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Presbytery of Northeast N.J. to host a “Family Flu Clinic” on Dec. 2 in Newark. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will offer flu vaccinations for children 6 months and older at Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, 286 South 7th St. An adult must be present and provide a photo ID. Call or email to register.
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Newark LGBTQ Community Center to host 2023 “World AIDS Day” event Dec. 4. The event is from 12-4 p.m. at Newark Public Library’s Centennial Hall. The event will feature resources from 14 different community organizations. Pre-register online. Add to 📅.
Newark LGBTQ Community Center
Newark’s 2023 Ironbound “Christmas Tree Lighting” is planned for Dec. 4. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at intersections of Ferry Street, Wilson Avenue, and Merchant Street. There will be a performance from Wilson Avenue School’s choir and band, hot chocolate and cookies, and photos with Santa. Add to 📅.
Ironbound District Newark
Have You Met Newark, a Newark tour agency, to host free 2023 “Holiday Shop Hop” Dec. 2. The tour begins at 87 Halsey St. and visits area businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve a ticket online. Add to 📅.
Have You Met Newark
Newark to host its 38th “Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration” on Dec. 5 at city hall. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. Hot chocolate will be served. Add to 📅.
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Newark AHS to host “Cocktails and Canines” adoption event Dec. 3 in Jersey City. Dogs seeking adoptive homes will be at the Corgi Spirits Distillery at 1 Distillery Dr. from 1-4 p.m.
Associated Humane Societies Newark
Weequahic High School in Newark plans “Open House and Registration Day” on Dec. 5. The open house will run from 6-8 p.m. Prospective students will be able to learn more about the school’s Allied Health Services Academy, Jobs for America’s Graduates, and Pre-College Dual Enrollment programs. Preregistration is required.
Weequahic High School
Newark residents age 18-24 can apply for Ironbound Community Corporation’s free commercial driver’s license class. A CDL is required to operate vehicles like trucks, buses, and trailers.
Ironbound Community Corporation
HSASP to host 2023 “Instant Decision College Fair” for high school students in grade 12 Dec. 6. The fair is from 4-7 p.m. at Springfield Branch Library in Newark. Students are encouraged to bring two letters of recommendation, a college essay, transcripts, and SAT scores. Add to 📅.
High School Academic Support Prgram
Newark Public Library to host 2023 fundraising gala, “Booked for the Evening” on Dec. 6 in Belleville. The event is from 6-9 p.m. at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. Willie Cole, Adebunmi Gbadebo, and John Schreiber will be honored. Tickets are available online and tickets to the after-party are available for purchase separately. Proceeds support the library’s programs. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Library
Belleville Public Schools a hiring a math and special education teacher at Belleville High School. The application closes Dec. 6.
Belleville Public Schools
Glen Ridge library to host 2023 “Holiday Cocktails with Tammy’s Tastings” Dec. 4 on Zoom. Learn how to make holiday-themed cocktails at 7 p.m. This free class is open to non-library cardholders. Register online. Add to 📅.
Glen Ridge Public Library
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo to host 2023 “Holiday Lights” event Dec. 1-3. Admission is by donation. The event includes a carousel ride, face painting, farm, reptile house, photo with Santa, and gift shop for families from 5-9 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food, new toys or gently-used winter coats are recommended. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
