Come to a 'Night of Conversation'
on drug/alcohol use, misuse
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The first annual Essex County "Night of Conversation,” will take place Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School, 60 Huck Road. Parents, concerned citizens, teachers, school administrators and the general public are invited to the free event to learn how to speak to young people about drug and alcohol use and misuse.
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The keynote speaker will be Nicholas Beam, patient navigator with RWJBarnabas' Health Institute for Prevention. A panel discussion and sharing of resources will follow.
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The event was inspired by Dr. Oz's National Night of Conversation. Related resolutions were passed by the State of New Jersey, Essex County and Bloomfield Township. It will be hosted by Assemblywoman Mila Jasey and Bloomfield resident Moira Nelson.
Learn more and register here
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Keep active this winter; s
ign up for Bloomfield Recreation programs
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Adult Fitness Programs
: Yoga, Pilates and Zumba.
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Children’s Programs
: Karate, Magic, Dance, Robotics, Toddler Tumbling, Children’s Art, Baton, Improvisation and Pee-Wee Basketball.
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New!
Hovercraft Workshop, Boxing Fitness, Chef-It-Up.
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Open-Gym Basketball for Adults
– two age groups, Monday and Thursday options.
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Men’s Basketball League
- Monday to Thursday, 9:15 p.m.
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Crossing guard needed
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The Bloomfield Police Department is seeking a crossing guard to help children and other pedestrians cross streets along school routes. The pay is $14.21 per hour to start; hours vary with a minimum of 15 hours per week. For details, e-mail
Officer Donker
, or call him at (973) 680-4098.
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Seasonal Community Events
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Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Monday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Children’s Holiday Program.
Saturday, Dec. 9, noon to 3 p.m. at the Civic Center, 84 Broad Street.
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House Decorating Contest.
Enter a photo of your home decorations for a chance to win a free family dinner at Angelo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria.
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Drop & Shop.
Bloomfield Recreation will watch your children on two Friday nights at the Civic Center while you do holiday shopping.
Learn More
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Township encourages a season of giving
Bloomfield Township has paved the way for a season of giving to assist needy residents in our area. You can help! From Dec. 4 to Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 15, 2018, donate to local food pantries, Bloomfield Public Library and the Bloomfield Animal Shelter. For specific ways to participate,
click here
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Trio of seasonal concerts
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Bloomfield Chorale.
Saturday Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at Watchung Presbyterian Church, 375 Watchung Avenue. Tickets: $10/$15/Free for kids under 12.
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Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra.
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street. Free.
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Bloomfield Civic Band.
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School, 60 Huck Road. Tickets: $10/$15/Free for kids.
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Holiday Pop-up Shop
opening on two Saturdays
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The first-ever Bloomfield Center Holiday Pop Up, presented by Bloomfield Center Alliance, will open on two Saturdays at 78 Washington Street — Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. each day. Drop in for complimentary gift wrapping (up to three items per family), plus complimentary hot cocoa, light snacks, and eggnog. Take selfies at the Elfie Stations. Enjoy carolers. Grab a discount dining voucher. Or contribute a donation of socks, gloves, hats or scarves to be distributed to needy Bloomfield residents this winter.
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Holiday window contest - Please vote!
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Which downtown store has the best holiday windows? Place your vote in the second annual Holiday Window Design Contest. Voting takes place
on Facebook
from Dec. 16 to 20. Judges’ choice and people’s choice awards will be given.
Details here
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Holiday Pickup Delays
(garbage and recycling)
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Upcoming holidays, Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), will bring pickup changes to residents whose normal weekly pickups are on Mondays. Here are the changes you can expect:
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Garbage
– only one pickup for each holiday week, Thurs-day, Dec. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 4. No other schedule changes.
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Biodegradable bags
– Monday pickups will be shifted to the next day. No other schedule changes.
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Commingled recycling
pickup will be suspended Monday, Dec. 25. Pickup will be Tuesday, Dec. 26. No other schedule changes.
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Cardboard and paper recycling
pickup will be suspended Monday, Jan. 1.
Pickup will be Tuesday, Jan. 2. No other schedule changes.
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The
Recycling Depot
at 230 Grove Street will be open on Saturdays, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m.
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Holiday Parking
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Free two-hour parking
at on-street short-term meters will be in effect Dec. 8
to Dec. 29. Look for green bags labeled “Happy Holidays.” Details at (973) 680-
8960.
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Opposite-side-of-the-street parking
regulations will not be enforced on Christmas or New Year’s Day.
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December Township
Council Meetings
• Dec. 4, 7 p.m., conference meeting,
Law Enforcement Building, room 205.
• Dec. 18, conference meeting at 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, second floor.
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Municipal Alliance Meetings
Thursdays: Dec. 21, March 22 and June 21
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Understanding Memory Loss
A Bloomfield Library program
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Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. On Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., the Bloomfield Public Library will host a program that explores the differences between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The presentation by Alzheimer’s New Jersey will include common warning signs, the importance of a thorough diagnostic evaluation when symptoms first arise, current treatment options, and research on healthy aging. To register, call the library at (888) 280-6055.
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Additional December library programs:
Book Clubs • Movies • Children’s Programs
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Arab music and dance concert at Westminster
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The Mosaic Dance Theater Company will present “The Music of Maurice Chedid” (pictured at left), a free show, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Details here
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Dinner and a Show
- In conjunction with the show, Bloomfield Center Alliance offers its
discount dining deal
. On the day of the performance, show your tickets at one of these downtown restaurants and enjoy a dining discount: Aki Asian House, Bloomfield Steak and Seafood, Italia Pizzeria and Restaurant or The Wooden Spoon.
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See Monster Jam with Bloomfield Recreation
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Sign up now for the Bloomfield Recreation excursion on Sunday, Jan. 28 to attend the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series at Prudential Center in Newark. It’s a world champion preliminary event featuring seven competitions in three vehicles --- Monster Jam trucks, speedsters and ATVs. Tickets are $35 including bus transportation from the Civic Center. The bus will leave at 11:45 a.m. for the 1 p.m. show.
Register online
, at the Civic Center, or call (973) 743-9074.
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Two more winter excursions are in the works (details coming soon):
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• African Art at the Newark Museum, Feb. 17.
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• Marvel Age of Heroes, Prudential Center, Newark, March 16.
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The good and the bad of winter de-icers
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Get ready for winter’s ice with a de-icing plan for sidewalks, steps and driveways. Many commercial de-icing products are tough on man-made and natural environments. Masonry is especially vulnerable.
Learn more
about good and bad product choices.
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Police tips to avoid theft
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tips for avoiding car theft and stolen packages at front doors. You can also join Neighborhood Watch for greater protection in your neighborhood.
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December health screenings
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Give the gift of local history
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Need a holiday gift for the Bloomfielder who has everything? Consider a book about our town or a special T-shirt from the Historical Society of Bloomfield.
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Bloomfield’s two Little Leagues merging
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Starting in spring 2018, there will no longer be two separate Little Leagues in Bloomfield. According to the Bloomfield Recreation Department, the American Little League and the National Little League will be merged into one combined league. Board members from both leagues have been merged to form one board.
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December senior events
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Find out about senior fitness programs and a Walmart shopping trip with bus transportation.
Learn more
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Two pet adoption events in December
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Bloomfield Animal Shelter announces these upcoming pet adoption events:
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Saturday, Dec. 9
- PetValu, 192 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Saturday, Dec.16
- Subaru, Share the Love Adoption Event at Lynne’s Subaru, 379 Bloomfield Avenue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Playful Holly wants a home for the holidays
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Holly's one-year anniversary at Bloomfield Animal Shelter is Dec. 1. Such a playful, happy-go-lucky gal, yet no one has taken her into their heart and home. She has no signs of aggression and loves new people. She gets excited but responds well to correction. She knows several commands, including sit and heel. Please give Holly a turn at a happy ending. Daily adoption hours are Monday to Friday, 2 to 5 p.m., until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Bloomfield College celebrates 150 years
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Bloomfield College will celebrate its 150th anniversary throughout the year 2018 with a series of special events open to Bloomfield residents.
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Coming Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. is a Business Division Meet and Greet, followed by a reception — all at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., 85 Broad Street, New York City, with John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer Asset Management.
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Other upcoming events include a Creative Arts and Technology Industry Day Conference in February; Humanities Wine and Cheese Reception, and “Writing from the Margins” Conference in March; Natural Science and Mathematics Leaders in Industry Panel Discussion in April; and a Division of Nursing Panel Discussion in May.
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The college will launch a 150th anniversary website soon, featuring alumni
stories, an interactive historical timeline, and an up-to-date events agenda.
For current details, call (973) 748-9000, x1293.
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