Schools Are Out Friday, Blood Drive on Saturday

Nutley and Belleville Schools are closed on Friday for the NJEA convention.

On Saturday, the Belleville Fire department is hosting a blood drive at their headquarters on 275 Franklin Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents are urged to take part to help Belleville firefighter Kevin Lissenden, who needs a blood transfusion. For more information call Battalion Chief Timothy Buckley at 973-219-2533 or Belleville Fire Dept. at 973-450-3367.

Both Nutley and Belleville observe Veteran’s Day on Sunday. At 1:30 p.m., Nutley holds a Day of Honor: Veterans Appreciation Day at Kingsland Manor. The four hour-plus event includes a Civil War Historical Display and Re-enactment by Company B of 2nd Rhode Island Infantry and a Medal Ceremony honoring World War II Veterans. For more information, call 973-235-1549.

The Belleville Veterans Day Parade Starts on Corner of Mill St and Union Ave at 1 p.m. on Sunday.