Community Corner

Your Week Ahead: Meetings, Rallies and More...

A look at the notable goings on in Springfield

Monday

The hosts their weekly hour of for kids in grades 4 and up. All participants will dramatize stories using Readers' Theater. No auditions necessary.

presents a free seminar on bariatric surgery, commonly known as weight loss surgery, at 6 p.m. at their offices at 155 Morris Ave. Registration is welcome but not required.

Tuesday

Springfield’s Township Committee holds its at 7 p.m. at . The agenda includes the bond ordinance proposed to fund the athletic turf field.

Supporters of the turf field have planned a rally outside of town hall. According to an event posted by the Springfield Athletic Turf Association on Facebook, the rally will start at 6:30.

Wednesday

The offers , an uplifting, contemplative Yoga class starting at 10 a.m.

Springfield’s meets at town hall from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Children in Grades 4 and up are invited to the library for at 4 p.m. No experience necessary. Participants will make a Mardi Gras mask.

Thursday

The Library offers an .

The Library Board holds its .

Springfield . Curb side collections are scheduled rain or shine. Items must be placed at the curb the evening before pick-up after 6 p.m.

There will be a meeting of Water Everywhere on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at Sarah Bailey Civic Center, 30 Church Mall, Springfield.  The agenda includes continued work for flooding mitigation and our ongoing program to support bill A2111/S98 that eases restrictions on river-bank cleaning.  For further information, contact Karen and Jim Bonacorda at 973-376-7865.

Friday

The , an interactive story session for babies, toddlers and pre-schools accompanied with singing and dancing, is held at the library at 10:30 a.m.

Springfield Schools are closed today for President’s Day Weekend. The reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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