AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bloomfield New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:14:34 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 December Days Schedule of Events This year, all four of MHS' historic properties will be decorated in period-appropriate styles and open for guided... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/montclair-historical-society-news-november-6-2009-231986 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/montclair-historical-society-news-november-6-2009-231986 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ready to Party on Halloween Eve? Join us for a spook-tacular All Hallow's Eve Costume Party at the Charles Shultz House (Evergreens)! The... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/the-ghost-of-halloweens-past-229372 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/the-ghost-of-halloweens-past-229372 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Wednesday night Argentine Tango/Milonga,    beginning Wednesday - Nov 4, 2009 at City Lights in Belleville, NJ   8:00 PM - FREE FREE... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/belleville/news/wednesday-night-tango-city-lights-229276 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/belleville/news/wednesday-night-tango-city-lights-229276 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-essex-county-226876 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-essex-county-226876 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 An Award-Winning Evening! 'Twas a memorable night at the Montclair Golf Club last Friday night, as the Montclair Historical Society feted several of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/montclair-historical-society-news-october-21-2009-224976 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/montclair-historical-society-news-october-21-2009-224976 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Bloomfield - 4th Wall Theatre, a non-union professional theatre in Bloomfield, presents a staged concert version of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-award... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/sweeney-todd-cuts-its-way-across-the-4th-wall-stage-in-bloomfield-219842 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/sweeney-todd-cuts-its-way-across-the-4th-wall-stage-in-bloomfield-219842 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Calvary Chapel of Montclair is an Angel Food Ministry Host Site. Angel Food Ministry is a national organization dedicated to providing grocery relief... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/grocery-relief-224112 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/grocery-relief-224112 Health and Fitness Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Body Awareness & Effective Expression: Through carefully-designed physical and mental exercises of Eastern and Western origins you will learn... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/late-fall-weekend-workshops-with-yass-hakoshima-223506 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/montclair/news/late-fall-weekend-workshops-with-yass-hakoshima-223506 Health and Fitness Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Essex County, NJ area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Essex County, New... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-essex-county-220762 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-essex-county-220762 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Essex County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-essex-county-221951 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-essex-county-221951 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The MSU Center for Hearing and Balance is now the brand new MSU Center for Audiology and Speech-Language... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/msu-opens-center-for-audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-in-bloomfield-212396 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/msu-opens-center-for-audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-in-bloomfield-212396 Health and Fitness Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-bloomfield-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-bloomfield-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600