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What to do In and Around Bloomfield this Weekend!

Relay for Life, Music, Blood Drive and Library Events lead the fun!

 

Here are a few great reasons to enjoy the city of Bloomfield this weekend.  Click on the EVENTS tab to see more weekend events.   Feel free to add your own in the comments section.

WHAT:  American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life: Bloomfield School District / Bloomfield College
WHERE:  Due to the weather the event has been moved to the Bloomfield High School Gym
WHEN:   Friday, Sept 23    7pm to midnight
WHY GO:   Time to Crush Cancer.  Music & Activities provided the entire night by Midnight DJ Productions.

WHAT: Holy Family 20th Annual Italian Festival
WHERE:  Holy Family Church, 28 Brookline Ave, Nutley
WHEN:   Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
WHY GO:  4 days of Fun for the Family! Homemade Italian & Filipino Specialties! Entertainment nightly! Games & Rides. Raffles!

WHAT:  Friday Morning Needlework/Knitting/Crocheting Club @ Bloomfield Public Library
WHERE:   Bloomfield Public LibraryWHEN:   Fridays 10am
WHY GO:  If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt?  If so, come to the Library and share with other crafters.

WHAT:    Chess Club at Bloomfield Public Library
WHERE:   Bloomfield Public Library
WHEN:   Saturday 2pm 
WHY GO:    Enjoy a Chess game and challenge your skills  

WHAT:    Harvest Fest at Bloomfield Public Library
WHERE:   Bloomfield Public Library
WHEN:   Saturday 11am – 1pm 
WHY GO:    Tarot card readings, raffle and more

WHAT:   Rosemary Loar and Frank Ponzio in "When Harry Met the Duke" Featuring Music by Harold Arlin and Duke Ellington
WHERE:  Bloomfield Public Library
WHEN:  Saturday 2pm to 5pm
WHY GO:  Broadway and cabaret veteran Rosemary Loar and critically acclaimed jazz pianist Frank Ponzio have teamed up in this dynamic new musical tribute. 

WHAT: Free buyer class
WHERE:  Century 21, 1283 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN:   Saturday  10am
WHY GO:   Learn how to purchase a home in today’s Market

WHAT:   Gigantic Tag Sale at First Presbyterian Church of Verona
WHERE:   10 Fairview Ave, Verona
WHEN:   Friday & Saturday – Sept 23 &24
WHY GO:  Books, DVDs, Household items, Artwork, Clothing, Antique Furniture, Jewelry, Books, Holiday Room and much, much more.  There are many rooms full of items to explore.

WHAT: Painting and Decorating for Families with Asthma, Allergies, Chemical & Odor Sensitivities
WHERE:   Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland
WHEN:   Saturday, Sept 24   Noon
WHY GO:  Learn about the toxic things in name brand paints, cleaning products and consumer items that some people have reactions to.    This is a free program. Advance registration is required -  call 973-228-8776.

WHAT:  St. Thomas' Annual BLOOD DRIVE
WHERE:  St. Thomas the Apostle Church
WHEN:  Sunday 8am – 2pm
WHY GO:   Our blood banks are in need of all types of blood.  Please consider this as your gift for life.

WHAT:  Music at the Mansion
WHERE:  Oakeside Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN:  Sunday, Sept 25th     3pm
WHY GO:   Corinna Sowers-Adler hosts this monthly series featuring Mark Szep, Ilene Angel and Rich Flanders and Celia Berk
COST:  $10 - Performance & light reception

 

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