Follow local news and events in Montclair with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Dec. 26, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Java Love Coffee Bar seeks donations for its 2023 “Holiday Food Drive” through Jan. 18 in Montclair. Donations of canned goods, gently used or new coats, and shelf-stable goods can be dropped off at 49 Church St., 224 Bellevue Ave., 127 Watchung Ave., or Central Presbyterian Church.
Java Love
CFBNJ plans application assistance event for New Jersey SNAP, a food assistance program for low-income families, Jan. 5 in Montclair. CFBNJ members will help eligible families and individuals with their application from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Toni’s Kitchen, 73 S Fullerton Ave. Applicants must have social security numbers, birthdates, and monthly income of all household members. Online appointments are available. Add to 📅.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey
Montclair library to host weekly virtual pilates class beginning Jan. 8. The class meets Mondays at 12 p.m. through Feb. 5 and is open to non-library cardholders. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Montclair Public Library
Montclair Pickleball is accepting enrollment for its 2024 winter indoor clinics starting Jan. 2 in Montclair, Clifton, and Wayne. Clinics are for all levels and run through March 24. Register online. Add to 📅.
Montclair Pickleball
East Side Mags to host book signing event with local comic creator James Cavanagh on Jan. 6 in Montclair. Cavanagh will sign “STUFF” from 2-5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. Add to 📅.
East Side Mags
People’s Organization for Progress plans “March for Ceasefire in Gaza and Justice for Palestinians” Dec. 30 at Lincoln Statue, 12 Springfield Ave. in Newark. Add to 📅.
People’s Organization for Progress
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts is accepting enrollment for its 2024 winter youth program starting Jan. 20 in Montclair. Classes include acting, improv, TV and film, and musical theater. Sessions are 10 weeks at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Register online.
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Essex County College to host “Instant Admission Days” Jan. 6 at the Newark Campus. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Outdoor Skills Family Day” Jan. 6 in Roseland. Participants will explore animal tracks, practice fire skills, and make campfire-cooked treats from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is $25 and available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
