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Here's Your Weekday Update In Bloomfield: Friday, Sept. 3

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Bloomfield:

  1. Bloomfield Business 'Ruined' In Storm Sees Outpouring Of Love (Bloomfield Patch)
  2. Bloomfield Library Has 'Tablets On Loan' For E-Book Access (Bloomfield Patch)
  3. MUSIC AT THE MANSION: PORCH PERFORMANCES Wraps Season Two With Celia Berk, Natalie Douglas and Corinna Sowers-Adler (Broadway World)

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This weekend in Bloomfield:

Friday, September 3

Saturday, September 4

  • Music at the Mansion: PORCH PERFORMANCES - Celia Berk (7:00 PM)

Bloomfield Patch Notebook

  • Homeless Animal Adoption League: "Last night, the remnants of Hurricane Ida had a devastating impact on #Clifton and the surrounding communities of #Bloomfield #Montclair and others across #passaiccounty and #essexcounty. Thankfully the shelter is dry and our kitties are..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield College: "Who's pumped up for the first day of the semester We sure are To help you navigate campus, or answer any questions, visit our Storytellers this week at our "Ask Me Booths". They'll be stationed at: Talbott Hall 225 Liberty L..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield College: "The rain can't stop us…we're here for you Bears We've moved our Ask Me Booths to the following locations today. Be sure to stop by for any questions navigating campus, or just to say hello to our Storytellers. Find us inside of: Colle..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield College: "Bloomfield College is pleased to report that President Marcheta P. Evans has been named to the Honor Roll of ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2021 by ROI-NJ.com. Learn more at https://bloomfield.edu/about-us/news/bloomfield-college-pres..." (Facebook)
  • Township of Bloomfield Public Works & Park Maintenance: "REVISED!! PLEASE SHARE!! Attention: REVISED Labor Day Service Schedule Good Morning. In observance of The Labor Day holiday, The Department of Public Works and Park Maintenance will be closed on Monday, September 6th. Please note the FOL..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "We're pleased to announce the launch of our Tablet program - open to Bloomfield Card Holders ages 18+ . Stop by the Circulation desk in the main library to reserve yours today. . #njstatelibrary #instituteofmuseumandlibraryservices #bpln..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield College: "Have you heard the news Open House is Saturday, October 9! Mark your calendars, because you won't want to miss it. Connect with an Admission Counselor and learn about the application process Tour our beautiful campus Learn ab..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library: "#SaturdaySound . "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry via @overdrive_libs. . . #bccls #weekendreads #2021reads #audiobooks #ebooks #libby #librariesofinstagram #bloomfieldlibrary #instalibrary #bookstagram #bloomfieldnj #beach..." (Instagram)
  • Township of Bloomfield Public Works & Park Maintenance: "This is the Township of Bloomfield. The garbage collection that was canceled Thursday will be collected this Monday, September 6th. There will be no cardboard recycling pickup on Monday, but it will be collected on Tuesday along with Tue..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library: "We'll be closed this weekend - so stop by before 5 for any last minute items! . . #bplnj #bloomfieldlibrary #bloomfieldnj #labordayweekend" (Instagram)
  • Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "This morning! Join us under the tent" (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "We'll be closed this weekend - so stop by before 5 for any last minute items! . . #bplnj #bloomfieldlibrary #bloomfieldnj #labordayweekend" (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "Thank you to the incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners and their families who attended our special Storytime program this morning! We can't wait to hear about your first days of school. And thank you to the United Way of Bloomfield f..." (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library: "This morning! Join us under the tent" (Instagram)
  • Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "Print out this BINGO sheet at check items off to celebrate #LibraryCardSignUpMonth . . #bplnj #LibrariesEmpower #librariestransform #ala #njlibraries #publiclibraries #ala #bloomfieldnj" (Facebook)
  • Bloomfield Public Library: "Print out this BINGO sheet at check items off to celebrate #LibraryCardSignUpMonth . . #bplnj #LibrariesEmpower #librariestransform #ala #njlibraries #publiclibraries #ala #bloomfieldnj" (Instagram)

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