IN AND AROUND WEST ESSEX: Sports and Music Swap Meet today in West Caldwell – New Jersey Hills

The sixth day-long annual Morristown Festival of Books will be held in downtown Morristown, featuring more than 40 authors. For information, go online to www.morristownbooks.org.

Run 4 Their Life 5K from 9 to 11 a.m. in Caldwell. Runners start and end in Parsons municipal parking lot on Westville Avenue (behind Caldwell Diner). USATF-certified race and that benefits Concepts of Truth International, a nonprofit organization offering professional counseling, international helpline, and pragmatic models in sexual and mental health. For information, go online to https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Caldwell/run4theirlife5k.

Open House, hosted by Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fire Department, 51 Plymouth St.

Tree Day, hosted by Caldwell Environmental Commission, at 10 a.m. at Borough Hall, 1 Provost Square. Michael Falciola of Bartlett Tree Experts will discuss climate change, recent weather patterns and their effects on plants. Participants will receive a free native tree.

Lunch with Sparky, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Roseland Volunteer Fire Department, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served at noon at the firehouse, 300 Eagle Rock Ave. Lunch costs $8 per child and includes hot dogs, juice/water, chips and ice cream. Each child will receive a photo with Sparky the fire dog and bag of goodies. Adult free when accompanied by child. For information, call Kathy Loveless at (973) 228-2188 or the firehouse at (973) 403-6065.

Future Firefighter’s Day Open House, hosted by West Caldwell Fire Department, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Department, 6 Fairfield Ave.

Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roseland Volunteer Fire Department, 300 Eagle Rock Ave.

Opening reception for photographer Nancy Bernhaut Scott from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave.

Cub Scout Pack 801‘s annual camp out in Bond Force Park in Roseland.

SUNDAY, Oct. 13

Blessing of the Pets at 10 a.m. at Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy Road.

James Caldwell High School swimming teams’ Mattress Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school, 265 Westville Ave., West Caldwell. Every purchase benefits the swim teams.

Grand opening at 2:30 p.m. at The Lash Lady, 79 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

James Toogood is the featured artist at Essex Watercolor Club meeting at 2 p.m. at the Livingston Community/Senior Center, 204 Hillside Ave.

MONDAY, Oct. 14

West Essex Regional schools closed for Columbus Day. Caldwell-West Caldwell schools are half-day.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Harrison School.

TUESDAY, Oct. 15

Deadline for voters to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Essex Fells Mayor and Council regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 255 Roseland Ave.

Caldwell Mayor and Council meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Borough Hall, 1 Provost Square.

West Essex Regional School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria classroom, 65 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell.

North Caldwell Mayor and Council conference meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave.

Roseland Mayor and Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 19 Harrison Ave.

North Caldwell Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Grandview School cafeteria.

Caldwell Gridiron Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the James Caldwell High School library.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16

Second annual Fall Fest featuring pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, cookie decorating and fall-themed snacks from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Ave.

Roseland candidates forum, hosted by The Progress, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, 19 Harrison Ave. Candidates for Borough Council, Roseland school board and seat representing Roseland on West Essex Regional school board will answer questions submitted by audience members.

Fairfield Recreation Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield Recreation Complex, 221 Hollywood Ave.

“The Smoke Screen,” a program about adolescent vaping, at 7 p.m. in the West Essex Middle School auditorium, 65 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell. Sponsored by the North Caldwell Municipal Alliance and the North Caldwell Police Foundation.

Roseland Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Noecker School, 100 Passaic Ave.

Essex Fells Board of Education regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Essex Fells School, 102 Hawthorne Road.

THURSDAY, Oct. 17

North Caldwell candidates forum, hosted by The Progress, at 7 p.m. in the Grandview School cafeteria. Candidates for Borough Council and seats representing North Caldwell on West Essex Regional school board will answer questions submitted by audience members.

Open Mic Night, hosted by Roseland Presbyterian Church, at 7 p.m. at the church, 40 Freeman St. Piano accompaniment by Fran Testa. All are welcome.

FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets at 10 a.m. at Caldwell Community Center, 1 Provost Square. Coffee and conversation sponsored by Caldwell Health, Welfare & Senior Services; Unicity Eldercare; and the New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association. For information, call Maria at (973) 403-4623.

Roseland Farmers Market is open from noon to 6 p.m. at the corner of Roseland and Harrison avenues. 

Movie “Best of Enemies” (R, 2019) will be shown at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road. For information, call (973) 226-5441.

Tricky Tray at 6 p.m. at Center for Spiritual Living, 31 Westville Ave., Caldwell. For information, call (973) 403-3306.

SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Autism and Special Needs Open House, hosted by North Caldwell Fire Department, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families invited to meet firefighters, law enforcement officers and EMTs and to see their equipment in a fun, safe and controlled environment. Event geared for children on the autism spectrum or who have special needs and their families. West Caldwell Fire Prevention will provide a Life Safety Home to teach what to do when the fire alarm sounds.

Verona Park Conservancy’s biannual fall cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet near the boathouse and bring gloves.

Third annual Fall Family Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 20. Bouncy house, face painters, local vendors, food trucks, live music, pumpkin patch, pie baking contest and more. RSVP and download entry form for pie baking contest at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Strut Your Mutt costume contest and parade at Essex County Hilltop Dog Park, Courter Lane, North Caldwell. Registration at 1:15 p.m., parade at 2 p.m. Free to enter. Prizes for winners. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 20.

Fall Family Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Free Public Library, 261 Hollywood Ave. Live music, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloons, bounce house, cider and donuts. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Target of Fairfield.

Pig roast/chicken dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy Drive. Take-out or eat-in buffet. Cost is $18 for adults and $9 for children age 10 and younger. For reservations, call (973) 227-4410.

SUNDAY, Oct. 20

Tournament of Bands Chapter Championships at West Essex High School, 65 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell.

MONDAY, Oct. 21

Roseland Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. at 19 Harrison Ave.

“An Evening with Dianne Grossman” at 7 p.m. at Churchill School, 233 Fairfield Road, Fairfield. Free event with mother of Mallory Grossman, who committed suicide after being bullied, and founder of Mallory’s Army. She will discuss how to protect your family from “not my child” syndrome. Presented by the Fairfield Municipal Alliance Committee and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

TUESDAY, Oct. 22

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Original Pancake House, 817 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell.

Dinner and Spirits Night from 5 to 10 p.m. at Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. Twenty percent of each dinner check goes to the Women’s Club of Caldwell Scholarship Fund.

Fairfield Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at municipal building, 230 Fairfield Ave.

Fairfield Public Schools Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library/media center of Stevenson School, 15 Knoll Road.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23

“Celebrating the Holidays When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer’s” at 10 a.m. at Alzheimer’s New Jersey headquarters, 425 Eagle Rock Ave. #203, Roseland. Program offers coping strategies to become a healthier caregiver.

Annual Senior Luncheon, sponsored by Fairfield Municipal Alliance Committee, at 11:30 a.m. at Double Tree Hotel, 690 Route 46 East, Fairfield. Free to all Fairfield seniors. For reservations and transportation, call (973) 882-2700 ext. 2510 by Oct. 16.

THURSDAY, Oct. 24

Caldwell candidates forum, sponsored by The Progress, for Borough Council and Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education candidates at 7 p.m. at the Caldwell Community Center, 1 Provost Square.

University Women of West Essex meets at 7:30 p.m. at the West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road. Featured speaker is Frank Astorino on personal financial planning. Meeting is free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, Oct. 25

Roseland Farmers Market is open from noon to 6 p.m. at the corner of Roseland and Harrison avenues. 

Movie “A Simple Favor” (R, 2018) will be shown at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road. For information, call (973) 226-5441.

Halloween Ghost Walk starting at 5 p.m. at Grover Cleveland Birthplace, 207 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Halloween Haunt Dance for Roseland fifth graders, hosted by the Roseland Junior Woman’s Club, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the all-purpose room, 19 Harrison Ave. Costumes required. Admission: $12 per student. RSVP by Oct. 22. For information, call (evenings) Sheryl Ryan at (973) 226-5248.

SATURDAY, Oct. 26

Paper Shredding from 8 a.m. to noon at Fairfield DPW garage, 230 Fairfield Road (behind municipal building). Limit is five boxes or 100 pounds per resident. Rain or shine. For information, call Steven Bury at (973) 882-2700 ext. 2504.

Halloween Park in Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell. Sponsored by Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy. Registration at 9:30 a.m., parade at 10 a.m.

Operation Take Back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairfield Police Department, 230 Fairfield Road. Dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medicine.

Trunk or Treat for children in preschool-grade 4 at Noecker School, 100 Passaic Ave. Set up at 10 a.m., trick or treating from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring enough candy for 150 children.

SUNDAY, Oct. 27

Pocketbook Bingo at West Essex High School. Doors open at 1 p.m., first game called at 2 p.m. $40 ticket includes nine games, one raffle sheet, coffee and dessert. Individual game cards are $5. For information, send email to Kim Mooney at drksmooney71@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, Oct. 28

Fairfield Township Council meets at 7 p.m. at municipal building, 230 Fairfield Road.

Newcomers Night at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave., North Caldwell.

TUESDAY, Oct. 29

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Halloween Dance for fifth and sixth graders from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Firemen’s Community Center, 131 Gould Ave., North Caldwell.

North Caldwell Mayor and Council regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30

Community-wide Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the West Essex Middle School parking lot, 65 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell.

THURSDAY, Oct. 31

Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Recreation parking lot at 221 Hollywood Ave., Fairfield. Free for children ages preschool-grade 6. Candy will be handed out from decorated police, fire and DPW vehicles. Sponsored by the Fairfield Municipal Alliance Committee. For information, call Denise Cafone at (973) 787-4817.

SATURDAY, Nov. 2

70th Anniversary Show featuring the Dapper Dans, guest quartets and James Caldwell High School choral groups at 4 p.m. at Mount St. Dominic Academy, 3 Ryerson Ave., Caldwell. Dinner after the show. Call (973) 303-2087 for reservations and tickets.

MONDAY, Nov. 4

West Essex Regional School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria classroom, 65 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education conference meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Harrison School.

TUESDAY, Nov. 5

Election Day.

Womens Club of Caldwell meets.

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Teen Advisory Group meets at 6 p.m. at West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road.

Essex Fells Mayor and Council conference meeting at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 255 Roseland Ave.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6

Essex Fells Board of Education workshop meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Essex Fells School, 102 Hawthorne Road.

SATURDAY, Nov. 9

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics from 9 to 11 a.m. at DPW garage, 21 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, and from noon to 2 p.m. at DPW garage, 230 Fairfield Road, Fairfield. Please have cats in carriers and dogs on leashes. All dog and/or cat owners who live in Fairfield or West Caldwell may go to either location.

MONDAY, Nov. 11

Veterans Day ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Borough Hall in Essex Fells.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Harrison School.

TUESDAY, Nov. 12

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

North Caldwell Mayor and Council conference meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation to sponsor Harlem Wizards basketball game from 5 to 10 p.m. in the James Caldwell High School gym.

FRIDAY, Nov. 15

Family Hockey Night, sponsored by the Fairfield Municipal Alliance Committee. Tickets to New Jersey Devils-Pittsburgh Penguins game plus bus ride cost $65 per person. Bus leaves municipal building parking lot at 5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. For information, call Denise Cafone at (973) 787-4817. 

TUESDAY, Nov. 19

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Harlem Wizards to perform at 7 p.m. in the James Caldwell High School gym, West Caldwell.  Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets from $15 to $55 available online at www.harlemwizards.com. Fundraiser benefits Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation. 

Fairfield Public Schools Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library/media center of Stevenson School, 15 Knoll Road.

North Caldwell Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Grandview School cafeteria.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20

Essex Fells Board of Education regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Essex Fells School, 102 Hawthorne Road.

THURSDAY, Nov. 21

Roseland School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Noecker School, 100 Passaic Ave.

MONDAY, Nov. 25

Fairfield Township Council meets at 7 p.m. at municipal building, 230 Fairfield Road.

TUESDAY, Nov. 26

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Original Pancake House, 817 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell.

Essex Fells Mayor and Council regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 255 Roseland Ave.

North Caldwell Mayor and Council regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave.

Roseland Mayor and Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 19 Harrison Ave.

THURSDAY, Nov. 28

Thanksgiving.

MONDAY, Dec. 2

Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education conference meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Harrison School.

TUESDAY, Dec. 3

Womens Club of Caldwell meets.

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Essex Fells Mayor and Council conference meeting at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 255 Roseland Ave.

Essex Lodge No. 7 Free and Accepted Masons installs officers at 8 p.m. at 8 Smull Ave., Caldwell.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4

Essex Fells Board of Education workshop meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Essex Fells School, 102 Hawthorne Road.

FRIDAY, Dec. 6

Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s arrival in Roseland.

Holiday Bazaar from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Noecker School. Hosted by the H.S.A.

MONDAY, Dec. 9

Fairfield Township Council meets at 7 p.m. at municipal building, 230 Fairfield Road.

West Essex Regional School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria classroom, 65 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Harrison School.

TUESDAY, Dec. 10

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

North Caldwell Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Grandview School cafeteria.

TUESDAY, Dec. 17

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

North Caldwell Mayor and Council conference and regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 141 Gould Ave.

Essex Fells Mayor and Council regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 255 Roseland Ave.

Fairfield Public Schools Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library/media center of Stevenson School, 15 Knoll Road.

Roseland Mayor and Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 19 Harrison Ave.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18

Essex Fells Board of Education regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Essex Fells School, 102 Hawthorne Road.

THURSDAY, Dec. 19

Roseland School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Noecker School, 100 Passaic Ave.

SUNDAY, Dec. 22

Menorah Lighting Celebration in Roseland.

MONDAY, Dec. 23

Caldwell-West Caldwell School District closed for winter break.

TUESDAY, Dec. 24

Rotary Club of the Caldwells meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Original Pancake House, 817 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 25

Christmas.

THURSDAY, Dec. 26

Fairfield Township Council meets at 7 p.m. at municipal building, 230 Fairfield Road.

FRIDAY, Dec. 27

Goat yoga at 7 p.m. at Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy Road.

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020

Roseland School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Noecker School, 100 Passaic Ave.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8

Essex Fells Board of Education reorganization meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Essex Fells School, 102 Hawthorne Road.

West Essex High School Symphonic Band to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.