Bakeries, Blood and Boards on Monday

It’s Monday, which usually means we’re sluggish and already wishing the week away. But, today, there are plenty of reasons not to, and we’re going to tell you about them. Away we go!

You Need to Know About a New Business: Today is the grand opening of Maria’s, the new European café that will become part of Long Valley’s Restaurant Village. The shop opens at 7 a.m., and to find out more about the new bakery, .
Correction: Maria's will not open until Monday, Aug. 29.

You Need to Attend a Meeting: The West Morris Regional High School Board of Education will hold its final meeting of the summer before the 2011-12 school year begins. Tonight’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Mendham High School. The public is encouraged to attend. Check back tomorrow for coverage.

You Need to Lunch ‘n’ Learn: The Washington Township Library will offer a free Lunch ‘n’ Learn program about diabetes awareness. Registration is required. To find out more about the program and how to sign up, .

You Need to Give Blood: Head over to Valley View Chapel between 3 and 8 p.m. for Jack’s Blood Drive to benefit the American Red Cross. You can schedule your appointment online in advance as well. To find out more about the event or to schedule an appointment, .

You Need to Get in the Game: It’s Monday, which means it’s time to head over to the Senior Center at Rock Spring Park and play some Scrabble, which starts at 10 a.m., and hang around for a game of Bridge, which begins at noon. All Washington Township seniors are welcome.