Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Oct. 23, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
South Orange library plans “Halloween with Bobaloo” Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. This children’s event will have Halloween themed stories and songs. Costumes are encouraged. Add to 📅.
South Orange Public Library
Tickets are on sale for 2023 Montclair Film Festival. The festival host screenings and panels to discuss dozens of films. View their calendar of events and purchase tickets online. The festival runs until Oct. 29. Add to 📅.
Montclair Film Festival
Newark Emergency Services for Families plans monthly community grocery distribution Oct. 26 at 982 Broad Street in Newark from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. All Essex County residents are welcome and a photo ID is required. Add to 📅.
Newark Emergency Services for Families
Glen Ridge library plans book discussion of poetry collection “Truth, Love & the Lines In Between,” with author Paul Rabinowitz on Oct. 25 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Add to 📅.
Glen Ridge Public Library
Branch Brook Park Alliance plans free Branch Brook Park Fest Oct. 28 at Prudential Concert Grove in Newark from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music, live performances, dance classes, and food. Add to 📅.
Branch Brook Park Alliance
Newark library plans author presentation and discussion of “Imagery in Adult Literature: Las Madres” on Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Branch. Author Esmeralda Santiago will discuss her latest novel, “Las Madres.” Her book will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be served. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Library
Essex County Environmental Center plans “S’mores n’More Night Hike” on Oct. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. Open to families, programing will focus on fire building and fire safety skills. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
N.J. department of environmental protection announces start of Liberty State Park cleanup to restore 235-acres of unused parkland. Development plans for the park include natural habitat restoration, a new athletics hubs and amphitheater, and community repurposing of historic train sheds.
NJ Spotlight News
