Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • October 8, 2014 Villadom Happenings Annual Fall Fair set Friends of the Adornos will hold its Annual Fall Fair on Oct. 12. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Adorno Fathers, 575 Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. (Rain date: Oct. 19.) The fair will include food; a home improvement sec- tion that features vendors who specialize in roofing, siding, additions, basements, bathroom remodeling, cabinets, win- dows, and gutters; and more. Exhibitors in the Crafters’ Corner will display handmade items and art, jewelry, cloth- ing, sports collectibles, sun catchers, handbags and wallets, handmade gifts, nuts, pickles, dried fruits, giftware, T- shirts, toys, candy, collectibles, antiques, bric-a-brac, and many other items. Admission is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, contact JC Promotions, Inc. at (201) 998-1144, e-mail events@jcpromotions.info, or visit www.jcpromotions.info/calendar/event/ramsey-new- jersey-97. Proceeds from the fair will benefit the Adorno Fathers of Ramsey. UNICO sponsors annual ‘Charity DiVino’ The Greater Ramsey Chapter of UNICO National will host its annual wine tasting event, Charity DiVino, on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge. Hours will be 7 to 10:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature fine wines, specialty beers, and unique liquors from Shoppers Vineyard of Clif- ton. Celebrity Chef Anton Testino, who has been on Food Network’s “Chopped” and the popular television series “Hell’s Kitchen,” will be on hand for a cooking demonstra- tion. This event will also include self-serve food stations, imported and domestic cheeses, opportunities to win bas- kets filled with gifts, and much more. Tickets are $75 per person in advance, and will be $90 per person at the door. Those who purchase five tickets will receive a sixth free of charge. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grunico.org or by mail. Send a check payable to “Greater Ramsey UNICO” to P.O. Box 140, Waldwick, NJ 07463. All proceeds from this event will be shared among the following organizations: The Center for Food Action, Meals on Wheels, Meaningful Movements, Ramsey Responds, and other Greater Ramsey UNICO causes. Greater Ramsey UNICO is a 501c3 non-profit that con- ducts local fundraising events with the proceeds used for scholarships, local mental health programs, children with disabilities, families in need, cancer research, and promot- ing Italian studies and heritage. Visit www.grunico.org to learn more. Learn about life insurance Atlantic Stewardship Bank will present a free life insur- ance seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the bank’s 630 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park location. Financial consultants with ASB Catherine Barbier and Michael Maglio will present “Life Insurance: Peace of Mind for You, Protection for Your Family” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Recent changes within the industry may impact a per- son’s ability to effectively plan for his or her family’s future. Light refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 10 to Tonni von Schaumburg at (201) 444-7100, extension 7159 or tvonschaumburg@asbnow. com. The seminar will be repeated on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the bank’s branch at 311 Valley Road in Wayne. Performers collaborate for ‘World on a String’ Join TV personality Jim Masters and a global array of string instrument artists, including Bergen Community College professors, for the Oct. 16 production of “World on a String.” This 7:30 p.m. Ars Nova production will be held in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre on BCC’s main campus, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Directed by adjunct Bergen faculty member John T. LaBarbera, “World on a String” spotlights instruments like the oud from the Arab/Andalusian traditions, the kora from Africa, the viola de cocho from Brazil, and the double-necked mandolin from India. The evening also will include dance collaborations with New Jersey-based Art of Motion. Performers scheduled to appear will include Enki Bello, Jennifer Bowen and Vin Scialla, Heather Cornell, Anna de la Paz, Olivia Galgano, Isa Iolanda Pereira, Snehashish Mozumder, Lynn Needle, Suzanne Teng and Gilbert Levy, Chambers of Commerce join forces Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving - one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. This year slated for Saturday, Nov. 29, Small Business Saturday encour- ages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. Under the leadership of Waldwick Chamber of Com- merce President Michele Calise of Pascack Community Bank, several area chambers of commerce are joining forces to assure the annual event gets the participation of as many businesses as possible and that it attracts com- munity support for thanking these businesses by shop- ping locally. Calise’s approach is two pronged: to get businesses to buy into the program and offer special promotions or other incentives to attract shoppers, and to get residents to recognize the convenience of shopping locally and the value of patronizing local businesses rather than the malls or the internet. The holiday was conceived and promoted by Ameri- can Express via a nationwide radio and television adver- tising campaign in 2010 to highlight the benefits of shopping locally. Those who use their American Express cards at participating locations will receive a special dis- count, in addition to whatever the individual businesses have to offer. Calise said her committee hopes to involve local and Yacouba Sissoko. BCC faculty members who will appear include Janette Dishuk, Lou Gentile, Andy Krikun, Joe Selly, Dan Sheehan, and Sue Williams. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. Call (201) 447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu to purchase tickets. The annual Ars Nova concert series, sponsored by the BCC department of performing arts, community and cul- tural affairs, student life, and the distinguished artist series, intends to foster increased exposure of contemporary themes in performing arts. YPN to host Oktoberfest On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Young Professionals Net- work of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the season with an Oktoberfest sponsored by M&T Bank. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill at 2 Island Road in Mahwah. Business men and women under 40 are invited to attend this networking event. Attendees will enjoy appetizers and a cash bar with a selection of German beers. The Young Professionals Network will be a regularly scheduled program in 2015. Admission is $20 for Chamber members and non-mem- bers when paid in advance. The fee will be $25 at the door. For reservations and other information, call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566, or visit Mahwah.com. Church hosts ‘Night of Broadway Stars’ The Church of the Presentation will host a Night of Broadway Stars: A Salute to Hollywood on Friday, Nov. 14. The evening will be held at the Park Ridge Marriott from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event will feature Broadway stars performing songs from Hollywood’s hit movies, prizes, a wine auction, a pre- theater buffet, open bar, dessert, and a reception with the stars. Tickets are $150 per person. Call Margie Rightmeyer at (201) 327-1313, extension 840 or e-mail broadwaystars@c hurchofpresentation.org for tickets. The committee has sponsorship opportunities available and is seeking prize donations for the event’s special con- test. Proceeds will benefit the operating costs of this Upper Saddle River-based parish. Learn about the importance of volunteering The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its October Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Ho- Ho-Kus Inn, 1 East Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. David Warshaw, president of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, will discuss the “Importance of Volunteering.” Learn about the organization, the satisfaction schools, perhaps with essay or art competitions, and she urges businesses to call her for information or to offer suggestions on how to make the day as successful as pos- sible. She may be contacted at 201-689-7750 Ext. 1700 or mcalise@pascackbank.com and benefits of volunteering, and how to become more involved in meeting Bergen County’s needs. A media table will be available for promotional literature. The cost of the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. Seating is limited. On Oct. 22, the Chamber will host a Business After Hours Networking event. Hosted by Haggerty & Bosch, LLP, the event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of 1200 Macarthur Boulevard in Mahwah. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and networking, and will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their companies. (continued on page 32)