Bloomfield
Bloomfield Public Library’s Book Club, 90 Broad St., has released its program schedule for March:
- Book Club meets March 2, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., in the library’s study room to discuss “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. For more information or for help in locating a copy of the book, call the reference desk at 973-566- 6200, ext. 219 or 220. Admission is free and all are welcome.
- Mid-day Movies presents: “Broadcast News” on March 2; “Boyhood” on March 5; “The Story of GI Joe” on March 9; “Maleficent” on March 12; “Network” on March 16; “Snowpiercer” on March 19; “Good Night and Good Luck” on March 23; “Begin Again” on March 26; and “The Insider” on March 30. All films begin at 12:15 p.m. Admission is free.
- An adult craft program is set for the second Wednesday of each month beginning March 11 at 6 p.m. Materials needed: discarded books, magazines, newspapers, paper, scissors, various scissors, various beads, decoupage glue. If you have extra supplies, feel free to bring them for the other crafters.
Through March 14, the library is accepting donations of new or lightly used prom dresses which will be distributed to young women who might otherwise not be able to afford a prom gown. Dresses can be dropped off in the main library. All sizes and styles are welcome.
Belleville
Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., holds Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers every Wednesday at 11 a.m., beginning March 11. For more information, call the library at 973-450-3434.
East Newark
West Hudson Brave Women Fighting Breast Cancer meets the last Friday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the East Newark Senior Center, 37 President St. For more information, call Emma at 201-998-6828, Rosa at 201-246-7750, Fatima at 973-485- 4236 or email emidura2@yahoo. com.
Harrison
Holy Cross Church sponsors a trip to Las Vegas, April 29 to May 5. The group departs Newark Airport Wednesday, April 29, at 7:15 a.m., for a nonstop flight via United Airlines and returns Thursday, May 5, at 6:15 a.m. The group will be staying at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. The $771 per-person cost covers air, hotel and taxes. A $250 per-person deposit is required to guarantee reservations. Call Gina at European Travel, 973-484-4023, or Joan at 973-481-2434.
Kearny
The Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking candidates for induction at a dinner to be held in November. Nominees must have graduated at least five years ago.
Teams to be inducted at a dinner to be held at the Lithuanian Catholic Community Center April 17 will include the 1977 boys soccer team, 1985 boys baseball team, 1980 girls relay team, 1986 boys lightweight crew team, 1980 girls basketball team and the 1968 football team.
For information on the team dinner or on nominating individuals, contact John Millar at 201-955-5051 or Zibbie Viscuso at 201-998-5961.
Lyndhurst
A benefit dinner for Jennie Gossweiler-Renna, now in her fifth year with ovarian cancer, will be held March 28, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Amvets post hall, 323 New York Ave. The $45 admission includes dinner, dancing and support for a wonderful person. For tickets, more information, or to make a donation, call Melissa Alfano at 201-736-1584 or visit www.jenniebenefit.myevent.com.
Dress in the style of your favorite decade for “Dancing through the Decades” March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyndhurst firehouse, 299 Delafield Ave. Admission is $35. All proceeds go to the Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. For tickets, call Cristy at 201-742-2411.
Adoniram Court No. 22, Order of the Amaranth, sponsors a winter auction Sunday, March 1, at the Masonic Temple, 321 Second Ave. Doors open at noon. A $5 donation is requested. For more information, call 201-955- 1555.
Lyndhurst Girls’ Association hosts a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 22, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. Proceeds go towards maintaining and operating Libbie Lindsay House, a meeting place for Girl Scouts and leaders in Lyndhurst. Admission is $5 and tickets may be purchased at the door.
Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., hosts the following children’s events this month:
- Walk in Story Times, open to grades pre-k to 2, take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:40 p.m. No registration is required.
- In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday week, children in grades pre-k to 4, are invited to create their own Lorax Wednesday, March 4, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. To register, call the library at 201-804-2478.
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission announces the following programs:
- The Free First-Sunday-of-the- Month Nature Walk, held in conjunction with the Bergen County Audubon Society, is set for Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to noon. The location of this walk has been moved from Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus to DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. (directions are on meadowblog.net in the left-hand column). Participants are asked to sign a standard liability release good for NJMC/ BCAS events year round. To register, contact Don Torino of the BCAS at greatauk4@gmail. com or call 201-230-4983.
- Owls Alive, presented by Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, is set for Sunday, March 8, 2 to 3 p.m. See some of these amazing nocturnal raptors and learn about these feathered ambassadors’ behavior, physiology, adaptations and natural history.
Admission is $8; $6 for Meadowlands Environment Committee members.
Pre-registration is recommended and appreciated. To register, go to www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “Events.”
Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst sponsors a children’s Tricky Tray for grades pre-k to 5 Saturday, March 28, at the Senior Citizen’s building on Cleveland Ave. Admission is $5. Doors open at noon and the raffle begins at 1 p.m. Lunch items will be sold. No outside food is permitted. For tickets or more information, call Janet at 201- 935-1208.
North Arlington
American Legion Alexander Stover Post 37, 222 River Road, meets Monday, March 2, at 8 p.m. All veterans are invited. The post is accepting transfers of members of the American Legion Post 1000 who are residents of North Arlington. For more information, call 201-214- 8253.
North Arlington Seniors Inc. (Tuesday Club) sponsors a trip to Sands Casino in Pennsylvania on March 5. The group leaves at 9 a.m. from Borough Hall. Non-members are welcome. For more information, call Rose Florio at 201-991-2423. Payment is appreciated before the trip. Speak slowly and clearly when leaving your telephone number.
North Arlington Public Library, 210 Ridge Road, announces the following:
- Sit and Stitch Knitting and Crochet Group meets Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.
- Irish music performance with Clarence Ferrari begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7.
- A screening of the film “From Here to Eternity” is set for Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m.
- A motorcycle jacket themed photography exhibit by Bobby Travieso is on display at the library until March 7. The exhibit includes photos of people of all walks of life wearing the photographer’s old leather jacket along with a brief statement about who the person is and how they came to put on the jacket. For more information, visit Travieso’s website www.hairyhand.net.
For more information, call the library at 201-955-5640.
North Arlington High School Crew announces its 2015 season kick-off party fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pourhouse, 584 Ridge Road. Cost is $40 per person and includes three hours of open bar, light food and music. Bring your family and friends (age 21 and over).
Nutley
Shelter Love Events hosts a comedy night fundraiser March 14 at The Old Canal Inn, 2 E. Passaic Ave., with proceeds going to help purchase items needed by Happily Efur After, a not-for-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer cat rescue and adoption group. The event features a prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, and the comedic stylings of emcee Jeff Howard, Ken Perlstein, Joe Messina, Paul Goldenberg, Mike Celona and Steve Schwarz. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Food orders and raffle ticket purchases will not be available once the show starts. Tickets are $25, which includes a $5 food voucher. Tickets purchased through Feb. 28 are discounted by $5. Tickets can be purchased at http://slecomedynight.brownpapertickets.com/.
Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, announces the following programs:
- Monday Night Book Club meets to discuss “Men We Reaped,” a memoir by Jesmyn Ward, March 2, at 7 p.m. Copies of the book and its discussion guide are available at the library. This event is free and open to the public.
- Minecraft Club, open to ages 7 and up, meets Monday, March 2, at 3:30 p.m. Bring your own device.
- P.J. Storytime, open to all ages, meets every Monday at 7 p.m.
- Babygarten, open to ages 23 months and under, takes place Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Registration is required. This is open only to Nutley residents.
- Patrons are invited to play bridge every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Video Game Club for teens meets Tuesdays, March 3, 24 and 31, at 3:15 p.m.
- Preschool Story Time, open to ages 3 to 5, takes place Wednesdays, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Only Nutley residents may attend. Registration is required.
- Wednesday Afternoon Knitters meets weekly at 1 p.m. Both beginning and experienced knitters are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
Registration for these programs is not required unless otherwise noted. To register for programs or for more information, call the library at 973-667-0405.
