Belleville
Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., will offer a craft program, “Let it Snow,” on Dec. 12. Registration is required. To register, call 973-450-3434.
The American Legion, 621 Washington Ave., hosts a fundraiser for Toys for Belleville Tots on Dec. 11, from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is a new toy or $10 donation. The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 51 Rossmore Place. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Terry Landon at 973- 751-6529.
Clara Maass Medical Center is holding a Breast Cancer Support Group. This event was previously scheduled in November, but will now take place on Monday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. at the Cancer Center at Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive.
Registration is required. To register, contact Raylene Langish at 973-450-2332 or rlangish@barnabashealth. org. Dates are subject to change.
Harrison
The Harrison Cancer League is holding a Christmas Boutique on Dec. 4, at Town Hall, from noon to 4 p.m.
The League is collecting toys for the Valerie Fund. Toys may be dropped off at the Senior Citizens Center, 221 Harrison Ave.
The National Honor Society of Harrison High School, 800 Hamilton St., hosts the Harrison Lions Club as it holds its annual Winter Wonderland shopping bazaar on Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. While adults browse, children can visit Kids Corner to purchase and paint their own wood ornament (we’ll wrap it) or watch a movie while they write Letters to Santa and sing carols. Pictures with Santa will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for only $5 and the first 50 kids get a free gift. There will be basket raffles at the end of the event. Make a purchase from one of the club’s vendors and get a raffle ticket to enter for the prize of your choice. Earn extra raffle tickets by bringing old unused eyeglasses. One raffle ticket will be given for each pair of glasses donated.
For more information, visit http://e-clubhouse. org/sites/harrisonnj/ or visit Facebook https://www. facebook.com/harrisonlionsclub.
Kearny
Presbyterian Boys and Girls Club, 663 Kearny Ave., hosts its annual carnival on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event features more than 30 games of skill such as goldfish toss, spin the wheel, feed the clown and Go Fish.
Kearny Elks Hoop Shoot basketball contest will be held at the PBGC on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. Children ages 8 to 13 are eligible. Participants must bring a birth certificate. For more information, call Tom Fraser, PBGC executive director, at 201-991-6732 or Ron Pickel at 201-463-8447.
The Rosary Society of Our Lady of Sorrows Church of Kearny will hold a Christmas party on Dec. 6, at 1 p.m., at La Venere Ristorante, 614 Schuyler Ave., North Arlington. Cost is $28, payable to Jean Morton (201-991-4732), A.S.A.P.
The Kearny Aereie No. 2214, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will conduct a canning fundraiser on Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, outside various local businesses, including Kearny Bank, Mid-Town Drugs and D&F Deli. Donations will go to charities, such as veterans groups, and to town recreation departments, schools, etc.
Kearny UNICO hosts a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec.12, at Applebee’s, 175 Passaic Ave., from 8 to 10 a.m. A toy will be provided to each child who attends. Tickets are $10 per child and adult. To purchase advance tickets, contact Joe at 201-998-6879 or Judy at 201-991-5812 or Lou at 201-368-2409. Tickets will also be available at the door. There will also be a raffle for a Christmas stocking filled with toys and a 50-50 raffle.
Kearny Girls Softball Booster Club is sponsoring a fundraising clothing/collection drive. Items may be dropped off at 77 Magnolia Ave. on Dec. 3 and 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. Shoes/ boots, accessories (pocketbooks, belts, backpacks, etc.), toys and bikes of any size will be accepted. Items should be placed in 13-gallon trash bags and, hard toys, in a 24-by-24 box.
The Booster Club also hosts a Tricky Tray fundraiser dinner at the San Carlo, 620 Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, on Feb. 6, at 7 pm. For more information, visit the Booster Club’s Facebook page.
Girl Scout Junior Troop 10648, will host a Bead for Life fundraiser on Dec. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Kearny Scout House, 635 Kearny Ave. Come shop for beautiful and unique jewelry handmade by Ugandan women and support a great cause. For more information, contact us at GS10648@hotmail.com.
Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., is hosting a discussion on the history of Christmas on Sundays, through Dec. 20, at noon each day. For more information, contact the Rev. Gary Frieze at gfrieze@ hotmail.com.
Lyndhurst
Children and pets are invited to have their picture taken with Santa Claus at The Humane Society, 221-223 Stuyvesant Ave., on Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 for a 4-by- 6 in a frame or $20 for a CD. All photos are taken in a private, escape-proof room. Appointments are available but walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, call 201-896- 9300.
Lyndhurst Health Department holds its bi-annual blood screening on Friday, Dec. 4, at 253 Stuyvesant Ave. Appointments begin at 8 a.m. Participants are tested for chemistry profile, cholesterol level, blood count, and thyroid level. This service is available to Lyndhurst residents over the age of 18. There is a $26 fee, payable in cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to Medical Laboratory Diagnostics. Pre-registration is required. Call 201-804-2500 for an appointment.
Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following events for children. For more information or to register for programs, call the library at 201-804-2478.
- A reindeer paper bag craft program, open to grades pre-k to 4, is set for Monday, Dec. 7, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
- Children in grades pre-k to 4 can wear their dressy holiday attire and take a picture with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 6:45 p.m. Registration is required so call in advance.
North Arlington
North Arlington Police Chief John Hearn and the Police Department Crime Prevention and Community Relations Unit are conducting their annual holiday toy drive. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Police Department through Dec. 11. Toys will be distributed to children in area hospitals, local families and others in need.
North Arlington Senior Activity Center, 11 York Road, hosts a holiday celebration on Friday, Dec. 11, starting with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon and entertainment and a raffle from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information and for reservations, call 201-998- 5636.
North Arlington Woman’s Club hosts a beefsteak dinner and Tricky Tray fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 11, from 7 to 11 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus hall, 194 River Road. Tickets are $40 (50/50 and raffle tickets sold separately). For tickets, call Christine at 201-577- 1088 or Mary Ann at 201- 997-8915.
Proceeds help support local families during the holidays and groups such as North Arlington Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Squad, HANDS, Inc., the Salvation Army and many other local, state and international organizations.
American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37, 222 River Road, meets on Monday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. For more information, call 201-214- 8253.
Nutley
Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs. For more information or to register for programs, call 973-667-0405. Registration is required only where noted. These programs are for Nutley residents only.
- Patrons are invited to play Bridge every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meet weekly at 1 p.m. Bring your own supplies.
- Manga/Anime Club for grades 7 to 12 meets on Friday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. for a holiday party.
- Tuesday Night Graphic Novel Club for adults meets on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. This month’s book is “Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon” by Matt Fraction. Copies of each book are available at the Library. Register online at nutleypubliclibrary.org/graphicnovelclub or by phone at 973-667-0405, ext. 2604.
- Hooked-on-Books Club, for grades 4 to 6, meets on Friday, Dec. 18, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required online. Nutley residents will receive priority registration.
