Women’s History Month Kicks Off In Bloomfield With Series Of Events

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Women’s History Month Committee in Bloomfield recently announced that its members are launching a series of events to celebrate Women’s History Month, which takes place in March.

The celebration will include a professional networking event, social media tributes, a concert, a poetry event, a community yoga class, a proclamation at a Bloomfield Town Council meeting, and a menstrual hygiene product drive.

“Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the vast contributions of women to our community and country as well as draw attention to issues that may not otherwise be in the general spotlight – such as the high cost of menstrual hygiene products,” Councilwoman Jenny Mundell said.

“Women’s history is all of our history,” Mundell added, thanking the committee and town officials for helping to put the events together.

The list includes:

3/1-3/31: Women's History Month Menstrual Hygiene Product Drive: Local businesses will be participating in a menstrual hygiene product drive throughout the month of March. All donations collected will be distributed by the Department of Human Services to Bloomfield schools and local food pantries. Items needed include: tampons, pads, liners, period panties, intimate wipes, and menstrual cups.

3/8: International Women's Day - Annual Social Media Takeover Featuring Bloomfield Women to Watch

3/11: She Did It Her Way, a concert at Bloomfield Public Library - The Bloomfield Public Library will be hosting She Did It Her Way on Saturday, 3/11 at 2 p.m. in the theater. This concert celebrates the lives, romances, careers, and hit songs of female vocalists and recording artists such as Patti Page, Dinah Shore, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland and others.

3/23: Women's History Month Professional Networking Event - The Women’s History Month Committee is hosting a professional networking event, bringing together Bloomfield-residing and Bloomfield-serving professionals on 3/23 at Bloomfield Steak and Seafood, 6:30-8:30PM. Mix and mingle with professionals while enjoying cocktails and appetizers courtesy of Bloomfield Steak & Seafood, Love & Plates, and Love & Boards. Swag bags featuring goodies from local women-owned businesses will be provided to attendees. Brief program will include comments from Bloomfield councilwomen and Maritza Walton, owner, Casa d’Flor and Ritz-Walton Weddings. Tickets are limited to 40 attendees. Tickets are $20 and advanced registration is required. Register at www.bloomfieldrecreation.org by 3/16.

3/26: Bloomfield Women's History Month Poetry Event - The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will be hosting a Women's History Month Poetry Event on Sunday, 3/26, noon - 2 p.m. at Oakeside Cultural Center, featuring local women poets. Lunch will be served.

3/27: Proclamation for Women's History Month - Proclamation to be presented at the 3/27 Regular Council Meeting recognizing Women's History Month and naming the 2023 Bloomfield Women to Watch and members of the Women's History Month Committee. In addition to the names provided for the social media takeover, members of the committee include: Nicolle Walker, Nicole Farrell, Maritza Walton, Ellen Hagen, Judy Bonaforte, Dana Barron, Marvette Richardson, and Maria Estrela

3/28: Women's History Month Yoga Donation-Based Yoga Class at Zura - Zura Yoga Studio will be holding a donation-based Women's History Month community class on 3/28 at 6PM with Kristen Kempf. All proceeds will be donated to the Neighbor to Neighbor Network, which works in collaboration with the Department of Human Services to support residents in need, including many women and children. Register at zurablooms.com

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