What’s happening around town this week?  Plenty!  Here is a handy Patch guide to the week’s events July 16-22. If you know of anything else, please tell us in the comment section below or email Linda@Patch.com. ALL WEEK: Registration is happening all this week for kids’ and adults’ activities at the Bloomfield Recreation Department, including summer camps, sports clinics and adult fitness classes.  Click here for more information. Monday, July 16 At 12:15 pm you can see “ONE FOR THE MONEY” at the Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street.  The film is part of the Monday Afternoon at the …

  Here are just some of the interesting and fun things to in and around Bloomfield.   Click on the ‘EVENTS’ tab to see even more opportunities.  Feel free to add your own in the comments section. WHAT:  Friday Morning Needlework/Knitting/Crocheting Club @ Bloomfield Public LibraryWHERE: Bloomfield Public LibraryWHEN:   Friday  11amWHY GO:    The Friday Morning Knitting Club is going strong every Friday morning at 11am in the Conference Room.  Bring your latest project, and look forward to a couple of hours of making new friends and sharing creative ideas.  Beginners welcome!   WHAT:   Karaoke…

  Here are just some of the things to do in and around Bloomfield this holiday weekend.   Click on the ‘EVENTS’ tab to see even more opportunities.   Feel free to add your own in the comments section. WHAT:   Karaoke at The Essex Bar & Grill RestaurantWHERE:    Essex Bar & Grill, 41 Broughton Ave, BloomfieldWHEN:   Friday  8:30pmWHY GO:    Come join the fun with a Great variety of Songs and Talent.  WHAT:  New Years Eve Family SkateWHERE:  Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center, 7th Ave & Clifton Ave, NewarkWHEN:   Saturday   7pm – 10pmWHY GO:  Welcome in 2012 with Family skating funCOST:  $…

  Here are just some of the festive things to in and around Bloomfield.   Click on the ‘EVENTS’ tab to see even more opportunities.   Feel free to add your own in the comments section. WHAT:   Karaoke at The Essex Bar & Grill RestaurantWHERE:    Essex Bar & Grill, 41 Broughton AveWHEN:   Friday  8:30pmWHY GO:    Come join the fun with a Great variety of Songs and Talent.  WHAT:   Holiday Light Spectacular at Turtle Back ZooWHERE:   Turtle Back Zoo, West OrangeWHEN:     Friday, Saturday, Sunday  through 12/31 - exception -  Zoo is closed on the 25th and there will not be a light display on the…

  Check out some of the festive events around the city and nearby.  Click the EVENTS tab on the home page to see all the possibilities for the weekend.  Feel free to add your own in the comments section.  WHAT:   A Christmas Carol - The Classic Dickens TaleWHERE:  Westminster Arts Center, 449 Franklin St, BloomfieldWHEN:  Friday  7:30WHY GO:  A Christmas Carol: A musical adaptation of the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who hated Christmas until ghosts take him on a journey into the past, the present and the future .... into the lives of his poor office clerk, Bob Cratchit and the …

  Check out some of the festive events around the city and nearby.  Click the EVENTS tab on the home page to see all the possibilities for the weekend.  Feel free to add your own in the comments section.  WHAT:    Bloomfield Youth Band Performs a Concert Entitled "Tributes"WHERE:  Bloomfield Middle School  WHEN:    Friday    8pmWHY GO:  Bloomfield Youth Band conducted by Patrick J. Burns, will perform a concert entitle “Tributes,” on Friday, Dec. 9 (Snow date: Dec. 10.)  Featured pieces will include “The Sun Will Rise Again,” by Philip Sparke; “Splendid Star,” by Patrick Burns; and “All Those…

  Here are a few great Holiday reasons to enjoy Bloomfield and neighboring towns this weekend.  Click on the EVENTS tab to see more weekend events.   Feel free to add your own in the comments section.  WHAT:  Holiday Bazaar at the Presbyterian Church on the GreenWHERE: Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad Street, BloomfieldWHEN:  Friday, December 2   6pm to 10pmWHY GO:  Holiday Shopping - Crafters, Vendors and more WHAT: Demarest School Holiday Shopping NightWHERE:  Demarest Elementary SchoolWHEN:  Friday, December 2     6pm to 9pmWHY GO:   This year is bigger and better than ever with…

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: Fall Harvest CampfireWHERE: Essex County Environmental Center, RoselandWHEN:  Friday WHY GO:   Sit around the camp fire and roast marshmallows and enjoy popcorn and cider. Children must be accompanied by an adult.COST:   Cost is $6 per child and $8 per adult. Advance registration is required. Call 973-228-8776. WHAT:   Holiday Light Spectacular at Turtle Back ZooWHERE:   Turtle Back Zoo, West OrangeWHEN:     …

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:  “Making a Real Difference” - Bloomfield Coat DriveWHERE:   Bloomfield Municipal BuildingWHEN:   Daily   WHY GO:  Bloomfield Township Human Services is collecting clean, reusable coats, scarfs and gloves.  Coats will be distributed to needy Bloomfield Residents.  Please don’t hesitate to call for more information:  (973) 680-4017 WHAT:    Superhero PartyWHEN:    Saturday    2pmWHERE:  Bloomfield LibraryWHY GO…

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:  Veteran's Day CelebrationWHERE:   Town HallWHEN:   Friday  10amWHY GO:  You are invited to attend the Bloomfield Veteran's Day Ceremony.   Meet at at Town Hall at 10am then march to the Veteran's Monument on Broad Street and Liberty Street for the Ceremony.   WHAT:   Flu Shots Still AvailableWHERE:   Bloomfield Municipal BuildingWHEN:   Friday WHY GO:   The Bloomfield Department of Health & Human Services …

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:  “Making a Real Difference” - Bloomfield Coat DriveWHERE:   Bloomfield Municipal BuildingWHEN:   Daily   WHY GO:  Bloomfield Township Human Services is collecting clean, reusable coats, scarfs and gloves.  Coats will be distributed to needy Bloomfield Residents.  Please don’t hesitate to call for more information:  (973) 680-4017 WHAT:    The Montclair Operetta Club Presents: Jesus Christ SuperstarWHEN:    …

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:  Friday Morning Needlework/Knitting/Crocheting Club @ Bloomfield Public LibraryWHERE:   Bloomfield Public LibraryWHEN:   Fridays 11am   WHY GO:  If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt?  If so, come to the Library and share with other crafters.WHAT:    The Mike Luipersbeck Trio in concert at the Bloomfield LibraryWHEN:    Saturday  2pm        WHERE:    Bloomfield LibraryWHY GO:   The Mike Luipersbeck Trio …

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:  Friday Morning Needlework/Knitting/Crocheting Club @ Bloomfield Public LibraryWHERE:   Bloomfield Public LibraryWHEN:   Fridays 11am   WHY GO:  If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt?  If so, come to the Library and share with other crafters.WHAT:    4th Wall Theatre presents The Spitfire GrillWHEN:    Friday, Saturday   8pmWHERE:    Westminster Art CenterWHY GO:   This charming musical is based on the …

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:      Rogues Company Presents "The Revenge of Hamlet"WHERE:    Westminster Arts Center, BloomfieldWHEN:      Friday & Saturday 8pm  and  Sunday 2pmWHY GO:   Updated to post-WWII, the young men returning from the war are disaffected, restless and rebellious, questioning all authority. Hamlet has thrown himself into this philosophy at university, but finds the real thing when he is summoned home after the death…

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 CollegeWHERE:  Due to the weather the event has been moved to the Bloomfield High School GymWHEN:   Friday, Sept 23    7pm to midnightWHY GO:   Time to Crush Cancer.  Music & Activities provided the entire night by Midnight DJ Productions. WHAT: Holy Family 20th Annual Italian FestivalWHERE:  Holy Family Church, 28 Brookline …

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:  BHS Varsity Boys Football vs Seton Hall PrepWHERE:  Foley FieldWHEN:   Friday, Sept 16,  7pmWHY GO:  Root for the home team.  Go Bengals! WHAT:  Friday Morning Needlework/Knitting/Crocheting Club @ Bloomfield Public LibraryWHERE:   Bloomfield Public LibraryWHEN:   Fridays 10amWHY GO:  If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt?  If so, come to the Library and share with other crafters. WHAT:  10 th Annual …

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:  BHS Varsity Boys Football vs Belleville HSWHERE:  Bloomfield High SchoolWHEN:   Friday, Sept 9,  7pmWHY GO:   Root on the home team and enjoy a great game of football.  WHAT:  The United Way of Bloomfield Presents “Desire and Special Guest Shelley Bruce”WHERE:   Westminster Arts Center, BloomfieldWHEN:   Friday, Sept 9,  7pmWHY GO:   Doo-wop Fundraiser – Come out for great music and support a worthy cause. …

By the end of July, many day camps are winding to a close and parents of young children are searching for kid-friendly amusements for the rest of the summer.  Two ideas to keep in mind are Sesame Place and The Land of Make Believe.  The Land of Make Believe is closer to home: take Route 280 to 80 to exit 12 and you’ll be there in about an hour.  The park is homey, friendly and picturesque and makes for a lovely day trip with the younger set.  Billed as “New Jersey’s Premiere Family Amusement & Water Park,” The Land of Make Believe is spread over 30 acres with an amusement park featuring a …

You could certainly be forgiven if you ever thought JD Souther was a myth, a hoax, some California confabulation created by the Eagles and Jackson Browne, one night, when they were all loaded. Sure, this guy Souther wrote exquisite, occasionally acid love songs. That sometimes showed up on his classic solo albums, only to end up as standards on discs by Linda Ronstadt and those Eagles. But Souther was photographed infrequently, talked even less to the press, and, until a few years ago, hadn't made a record in 25 years. With his perfectionist ways and his brilliantly-slim output, he was music'…

Some big events dominate the calendar this weekend, like Warhol and Wine Tasting at MAM, the al fresco Sound of Music screening, and the 22nd African American Heritage Festival. There’s also the Montclair YMCA’s popular 10k run/walk and several local carnivals.  Check out the entire list and find crafts for kids, an exciting Edison Museum Day, a car show and loads of music events with everything from classical to straight up rock n’ roll. As usual, Patch has rounded up a mix of activities for adults and families alike, so Get Out and enjoy!  —A Man of No Importance Where/When: Westminster …