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Bloomfield Civic Band to perform “Tubby the Tuba and other Tunes” on Apr. 14. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School. Bill Kaufman, Frank P. Ortega, and Jalm Vanamo will play classic marches and more. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door with flyer, for students, and for seniors; and $15 at the door. Free for children under 12. Add to 📅.
Bloomfield Civic Band
Bloomfield recreation is accepting enrollment for its 2024 spring high school programs starting Apr. 15. Residents can take an upcycling class on Apr. 15, introductory crocheting class on Apr. 16, or a mentorship class on Apr. 17. All programs are $5. Registration available online.
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Fairview Elementary School plans monthly Home and School Association meeting on Apr. 15. The event is from 7-8 p.m. in Bloomfield. Participants can bring their grocery receipts in a sealed envelope for box tops to be scanned. Add to 📅.
Fairview Elementary Home and School Association
Montclair community plans “Rockin’ for Maya” benefit concert to raise funds for Maya Ciprian and her family on Apr. 14. The event, scheduled for 12-4 p.m. at Just Jake’s, will include live music performances, silent auctions, and family-friendly activities. Proceeds will go towards Maya Ciprian and her family as she undergoes treatment for a brain tumor. Tickets are $30. Free for children ages 6 and under. Add to 📅.
Just Jake’s
Bloomfield Educational Foundation plans 2024 gala on Apr. 24 in Belleville. It will honor Lenore Imhof, James Johnston, Steve Jenkins, and Bloomfield UNICO at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. from 6-10 p.m. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Bloomfield Educational Foundation
Human Needs Food Pantry plans a donation day on Apr. 13 in Montclair. Unexpired nonperishable food, new underwear, and kitchenware donations are accepted at 9 Label St. from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Add to 📅.
Human Needs Food Pantry
East Side Mags to host book signing event with comic creator Erica Schultz on Apr. 13 in Montclair. Schultz will sign “Rat City” from 2-5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. Add to 📅.
East Side Mags
Montclair Film plans a showing of “Somebody’s Daughter” on Apr. 13. The movie begins at 6 p.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave., followed by a Q&A session with Zara Phillips, Montclair resident and author of “Somebody’s Daughter,” and Richard Thompson, Montclair resident and singer-songwriter. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Montclair Film
Montclair Film to host “L’AVVENTURA” screening on Apr. 14. The event starts at 2 p.m. at the Weston Theatre. The Italian drama film is directed by Michaelangelo Antonioni. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase online. Add to 📅.
Montclair Film
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo plans its “Behind the Scenes at Amazing Asia” tour on Apr. 14. The event begins at 2 p.m. and will include a 30-minute tour of the Amazing Asia exhibit, a meet-and-greet with a zookeeper, and zoo admission for the day. Tickets available online. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County College plans virtual “What’s New at West Essex Campus” on Apr. 16. The livestream begins at 11 a.m. and will feature Mayor Joe Tempesta, Dean Elvy Vieira, and Samirah Scantling. Livestream available on the college’s Instagram page. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Arc of Essex County plans free “Animal Yoga” for children ages 6-12 starting Apr. 16 in Fairfield. Participants will stretch and move together from 4-5 p.m. at 10 Kingsbridge Rd. The group will meet again on Apr. 30. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
The Arc of Essex County
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip” on Apr. 16 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 5:15-7:15 p.m., starts at the end of Locust Avenue and participants can hike one mile to explore historic dinosaur tracks. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Garden Discovery Club” monthly meeting for ages 5+ on Apr. 23 in Roseland. Participants will explore planting, harvesting, cooking, and learn about composting, healthy eating, and weeding from 4-5 p.m. Sessions are $15. This is a drop-off event. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
