include rides for older and younger kids,
games, and a cash prize contest. The food garden will
feature pasta, meatball heroes, sausage and peppers,
and other treats. Wristbands, which allow for unlimited
admission to the amusement rides, are $30 and will be
available every night of the carnival. Single ride tickets
will also be available. For further information, contact
Michelle Murray at murraymich4@gmail.com.
Class of 1974 plans reunion
The Elmwood Park High School Class of 1974 will
be celebrating its 40 th reunion on Labor Day weekend.
Classmates will have many opportunities to reconnect.
An informal evening get-together is planned for Aug. 28.
The Golf Outing will be Aug. 29 at High Mountain Golf
Club in Franklin Lakes, and the reunion reception party
will be Aug. 29 at Bottagra Restaurant in Hawthorne.
The Reunion Committee is still searching for class-
mates. For more information and reservations, contact
Ellen Hirschberg Csaki at ecsaki@aol.com or visit the
Facebook page Elmwood Park Class of 1974 Reunion.
Lambert Castle Concert Series continues
The Passaic County Historical Society hosts concerts
at Lambert Castle, which is located at 3 Valley Road in
Paterson. The Sunday concerts begin at 5 p.m. Tickets
are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
On June 15, New Jersey’s award-winning eco-music
ensemble Englewinds will celebrate the 50th Anniver-
sary of the Wilderness Act with a performance of clas-
sical music celebrating open space, wild animal habitat,
and more.
On June 22, The Clifton Community Band will per-
form “Music at the Castle: A Welcome to Summer” on
the castle lawn. This concert will begin at 4 p.m.
Anna Stefanelli and Rory Angelicola will perform
“An Afternoon of Opera Favorites” on July 20.
The program for July 27 will be “Blue Valley: Orig-
inal Music and Acoustic Rock Covers.” Blue Valley, a
Clifton-based acoustic rock band, centers its music on
vocal harmonies, using memorable melodies and lyrics,
and draws from a broad range of artists.
Proceeds from these concerts benefit the Passaic
County Historical Society, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organi-
zation. Visit info@lambertcastle.org for more informa-
tion. Orchestra celebrates decade of performances
The Gateway Orchestra will perform “Great Works
of Art up Close and Personal,” including Beethoven’s
“Eroica Symphony No. 3,” Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Con-
certo,” and more on Friday, June 13. The concert will be
held at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church at 100
Dayton Street in Ridgewood.
Italian national Davide de Ascaniis, one of Gateway’s
violin soloists, will be featured.
The Gateway Classical Music Society is celebrating
its Tenth Anniversary of bringing the thrill of great clas-
sical music performances to audiences in city and subur-
ban neighborhoods. The orchestra performs in houses of
worship, theaters, and other intimate settings. Gateway
presents high quality concerts and aims to make classical
music more accessible to the public at large.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors. Student
tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, visit www.gateway-
classical.org. Free Youth Synchronized Swim Class set
The YWCA Bergen County welcomes area residents
to try its free synchronized swimming class, “Jump in
and Try It,” on Friday, June 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The
class will be held at the Y located at 112 Oak Street in
Ridgewood. Certified U.S. Synchronized Swimming
Coach Laura Alt invites swimmers ages seven and up
with at least Level 3 swim skills to join this free trial
class. Level 3 swimmers are able to swim the front crawl
New officers installed
The new board of the Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes was installed at a dinner at the Preakness Hills Country Club in
Wayne. Seated: Co-presidents Louise Ciaffa and Jean Neri. Standing: June Linz, co-vice president, membership; Elaine
Weg, corresponding secretary; Gina Venner, co-vice president, membership; Susan McCue, co-recording secretary;
Jane Pullaro, treasurer; Dana Van Voorhis, co-recording secretary; and Marilyn Scott, Federation secretary. The WCFL
is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting community, area, and national causes. For the 2013-2014 season,
beneficiaries are the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, student scholarships, and local charities.
with coordination of side breathing, swim the elementary
back stroke, and tread water for one minute.
Synchronized swimming is a deep water performance
sport. Participants learn basic swimming strokes, body
positions, and stunts that are choreographed into routines
that are performed in front of judges or an audience. The
YWCA hosts two levels of Synchronized Swim classes.
To RSVP, call (201) 444-5600, extension 349. Partici-
pants should bring a swimsuit, cap, and goggles.
Chamber hosts Scholarship Luncheon
The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will
honor the 2014 MRCC Ramapo College of New Jersey
scholarship recipient at its June 18 luncheon. The event
will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Golf
& Country Club at 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey.
This year’s scholarship winner is Austin Miller of
Mahwah. Currently a senior at Mahwah High School,
Miller will be attending Ramapo College of New Jersey
in the fall and plans to major in biochemistry.
This event allows Chamber members and non-mem-
bers the opportunity to meet and network with college
representatives who will have valuable information
regarding internship programs. Representatives from
Mahwah High School, Ramapo College of New Jersey,
and Eastwick College will be addressing luncheon
attendees about the benefits of hiring interns.
The cost of the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members
and $55 for non-members. Advance registration for the
event is preferred. An additional $5 processing fee will
be charged if paid the day of event.
On Wednesday, June 25, the Chamber of Commerce
will host its Seventh Annual Open House. The theme this
year will be “Summer Connections.” This networking
event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crown
Plaza Hotel & Conference Center at 3 Executive Boule-
vard in Suffern, New York.
Prospective Chamber members may win dinner for
two by participating in one or two informative seminars
regarding topics to help their businesses concluding with
a member’s live testimonial. Attendees are encouraged
to bring plenty of business cards and invite their cowork-
ers and colleagues to join in making connections. Non-
members joining at the event will receive discounted
membership. The evening will also include other great
prizes, a jazz trio, complimentary refreshments, and a
cash bar.
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