Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • September 28, 2011 Allendale Notebook AFEE seeks grant proposals The Allendale Foundation for Educational Excellence, Inc is accepting grant proposals for programs that will enhance the educational experience for students in Allendale’s Hillside and Brookside schools. Proposals will be accepted through Oct. 27. Parents, teachers, local business people, students, staff, and all other members of the community are encouraged to participate in submitting projects or programs that are in keeping with the foundation’s mission to enhance and broaden the educational experience for public school students. A grant proposal application may be downloaded at the AFEE website www.afeenj.org. For more information, contact Grace Eng Young at geyoungsta@yahoo.com. Church sets Spaghetti Dinner Archer United Methodist Church of Allendale will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Archer Hall. The dinner is a benefit for the many missions that Archer UMC sponsors, including the Center for Food Action. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children ages five through 12. Children under five years old will be admitted free. Tickets will be available for sale at the church on Allendale Day. For more information, call the church office at (201) 327-0020 or e-mail office@archerchurch. org. The church is located at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Global efforts showcased at local celebration Trinity Episcopal Church will participate in Allendale Day on Oct. 1 with a booth featuring a touchable Nets for Life display, a “Shoes for Souls” collection box, and a special Blessing of the Animals. Nets for Life is a grassroots mosquito netting effort to educate, engage, and unite individuals in the fight against malaria, which is spread by mosquitoes. The program partnership includes companies, foundations, non-profits, and non-governmental groups working to fight malaria. With malaria killing a child a minute in South Africa, Nets for Life is working to educate and protect children and individuals on a “net culture.” Donations of gently used children’s school and athletic shoes that will fit children from the ages of four through 12 will be collected at Trinity’s booth. Shoes for the orphaned children attending the Mustard Seed Academy will be taken to Uganda this fall by Real Partners Board member Kathryn Hiscock. Trinity also has a collection box located outside the church on 55 George Street in Allendale. The Blessing of the Animals event, which coincides with the annual Feast of Saint Francis, will begin at 10:30 am with a pet registration, followed by a parade and pet contest starting at 11 am. The Blessing of the Animals will be held immediately following the contest. No pet is too small or too large and all species and denominations are welcome. A second opportunity to have pets blessed will be offered on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the church located at 55 George Street at the 10:30 a.m. service. After the service there will be refreshments, games, and prizes. For more information, call (201) 327-3012. Mum Sale to benefit Fell House Jacobsen Landscape Design and Construction will host a Mum Sale and provide information and landscaping tips to Allendale Day attendees on Oct. 1. The Mum Sale will benefit the Fell House. Jacobsen Landscape is a full-service company specializing in design/build, residential and commercial property maintenance, irrigation/water management, outdoor lighting, and commercial snow removal. The organization has been recognized nationally as one of the top landscape companies in America by Landscape Management Magazine and was featured on HGTV for its award winning design of a unique, urban residential backyard in Hoboken. Jacobsen Landscape Design and Construction’s offices and Design Center are on Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The company’s Landscape and Garden Gallery is located on historic Barnstable Court in Saddle River. For more information, contact Glenn Jacobsen at (201) 891-199 or visit www.jacobsenlandscape.com. 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 to Jumbleiah2@aol. com. The Chamber meets the second Tuesday of the month and is open to businesses in Allendale. Newcomers plan events The Allendale Newcomers Club has announced its upcoming events. The club has a booth and activities planned for the Oct. 1 Allendale Festival Day and Car Show. Memberships may be renewed that day. Anyone who has renewed by Allen- dale Day will be included in a contest for free admission to one evening social event. Kids Day Out will host 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 residents of Allendale. For more information about upcoming events, e-mail MembershipANC@gmail.com, or visit on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AllendaleNewcomersClub or check the blog at http://allendalenewcomersclub.blogspot. com. Republicans plan social meeting The Allendale Republican Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on the third floor of the Allendale Bar and Grill at 67 West Allendale Avenue. All local registered Republicans are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Michael Biondo at (646) 378-8230. 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. 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. Oktoberfest to benefit Fell House The Concerned Citizens of Allendale will hold an Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at The Red Barn at Crestwood Lake in Allendale. Tickets are $45 per person (adults only) and will include a traditional Oktoberfest meal catered by Allendale Bar & Grill, Oktoberfest beer donated by the Brooklyn Brewery, and DJ music. Checks may be made payable to Concerned Citizens of Allendale may be dropped off or mailed to: Maureen Mamunes, 165 Forest Road, Allendale, NJ 07401. All proceeds from the Oktoberfest will go toward the restoration of The John Fell House on Franklin Turnpike. For more information, contact Maureen Mamunes at (201) 248-8240 or via e-mail at mhmamunes@yahoo.com.