Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 27, 2010 Allendale Notebook Community groups collect for CFA The Allendale Rotary, Allendale Chamber of Commerce, and Terrie O’Connor Realtors have joined forces to provide Thanksgiving dinners for 10 families through the Center for Food Action. Food donations may be dropped off at Terrie O’Connor Realtors at 75 West Allendale Avenue, Allendale Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chamber plans meeting The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Pastafino, 1 Myrtle Avenue, Allendale. Borough businesses that are interested in joining the Chamber may contact Nicolette Lisella of Terrie O’Connor Realtors at (201) 638-6765. The Chamber meets the second Tuesday of the month. Halloween parade planned Allendale children in preschool through eighth grade are invited to participate in the Oct. 31 Halloween Parade sponsored by the Allendale Holiday Observers. This event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Brookside School auditorium. Judging will be for best costumes, group costumes, and parent/child combo. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Complimentary candy, snacks, drinks, and a light meal will be served after the ceremony. Basketball registration underway The Allendale Recreation Committee will hold basketball registration through Nov. 1. Registration may be completed online at www.arcsports.org. AFEE accepts grant proposals The Allendale Foundation for Educational Excellence, Inc. will accept grant proposals through Oct. 28. Parents, teachers, local business people, students, staff, and all other members of the community are encouraged to participate in making proposals for projects or programs that are in keeping with the foundation’s mission to enhance and broaden the educational experience of all students attending Allendale’s Hillside and Brookside schools. Anyone interested in submitting a grant proposal may download an AFEE Grant Application Form from the AFEE website: www.afeenj. org or contact Grace Eng Young at geyoungsta@yahoo. com for details. Jewelry party fundraiser slated The Allendale Woman’s Club will hold an all-day jewelry and gift sale on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Allendale Borough Hall, 500 West Crescent Avenue. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Jewelry Party Plus fundraiser will feature jewelry from the Lorraine Baratta Collection and affordable gift items from At Home America. The event will also include a celebrity gift contest, with prizes donated by Rachel Ray. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Karen Zuidema at (201) 925-0380 or visit www.allendalewomansclub.org. Half of the profits from this fundraiser will be donated to the New Jersey Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rotary hosts Thanksgiving Pie Sale The Allendale/Saddle River Rotary Club is holding its Thanksgiving Pie Sale featuring desserts from Di Piero’s in Woodcliff Lake. Order pies now for pickup on Nov. 22 or 23 in Allendale. Filling choices include pumpkin, apple, peach, blueberry, mince, coconut custard, and pecan. Crust choices include traditional or crumb. Pies are $10 for the small size, and $12 for the large size. For more information, contact Nickie Lisella at (201) 825-0500, extension 11. Ecumenical Bible Study slated Trinity Church in Allendale’s ecumenical Bible Study, “The Call to Discipleship,” is now underway. This weekly study will meet from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. through the third week of January 2011. “The Call to Discipleship” will be led by lecturer Erilynne Barnum, who teaches the scripture on video with practical living application and provides clear understanding and insight in her presentation. All are welcome. Each lesson stands on its own, yet builds on the previous lesson. No previous Bible study is necessary to attend. Attendees are welcome to come as often as possible. Contact Penny Eufer, program facilitator, at (201) 8251398 for more information. Trinity Church is located at 55 George Street. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. The Senior Choir of Calvary Lutheran Church of Allendale rehearses for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday Service, under the guidance of Joseph Turrin (foreground), noted composer and Calvary’s Director of Music. Anyone can join the Senior Choir. No is experience needed and church membership is not necessary. Call (201) 327-4786 or visit www.calvaryluth.org for information. Senior Choir welcomes new members SHOP LOCAL OCEANFRONT HOUSE with Private Beach Access FOR RENT Support Your Allendale Merchants Allendale Chamber of Commerce Visit us at www.AllendaleChamber.com Spotlights on new and existing members on a rotating basis. 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