BLACKBIRD SINGING: SONGS & PRAYERS FOR PEACE

Sponsored by Union Congregational Church. A service of celebration with sing-along music by The Beatles featuring local talent. Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. For further information: 973-744-7424 or www.unioncong.org.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA

Sponsored by Van Vleck House & Garden. State Repertory Opera presents cabaret performer Peter Jay Oliff who will thrill you as he sings the wonderful Broadway songs of composer Stephen Schwartz. Joining Peter is jazz pianist Peter Nilsen. The event will include wines, cheeses and a Viennese table. 21 Van Vleck Street, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. For tickets and further information: 973-763-7969.

UNITY OF MONTCLAIR SPRING FESTIVAL OF ARTISTS

Sponsored by the Unity Church of Montclair. Crafts persons and artists from the area will have their work on display and for sale at this fundraiser. 84 Orange Rd., 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. For further information:
973-746-8417.

ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE

Sponsored by Lacordaire Academy. 9:00 a.m.- 5 p.m.  See May 20.

RENT

Sponsored by the Montclair Operetta Club. 8:00 p.m.  See May 14.

THE ESSEX COUNTY PRESBY MEMORIAL IRIS GARDENS 2010 BLOOM SEASON

 Sponsored by the Citizens Committee of the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. See May 15.