JCHS Students Perform 'Alice In Wonderland,' North Caldwell Council Meets And More

These are some of the stories The Caldwells Patch will follow this week. If you know of an event or something happening that is not listed, let the editor know about it in the comment section below.

As the weather gets colder, outdoor greenmarkets inevitably close up shop. Check out our interactive map of the closest farmers markets and when they’re open.

Cloverleaf Tavern will celebrate 80 years in the Caldwells by throwing a birthday bash on Monday at 3 p.m. at the bar, at 395 Bloomfield Ave. Dress in 1930s attire and receive chances to win raffle prizes. There will be specially priced drinks and menu items. 

The North Caldwell Council and Mayor will convene Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for a meeting conference at borough hall, at 141 Gould Ave.

As part of "Read Across West Caldwell," the West Caldwell Public Library, at 30 Clinton Road, will present a book-and-film discussion of of Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Tale of Two Citieson" on Tuesday 5:30 p.m. at the library. 

Read the book (copies will be available at the library's reference desk) and watch  the 1935 film starring Ronald Colman and Basil Rathbone. Light refreshments will be served. The film will be followed by a lively comparison discussion. This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. To register or for more information, call (973) 226-5441 or sign up online at http://taleoftwocitiesbookandfilm.eventbrite.com. 

The James Caldwell High School fall performance of "Alice in Wonderland" will open on Friday at 7 p.m. at the school's theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are on sale now at www.showtix4u.com. 

The play will also be performed Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Children aged 3-7 can also enjoy the pre-theater show "Tea With Alice" on Sunday at 1 p.m. Young children can enjoy a snack and story with Alice and all her friends. The pre-theater show is free of charge with purchase of $5 show ticket for the child. 

On Friday, find where garage/yard/estate sales are happening in the Caldwells and surrounding area using Patch's interactive map. 

Also on Friday, get a rundown of open houses in and around the Caldwells. 

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