October 5, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 13 Allendale Notebook Holiday Observers host Halloween events Allendale children, from preschoolers through eighth graders, are invited to participate in the Allendale Holiday Observers’ Annual Halloween Poster Painting and Contest and the Halloween Parade. The Poster Painting Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Red Barn at Crestwood Lake from 7:30 a.m. to noon. (Rain date: Oct. 22.) All posters will be displayed later that afternoon in Allendale storefronts. Prizes for first, second, and third place posters in all age groups will be awarded at the Halloween Parade on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Brookside School Auditorium. Children are invited to parade in costume on Oct. 31 in the auditorium. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Complimentary candy, snacks, drinks and a light meal served by Allendale Eats, and posters will be available for pick up in the school cafeteria. Chamber plans meeting The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will host a lunch meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at The Allendale Community for Mature Living, 85 Harreton Road. RSVP to Adrienne at Jumbleiah, (201) 327-8411 or email Jumbleiah2@aol.com. The Chamber meets the second Tuesday of the month and is open to businesses in Allendale. Fell House Friends welcome new members The Friends of the Fell House will meet on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic home at 475 Franklin Turnpike. On the agenda will be a discussion of volunteer opportunities and recruitment plans. Events and programs will be presented and light refreshments will be served. The Allendale Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new afghan at Allendale Festival Day Saturday. The 72 in. by 50 in. cotton throw depicts several borough landmarks and comes in forest green, Kentucky blue, navy blue and burgundy with a cream background. Designed as a fundraiser for the chamber’s many programs, the afghan is suitable for framing or to add a nostalgic accent to any décor. It also makes an ideal gift The Allendale aghan pictured here in Kentucky Blue. for graduation, welcome or going away, or for the Common Park. parent or grandparent who has everything. The afghan is on sale for $50 each at the following Featured on the blanket are a panoramic view of West Allendale Avenue, the September 11 Memorial, the locations along West Allendale Avenue: Theodora’s PreJohn Fell House, the historic train station, town hall/Lee cious Gift & Design, Weidner Design Associates, AllenMemorial Library, Northern Highlands High School, dale Bar & Grill, and Terrie O’Connor Realtors. Only the Red Barn at Crestwood Lake and the new Orchard checks or cash will be accepted as payment. Those interested in history, landscaping, education, the environment, public relations, marketing, or business are encouraged to attend. The Concerned Citizens of Allendale is the 501c3 nonprofit that owns and operates the Fell House and maintains the property. The group is dedicated to restoring and preserving this landmark while educating the public concerning its history. Newcomers plan events The Allendale Newcomers Club will host a Kids Day Out event: a pumpkin picking/hayride on Oct. 5 at 3:15 p.m. at Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff. Doughnuts and cider will be served. The cost is $10 per person. RSVP to kidsdayoutanc@gmail.com. The Allendale Newcomers Club is open to all Allendale residents. For information, e-mail MembershipANC@gmail. com, or visit on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ AllendaleNewcomersClub or check the blog at http://allendalenewcomersclub.blogspot.com. Bargain books available Bargain books are available at the Allendale Library. Current and topical books, tapes, and videos for adults and children may be purchased at bargain prices in the lobby of the Lee Memorial Library at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. On display are many children’s books, paper- Allendale afghan depicts borough landmarks backs, fiction, non-fiction, and current best-sellers. The sale is ongoing and the shelves are restocked daily. Books are priced from 25 cents to $1. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Sign regulations (continued from page 9) feet. Signs must be removed when the event is over, or no later than 30 days after installation, whichever occurs first. Banner signs, the temporary signs that are installed on the borough’s streetscape lights in the business district, will be limited to 42 inches in length and 18 inches in width. Banners must be made from cloth or synthetic material (not plastic). No more than one of each organization’s banner will be permitted on a pole at any given time. Reflective lettering, illumination, and sponsorship ads are not permitted on any banners. Banners must be removed when the event is complete, or no later than 30 days after the banner installation, whichever occurs first. Any signs that interfere with traffic control signs or signals or adversely affect traffic safety are not permitted.