Belleville
As March marks Women’s History Month, Clara Maass Medical Center will host “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment: A Health Fair for Women,” on Friday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Belleville Founders Room at Clara Maass Medical Center, located at One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville.
Screenings and information will include: Body fat analysis, cholesterol screening, breast health information, diabetic foot screening, blood pressure screening, glucose screening, cardiac risk assessment questionnaires, stroke risk assessment and bruit screening, urinary tract/incontinence info, and information about nutrition and weight loss options.
There is no cost to attend this event. Please park in the parking deck. Women and men alike are invited to attend this health fair.
To register, please call 1-888-724-7123, prompt 4. Walk-ins are welcome!
Mark your calendars for International Night on April 4 at 7 p.m. at Belleville Middle School, 279 Washington Ave. The evening will feature a variety of dances, songs and foods from different cultures and countries. Middle school students will be dancing, singing, and bringing food from their culture.
Belleville Elks Lodge #1123 will have a blood drive on Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the lodge hall, 254 Washington Ave. All donors will receive a mini-physical. The entire process including donation and screen may take up to one hour. Donors must be at least 17-years-old and weigh at least 120 lbs. All donors are required to eat a least a light meal before donating and are required to have a signed form of identification and Social Security number. For more information regarding eligibility to donate, call the New Jersey Blood Center at 973-676-4700.
Bloomfield
Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave., Bloomfield, is presenting it’s sixth annual “A Taste of Bloomfield” on Sunday, April 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy samples of signature dishes from many of Bloomfield’s restaurants. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 973-429-0960.
East Newark
West Hudson Brave Women Fighting Breast Cancer meets on the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the East Newark Senior Center, 37 President St. The group will provide an atmosphere of warmth and comfort for patients and family. For more information, call Emma at 201-998-6828, Rosa 201-246- 7750, Fatima 973-485-4236 or email emidura2@yahoo. com. Together we will fight this disease.
Harrison
Harrison Public Library, in conjunction with Town of Harrison, will be offering a free resume review for its residents. Services offered will include working on resumes to make them better and more attractive to prospective employers and workshops on career guidance. Saptarshi Katwala, a Harrison resident, will be conducting these resume review sessions. These sessions will be offered twice per week, every Tuesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The first session starts on Tuesday, April 3. For further information, please contact the Harrison Public Library at 973-483-2366.
Harrison Little League will host its second annual Mikey Derrico Little League tournament starting June 18. The fee is $250. Teams for ages 9 through 12 will be competing. For more information, contact the Community Center at 973-268-2469 or 973-268- 5859.
Harrison Recreation Little League Opening Day Parade will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 9 a.m. (assemble at 8:30 a.m.) All Little League, Minor League, Tee-Ball players and coaches will assemble at the soccer courts on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. In the event of rain, please follow your schedule. Opening Day ceremonies will be held at the Little League Field. Any questions, contact the Center at 973-268-2469 or 973-268-5859.
Kearny
The Kearny Public Library presents a Guitar Bob family concert, “Kids on the Move, a Jumping, Junior Jamboree,” from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. on Monday, April 9 in the lower level of the Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave. Bob Messano, Guitar Bob, is a prolific songwriter, performer and recording artist specializing in children’s music. Guitar Bob concerts and CDs feature interactive music activities that delight children and parents alike.
Admission is free. No registration needed, but space is limited. For more information, call 210-998- 2666 or visit www.kearnylibrary.org.
Cecilian Seniors announces a trip to Mt. Airy Casino trip on April 11. Cost is $30. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. from in front of St. Cecilia’s Church. Call Johnnie B. at 201-997-9552. A Wildwood trip for five days and four nights is also planned. If interested, call Johnnie B. for details 201-997-9552, after 6 to 9 p.m.
New Jersey Blood Services announces a blood drive is scheduled at Calvary Chapel of Kearny, 156 Oakwood Ave., on March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Public Library will present “Communicating and Healing with Angels,” hosted by the Lyndhurst Public Library on Wednesday, April 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is an introduction to communicating and healing with angels, lead by Maria Ferrara Weinert of www.earthdream.biz. Space is limited. To register, please call Library Director Donna Romeo at 201-804-2478, ext. 7 or email romeo@bccls.org.
“Favorite Food and Libations of Past Presidential Families” will be held at the Lyndhurst Public Library on Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to noon, presented by Food Historian Judith Krall-Russo. Learn how American Presidents entertained at State dinners and how they entertained friends and families. Space is limited. To register, please call Library Director Donna Romeo at 201- 804-2478,ext. 7 or email romeo@bccls.org.
The Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst will host “Spring Into Fashion” Sunday Brunch and Fashion Show fundraiser on Sunday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Graycliff, 122 Moonachie Ave., Moonachie. There will also be a tricky tray with great prizes and a 50/50 raffle. A full brunch will be served. Tickets are $35. For tickets, please call Rosemary at 201-935-4836 or Marge at 201-694-5976. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Special April Fools Bird Walk with the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Audubon Society, will be held at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst on Sunday, April 1, from 10 a.m. – noon and will feature a new birding challenge: Birders can quietly make note of any decoys they see along the way – and ID them if possible. Winner may receive a prize. Check meadowblog. net for last-minute weather updates. You will have to sign a standard liability release that is good for NJMC/BCAS events throughout the year. To R.S.V.P., contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@ aol.com or 201-230-4983.
The Lyndhurst Health Department will hold its bi-annual Women’s Health Clinic on Thursday, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. This free event, made possible through a partnership with Clara Maass Medical Center, includes education on breast self-examination and a pelvic exam. The clinic is open to all female Lyndhurst residents aged 18 years and over. Please call 201-804-2500 to make an appointment.
North Arlington
The American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37, 222 River Rd North Arlington will hold it’s monthly meeting on Monday April 2, at 8 p.m. All veterans are welcome. For more information call 201-214-8253.
Nutley
The Township of Nutley is inviting residents to join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and Light It Up Blue to help shine a light on autism. Whether it’s your front porch or your local business, an office party or a banquet, the whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism. Nutley Mayor Mauro G. Tucci has personally purchased 100 blue bulbs to distribute free to residents on a first come basis. Bulbs will be available at the Department of Parks and Recreation located at 44 Park Ave., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bulbs may also be purchased at local stores.
Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 7th annual Great Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, beginning at dusk.
Nutley youngsters grades 2 through 6 are invited to bring their flashlights along to search for over 1,500 toy or candy filled eggs scattered throughout Reinheimer Park on Bloomfield Avenue across from the recreation Annex Building. Children are asked to meet by the playground equipment to begin the festivities.
A golden egg will be hidden and the lucky winner will receive a large chocolate filled basket. Parents are encouraged to stay with the children during this event.
A rain date has been set for Saturday, April 7. This event is open to Nutley residents only. For more information, please contact the Nutley Recreation Department at (973) 284-4966, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Nutley Public Library will have photography by Kathryn Marano until April 30.
Pajama Story Time for children of all ages is held at the library on Mondays at 7 p.m. . Registration is not required.
Patrons can play bridge at the library on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Experienced and non-experienced players welcomed. No registration required.
Tuesday Evening Knitting Club will meet at the library on Tuesday, April 3, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Come share your love of knitting and crocheting with both beginning and experienced knitters. Please bring your own supplies. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month.
Come meet Rick Mikula The Butterfly Guy at the library on Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. Learn about and see some beautiful live butterflies. Registration is not required
