‘Back To School Party’ In Bloomfield To Include Bookbag Giveaway

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council will host their annual “Back to School Party” on Sunday, Aug. 28.

The afternoon will include food, games, a DJ and a bookbag giveaway for Pre-K through 8th grade students. It will take place at Felton Field, 145 Floyd Avenue, from noon to 3 p.m. Early registrants will receive a book bag, organizers said.

For students to receive bookbags, registration is required. To register, call Human Services at (973) 680-4017.

Supplies for the event are bought with funds from the Bloomfield Youth Aid Foundation as well as donations from local community groups including the Neighbor to Neighbor Network, the Kiwanis Club and the Elks Club.

“Every year the Department of Human Services does a great job providing supplies to individuals and families, and I am honored to have the opportunity to once again give back to our great community,” Venezia said. “I look forward to seeing all my friends and neighbors and hosting this event for many more years to come.”

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