Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Nov. 15, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange Elks extends their clothing and shoe drive until Nov. 20. Gently used clothing and shoes can be dropped off at the blue collection bins located behind the organization’s building on Main St.
West Orange Elks
Essex County College to hold “Instant Admission Days” event Nov. 16 at the West Essex Campus. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Essex County College
Aging in Montclair and Montclair Art Museum plan “A Journey into Retirement: Transitioning from Full Time Work into a Fulfilling Life in the Arts” panel discussion on Nov. 17. The panel will run from 1-2:30 p.m. in Leir Hall of the Montclair Art Museum. Preregistration is required by email or phone. Add to 📅.
Aging in Montclair
Toni’s Kitchen food pantry seeks donations of winter apparel and outerwear in children and adult sizes. Donations can be dropped off at Toni’s Kitchen during their regular business hours.
Toni’s Kitchen
Out Montclair plans free virtual “LGBTQ+ Financial Planning: Ensuring Our Finances Are Part of Our Liberation Journey” workshop on Nov. 16. The workshop will start at 7 p.m. and will be led by financial advisor Andrew Gilliland from Certified Financial Services. Add to 📅.
Out Montclair
South Orange library plans “Winterize Your Home” workshop on Nov. 16. The workshop will be led by the South Orange Rescue Squad starting at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Add to 📅.
South Orange Public Library
South Orange library plans “From Rabbit Tests to Wands: How the Home Pregnancy Test Changed Pregnancy and Abortion Forever” a “Special Conversation with Karen Weingarten” on Nov. 16. The event will discuss will run from 6-7 p.m. Add to 📅.
South Orange Public Library
The waitlist is open for Maplewood’s affordable housing applications. There are two units available at 1782-1792 Springfield Ave. apartment complex. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 21 deadline. The units will be filled via random selection from qualified applicants. Applications must be filled out online or by phone. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Township
Regional news
CORRECTED LINK: N.J. Office of the Public Defender filed a lawsuit against the state police for allegedly failing to update expunged criminal records. 46K people have been waiting, some for years, for state police to update records that impact job and housing prospects. In 2019, the state police received $15M to update old data systems and hire staff to process documents within a reasonable timeframe. But the backlog has gotten worse, according to experts.
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