November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 Allendale Holiday Walk coming soon The members of the Allendale Chamber of Commerce extend an invitation to all Allendale and area residents to attend the Annual Chamber Holiday Walk on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. During this event, West Allendale Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 6:30 p.m. and will be transformed from a suburban street into a festive promenade area brimming with holiday family activities. “We would like to thank Allendale residents and their guests for continuously making this a wonderful start to the holiday season,” said Walk Chairman William Ford, branch manager of Bank of America. The evening will begin at the lighting of the tree in front of the Allendale Bar and Grill at 7:15 p.m. To keep every- one warmed up while waiting for the lighting ceremony, AB&G will be serving free chili at 6:30 p.m. Afterward, local businesses and civic organizations will offer holiday cheer to all families strolling along West Allendale Avenue. 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. He will be 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 requests, and giving out candy canes contributed by Bank of America. New this year will be a free gift wrapping service pro- vided by Terrie O’Connor Realtors. Bring your gifts to the office on West Allendale Avenue and the sales staff will wrap them free beginning at 6 p.m. This service will be (continued on page 13) Successful season The Allendale Farmers Market Committee recently gathered to celebrate the success of the first-ever Allendale Farmers Market, which was sponsored by the Allendale Chamber of Commerce. Allendale Chamber President Nickie Lisella said the group is pleased with success of the market’s first year and is looking forward to next year. The market was open on Satur- days from June into November. Pictured are committee members Allendale Police Chief George Scherb, Adrienne Tenbekjian, Chamber President Nickie Lisella, Michele Bonacorte, and Bruce Rohsler. (Not pictured: Zach Lisella and Lisa Kain.)