Here's Your Weekday Update In Bloomfield: Thursday, Sept. 2

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Bloomfield today:

1. Bloomfield Storm Update: 1 Resident Dead As Town Reels From Ida (Bloomfield Patch)
2. Bloomfield Community Farmers Market To Open Every Tuesday (Bloomfield Patch)
3. Free Program In Bloomfield Can Help Spot Home 'Hazards' (Bloomfield Patch)

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Today in Bloomfield:

• Berkeley Kindergarten Play Date - Bloomfield Township School District (12:00 AM)
• Kindergarten Visitation @ Brookdale - Bloomfield Township School District (12:00 AM)
• Franklin Kindergarten Orientation - Bloomfield Middle School (9:00 AM)
• Fairview Kindergarten Orientation - Bloomfield Township School District (9:00 AM)
• WA Kindergarten Orientation - Bloomfield Township School District (9:30 AM)
• Ice Cream Social/Meet Your Teacher - The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen (1:00 PM)

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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: "Is it 10 a.m. Yet? WHO'S READY FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TODAY Our staff and students are so thrilled to welcome you! Bring those smiles, excitement, and Bear love with you to campus today. It's going to be a great day" (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)
• 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: "This is home. Hoping everyone is staying safe from the storm. Sending you lots of virtual bear hugs " (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)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Now through September 25, customers at CVS Pharmacy can make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in stores or online. Support our efforts to help create a future without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. alz.org/cvs #ENDALZ" (Facebook)
• Bloomfield College: "Severe Weather Closing Due to recent inclement weather, the campus will be closed on Thursday, September 2, 2021." (Facebook)

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