July 21, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Allendale Notebook Participants sought for Annual Garage Sale Allendale residents are invited to participate in the Allendale Woman’s Club’s Seventh Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: Sept. 26). The club will handle advertising and securing necessary permits, and the publishing and distribution of a map highlighting the addresses of all participating households. Lawn markers will be provided to identify all participating homes. To be included in this town-wide event, mail a tax deductible donation of $25 by Aug. 1 to: AWC, P.O. Box 284, Allendale, NJ 07401. Half of the proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Rebuilding Together Bergen County (www.rebuildingtogetherbergen.org), an organization that provides critical home repairs at no cost to people in need, particularly seniors, the disabled, and low-income families with children. The remaining proceeds will be used for community service and other beneficiaries of the AWC. For more information, visit www.allendalewomansclub.org, call Ann at (201) 3275936, or e-mail awctownwide@aol.com. Family Promise director to speak Kate Duggan, executive director of Family Promise, will be the guest speaker at the Archer United Methodist Church Worship Service on Sunday, July 25 at 10 a.m. Duggan will discuss the first Family Promise Network in Bergen County and the goal to expand existing volunteer programs in Bergen County to further assist homeless families return to their communities in housing they can afford. Archer United Methodist Church is located at 37 East Saddle River Road. For information, visit www.archerchurch.org or call (201) 327-0020. Book Sale underway The Friends of the Lee Memorial Library will offer a book sale, featuring children’s board books at five for $1, during the month of July. Browse through the large selection of current books for young children. There will also be many other books for children and adults at bargain prices. The sale is held in the lobby of the library during regular hours. The library is located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. Girl Scouts hold membership drive The Allendale Girl Scouts are now accepting registrations for 2010-11. Girls and their families may sign up as members of a Girl Scout troop, or as individual Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey offers many exciting programs for girls of all ages. From visiting a local business to international travel, Girls Scouts has something to offer every girl. Financial assistance is available. Membership is open to girls ages five through 17. For more information about Girl Scouts and adult leadership opportunities, contact Allendale Girl Scout Registrar Rosemary Summers at rosemarysummers@verizon.net. Register for Cub Scouts Boys in grades one through five may now register for Allendale Cub Scouts for 201011. Scouting provides an environment for boys to develop character, learn everyday values, and gain confidence while embarking on exciting adventures. For information, contact Kim DeGooyer at (201) 327-3323 or kimdegooyer@yahoo.com. Clothes Line offers specialty items The Clothes Line Thrift Shop is offering many new items this season. New to the shop are two white fabric side chairs, a starter drum set, prom and special occasion gowns, a microwave, and designer clothes. The Clothes Line Thrift Shop is located in the Archer United Methodist Church at the corner of Franklin Turnpike and East Allendale Avenue. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop will remain open until the end of June, and will close for July and August. For more information, call (201) 327-0020. Rotary Club changes meeting venue The Allendale/Saddle River Rotary Club will hold its weekly meeting at Savini’s Res- taurant, 168 West Crescent Avenue, Allendale. The group meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. For more information, call (201) 5663013 or e-mail bobtraitz@versizon.net. Crafters, antique cars sought for Festival Day The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is seeking crafters and antique cars for the 18th Annual Allendale Festival Day and Car Show. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Adrienne at Jumbleiah Memorabilia at (201) 825-2077, or visit www.allendalechamber. com. Performers wanted The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is looking for talented entertainers willing to perform during the annual Allendale Street Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2. All age groups are welcome. For information, contact Jill Lewis at Nanny’s Nest Nursery School at 201-236-0700 or jill@nannysnest nurseryschool.com. Career development group offered The Allendale Clergy Association has formed a career development group called Opening Doors. The group provides a venue for peer support, networking, and practical job search resources for those who are in transition or seeking to rejoin the workforce. Opening Doors will provide resources for those who seek a communal face-to-face setting, and for those who would prefer to access them from home. Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highlands Presbyterian Church, at 270 Franklin Turnpike. All are welcome. The first Wednesday of each month begins with a specific career development topic such as self/career assessment, resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and tutorials on networking sites. On-site WiFi will be available, and representatives from the business community and the Allendale clergy will be on hand at each meeting. Contact Highlands Presbyterian Church at (201) 327-4466 or office@highlandschurch.net with questions. Club seeks new members Membership in the Allendale Newcomers Club is annual and runs from September through June. New members may join throughout the year. Join the club to meet new friends, attend daytime and evening social events, participate in playgroups, discuss current books, and more. For more information, e-mail MembershipANC@yahoo. com or visit online at AllendaleNewcomersClub.com for the registration form. Library offers bargain books Bargain books are available at the Lee Memorial Library located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. This used book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and includes children’s books, paperbacks, fiction and nonfiction, current best-sellers, and more all at bargain prices. Books are priced at from 25 cents to $1. 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