March 7, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Allendale Notebook Students perform ‘The Wedding Singer’ Northern Highlands Regional High School will present “The Wedding Singer” March 8 through 11 at the high school located at 298 Hillside Avenue in Allendale. With a score that pays homage to the pop songs of the 1980s, the production will take the audience back to a time when hair was big and greed was good and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. More than 40 Highlands students will perform in the production. Performances will be held March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m., March 10 at 2 and 7 p.m., and March 11 at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. General admission tickets are $10 and free for senior citizens. To order tickets, visit www.seatyourself.biz/northernhighlands. Online sales close three hours before each show. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call (201) 327-8700, extension 377, or e-mail NHMusicalTheater@gmail.com. Fyke Nature Association sets trip, meeting The Fyke Nature Association has scheduled a field trip to view the mating flight of the American woodcock at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Basking Ridge on Friday, March 10. The group will meet at the Heronry Parking Lot at 4 p.m. for some late day birding. Participants are encouraged to bring a light snack. Contact trip leader Mike Limatola at (201) 739-8062 or mikelimatola@gmail.com to sign up. On March 23, Kevin Watson will present a photo journey on the Galapagos Island and mainland Ecuador. The islands are a living laboratory of adaptation and survival, with spectacular birds, many of which have no fear of humans. The program will include images of hummingbirds and other species that make this part of Ecuador a birders’ paradise. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at the Allendale Municipal Building, 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. AFEE plans annual fundraiser The Allendale Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its 17th Annual Auction fundraiser on Friday, March 9 at the Ridgewood Woman’s Club. This year’s event, which has a “Hollywood Night of 1,000 Stars” theme, will include mystery board prizes, prize baskets, a cash prize contest, and an auction. All proceeds directly benefit enrichment programs and innovative technology for Allendale’s public schools. Tickets are $75 per person, and include dinner and beverages. For details, contact Nadira Khan at (862) 377-3708. AFEE Super Fundraiser tickets on sale The Allendale Foundation for Educational Excellence is selling tickets for its annual Super Fundraiser. Participants could win up to $25,000 in cash prizes. Only 500 tickets will be sold. First prize is 80 percent of the winning share; second prize is 16 percent; and third prize is four percent. Winners will be named at AFEE’s auction on March 9 and do not need to be present. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased by mailing a check payable to AFEE to: AFEE, P.O. Box 243, Allendale, NJ 07401 or by contacting Natalie Capano at (201) 236-6370. Kindergarten Registration set Kindergarten Registration for parents of children entering kindergarten in September 2012 will take place on March 12 for pupils whose last names begin with A through M and on March 13 for those with last names beginning with N through Z. Registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hillside School. (Snow date for registration will be March 19 for pupils whose last names begin with A through M and March 20 for pupils whose last names begin with N through Z.) Parents or guardians must bring proof of child’s birth, such as a birth or baptismal certificate or passport, a copy of the child’s immunization history, and proof of residency (copy of lease/contract, driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) to registration. Children may be enrolled if they are will be five years of age by Oct. 1 of the year they are enrolling in school. For children who will be six years of age or older as of Oct. 1, 2012, the building principal will schedule a kindergarten screening date, as per board of education policy. Based on the screening results, parents will be advised as to the placement of the child in either kindergarten or first grade. All children entering kindergarten must have a physical dated after Jan. 1, 2012 and all immunizations must be up to date as required by the State of New Jersey. The school nurse will be present at registration to answer health questions and review the records. For details, visit www.allendaleschoolsnj.com Fashion Show tickets on sale Tickets for the Allendale Woman’s Club’s April 4 Fashion Show are now on sale. The event, “Fashion Fix-Up,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township. Tickets are $70 and will include a show of fashions from BackSwing Sporty Boutique and Bliss Bridal Boutique, a basket fundraiser, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and an open bar. Deadline for ticket orders is March 14. To purchase tickets, contact Lee Sevison at (201) 7602433 or awcfashionshow@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit Rebuilding Together Bergen County and other local charities. Chamber offers ‘green’ fundraiser The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is offering residents a chance to save on their energy bills, raise money for the Chamber, and embrace a greener lifestyle. The Chamber has partnered with Viridian, an energy provider, to encourage consumer choice when purchasing electricity. With the deregulation of the electricity industry, consumers in north Jersey have the option to choose their electric supplier. Those who sign up with Viridian receive a 10 percent discount on the first month’s supply portion of their energy bills. Sign up under the Allendale Chamber’s campaign, and the Chamber will receive a contribution from Viridian to fund its programs. After enrolling with Viridian, there is little else the consumer needs to do. The local utility continues to send the bills and deliver the electricity to the home or business. The difference is Veridian’s name and rates are on the bill. Enroll online at Viridian.com/allendalegoesgreen or by phone at (201) 236-1910. Beethoven series finale coming up On Sunday, March 25, Calvary Lutheran Church in Allendale will present its final “Afternoon with Beethoven.” All are invited to attend this concert, which will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Internationally acclaimed pianist Ron Levy will perform. He is presently an associate artist with the All Seasons Chamber Players. The ticket donation is $10. Refreshments will be served. Calvary Lutheran Church is located at 165 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. The church facilities are accessible to those with special physical needs. Chamber plans dinner meeting The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will host a March 13 dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Meza Luna, 96 West Allendale Avenue. RSVP to Bill Ford at Bank of American at (201) 825-0448. The Chamber meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Allendale businesses are welcome to join. Lent and Holy Week services set Highlands Presbyterian Church will continue its traditional soup and bread suppers on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through March 28. The suppers will be followed by a video and discussion series. Those interested in attending are asked to bring a soup bowl and spoon and join the group. An offering will be taken up for the church’s mission treasury, which is used for local, national, and global ministries. The Holy Week schedule will include a seder on Maundy Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m., a Good Friday service on April 6 at 8 p.m., and Easter Sunday services on April 8 at 9 and 11 a.m. Highlands Presbyterian Church is located at 270 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. Weekly worship services are held Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., with child care and Sunday school provided for younger and older children, respectively. For more information, visit www.highlandschurch.net or call (201) 327-4466. Relay for Life volunteers sought The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Allendale is seeking volunteers and participants for its event scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29 at Crestwood Lake. Volunteers are needed to staff committees and to assist with registration, participation, team recruitment, and sponsorships. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight community celebration at which individuals and teams camp out, barbecue, dance, and take turns walking or running around a track “relay” style to raise funds to fight cancer. Relay for Life is held in more than 5,000 communities across the country. The event gives people a chance to remember loved ones lost as they fight against the disease. For more information, call (201) 457-3418, extension 2231, e-mail allendalerelayforlife@gmail.com, or visit www.relayforlife.org/allendaleNJ.