Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Dec. 6, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
The new Cherry Blossom Welcome Center opened in Branch Brook Park. The 12,000-square-foot building includes a large community room, gallery and display cases, and a mural depicting the history of the cherry blossoms in the park. There is also an imitation cherry blossom tree for visitors to experience year-round. Other improvements included newly planted trees and water fountains and updated athletic fields
Patch Newark
Local businesses can purchase a vendor table at Early Childhood Center at Forest Glen’s 2023 “Holiday Vendor Fair” happening Dec. 9. The event is from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 280 Davey St. in Bloomfield. Interested vendors can make a $50 donation to the Forest Glen Home and School Association to register.
Early Childhood Center at Forest Glen
Nutley Chamber of Commerce to host 2023 “Holiday Party and Awards Dinner” marking 70th anniversary on Dec. 7 in Nutley. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will honor entrepreneur of the year Sam Fleitel, community spirit award winner Gary Marino, and facade of distinction award winner Hyssop Beauty Apothecary. Preregistration is required for the event at Mamma Vittoria Catering, 160 Franklin Ave. Add to 📅.
Nutley Chamber of Commerce
Newark LGBTQ Community Center is accepting film submissions for the “2024 Newark LGBTQ Film Festival.” The final deadline to submit is Feb. 16. Feature length films, short films, documentaries, and experimental projects will be considered. Apply online.
Newark LGBTQ Community Center
N.J. Performing Arts Center to host “Decolonizing Arts Education” workshop for educators Dec. 6. The webinar begins at 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to remove colonial practices from teaching and learning, and work on decolonizing methods to apply to their learning spaces. A professional development certificate can be requested. Admission is on “pay what you can” basis.
NJPAC
Newark LGBTQ Community Center seeks film submissions for the 2024 Newark LGBTQ Film Festival. The regular deadline to submit is Jan. 26. Feature length films, short films, documentaries, and experimental projects will be considered. Applications are accepted online.
Newark LGBTQ Community Center
Cornerstone Montclair to host 2023 “Sensory and Autism Friendly Santa” event Dec. 9 where a limited number of children visit Santa at a time. Parents and caregivers must bring their own cameras for photos. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Cornerstone Montclair
Montclair Art Museum plans free 2023 “Free First Thursday: Winter Art Market” Dec. 7. The event features local artists, food trucks, and vendors selling hand-made gifts. Pre-registration is recommended. Add to 📅.
Montclair Art Museum
Regional news
New Jersey residents can now have beer and wine delivered to their homes by DoorDash and Instacart after state regulators approved the companies’ permits. Deliveries are limited to residences and are not allowed on college campuses, hotels, or BYOB restaurants. Drivers are required to verify the purchaser’s age and ID, and contactless deliveries are not permitted.
The Associated Press
Montclair State University has launched the first “Teacher Certification Apprenticeship Program” in New Jersey. The program allows current paraprofessionals to become teachers by offering them the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. Wayne Township Public Schools is the first district to partner with the university.
Montclair State University
