Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 26, 2014 Early deadline notice Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the Dec. 3 edition of the Villadom TIMES will be Tuesday, Nov. 25 at noon. All press releases, photos, and advertisements must be received by that deadline. The staff wishes our readers a safe and enjoyable holi- day. Villadom Happenings Thanksgiving Craft Show planned The annual Thanksgiving Craft Show will return to Paramus High School, 99 East Century Road in Paramus, on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 quality exhibitors from four states will be par- ticipating with a wide array of items for the holidays. The show is sponsored by Project Graduation and is being pro- moted by P.J.’s Promotions. The show will feature turned wood pens, inlaid cutting boards, painted glass, fiber, soft sculpture, papier-mâché, Santas, holiday items, folk art, lighted glass blocks, quilts, hand painted slates and crocks, fine photography, doll clothing, hand crafted jewelry, potpourri, theme frames, cork décor, leather crafts, handmade soaps, candles, and more. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available through- out the day. Admission is $3. Strollers are allowed. For more information, visit www.pjspromotions.com or call (201) 666-1340. Clothing Closet sets sale The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church will hold a December Bag Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clothing is available for chil- dren and adults. Choose from a wide variety of sweaters, jeans, sneakers, boots, shoes, sweatshirts, and slacks -- all for $5 per bag. This special sale includes a free jacket or coast with every bag of clothes purchased while supplies last. The Clothing Closet Ministry is located at the rear of the Ramapo Reformed Church Education Building at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Avenue in Mahwah. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the ongoing ministries of the church. Chamber hosts holiday luncheon, events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3 Executive Boulevard in Suffern, New York. This Rain garden volunteers Teens from West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood worked at the Big Day of Sharing at Seaside Village, CT. Yale University developed a master plan for the village to address 21 st century concerns while not jeopardizing Seaside’s place on the National Register of Historic Places. A rain garden has helped significantly in reducing flooding and damage from saltwater. Lydia Silvas, Seaside Village resident and Rain Garden Project Coordinator stated her appreci- ation for the group’s work, especially their energy and willingness to help. Front row: Jiani Yang, Yale University; Grace Coxworth, River Edge; Sam Burgoyne, Ridgewood; Brady Quirk, Oakland; Selena Pang, Yale University; Lydia Silvas, Seaside Village resident and rain garden project coordinator; Justin Ace, Ridgewood; and Andrew Steenvoorden, Wyckoff. Back row: Judson Sonett, Ho-Ho-Kus; Peter McNamara, Park Ridge; Wilson Crimmins, Ridgewood; Conor Stevens, Ridgewood; Jake Andrews, Ridgewood; Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport, CT; Tommy Montgomery, Ridgewood; and Kaitlyn Petersen, Ridgewood. event is being sponsored by the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center/Bon Secours. In addition to the luncheon and networking opportunities, activities will include a gift gallery for last minute shopping ideas and many door prizes. Chamber music will be provided by Select Strings of Mahwah High School. Recognition will be given the Citizen, Organization, and Company of the Year. Seating is limited, and early registration is encouraged. The cost of the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Chamber will hold a Meet (continued on page 30)