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Dec. 8 Bloomfield weather: Mostly cloudy with a high of 55 F and a low of 32 F. 
Brookdale Home and School Association plans “Bobcat Holiday Market” on Dec. 10 at the Brookdale Elementary School gym with local vendors selling, gifts, baked goods, ornaments, and holiday cards
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
Bloomfield planning board voted to deny application for a combination Wendy’s-Taco Bell at former Friendly’s restaurant site on Broad St. Dec. 6 with applicants able to reapply
Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield library plans “Mosaic of World Music and Dance” with international music and dance performances on Dec. 10
Bloomfield Public Library
Bloomfield Chorale plans 2022 holiday concert “Merry and Bright” on Dec. 10 at Watchung Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield with ticket purchase available in advance online
Bloomfield Chorale
Lovlee Art Studios plan free gallery art show and art sale with the multidisciplinary works of Angela Ettrick Dec. 10-11 with light refreshments and music
Lovlee Art Studio
Bloomfield Civic Band and St. Thomas the Apostle’s adult and children’s choirs plan free Christmas Concert on Dec. 10 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
The 100th Monkey Foundation, a Bloomfield-based nonprofit, plans “Busking for Humans” fundraiser for Toni’s Kitchen on Dec. 10 at Tierney’s Tavern in Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen
Registration is open for New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts winter 2023 classes for teens including acting, improv, and TV and film classes at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Montclair running Jan. 21 to Mar. 25
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
ICYMI: Turtle Back Zoo plans free “Holiday Lights Spectacular” display begins running daily Dec. 9-31 with donations of canned goods, new toys, or gently used coat encouraged
Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County Environmental Center plans family walk and campfire on Dec. 13 including guided walk, campfire, fire-popped popcorn, and mint tea with preregistration required
Essex County Environmental Center