Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Oct. 17, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood library housing event series continues with “AARP Homefit Guide” presentation on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Branch. The presentation will focus on how to make a home comfortable and safe for who want to age in place. This presentation is sponsored by SOMA Two Towns for All Ages. Preregistration is required and the presentation will also be livestreamed on Facebook. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
Orange’s 2023 “Tour de Parks” historic bike tour will be held at Monte Irvin Park on Oct. 21. The event is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and registration is available on Orange recreation’s website. Free helmets will be available for those participating in the morning’s bike safety program. Add to 📅.
City of Orange Township
Regional news
New Jersey Citizen Action is available to conduct free virtual or in-person workshops on fair housing rights and discrimination for local organizations. Workshops can be customized to respond to serve particular needs, including dealing with sexual harassment or discrimination against immigrants, Muslims, formerly incarcerated people, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and other groups. Workshops are available in English and in Spanish.
New Jersey Citizen Action
New Jersey Department of Health plans virtual “2023 Suicide Prevention Conference” on Oct. 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Keynote speakers include Clancy Martin, Phd and Petros Levounis, MD. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Health
