Monday, October 22, 2012
The Bloomfield Farmers Market continues on Thursdays through October
The Bloomfield Public Library Movies have a Halloween theme all month. Monday’s film is “Dead and Buried." The sheriff of a small New England town discovers that strangers are being killed by mobs of townspeople. Things turn bizarre when the corpses come back to life. Jack Albertson steals the show as William G. Dobbs, the eccentric local undertaker who is happy for the extra business. Thursday’s flick is “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken." This comic mystery stars Don Knotts as Luther Heggs, a small town reporter who, in order to get his big break, must spend the night in a mansion that is celebrating the 20th anniversary of a famous murder-suicide. Creepy and funny, this is a wonderful Halloween movie for all ages. Both films begin at 12:15…
Monday, October 15, 2012
Public Safety Day is Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
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…
Monday, October 8, 2012
A look back on top headlines in Bloomfield last week
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Monday, October 8, 2012
The Bloomfield community said its final goodbyes Friday to Christina Lembo, almost one week after the 16-year-old soccer player was killed in a tragic car accident just blocks from her home. The latest in the Memphis the pit bull saga has the Bloomfield council and Board of Health (BOH) once again pitted against each other. The council last week passed a resolution proposing the township's attorney draft some sort of settlement, Bloomfield Life reported, to end a months-long feud between the township, BOH and dog trainers Jeff and Diana Coltenback, who wish to adopt the dog. Donations are still trickling in, but the second annual Bloomfield Charity Gala netted as much as $30,000 in donations Wednesday night. A 332-unit rental development …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
National Costume Swap Day is Oct. 13
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Got a Halloween costume? Need a Halloween costume? The Bloomfield Public Library is looking for donations of clean and gently used children's Halloween costumes for its costume swap Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For every costume donated, families will receive a swap ticket (with a limit of one ticket per child per family), good for a new-to-you costume. Costume donations, sans swap ticket, are also welcome and, from 1-2 p.m., a $3 suggested donation gets you a new costume. The event is part of National Costume Swap Day created to give costumes a second life. Any leftover costumes will be donated to Goodwill. For more information, call 973-566-6200, ext. 507.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Check out what's happening in Bloomfield this week
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Check out some of the events going on this week. On Monday, the town council will have a council meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the second floor council chambers in the municipal building. The Bloomfield Public Library will have a free film at 12:15 p.m. on Monday. This week the featured movie is "The Birds." A wealthy socialite (Tippi Hedren) drives to a coastal town in California to visit handsome Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor). Their romantic weekend is shattered when birds begin a series of vicious attacks on the townspeople. Director Alfred Hitchcock based this chiller on a story by Daphne du Maurier. The movies are held in the library theater. The Municipal Clerk Louise M. Palagano has announced that residents interested in …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Romance, Comedy, Drama and Fantasy - something for every film lover.
Every Monday and Thursday the Bloomfield Public Library shows a free film and everyone is welcome. All films start at 12:15 PM in the barrier-free Library Theatre. This month has a great selection of old film classics and newer films. Here are the September movies. Thursday, September 6th We Bought a Zoo (PG) We Bought a Zoo is a 2011 comedy-drama film based on the 2008 memoir of the same name by Benjamin Mee .The film is directed by Cameron Crowe, and stars Matt Damon as the lead character. It tells the story of Mee and his family who just moved into a dilapidated zoo and took on the challenge of preparing the zoo for its reopening to the public. Monday, September 10th The Vow (PG 13) The Vow is a …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Library Director reflects on her years of work and how her passion goes beyond library walls.
Catherine Wolverton says she knew she was destined to work at a library from a young age. With approximately 20 years of experience, she remains as passionate about her work since the moment she embarked on librarianship. This Essex County resident of over 10 years sits down with Patch and lets us know what it means to her. When and why did you decide to work for a library? “Despite the fact I worked in a library in high school it wasn’t until college that I decided to become a librarian. My original plan was to be a teacher, but late in my sophomore year I decided that I really wasn’t called to teach. My mother was a middle school English teacher for over 30 years and I didn’t feel the love for the profession that I saw in her. I took …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Movies, County Clerk and more
The Summer Reading Program is over and the kids are getting ready for school, but check out what the Bloomfield Public Library has lined up for the rest of the month! Essex County Clerk Outreach Wednesday 8/22 2 to 7:30 p.m. As a service to Essex County residents, the Clerk’s Office schedules afternoon and evening hours to conduct business in municipalities across Essex County. During these Outreach times, they process only New Passports, Notary Public Oaths, and Veterans Peddler Licenses. No other services are available at the outreach centers and must be conducted in person at the clerk‘s office. Call the clerk’s office at 973-621-4920 with any questions. Please arrive at the Outreach Center at least one half hour before the stated …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
"The Wedding Singer", "The Artist" and Jamaica's Independence Celebration Festival
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Bloomfield and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. THIS WEEKEND AT THE MOVIES Montclair: Clearview Clairidge Cinemas Clearview Bellevue 4 Clifton: AMC Clifton Commons 16 Allwood Cinema 6 West Orange: AMC Essex Green Cinema Caldwells: Clearview Caldwell Cinema 4 BLOOMFIELD WHAT: “The Wedding Singer” The Musical WHERE: Bloomfield High School, 160 Broad Street, Bloomfield WHEN: Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. WHY GO: The Charles Seller Foundation's Talent Time performs the musical "The Wedding Singer," based on the New Line Cinema film of the same name. All proceeds will go to benefit Jessica …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
The Garden State Charity Yogathon is Saturday
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Bloomfield and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. Turtle Back Zoo is celebrating “Medieval Times” on Saturday. In celebration of their new komodo dragon and the year of the dragon, the Medieval Times performers will be there in search of dragons. Performances at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. (Rain Date is July 21st). Adults $10; Seniors & Children $7 and under 2 is free. BLOOMFIELD WHAT: Brookdale Park Concert – A Tribute to Journey & The Four Tops WHERE: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield WHEN: Friday 7:30 p.m. WHY GO: Enjoy Essex County Free Music Series! WHAT: Karaoke at Essex …
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