Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 15, 2012 Allendale The Allendale Chamber of Commerce’s Festival Day and Car Show is scheduled this year for Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Residents of all ages are asked to put the date on their calendars and plan to be there. The annual event, this year chaired by Joseph Blondin of the Allendale Ambulance Corps, is attended by thousands of area residents and provides a unique opportunity to get to know your local merchants and their specialties, reconnect with neighbors and friends after the summer months, shop at over 100 vendor tables and eat and enjoy the fare from Chamber of Commerce member restaurants. “We have a really strong team. I’m very happy how Sponsors sought for Festival Day everyone’s experience has come together,” Blondin said. “Now all we have to do is pray for good weather, and Father Michael and Father Charlie are doing their best,” Blondin quipped. The Chamber is still accepting sponsorships from members for the popular event. The Allendale Community for Mature Living will be the exclusive Diamond Sponsor. TD Bank and Woof Gang Bakery and Dog Grooming have signed on as Platinum Sponsors. At the Gold Level, the following members have already stepped forward: Barnstable Mortgage Group; Allendale Dental, Home Helpers/ Direct Link, Borst Landscape & Design, and Theodora’s Gracious Gifts & Designs. The Villadom Times and the Town Journal are Gold Media Sponsors. Scipione Wealth Advisors, Inc. has signed on at the Silver Level, with Chris Greimel, Architect, signing on at the Bronze Level. “We’re very lucky that our members have come through with sponsorships. Dan (Zettler) took it on and has done a great job; we’re almost up to where we were last year at this time. It makes all the difference,” Blondin said. The chamber is also seeking vendors for the street fair and antique and classic cars for its 3rd Annual Car Show, held in the commuter parking lot beyond the clock tower. In addition to the car show and vendor booths, Festival Day features two stages with live entertainment throughout the day, a petting zoo, pony rides, food from local restaurants, children’s rides and games, an obstacle course, clowns and balloons, among other attractions. Children can visit all of the attractions for just one $5 donation. A pet parade at 11 a.m. will be followed by the blessing of the pets, with pie baking contest and scarecrow contest results announced at noon. Allendale Community’s bus will shuttle attendees from Crestwood Lake, where free parking will be available. Other merchants, individuals and organizations are encouraged to join in to add to the continued success of Festival Day. Check the chamber website at www.Allendalechamber.com or call Dan Zettler of Barnstable Mortgage Group at 201-818-1700 for sponsorship information or Adrienne of Jumbleiah Memorabilia, 201-327-8411 for vendor information. Thomas is 2012 martial arts champ Darryl Thomas Darryl Thomas, a certified professional trainer and owner of Fitness Forever in Allendale, has earned the 2012 National Champion Award in martial arts. On July 28, Thomas was inducted into the 2012 Who’s Who in Martial Arts International Hall of Fame for his unique accomplishments as a martial arts champion. His induction was backed by the American Martial Arts Association, the Worldwide Karate Circuit, the International Masters Association, and the Black Dragons International. He has been practicing the martial arts for 35 years. Working through the Newark Police Department, he provides free martial arts/self-defense lessons to women who have been the victims of domestic violence.