At 6 p.m., the library offers a seminar on “Birds and Witches and Bloomfield: On the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Alexander Wilson.” This week marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Alexander Wilson, the father of American Ornithology. Wilson published the nine volumes of his American Ornithology and spent most of a year writing, painting and teaching in Bloomfield. Rick Wright's introduces the life and the work of Wilson.
Throughout August, the Bloomfield Health Department is reaching out to students returning to college with to offer vaccinations for a nominal fee. Call 973.680.4058 to set up an appointment or for more information.
Bloomfield's United Way is selling raffle tickets for the group's annual 50/50. They are looking to sell 200 tickets at $100 a shot. The drawing will be held halftime at the Bloomfield High School homecoming game on Oct. 26 – Saturday. Email info@unitedwaybloomfield.org, call 973-748-1732 or stop by 385 broad street.
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The Bloomfield Photography Club is looking for new members. They hold meetings on Wednesday nights at 7 at the Bloomfield Civic Center on 84 Broad Street.
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