July 31, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Allendale Notebook Chamber plans meeting The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner meeting on Aug. 13. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will be held at the corporate office of Terrie O’Connor Realtors, 300 G Lake Street in Ramsey. RSVP to Adrienne Tenbekjian at jumbleiah2@aol.com. School announces new program Archer Cooperative Nursery School recently announces its new program for two-year-olds. The class will meet two days a week from 9 to 11 a.m. Children will learn, play, and socialize in a safe environment with a small class size. Archer already offers programs for young children, including Mommy & Me, which is open to children eight months to two years and their caregivers. The preschool classes have adopted the High Scope Curriculum and a Lunch Bunch option, which extends the school day, is available. The kindergarten enrichment program is open to chil- dren enrolled in a half-day kindergarten in surrounding towns. The program is taught by a certified teacher and centers around the StarFall curriculum and includes liter- acy, math, creative art, science, and technology. The school is located at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. For more information, contact Tiffany Notaro at (201) 327-6016 or archerns@verizon.net or visit www. archernurseryschool.com. ‘Henry V’ to be performed “Henry V” will be performed on Friday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. The play, which is being presented by the Lee Memorial Library, will be performed in the lobby of the Atrium at the Allendale Center for Mature Living, 85 Harreton Road in Allendale. This live performance by the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey’s Next Stage eNSemble concerns the coming of age story of a new king and his nation. The young and inexperienced Henry of England, threatened by rebellious nobles and the military might of France, leads a ragtag band of soldiers in a desperate attempt to save his throne and consolidate his power. Shakespeare’s play is a stirring commentary on patriotism, courage, and the qualities that make a great leader and nation. This performance is made possible by the David J. Brusco Memorial through the Allendale Library. The public is invited, and a reception will follow. For more information, call (201) 327-4338. Church announces events On Aug. 25, the members of First Presbyterian Church will join Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale for a joint service and picnic at Crestwood Lake, 360 West Cres- cent Avenue in Allendale. The service will begin at 10 a.m. and the picnic will follow. Community invited to activities at Fell House The John Fell House, located at 475 Franklin Avenue in Allendale, will host several events over the coming months. A John Fell House Summer Night will be held at the Allendale Bar & Grill on Aug. 26. Members of the com- munity are invited to enjoy a meal with friends and family at AB&G, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the John Fell House. The John Fell House will host “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Aug. 10. The Saddle River Youth Theater will perform on the Great Lawn at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tick- ets are $14 each for general admission. There will be lim- ited chair seating available. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy a little Shakespeare in the Park right in Allendale. To order tickets, contact the SRYT at (201) 825-8805 or srytheater@aol.com. The next John Fell House Afternoon Tea will be held Sept. 10 from noon to 2:30 p.m. All Afternoon Teas are held in the historic John Fell House in the tradition of Lady Anna Maria Russell Stanhope, Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess, a life-long friend of Queen Victoria, is credited with evolving the Afternoon Tea from a simple meal to the social event of the day. The September tea will include a luncheon of tea sand- wich towers and scones with clotted cream and preserves, and a decadent dessert all prepared by the Passport Café of West Milford. To RSVP, contact Theresa Salameno at (201) 825-2840 or Linda Schropp at lschropp@optonline.net. A check for $45 made out to Concerned Citizens of Allendale will hold a reservation and is non-refundable. Additional upcoming dates include Oct. 5 and the Annual Holiday Tea on Dec. 6, when the Fell House will be beautifully deco- rated for the holidays. The John Fell House is owned, operated, and maintained by the Concerned Citizens of Allendale, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the preservation of the John Fell House as a self-sustaining community center through grants, fund- raisers, and private donations. For more information about these events, or anything related to the John Fell House and the CCA, e-mail Susanne Lovisolo at TheFellHouse@gmail.com. VBS features ‘Operation Overboard’ The First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey and Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale invite children from age three through fifth grade to Vacation Bible School, which will be held Aug. 19 through 23. Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. Participants will explore and experience God’s underwater universe. Adventures will include regu- lar Deep Sea Voyages into Bible fun and creative crafts, hands-on mission work, water science, and great music. The cost to attend is $20 per child. To register, call Meg at (201) 327-3879.