NISHUANE’S MAYFAIR

Sponsored by the Nishuane PTA. Nishuane’s Mayfair is the annual spring festival that is open to the wider world, so bring your friends and neighbors. Held outdoors, Mayfair features an excellent and varied assortment of foods, crafts, games, performances and fun activities. Also featured are rides, the book booth, the tee-shirt booth, and much more. Nishuane Blacktop and Field, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rain date: Saturday, May 22. For tickets and more information: 973-509-3053.

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Sponsored by the Montclair Operetta Club. 8 p.m.
See May 14.

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF ESSEX COUNTY ANDERSON PARK

Sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park. The park has recently been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the founding of Anderson Park a century ago and how it shaped Upper Montclair and led to the formation of other parks in town. Also hear about plans to rejuvenate the park’s Olmsted landscape. Meet at the boulder at the park’s northeast entrance, near Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain, 10:30 a.m. Heavy rain reschedules to May 16. For more information: http://www.friendsofandersonpark.com/ or 973-744-8433 or lisanne@friendsofandersonpark.com.

VICTORIAN DAY AND NATIONAL REGISTER DEDICATION IN ESSEX COUNTY ANDERSON PARK

Sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Friends of Anderson Park. A day celebrating the park’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Activities include a historic walking tour at 10:30 a.m., and later, Historic Wheelmen with antique bicycles and tricycles, Victorian lawn games, a demonstration cricket game, lemonade and cookies, tree planting and plaque dedication. Spread out a blanket and bring a picnic. Rain date: May 16. Park is at the corner of North Mountain and Bellevue Avenues. For full schedule and updates: http://www.friendsofandersonpark.com  or 973-495-9056 or lisanne@friendsofandersonpark.com

THE ESSEX COUNTY PRESBY MEMORIAL IRIS GARDENS 2010 BLOOM SEASON

IRIS GARDENS 2010 BLOOM SEASON Sponsored by the Citizens Committee of the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. First day of Presby’s Bloom Season through June 6. Annual display of over 10,000 iris plants. The Presby gift shop, the “Bloom Room,” features iris and garden items. Fee for scheduled group tours. Bags of unidentified rhizomes may be reserved in the “Bloom Room.” Pick up dates are Friday and Saturday, July 16 & 17, and Friday and Saturday, August 20 & 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mountainside Park by 474 Upper Mountain Ave., 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week and Memorial Day, rain or shine. For more information: 973-783-5974 or http://www.presbyirisgardens.org or presbyiris@comcast.net. “ARE YOU MY MOTHER?” – A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BASED ON THE BOOK BY P.D. EASTMAN Sponsored by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre and the Montclair Public Library. This musical performance is based on the children’s classic tale about a little bird who falls from her nest and asks every animal and steam shovel she sees, “are you my Mother?”. Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., 2:00 p.m. Reservations required. For more information and reservations: 973-744-0500 x2238.

BHAGAVAD GITA TALK & MEDITATION

Sponsored by Asana House Lounge. This ongoing discussion group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. Dr. Raj Bulati will lead a topic discussion based on reflections on the Gita with an OM sound with meditation to follow. No experience necessary. Asana House Lounge, 127 Valley Road, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information: 973-744-1500.

A FORCE FOR CHANGE: JAZZ FOR ARTS’S SAKE

A gala fundraiser sponsored by the Montclair Art Museum. An incredible evening of jazz and exploring the groundbreaking exhibition of African American Art and the Julius Rosenwald Fund. Montclair Art Museum. For more information and tickets: 973-744-5555 x243 or jscallon@montclairartmuseum.org.

YOUR OLD HOUSE – THE EXTERIOR

Sponsored by Van Vleck House & Garden and the Montclair Historical Society. Preserving, restoring or sensitively remodeling your home, this workshop is designed to introduce you to the knowledge you need to plan and execute a restoration or remodeling of your older home. Israel Crane House, 110 Orange Road, 10:00 a.m.-noon. For reservations and further information: 973-744-1796.0

DISCUSSION GROUP: A SPIRITUAL APPROACH TO SUPPLY AND ABUNDANCE

Sponsored by The Christian Science Reading Room. All are welcome to engage in a sharing of ideas focusing on spiritual solutions and abundant supply. 46A Fairfield Street - Watchung Place, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information: 973-744-3366.

“MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH”

Sponsored by the Union Baptist Church. 14-16 Midland Avenue in Montclair will host an Ecumenical Emotional Wellness & Spirituality Revival at Union Baptist Church – 14-16 Midland Avenue, Montclair, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Speakers: The Reverend Arnold Fox & other town officials.

Green Life/Healthy Life Series: Home Green Home: How to Give Your Home a Healthy Clean

Sponsored by Go Lightly 4 So. Fullerton Ave. Montclair.  Sat, May 15, 3:00 - 4:00  FREE. Take the pledge not to use Pledge and learn how to clean your home more naturally. Jennifer Mortarulo, founder/owner of New Jersey's fresh & modern green cleaning company Clean Green Co, will give you green cleaning tips, ideas and solutions on how to make your home sparkle and shine. Space is limited. Please RSVP at hi@golightlystore.com or 973-744-7889.