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ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

2 Town Hall greeters needed

2 Mayor plans 2nd charity dinner

3 United Way hosts Meadowlands picnic fundraiser

4 Sunset Classic, June 28

4 Chamber golf outing, June 14

5 Clip and save your Public Worksrecycling information

6 Check out the fun and historyof Bloomfield Bicentennial events, now through August

7 Summer of Fun, Summer Camps and Sports Clinics (Recreation Dept.)

8 “Dream Big, Read!”

9 10 concerts on tap by Bloomfield’s Federation of Music

10 Methodist Church camp to conduct local home repairs

10 Apply for affordable back-to-school shopping day

May- August 2012

Grand Ma/Pa will be gone . . . but not forgotten!Essex County residents over age 65 can tell their life

stories on video — a gift to younger generations of familymembers and friends.

Bloomfield resident Gene Nichols, a retired public rela-tions professional and journalist, is offering “Life Story Cam”videos as a free community service. He says the 15-minutevideos will be a way to keep alive the memory of valuedelders.

All videos will be shot in the Bloomfield Public Libraryboard room. Nichols will provide a listof advance questions designed to drawout the subject’s personal history.Subjects will be encouraged to bringphotographs, which Nichols will scanon the spot and mix with interviewfootage.

Ninety minutes of video will beedited down to 15 minutes. Nicholswill upload the video to the Internetand give each subject a free DVD

copy.For more information, call Nichols

at (347) 560-8056, e-mail him at lifesto-rycam@gmail.com, or visitwww.lifestorycam.com. ✿

Bloomfield has become theprovider of public health, humanservices and animal services forthe community of Glen Ridge.The switch was made largely togain greater access to socialservices.

Under a new three-yearcontract signed early this year,Glen Ridge has become thesecond outside community totap Bloomfield’s acclaimedhealth services. Caldwell Town-

Glen Ridge taps Bloomfield for health & animal servicesship has contracted withBloomfield for public healthservices, animal control andanimal shelter services formany years. Caldwell providesits own human services.

Glen Ridge previouslycontracted with Montclair forpublic health and animal servic-es, but the arrangement did notinclude human services.

“That was one of the pri-mary factors in choosing to

Visit the official BloomfieldAnimal Shelter Facebook page

Cece came in a littlebeaten up, but she’s healingnow . . . Alec’s lively person-ality brightens the wholeshelter . . . Acrobat cat Edie isgetting a forever home.

Animal updates like theseare part of the fun on theBloomfield Animal ShelterFacebook page. It’s a place tosee great cat and dog photosand videos, to learn about localanimal-related events, and toread comments from fellow ani-mal lovers. Oh! But, all thoseconfusing Facebook sites! How

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switch from Montclair toBloomfield,” said BoroughAdministrator Michael Rohal, ina March 14 article in the GlenRidge Paper.

Bloomfield’s HumanServices Division offers mentalhealth services, and communityresources for all types of basicliving needs such as access toutility and mortgage assistance,and a food pantry.

In addition, Bloomfield’s

Neighbor to Neighbor Networkprovides a safety net for peo-ple who cannot get the helpthey need through normalsocial services channels.

NTNN is proving particu-larly attractive to Glen Ridge’ssenior citizens. One popularservice is the Friendly VisitorProgram, which matches seniorcitizens with volunteers forhelp with grocery shopping,

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The weather is changingand the summer of 2012 isupon us. Knowing how muchthis time of the year meansto our residents, the Town-ship is well prepared.

Our most importanttask is to keep the childrenof the community activeduring the summer. TheRecreation Department is inthe lead with great activitiesfor all.

Daily camps for kids agesthree to seventh grade willkeeping them activeand engagedthroughout thesummer. Includedon a weekly basiswill be sportscamps, educationalactivities, and tripsto local attractions.See details on page7 of this edition.

Our MemorialDay Parade on May 28th willkick off the summer season.This year, it’s not only aparade to honor our greatveterans, it is also be part ofour Township’s BicentennialCelebration.

The parade will be jam-packed with people andfloats celebrating bothevents. We will also open thetime capsule buried by theBloomfield High School class

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of 1962. Afterward, we willhave an old fashioned picnicon the historic Town Green.Make sure you mark your cal-endars for May 28th. It will bea day to remember.

Also coming up this sum-mer are the traditional con-certs at Brookside Park, andnew this year, concerts in theBloomfield High SchoolAuditorium. And, of course,the great Bloomfield CivicBand will perform again onMonday nights.

This year’sJuly 4th celebra-tion will take oneven greatersignificance as wecelebrate thecountry’s inde-pendence andthe BloomfieldBicentennial.Another great day,this one ending

with our best fireworks dis-play ever!

To all residents, I wishyou a joyful and safe summer.Enjoy your vacation travelsand don’t forget to ask ourpolice to check on yourhome’s safety while you areaway.

Have a wonderful sum-mer and please to take partin our special Bicentennialevents. ✿

Mayor Raymond McCarthy’s MessageUpcoming election deadlinesPrimary Election – June 5• Last day for registration andtransfer – May 15 (MunicipalClerk’s Office, Room 214, openuntil 9 p.m.)• Last day to apply for vote bymail ballot – May 29

General Election – Nov. 6• Last day for registration andtransfer – Oct. 16 (MunicipalClerk’s Office, Room 214, openuntil 9 p.m.)• Last day to apply for vote bymail ballot – Oct. 30

Be a Town Hall greeterLocal senior citizens and

high school students have beenthe cheerful faces greeting visi-tors to Town Hall, and nowmore of them are needed.

Seated at the entrance tothe main administrative build-ing, greeters help visitors get tothe right office without search-ing door to door and floor tofloor, a common occurrencewhen greeters are not present.

Greeters hand out passesand lead visitors to the rightlocation or provide informationas requested. Coverage is need-ed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Hoursare flexible.

To learn more contactSamantha DePalma at (973)680-4006 or sdepalma@bloom-fieldtwpnj.com, or drop by theTownship Administrator’sOffice.

Save the Date

Mayor plans 2nd annualcharity dinner, Oct. 3

Last fall, local charities tookin $35,000 when Mayor RaymondMcCarthy hosted his first annualCharity Dinner Dance. Now it’stime to mark your calendar forthe follow-up event.

The Mayor’s 2nd AnnualCharity Dinner Dance will takeplace Wednesday, Oct. 3 atMayfair Farms in West Orange.Three honorees will be select-ed: a Man, Woman, and Businessof the Year. All proceeds will goto causes that benefitBloomfield residents, including:

• Bloomfield Police SocialServices

• Neighbor to Neighbor• Local food banks• Direct support to

Bloomfield families for utilities,food, and child care

• Transportation for thosein need

• United Way of Bloomfield• Town youth organizationsAmong last year’s benefici-

aries were the United Way ofBloomfield, $12,500; BloomfieldMunicipal Alliance, The BethelCommunity DevelopmentRehoboth Food Pantry and MealCenter, and the Neighbor toNeighbor Network, all of whichreceived $2,500; and theBloomfield RecreationDepartment, $500.

Look for more detailsabout the October gala in thenext BUZZ.

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Got business with the court?If you need to make a pay-

ment to the municipal court orif you’re making a courtappearance, go to the PoliceDepartment / Law Enforce-ment Building located to theleft of the Municipal Building.To call the court office, dial(973) 680-4078.

Municipal Q&A

Q. Where do I go to pay fortickets and traffic violations?A. Police Dept., 2nd floor.

Q. If I want to hold a yard sale,what does the town require?A. Obtain a permit from theBuilding Dept., room #105,Municipal Plaza. The fee is $25(check or money order).

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Enjoy a bountiful picnic andwatch the ponies run atMeadowlands Racetrack whileraising funds for United Way ofBloomfield.

On Friday, June 8, at 6 p.m.,everyone is invited to dinetrackside under the weatherproof canopy at the Secaucusracetrack. Picknickers will have their own parimutuel win-dow and a closed-circuit TV. The trackside locale is a thrillfor the little ones, and for parents, fencing ensures safety.

The feast will include hamburgers, hotdogs, corn, salad,baked beans, cole slaw, chips, watermelon, cookies, coffee,soft drinks, and draft beer. The $45 per person costincludes admission and parking. Children up to age 5 cancome for free; ages 6 to 12, $15; and 13 to 18, $24.

Proceeds will help United Way of Bloomfield respondto everyday requests for assistance — needs such as utilitypayment, a food shortage or mortgage assistance.

For more picnic information, contact Janet McCarthy(973) 893-0803; Geri Generazio, (973) 429-8100; or theUnited Way office, (973) 748-1732. ✿

do you know which one is theofficial page?

Here’s how to figure it out. . .

The official Facebook pageis called “Bloomfield AnimalShelter/John A. BukowskiShelter for Animals” (URL:http://on.fb.me/H2XtMn).

You can also link to the

Be a part of the animal shelter fun!Some children have supported the Bloomfield Animal

Shelter with birthday parties by collecting donations instead ofgifts. They’ve posted party photos on the site.

Others who have adopted animals have sent updated pho-tos of newly adopted pets pictured in their new homes.Families write fun captions to go with the photos.

official Facebook page by visit-ing the Township’s website,www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/health.

If you google, type in“Bloomfield Animal Shelter,”look for John A. BukowskiShelter for Animals – Town-ship of Bloomfield. You’llknow you’re on track if you getrouted to the Township web-site. From there, click “OfficialFacebook” page.

Note: When you google,you may see two unofficial shel-ter Facebook sites with similarnames. They are not recom-mended. Please visit and “like”the official site. ✿

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The Suburban EssexChamber of Commerce willhost its annual Golf Outing andScholarship Awards Luncheonon Thursday, June 14 at ForestHill Field Club in Bloomfield.

All proceeds will benefitthe chamber’s scholarship fund.Three high school students willbe awarded, each receiving a$750 scholarship.

Registration and continen-tal breakfast will begin at 8:30a.m., with the shotgun start at9:30 a.m. Beverage stations

Runners, on your mark for the

Sunset Classic, June 28Title Sponsor: Investors Bank

The Sunset Classic is back for its 24th running onThursday, June 28! The charity-driven event will kick off theJuly 4th weekend.

Runners in three races and their supporters will enjoyhot dogs, ice cream, music and more at Foley Field, the start-ing and stopping point for all races.

Runners will receive giveaways and shirts.This year’s races include:• Kids’ Sprints - 6:30 p.m.• Bicentennial Mile – 7 p.m. • 5-Mile Road Race through Bloomfield and Glen Ridge,

7:30 p.m.The Sunset Classic is hosted by the nonprofit Bloomfield

Educational Foundation. All race proceeds will go to theirVocational Educational Special Training Program.

Race sponsors include: Investors Bank (the title spon-sor), Lummus Technologies, Brookdale ShopRite, BMW ofBloomfield, Fleet Feet Sports, Saucony, PharmachemLaboratories, Decker Tape, and JL Mechanical.

For more information or to register for the race, go towww.sunsetclassic.org. ✿

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The cost per golfer, includ-ing meals is $150. The BBQbuffet only is $35.

This year’s gold sponsor isBrookdale ShopRite; silversponsor, Premier Orthopedicsand Sports Medicine; and thebronze sponsor, BellevilleMotor Lodge. More sponsor-ship opportunities are available.

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Pet waste pollutes our watersYour pet’s waste can pollute our waters. Left on the ground,

it is washed by rain and melting snow into storm drains, then car-ried to rivers, lakes, the ocean and drinking water. Animal wastecontains bacteria and disease-causing microorganisms. Pet ownersor caretakers must properly dispose of pet waste in the trash ortoilet. For information, visit www.njstormwater.org or www.non-pointsource,org. ✿

Curbside Recycling

Bloomfield Public Works Department (973) 680-4127

Report missedpickups at (973)674-6266

Shaded Dates: Mixed Paper Only

Unshaded Dates: Commingled

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Public Works Yard, 230 Grove Street Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for recycling drop-off

■ Metals and Appliances -Appointment required. Call nolater than 3 p.m. Monday for aTuesday pickup.■ Bulky Items (e.g., furniture,carpeting, mattresses, dried outpaint cans) - Collected in allzones on the second weeklypickup day. Maximum threepieces per household per pick-up. (No call necessary.)■ Plastics, Cartons - Commingledrecycling includes all plasticsstamped numbers 1 through 7.Please rinse all.■ Window and Mirror Glass -Wrap in paper and place indouble garbage bags. Place thepackage for curbside pickup onthe second garbage day. Forextra-large windows or mir-rors, use tape.■ Household Batteries - PlaceAAA, AA and 9V batteries in

house-holdgarbage. ■ Motor Oil and/orAntifreeze - Holdfor the EssexCountyHazardous WasteDay or take withtires to a local gasstation or dealer.

Non-Recycling Services■ Pothole Repair - Call(973)680-4127, press #1to provide location.■ Streetlight Out - Call (973)680-4009. Provide the polenumber.

General Recycling Services■ Rechargeable Batteries, Cell Phones- Recycle at Radio Shack, BestBuy, Staples, Target, Office-Max,Lowes, Home Depot, Sears,Walmart or Verizon Wireless.Car batteries not accepted.■ General Recycling Drop-Off at 230Grove Street includes all curb-side recycling, TVs, electronics,hard-covered books and usableclothing. Drop-offs are Saturdays,9 a.m. to 1 p.m.■ Branch Pickup - Cut and tie inlengths under four feet and 25pounds or less. Bundle at curb-side on recycling days.■ Large Tree Parts - Lengths notexceeding three feet. Call 680-4127, press #1 for Maintenance.

■ Missed Trash Pickup - Call (973) 680-4127 or 4009, press #1.■ Missed Leaves or Grass - Call (973) 680-4127, press #1.

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No TVs at CurbsideUsed televisions must bebrought to the BloomfieldPublic Works Yard, at 230Grove Street on Saturdaysonly, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

North End ElectronicRecycling, May 19A DPW recycling truck willbe stationed in the parkinglot across from BrookdaleChristian Church onSaturday, May 19 from 9 a.m.to noon. Accepted itemsinclude computers, printers,monitors, wires, cables, key-boards, mouse devices, tele-phones, TVs under 32 inch-es, VCRs, DVD players,stereos and small appliances.

Where a blacked-out date appears, recycling pickups will be delayed byone day. Also, garbage pickups will be suspended on blacked-out daysand affected residents will have only one garbage collection that week.

Holiday Recycling DelaysMay 28 - Memorial DayJuly 4 - Independence Day

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Yard Waste CollectionApril 1 - Oct. 15

Yard waste is collectedon regular recycling days.

■ Leaves, grass, clippings,brush, branches and lawnrakings - collect in biode-gradable bags only. Do notpile on sidewalks, gutters orstreets.

■ The Township will notpick up waste collected inpaper or plastic shoppingbags or in trash cans.

■ Do not combine yardwaste with householdgarbage or recycling.

Essex County Hazardous WasteDays - Saturday, May 5, and Saturday, Oct.6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EssexCounty Fleet Maintenance Garage, 99 WestBradford Avenue in Cedar Grove. Bringyour driver’s license as proof of countyresidence. Call (973) 857-2350 for details.

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Paper Shredding Day, May 5Need to safely dispose of

obsolete records? PaperShredding Day will be held as afree service to residents onlyon Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the municipalparking lot next to the postoffice. Green Sky Industrieswill provide the shreddingtruck, driver and laborers.

Bloomfield’s 200th birthday bash continues with a fullline-up of spring and summer events. Be sure to take in allthe fun, music, and of course, the local history!Tues., May 22

The Photography ofCharles Warren Eaton. Localhistorian Rich Rockwell willspeak at 8 p.m. about the inter-nationally acclaimed artist andphotographer who lived inBloomfield from 1887 until1937. Check for the lecturelocation on www.hsob.org.

Mon., May 28■ Memorial Day Parade,

145th observance. Assemblytime 9 a.m. Parade starts at 9:30a.m. and extends from Brook-side Park to the Town Green.For inquiries, call ParadeChairman Joseph Ellmer at(973) 338-4256.

■ Sesquicentennial (150years) Time Capsule Opening.Members of BHS Class of 1962will open the time capsule onthe Town Green, immediatelyafter the Memorial Day Parade.

■ Bicentennial PicnicEnjoy an old-fashioned commu-nity picnic on the Town Green,right after the time capsuleopening.

Wed., June 13The Role of New Jersey in

the Civil War. Rutgers historyprofessor William Gillette, Ph.D.,will speak at Oakeside CulturalCenter, 7:30 p.m.

June (date to be announced)Bloomfield Cemetery

Walking Tour. Stroll throughthe cemetery at 383 BellevilleAve. with an expert guide. Visitwww.hsob.org for date andtime.

Band at Bloomfield High School,7 p.m.

Tues., July 17Kenny Vance and the

Planotones sing classic songs ofthe 50s and 60s including theirhit, “Looking for an Echo,” atBloomfield High School, 7 p.m.

Mon., July 23An Old Fashioned

Summer Concert presentedby the Bloomfield Civic Band.Come sing along on the TownGreen. Bring lawn chairs orblankets, 7 p.m.

Tues., July 24TUSK, the ultimate Fleet-

wood Mac tribute band, playspopular tunes at BrooksidePark, 7 p.m.

Tues., July 31Bloomfield’s own Bobby

Wells performs with TheInfernos. Features music from

www.BloomfieldBicentennial.comVisit the official Bicentennial website to learn moreabout upcoming events, sponsorships, merchandise,donations and volunteer opportunities.

June (date to be announced)Virtual Tour, Morris Canal

in Bloomfield. Enjoy a virtualtour of the Morris Canal fromSouth Bloomfield to Brookdale.Explore Bloomfield’s lock,inclined plane, bridges and aque-ducts through historical photo-graphs, maps and postcards.Visit www.hsob.org for the dateand location.

Mon., June 25 A salute to America’s

men and women in uniform,a Bloomfield Civic Band concertat Bloomfield High SchoolAuditorium, 7 p.m.

Wed., July 44th of July Celebration &

Fireworks Spectacular, atFoley Field/Memorial Park.Enjoy food vendors, kids’ ridesand games, a flag presentation,awards, live music by The Kootz,and fireworks. Gates open 5:30.Opening ceremonies, 7:30 p.m.

Mon., July 9Happy Birthday Bloom-

field USA, a concert by theBloomfield Civic Band atBloomfield High SchoolAuditorium, 7 p.m.

Tues., July 10 Childhood’s End, a tribute

to the classic rock band, PinkFloyd, with laser lights and digi-tal video imaging, at BloomfieldHigh School, 7 p.m.

Mon., July 16New Jersey Women in the

Arts, a concert by the Civic

the 60s, 70s, 80s and today. AtBrookside Park, 7 p.m.

Tues., Aug. 7 National Night Out,

Bicentennial Edition. Citizens,law enforcement, civic groups,businesses, and neighborhoodorganizations will gather in vari-ous locales to display outdoorlighting and hold front porchvigils — all to promote neigh-borhood spirit and police-community partnerships in thefight for a safer community andnation.

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BicentennialCoordinators

■The BloomfieldBicentennial Committee

■ Bloomfield RecreationDept. / Summer of Fun

■ Historical Society ofBloomfield

■The Bloomfield JointMemorial Committee

BicentennialSponsors

❥ Platinum: Comcast,Media Consultants, LLC,ShopRite of Brookdale,Town Pub

❥ Gold: Annin FlagMakers, BloomfieldCollege, Candace Straight,International Flag, XCELFederal Credit Union

(973) 743-9074 • www.bloomfieldrecreation.orgB L O O M F I E L D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T

2012 Sports ClinicsMore than 20 sports clinics for Bloomfield youth will be

offered this summer. Traditional clinics include basketball, soc-cer, baseball, softball and football. Or try nontraditional optionssuch as fencing, cooking, golf, fishing, wiffleball, art, cheerleading,skateboarding or weightlifting.

Hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.,and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Exact schedules will be available inearly May. Registration begins Wednesday, May 23. Full paymentby cash or check will be required at registration. ✿

Summer Camps2012 Playgroup at Oakview School For children ages 4 and 5, not currently in kindergarten. (Must be at least age 4 by Aug. 10, 2012) Hours, 9 a.m. to noon.• Session 1: July 2-13 (off July 4)• Session 2: July 16-27• Session 3: July 30- Aug. 10

2012 Recreation Station - Demarest School Grades K to 7. Hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Session 1: July 2-13 (off July 4)• Session 2: July 16-27• Session 3: July 30-Aug. 10NOTE: Early drop off at 8 a.m. is offered for this camp only, atan additional charge. Inquire at registration.

Camp Registration – Families who participated last year willbe mailed a preregistration pack. Newcomers must register inperson on Saturday, May 19 at 8 a.m. at the Bloomfield CivicCenter, 84 Broad Street. Registrations will be accepted on afirst-come, first-served basis. Fees are posted at the CivicCenter. Discounts apply for families with multiple children. Fullpayment, by cash or check, is required upon registration. Pleaseprovide a utility, tax or mortgage bill as proof of residency. Forage verification, provide a current report card for school-agedchildren, and a birth certificate for children not yet in school.

Summer Camp Day Trips in the works! Age-appropriatetrips include the Floyd Hall Arena, Yogi Berra Museum andStadium, Turtleback Zoo, and Brunswick Bowling Zone. Moredetails at registration. ✿

Magnet - $5Affix to any metal surface,3.5”x 5.5”

Bloomfield High SchoolCentennial Book - $10100 years of Bloomfield High

T-Shirts - $12-$15Various styles and sizes.Reads "Township ofBloomfield, 1812-2012" onfront; Bicentennial logo onback. To order, call (973)743-9074. Pick up atBloomfield Civic Center.

Medallion Keepsake - $30Features the town seal onone side and theBicentennial logo on theother. Brass finish, 3”x 2.5”

Tapestry Afghan - $50100% preshrunk cotton,50”x60”

Lapel Pin - $5Oval with butterfly clasp,1.25”

Keepsake Patch - $5Iron or sew on, 3.5”x 2.5”

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HEADLINE SPONSORS: Investors Bank, PNC Bank

❥ Red Sponsors: Brookdale ShopRite, The Town Pub

❥ White Sponsors: Bloomfield Municipal Alliance, BMW ofBloomfield, McDonald’s – Brookdale & Broad Street, MJGPromotions, Provident Bank, The Sign Post

Bloomfield Recreation ‘Summer of Fun’ Sponsors

❥ Blue Sponsors: A. Lembo Collision, All Guard Fence Co.,ECRB, Inc., Essex Manor, Bloomfield FMBA Local #19,Hot Bagels Abroad, Maser Consulting, Nevada Diner, BloomfieldPBA Local #32, PSE&G, Ritacco Construction

❥ Bicentennial Level Sponsors: JGB Sports, John I. CreccoFoundation, State Street Grill

Get your Bicentennial merchandiseSpecially designed keepsake items are available in three

ways: 1.) online at www.BloomfieldBicentennial.com, 2.) atBicentennial events, 3.) call or visit the Bloomfield CivicCenter, 84 North Broad Street, (973) 743-9074.

Enter the Bicentennial House Decorating Contest!

Can you decorate your house in grand patriotic fashionbetter than anyone in your ward?

Enter the Bloomfield Bicentennial House DecoratingContest.

One winner in each of the three wards will be selected.Judging will take place on Aug. 7 during the National NightOut Bicentennial Edition. Be sure to enter by Aug. 1.

Each winner will receive recognition on the BloomfieldBicentennial website and a proclamation from the BloomfieldBicentennial Committee, to be presentedat a future bicentennial event.

Visit Bloomfield Bicentennial.comfor more details and to enter the con-test.

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■ Special Events• Blood Drive – Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Seminar, “Importance of Living Wills” – Friday, June 29, 3 p.m.• One-on-One Computer Tutoring – by appointment until June. Call for details.

■ Ongoing Programs• Monday and Thursday movies, 12:15 p.m.• Book Club, Mondays, once a month. Call for topic and date.• Financial Book Club, first Tuesday. Call for topic and date.• Drop-in Games - challenge a friend!• Needlework Club (knitting, crocheting, needlepoint), Fridays, 11 a.m.

• Scrapbooking Crop (club) – first Thursday, 11 a.m.• Writers’ Workshop – first and third Mondays, 10 a.m.• Chinese Class – Thursdays, 11 a.m.

■ PassportsThe Essex County Clerk’s Outreach program comes to thelibrary the fourth Wednesday of every month from 2 to 8 p.m.Patrons must bring all required documents and fees. For details,call the County Clerk’s Office at (973) 621-2921, or visitwww.essexclerk.com.

■ Programs Being Planned(Call if interested)• Paranormal Book Club• Gardening/Recipe/Cooking Club• Work on it Wednesdays• Poetry Club

■ Got a skill or hobby to share?Consider teaching at the library. Contact Lisa Cohn at x217 orlcohn@bplnj.org.

■ Children’s ProgramsCheck the website for clubs and special programs.• Homework Help (grades 1-6), Mondays, Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. • Baby Lapsit (0-18 months), Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. • Toddler Storytime with Craft (19-36 months), Tuesdays, 11 a.m. • Preschool Storytime, Craft (3-5 years), Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

■ Summer Reading (July & August)Children up to age 12 are invited for stories, games, music andmore as part of “Dream Big, Read!” this year’s Summer ReadingProgram. Middle and high school student volunteers are needed.Call for information. ✿

LibraryBloomfield Public Library973-566-6200 • www.bplnj.org

Events are subject to change withoutnotice and more programs are addedall the time. Check website for info.

Warm weather isupon us. That meansit’s time to check thetubes that lead intothe burner of yourgas grill for anyblockage from insects, spiders,or food grease. Use a pipecleaner or wire to clear block-age and push it through to themain part of the burner.

Check grill hoses forcracking, brittleness, holes, andleaks. Make sure there are nosharp bends in the hose ortubing.

Move gas hoses as far aspossible from hot surfaces anddripping hot grease. If you can'tmove the hoses, install a heatshield to protect them.

Replace scratched ornicked connectors, which caneventually leak gas.

Check for gasleaks, following themanufacturer's

instructions, if yousmell gas or when you

reconnect the grill tothe LP gas container. If

you detect a leak, immediatelyturn off the gas and don'tattempt to light the grill untilthe leak is fixed. ✿

Tips for gasgrill safety

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May 12 and 13, Mel-O-Chords Spring Concert.Therepertoire of the four-part vocalensemble ranges from musicaltheatre to popular music, cover-ing multiple decades. Generaladmission $20, seniors and stu-dents $15. Saturday at 8 p.m.and Sunday at 3 p.m. Details at(973) 744.3133 or www.melo-chords.org.

June 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22,23 - “Parade” a musical per-formed by 4th Wall Theatre,Westminster’s resident profes-sional theater company. Paradeis the true story of Leo Frank, aBrooklyn-raised Jew living in1913 Georgia, who was put ontrial for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory

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Mandolin Orchestra, Bloomfield Symphony

■ May 16, BloomfieldMandolin Orchestra per-forms music by Kok,Kiouphilades, La Barbera,Granafei and more. EnricoGranafei conducts the 3 p.m.concert at Bloomfield Presby-terian Church on the Green.Details at (973) 780-4249 orwww.bloomfieldmandolin-orchestra.org.

■ May 19, The BloomfieldChorale performs “Light andDarkness,” with featured flutesoloist Emily Jones. Ruth Hsuconducts the 7:30 p.m. concertat Watchung PresbyterianChurch in Bloomfield. Call(973) 667-1440.

■ May 20, BloomfieldSymphony, “Betty ZhouReturns to Bloomfield.” Theacclaimed violinist first per-formed with the symphony atage 14 and has won numerouscompetitions, including the2006 NJ Symphony’s YoungArtist Auditions. Now a sopho-more at Juilliard, she is return-ing to perform theMendelssohn Concerto forViolin and Orchestra in Eminor, Op. 64. Also on theprogram will be the Schubert

Symphony No. 9 in C Major(“The Great”). Israel G.Herman will conduct the3 p.m. concert at BloomfieldMiddle School. Details atwww.bloomfieldsymphony.org.

■ June 9, Bloomfield YouthBand performs “HandsAcross the Sea” with worldrenowned composer PhilipSparke, 7:30 p.m. atBloomfield High SchoolAuditorium. Patrick Burns isthe founding director. Detailsat www.bloomfieldyouth-band.org or patrickburnsmu-sic@gmail.com.

■ June and July, Four CivicBand concerts. See page 7,Summer of Fun.

■ July 4, Garden StateConcert Band performanceand fireworks at VeteransField in Kearny, 7 p.m. Free.Call (973) 338-8140.

■ Aug. 10, Garden StateConcert Band presents KimMesiti singing Gershwin, 7:30p.m. at Eagle Rock Reserva-tion Park, West Orange. Free.Bring lawn chairs or blankets.Call (973 ) 338-8140. ✿

worker under his employ.General admission $24, seniorsand students $15. Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m.; andSundays at 2 p.m. Details atwww.4thwalltheatre.org.

July 16, "A JerseyVoice: Sinatra to Springsteen,and Everyone in Between."This one-night fundraiser, startsat 7:30 p.m. and features JohnMichael Coppola, formerBloomfield resident and a castmember of the Chicago com-pany of “Jersey Boys.” SoloistCoppola and his seven-pieceband will perform songs madefamous by popular performersfrom the 1940s through today.Presented by 4th Wall Theatre.Details at www.4thwallthe-atre.org.

July 26 and 27, “OnceUpon a Mattress,”a musicalcomedy rendering of the storyof “The Princess and the Pea,”presented by the New Jersey

School of Dramatic Arts andperformed by teen players. Fortickets and information, call(973) 566-9700, or visitwww.njactors.org.

Aug. 25, “Tap ‘N TimePerformance,” the thirdannual New Jersey Tap festivalincludes classes to celebrateemerging tap artists, and masterclasses that culminate in a mainstage performance at 7:30 p.m.General admission $22, seniorsand students $15. Info atwww.jerseytapfest.com.

May 4, “Hot Tamale:Recipe for Murder.” Dinewhile helping a private eye figureout who killed Mexican foodentrepreneur Hector Tamale.Each table is an investigativeteam and selected audiencemembers will become snitchesand suspects. Tickets for the 7p.m. buffet and show are $65.Cash bar available. Reservationsrequired. No refunds. ✿

All events are $15 unless otherwise indicated

Library

Human Services

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B L O O M F I E L D H E A L T H D E P A R T M E N T To Your Health(973) 680-4024 www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/health

Church camp to conducthome repairs

A free household repairprogram conducted by achurch-based summer camp isseeking Bloomfield household-ers who need home repairs,including interior and exteriorpainting (no lead paint); fixingor replacing hand rails, steps ordoors; building handicap ramps;and yard work. All tasks will becompleted the week of June 25to 29.

United Methodist ActionReach-Out Mission by Youth, orU.M. Army, is collaborating withBloomfield Human Services andthe Neighbor to NeighborNetwork to provide the servicein Bloomfield.

Camper fees provide thebudget to cover costs. Selectedclients must be home for a pre-site inspection around May 18,and during the work period.

The workers cannot doelectrical wiring, plumbing, orroofing.

Jobs are selected based onsafety issues and greatest need.Approximately 14 teams willconduct the work, each with anadult supervisor.

U.M. Army is a summercamp in multiple states, includ-ing New Jersey. Its mission is tofoster youth leadership and toteach the value of doing forothers.

The deadline for referralsis May 5. For more informationcall Human Services at (973)680-4017, or visit umarmy.org.

Need basic living assistance?

You may qualify for foodstamps, local food pantries, andprescription assistance. Forthose needing utility and rentalassistance, you may qualify fortemporary help if you’re able topay independently in the future.Learn more with a benefitsscreening at Bloomfield Healthand Human Services, or cometo the Mobile County WelfareVan stationed in front of townhall each month. Home-boundseniors and disabled residentscan get in-home screenings. Forinformation, call (973) 680-4017.

Making back-to-schoolaffordable for all

Before the next school yearbegins, your child can be pairedwith a personal shopper toselect a winter jacket, school

clothes, personal care itemsand school supplies.

The Back 2 School Storefor qualified low-income fami-lies will be open Sunday, Aug. 5in West Orange, serving chil-dren who are entering kinder-garten through fifth grade infall 2012. The program is spon-sored by the National Councilof Jewish Women, EssexCounty Section. All items arenew and participating familiespay nothing. Parents mustattend with their children andmust provide their own trans-portation. The location isaccessible by bus.

To qualify, families must beeligible for food stamps, a foodpantry, or a reduced-costschool lunch program. Applica-tions will be accepted inperson June 4 to June 8 atBloomfield Town Hall, Room213. For details, call (973) 680-4017. ✿

◆ Pap Smear, Mammography. Free.Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m. For uninsured/underinsuredwomen age 40 and older. Must meet financialguidelines. Women with Medicare do notqualify.

◆ Tuberculin Skin Test. For thosestarting a job or entering school. Cost, $20.

◆ Adult Vaccination Program. Age 19and older, uninsured or underinsured. IncludesTdap, human papilloma virus (up to age 26),hepatitis B, hepatitis A, meningococcal, andpneumococcal. Cost, $15 per visit.

NEW! MMR, Varicella and Zoster vaccines.Call for details.

◆ Child/Teen Vaccines. Ages 2 monthsto 18 years, uninsured or underinsured (insur-ance does not cover vaccines). Includesschool-mandated immunizations, plus hepatitisA, human papilloma virus vaccine (boys andgirls), and flu. Cost: $10 registration and $10administration. ✿

◆ Free Blood Pressure Screenings. • Public Health Nursing Office. First and

third Thursday, every month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.• Watchung Presbyterian Church, 375

Watchung Ave. Fridays, May 11, June 8, July 13,Aug. 10, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

• New Light Baptist Church, 89 Dewey Street.Wednesdays, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15,6 to 7 p.m.

◆ Bone Density Screening, May 21 andAug. 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For men and women.$10 for those 55 and older; $12 for all others.

◆ Lipid Panel Profile Screening. June12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Screening for cholesterol,LDL, HDL, triglycerides. Cost, $20.

◆ Stroke Screening. June 15, 10 a.m. to1 p.m. $25 for those 55 and older; $30 for allothers. Screening includes blood pressure,cholesterol and blood glucose. Carotid arteryassessment performed by a clinician.

◆ Respiratory Screening. July 23, 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost, $5.

Upcoming Nursing Programs Screenings are held in the Nursing Division, #1 MunicipalPlaza, lower level. Appointments are required, unless other-wise indicated. Contact nursing at (973) 680-4058 orwww.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/health/public-health-nursing

small errands and lightcleaning. Seniors also benefitfrom simple companionship.

NTNN has about 160volunteers. Stephanie DeSanti, the NTNN employeewho coordinates the volun-teers, says contracting withanother town does notstrain NTNN’s capabilities.Glen Ridge’s contract allowsher to work more hoursand add more volunteers.

“We’re really excited tobranch out to another com-munity,” she said.

Seniors: Need a volun-teer? Call (973) 680-4017. ✿

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Administration, 4006 (R-209)Animal Control, 4024 (R-109)Animal Shelter, 748-0194Assessor (Tax), 4021 (R-108)Board of Education, 8500Building Dept, 4054 (R-105)Clerk’s Office, 4015 (R-214)Community Dev, 4188 (R-200)Rep. Pascrell, 680-1361(R-200a)Court/Violations, 4078Emergencies: Police, Fire, or EMS, 4141

Engineering, 4009 (R-203)Finance, 4038 (R-108)Health Dept, 4024 (R-109)Human Svcs, 4017 (R-213)Info Systems, 4670 (R-203)Law Dept, 4066 (Annex)Library, 566-6200Mayor & Council, 4080 (R-209)Nursing, 4058 (basement)Parking Authority, 8960Personnel, 4005 (R-209)Public Works, 4127, x400Recreation, 743-9074Tax Dept, 4049 (R-106)Water Dept, 4051 (R-106)WBMA TV, 4122Zoning, 4012 (R-203)

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