MAPLEWOOD POOL LIFE GUARD INJURED, HOSPITALIZED

Chatter since Sunday has been growing online about the lifeguard injured at Maplewood Pool.


Sources and witnesses indicate the male lifeguard got a bad injury to his head when he tried to do a back flip off of a diving board and was taken to  the hospital, but will apparently be okay. He was a first-time guard at the Maplewood Pool.


Maplewood Police issued this notice in today's weekly blotter:


July 1, 2012:Medical Aid; Officers and Maplewood Fire Department responded to the Maplewood Pool for a medical emergency.  A life guard had sustained a laceration to his head after striking it on the diving board.  He was transported to University Hospital along with a parent.


Some on MOL have been claiming the person was not treated as well as possible, perhaps forced to walk to the snack area before being treated.


But pool sources indicate the response was proper. Another sign we should all be careful on theses diving boards. 

THE CIRCUS HAS LANDED

Passing by Memorial Park this morning, we saw the Zerbini Family Circus has landed and is setting up for the big July 4 performances.

Check them out HERE.

See all July 4th events in town HERE.

LOTS OF MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY EVENTS TODAY

This could be the best day of the summer to visit the Maplewood Library branches.


See below:

Marvelous Mondays at Hilton

July 2, 2012
11:00 am	to	1:30 pm

Drop in * Hilton Branch

Drop in on Mondays for a fun craft any time between 11am-1:30pm. A different craft each week!

Mondays 7/2; 7/9; 7/16; 7/23; 7/30 and 8/6

Trivia of the Night Starts Today!

July 2, 2012

Come in to either the Main Library or the Hilton Branch Teen Zone and complete the answer slip for this week’s trivia question.  You can look up the answer if you don’t know it.  The trivia prize winners will be posted the following week after 2pm on Monday.  If you answer correctly, you can pick up your prize and answer that week’s question.  There will be a new trivia question each week in July.

Monday Movies at Hilton

July 2, 2012
2:30 pm	to	4:00 pm

* Hilton branch * All ages ▪ Mondays @ 2:30-4pm

School age movies….Drop in, enjoy the cool air and some popcorn!

July 2 Horton Hears a Who!

July 9 Fantastic Mr. Fox

July 16 Bob the Builder

July 23 Astro Boy

Teens Read to Kids

July 2, 2012
3:30 pm	to	4:30 pm

* Registration Required * Main Library 

Kids ages 4-9, Teens entering grades 6 & Up

Kids: A fun opportunity to hear some great stories! Teens: Help out in the community by reading picture books to kids ages 4 to 9.  Come at 3:30 to pick a book and practice before the 4:00 storytime. Teens should emailteens@maplewoodlibrary.org to register and be prepared to arrive at 3:30 to practice.

Teens Read GLOBAL EDITION: Dates marked with ** are brought to us  in collaboration with Global SOMA, an organization that celebrates Maplewood & South Orange as diverse and international communities.  Register at Main Library Teen Zone.

Mondays 7/2**; 7/9; 7/16**; 7/23

Braille Nameplate Story & Craft

July 2, 2012
7:00 pm	to	7:45 pm

Ages 6-12 * Main Library *

Registration required * Parents must stay and help *

Learn how to write your name in Braille. This is a messy craft, so please bring a painting shirt!

Reigster for one of the following:

Main Library: Mon 7/2 @ 7pm or Tues 7/3 @ 3pm

OR Hilton branch: Wed 7/11 @ 2pm

MAPLEWOODSTOCK ORGANIZER PODCAST

We spoke with one of the Maplewoodstock organizers, Jim Robertson, as this year's two-day festival is set for next weekend, July 7 and 8.


He weighed in on this year's line-up, financial elements and the new beer garden.


Take a listen below:

MAPLEWOOD POOL THEFTS ON THE RISE

So it looks like a rash of thefts at the Maplewood Pool, especially cell phones, has prompted concerns on MOL.


A reminder that when you are taking a dip, you should not leave anything valuable unattended, sadly.

FIND WALDO IN MAPLEWOOD

This great adventure starts today

Find Waldo Local: Maplewood Village

On July 1, 2012, Waldo-spotters will set off on a hunt to find our elusive guy hidden in stores all over Maplewood Village. Hundreds of eagle-eyed Waldo spotters will be eligible for prizes culminating on July 31 with a grand ceremony held at [words]! Bring the whole family, and see if you can find Waldo yourself!

Sponsored by Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association.

More info HERE and below:

Where’s Waldo? In Maplewood Of Course!

Where’s Waldo? In Maplewood of course. He’s turning 25 this year, and to celebrate, the famous fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 20 different local businesses all through the month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, books, and more. From [words] Bookstore at 179 Maplewood Ave to HLS Restaurant at 1859 Springfield Ave, from the Maplewood Theater at 155 Maplewood Ave to The Cupcake
Corral at 410 Ridgewood Ave. Waldo is showing up in these local independent businesses.Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo in Maplewood!” search list with the names of all the businesses, and collect an “I Found Waldo at ___________” card for each Waldo they spot. Collecting cards in 16 or more businesses and turning them in at [words] will
win a Waldo button and an entry for other, larger prizes to be drawn at a Waldo party on July 31. The Grand Prize is a complete six-volume set of Waldo books. People who prefer a shorter version of the hunt can collect the cards from eight businesses and pick up a Waldo button at [words]. Participating businesses and promotion instructions can be below and downloaded here:  WaldoSearchList.

FIND WALDO IN MAPLEWOOD!
1. Waldo is hiding in all these local businesses from
July 1st through the 31st. Go find him!
2. When you spot him in a business, collect a card and
check the box off your list.
3. When you have 8 different cards, bring them to
[words] Bookstore to claim a Waldo button (for first
100 Waldo spotters).
4. If you collect 16 of the possible 20 cards, turn in your cards at [words] to
get a Waldo button and be entered in a drawing for a 6-book deluxe set of the
Waldo books and other great prizes.
5. Plan to attend a Waldo grand celebration and prize drawing on July 31 at
[words]!

MAPLEWOOD CC CADDIES GET THE MESSAGE

I guess caddies at Maplewood Country Club don't get the same love as members, at least on a busy Saturday.

MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY ONLINE ACCOUNTS

If you have a library card, you now have an online window into your account:


See more HERE.

What Can I Do With My Account? (Click on the links for more information) See what items you have checked out Renew items Change your PIN Save your Reading History Save your preferred searches and receive email notifications of new items received in the library Rate library materials Keep a Reading List Keep your information private. Click on  when you are done.