Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Allendale Notebook Toys for Tots Drive under way The Allendale Fire Department is once again collect- ing new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots for children of families in need. Last year, the depart- ment collected over 900 toys. The community is encour- aged to place donations in the Army truck parked in front of the fire department at 1 Erie Plaza. The collection will continue through Dec. 14. Highlands announces Christmas events Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale will be celebrating the Advent season with several special events. The church, located at 270 Franklin Turnpike in Allen- dale, invites members of the community to participate. On Sunday, Dec. 8, an Advent Lunch and Carol Sing- Along will follow the 10 a.m. worship service. The annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22 during the 10 a.m. worship service. This year, the pageant will be performed without rehearsals and is open to all who wish to participate. There will even be place- ment for those who show up on Dec. 22. The church will hold two Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24. The children’s service will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. and a Candlelight Service will be held at 8 p.m. The 8 p.m. service will be preceded by a musical celebration starting at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call (201) 327-4466 or visit http://www.highlandschurch.net. Community invited to Allendale Holiday Walk The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its Annual Chamber Holiday Walk on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. West Allendale Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will begin at the lighting of the tree in front of the Allendale Bar and Grill at 7:15 p.m. AB&G will be serving free chili at 6:30 p.m. Holiday music will be provided by Magic Cube Enter- tainment, an Allendale Chamber member, and local resi- dents will be singing and playing holiday music throughout the evening. Santa Claus will arrive at 7:30 p.m. escorted by the Allendale Fire Department to the Bank of America branch on Allendale Avenue. He and his elves will remain there until 9 p.m., greeting children, hearing their requests, and giving out candy canes contributed by Bank of Amer- ica. A free gift wrapping service provided by Terrie O’Connor Realtors beginning at 6 p.m., while supplies last. Holiday Observers host Santa On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Allendale Holiday Observers invite Allendale children in pre-K through grade eight to meet with Santa. At 1 p.m., Santa will be at the Holiday Observers Christmas Tree in the center of town adjacent to the railroad station. The event will include hot refreshments and dough- nuts, entertainment by the Highlands Voices, and gifts for children. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Hillside School auditorium. The organization will be collecting donations of non- perishable food to benefit the Center for Food Action. The Allendale Holiday Observers will again be send- ing holiday gifts to military personnel. The group wishes to remind U.S. service men and women of the support they have at home, and is seeking the names of current or former borough residents who are now serving in the armed forces. Friends and family of service members are invited to contact Todd Fliegel at tfliegel705@gmail. Festivities slated (continued from page 9) a Gingerbread House Contest for children. This contest is being handled by the Girl Scouts. Children are invited to enter a gingerbread creation to be judged. Residents are asked to bring a new mittens, gloves, hats, or scarves and non-religious holiday books suitable for infants through young adults. Donated items will be dis- tributed through Children’s Aid & Family Services.