Fireworks, concerts and movies are just a few events this week. Check out more of the events going on in Verona & Cedar Grove. To see all the area events click on EVENTS at the top of this page.

Parkinson’s Exercise Group
Congregation Beth Ahm of West Essex, 56 Grove Ave, Verona
Monday 10:30 a.m.
Parkinson’s Exercise Group; open to all & free of charge

Blood Drive – Help Supply the Summer Blood Shortage 
Cedar Grove Ambulance & Rescue, 651 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
Monday 4 to 8 p.m.
Your blood donation will be used for the patients in our area hospitals who require life saving blood transfusions. It could be someone in your family, a friend, a neighbor, a coworker, a baby, a mother, a police officer, a firefighter...we never know who it will be. Please eat before donating and bring ID.

Cedar Grove Fireworks
Cedar Grove High School
Today at Dusk
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the display! Rain date 7/3

Verona Fireworks  
Verona High School
Today  7 p.m.
DJ entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and the Fireworks begin at dusk. Rain date: 7/3

The Stitch-In Club Meets at the Cedar Grove Library
Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Monday  6:30 p.m.
CG Library hosts a Knitting Club. All are welcome.

Time For Tots
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, 26 Lakeside Ave, Verona
Tuesday  9:30 a.m.
Time for Tots is an informal group of Moms and Dads who get together while our children play. Time for Tots allows your children to get out of the house and play with other children, while giving you some much needed "adult time." No sign-up or $ involved.

Verona Live Caregiver Support Group   
Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave, Verona
Tuesday 1 p.m.
Connect with other caregivers. Learn about local resources. Discuss strategies to care for your loved one and yourself. Gain practical advice, friendship and support. Call 973-830-0096 to register and feel free to bring your lunch.

Bridge Club at the Cedar Grove Library
Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Tuesday 1 p.m.
Come in and join the Bridge Club as they play bridge and teach new players the rules.

Beginning Computer Training
Verona Public Library, 17 Gould Street, Verona 
Tuesdays  7 p.m. & Wednesdays  9:30 a.m. (closed 4^th of July)
An introduction class for those with little or no computer experience. Topics covered: Beginning E-mail, Register for a free e-mail account, Microsoft Word and Master the basics of typing and formatting a document. Topics vary each week based on individual need. Class size is limited, so please call or stop by to sign up or call (973) 857-4848.

Zumba Fitness Class
The First Congregational Church of Verona, 19 Church St, Verona
Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 8 p.m.
Zumba Classes with licensed Zumba Fitness instructor, Soraya Sierra.  
$10 per class; $7 for High School Students with ID.

Verona Summer Concert Series
Verona Township Pool, 257 Fairview Ave, Verona
Wednesday  7 p.m.
“Alotta Colada”  - The sounds of the summer and the Islands come alive with this entertaining band. They are comprised of an all star lineup of seasoned musicians of Verona residents. The music is timeless and the party never stops!!

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Meeting
Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN), is a free highly successful and recognized grassroots organization offering local library based weekly meetings that are Peer-led by volunteers to provide support and networking for people actively seeking employment.

Verona Fit Club Thursday Evening Workout
First Presbyterian Church of Verona, 10 Fairview Ave, Verona
Thursday 7 p.m.
Our mission starts and ends with helping you achive your weight loss or fitness goals in a fun, supportive, community rich with people who will encourage you towards your goals.

Knitting Knitch Meets at Cedar Grove Library
Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove
Thursday   1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Cedar Grove Public Library hosts a knitting club, Knitting Knitch, every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Thursday Story Times at the Verona Library
Verona Public Library, 17 Gould Street, Verona
  Toddler: 10 a.m.
  Infant: 11 a.m.
  Pre-School: 2 p.m.
  Jr. Bookworms: 3:30 p.m.

Family Film Friday: ‘ET The Extra-Terrestrial'
Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove,
Friday   2 p.m.
Need a break from the heat?  Enjoy a family film with the kids every Friday this summer in the cool of the library.  Registration is not necessary.

Verona LIVE: Card & Games Club
Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave, Verona
Friday   1 to 3 p.m.
Drop in to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required.

Movie Under the Stars  “Dolphin Tale”  
Morgan Farm, 903 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
Friday  8:30 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Dolphin Tale is inspired by the amazing true story of a dolphin and the strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Without a tail, Winter's prognosis is dire.  PG, 1 hr. 53 min.