Community Corner
Week Ahead: Horror Films and an Evening of Comedy and Song
Public Safety Day is Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
The Bloomfield Public Library movies have a Halloween theme all month. Monday’s film is “The Omen.” Sinister events lead the U.S. Ambassador (Gregory Peck) to suspect that his son, Damien, is the Antichrist. This horror film won the Oscar for Best Original Score. Movie begins at 12:15 p.m.
Thursday’s flick is “Psycho.” Many consider this one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best and most frightening films. Secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals money from her employer to start a new life with her lover (John Gavin). When she tries to leave town, a heavy rainstorm forces Marion to stop at the Bates Motel. Her meeting with Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) has dreadful results. This horror classic was nominated for four Oscars including Best Director (Hitchcock) and Best Supporting Actress (Leigh) Movie begins at 12:15 p.m.
Stop by Brookdale ShopRite on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. for the Boy Scout Troop 23 Popcorn Sale Fundraiser. The sale of popcorn raises money for Troop activities.
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Bloomfield will hold its annual Public Safety Day this Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. outside town hall.
The Kiwanis Club of Bloomfield is having its monthly general meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakeside Manor (240 Belleville Ave.). Come to find out how you can help our community through service and ensure that Bloomfield's children are able to maintain a sense of community through service organizations with the schools.
Don’t miss the Free Blood Pressure Screening on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The screenings are held in town hall (Nursing Office, Lower Level).
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The Bloomfield Farmers Market will take place Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m., located outside State Street Diner.
The Bloomfield College Art Gallery is exhibiting "Her Word as Witness: Women Writers of the African Diaspora." A reception with the artist, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the gallery. The new Bloomfield College Art Gallery is located on the upper floor of the Library located at the corner of Liberty Street and Oakland Avenue.
Looking for something to do on Saturday evening? Lyrics & Laughter: An Evening of Comedy and Song could be just the thing. The New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts is excited to announce the return of their cabaret series. The show will premiere at 8 p.m. at the New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts Theater on Saturday at the NJSDA Theater (593 Bloomfield Ave.). Tickets are $15 and include a wine and cheese pre-show reception. For tickets, please call 973-566-9700, Ext 5.
