Saturday, May 3 2008: PARK SPRUCE UP. Help clean up litter, weed, mulch and remove obstructions from Toney's Brook. Bring gloves and shovels if possible. Meet in the park at 1 p.m.
Rain date is May 4, same time. Contact: Scott Kevelson, Montclairtrees@aol.com

Saturday, May 3 2008: HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF ANDERSON PARK. Meet at the boulder at the entrance along Bellevue Avenue, east of North Mountain Avenue. Learn about how this Olmsted-designed park was created, how it led to the creation of other parks in Montclair, and why the park is a candidate for the National Register of Historic Places.
Rain date: May 10, 10:30 a.m. Contact: (973) 744-8433    www.friendsofandersonpark.com.

Friday, June 6 2008: The artist William K. Munro filled two sketchbooks with gorgeous, finely detailed pencil sketches capturing the essence of Anderson Park. Framed selections of his work are being offered for sale, and the proceeds are kindly being donated to Friends of Anderson Park by his family. His work will be on display along with watercolors by his daughter Edith Munro at the BrassWorks Gallery in Montclair, beginning with a reception on June 6. The show runs through August. Click here for details.

Sept. 20-21 2008: FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Details: www.rosesquared.com.