BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A free class that teaches volunteers how to crochet mats from plastic bags will be held tonight, Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Civic Center, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be repeated Friday, Oct. 18, at the same hour. The word “volunteers’ is being used because this is a community service […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Brookdale Reformed Church has initiated an emergency fund drive for this year and next to help with building repairs. A special meeting was held following the Sunday service Sept. 29, to discuss the necessity for replacing half the church roof. The section to be removed is beneath solar panels that were […]
Sean Bernardo NHS senior Cross-country team “Sean has been a varsity runner for our program since his first day as a freshman. He is currently our No. 1 boy runner with a seasonal best of 17:37 at the Roxbury Invite. He has just gotten better each day due to his dedication and toughness. Very tough […]
Alexandra Protter NHS senior Tennis team “Allie has been with me for four years. She is very friendly, a team player and is willing to work hard on her game. She started as a doubles player and is at first singles this year. She is the captain and is an asset to the team. Unfortunately […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Friends of the Glen Ridge Library hosted its fourth annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, to raise money for library programs and services. Friends President Jan Rohal hoped to make $5,000 from the event, which brought residents to their driveways with a plethora of items while their kids […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A lot of friendship building and comradery went on in Bloomfield schools last week as students engage in planned activities to highlight “Start With Hello Week,” an initiative focusing on removing the barriers of social isolation among students. The five-day event, which began Monday and ends Friday, is the creation of Sandy […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hispanic Heritage Month was commemorated by the Bloomfield Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 21, with a music program by percussionist Manny Montanez, who played the congas. A small but appreciative audience heard him perform for an hour as he sang mostly in Spanish, accompanied by a selection of prerecorded instrumental tracks. “My […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 30th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. Ruth Boling of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green was celebrated at the church on Sunday, Sept. 15. Earlier this week, Boling spoke about her years at the church and the need for a minister to keep up with the times by […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — After a summer break, the Glen Ridge Studio Seniors Art Class is actively painting again at the Ridgewood Avenue Train Station. The artists are not beginning any new works but preparing for a February art exhibit at Crane’s Mill Senior Living Community in West Caldwell by finishing paintings undertaken with instructor […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Van Tassel Funeral Home in Bloomfield held its fifth observance of Pet Memorial Day on Saturday, Sept. 7. About 15 people came to listen or speak about their pets, and those who had attended the memorial in the past agreed this year’s observance was very good, although it was hard to say […]