November 12, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Wyckoff Wanderings Auxiliary plans restaurant fundraiser The Wyckoff Branch of The Valley Hos- pital Auxiliary will host a fundraiser Nov. 11 through 16 at Giovanni’s, 637 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. That week, the restau- rant will donate a percentage of the sales for dine-in, takeout, and delivery purchases to the Wyckoff Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary. To participate, request a Valley Hospital flyer before ordering. For more information, call (201) 891-6666. The Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s pledge is to raise $1.5 million for the expansion of the hospital’s Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion, and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program, a pallia- tive care and hospice program for children. Holiday Fair announced The Wyckoff Reformed Church will hold its annual Holiday Fair Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located at 580 Wyckoff Avenue. The fair will feature handmade items, gifts for all occasions, attic treasures, books and CDs, lunch, homemade baked goods, and photos with Santa. There will be a prize basket fundraiser and an auction featuring vacations, tickets to sporting events, gift certificates, and more. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. For more information call (201) 891-1782. Abundant Life to host events On Friday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Abundant Life Reformed Church will host a packing event for Operation Christ- mas Child. Members of the community will gather to fill and wrap shoeboxes to be sent to needy children around the world. Participants may bring their own shoe- boxes and supplies or come and wrap the other shoeboxes. A $7 donation per shoebox (to cover shipping) is appreciated. Refresh- ments are available. All are welcome. On Sunday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m., Michael Ferris will present an illustrated parable using the relationship between the potter and his clay as an example of the relation- ship between God and His people. Ferris is a potter and a faculty member at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York. Light refreshments will be served. Both events will be held in Larmon Hall which is barrier-free. The church is located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff. For details, call (201) 444-8038. All are wel- come. Historical fiction program slated The Wyckoff Public Library will host three historical fiction authors on Thurs- day, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. for a panel discussion. “When Harry (S Truman) Met Sally: How Novelists Mix Real People and Characters in Historical Fiction” will feature panelists David Ebershoff, Ellen Feldman, and Mary Beth Keane. Local author John Gregory will serve as moderator. Ebershoff’s most recent book is the inter- national best-seller, “The 19th Wife,” which combines a contemporary fictional murder mystery with the true story of Ann Eliza Young, Mormon leader Brigham Young’s rebellious younger wife, who divorced him and spoke out against polygamy. Ebershoff teaches writing at Columbia University and is an executive editor at Random House. Feldman, a 2009 Guggenheim fellow, is the author of five novels, including 2014’s “The Unwitting,” about the Cold War’s dev- astating impact on one marriage. Among Feldman’s other works is “Scottsboro,” a reimagining of the notorious “Scottsboro Boys” case, which was nominated for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Keane was named one of the “5 Under 35” by the National Book Foundation in 2011. In her novel, “Fever,” Keane brings life to Mary Mallon, the Irish immigrant cook at the turn of the 20th century who became forever known as “Typhoid Mary.” Gregory is the author of “The Schom- burgk Line,” and often writes about agri- culture and public policy. Registration is required and may be completed at the library’s reference desk by calling (201) 891-4866, extension two, by stopping by during regular hours or on the event calendar on the library’s website, wyckofflibrary.org. Chamber plans meeting The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 8 a.m. Lynda La Monte, author of a “Small Business Survival Guide for the Digital Age,” will discuss challenges faced by local businesses and will provide advice on adapting to change to remain profitable. Breakfast is being sponsored by Choco- lates, Etc. RSVP to wyckoffchamber@gmail. com. Local author to speak Local author John C. Gregory will address the Wyckoff Woman’s Club on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The program will be held at the clubhouse at 176 Wyckoff Avenue. The club members will hold a brief meeting at 1 p.m. and the program will begin at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (201) 891-4426. Clove Walk rescheduled On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wyckoff His- torical Society will sponsor “The Franklin Clove Walk” with Jim Longo from 1 to 3 p.m. This program is held in conjunction with the Franklin Lakes Historical Society and was rescheduled from an earlier date. Longo will explain why a small band of Lenape Native Americans chose this location to spend the winter and how they managed to survive. The group will meet at the parking lot of McBride Field in Frank- lin Lakes to carpool to the nearby Clove. Attendees are encouraged to wear sturdy walking shoes. To reserve a spot, call Rich Lynch at (201) 891-8399. Space is limited. Holiday Marketplace to return The Wyckoff YMCA will host its fourth annual Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 15. This shopping event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Y, 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The marketplace fea- tures quality vendors selling a variety of goods including jewelry, handbags, pottery, children’s apparel, toys, house wares, folk art, fine art, and accessories. A portion of the proceeds will benefit programs at the Y. Bob Walton, co-author of “Route 66: The People, The Places, The Dream” will be signing copies of his book. Sal Santoro, who resides out of state, has pre-signed all the books so they will have the signa- tures of both authors. To reserve a copy for pick up at the Holiday Marketplace, e-mail Bob@Route66Guys.com or call (201) 891- 0070. See ‘My Son Pinocchio’ The Wyckoff YMCA’s Youth Theatre Company will present “My Son Pinocchio” on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The community is invited to join Pinocchio, the Blue Fairy, Strom- boli, and the lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toy shop to discover the meaning of family. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children age 12 and under. To purchase tickets, visit www. wyckoffymca.org.