KEEPING UP WITH ROSELAND: Lots to do in town this month
Spring is finally here! I personally feel like this is longest winter ever with parts of New Jersey reporting snow on April 30! But so far May has been glorious, everything is blooming and blossoming as the Earth quickly makes up for lost time.
There is a lot to do all around Roseland, although my personal favorite summer event, Roseland Farmers Market, doesn’t open until June 16.
Clean Communities Day will be held on Saturday, May 12. Volunteer to restore a part of history by helping rebuild the stone wall along Roseland Avenue and cleaning up litter from Harrison Complex. Check in at the outside picnic tables located at the Roseland Library, 20 Roseland Ave. from 8 to 9 a.m. Pre-registration required. Call the Mayor’s Office at (973)-403-6024. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and will be served a free lunch. The service will be honored by having the names of volunteers on a plaque to be displayed on the newly renovated stone wall. Please dress for outdoor work, no open toe shoes, work boots or sneakers only.
Instapot Class At The Library
The Roseland Library will hold an Instapot class at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. Instapot is the hot new kitchen gadget everyone is talking about! Whether you are already the proud owner of an Instapot, or are curious to learn more about it, learn some recipes and tips during this informative class. RSVP 973-226-8636.
Duplicate Bridge
The Duplicate Bridge Club meets from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Roseland Library.
Environmental Center Programs
A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the month of May that will teach children and adults about nature and help them gain a greater appreciation and understanding of our environment.
Horticulture for Seniors will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 21. Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County for this horticulture class especially designed for senior citizens. The topic for May is Merry Month of May. Meet in Garibaldi Hall, 621A Eagle Rock Ave. This is a free program. Advance registration is required one week prior to program. For information, call Helen at 973-731-0717 or the Master Gardner Helpline at 973-228-2210.
New Jersey Woodturners for adults and children ages 3 and older will meet at 7 p.m. May 21. Learn to turn with the NJ Woodturners Association. Discover the wonders of creating art from found pieces of wood. Topics vary by the month. Meet in Garibaldi Hall 621A Essex County Environmental Center. Cost is $10 per adult and free for NJWA members. Call Bob Amarant at 908-442-4729 for details.
4-H Young Gardeners Club for children in grades one through 10 will meet 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? From where spaghetti sauce comes? How you can find a rainbow in a garden? The 4-H Young Gardener’s Club can provide the answers to these questions and more. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-353-1337 or visit essex.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/.
Flowers, Flutters & Fun, an exhibit by Maria “Mané” Robinson, will be on display in the Environmental Center during the months of May and June.
Registration is required for all programs at the Essex County Environmental Center, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register, call 973-228-8776.