Follow local news and events in South 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
Maplewood library plans tweens and teens chess group on Oct. 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Branch. Open to all skill levels and tutors will be on hand to assist players. Preregistration is encouraged. Add to 📅.
Maplewood 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
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
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.
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