Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Dec. 26, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange seniors can receive free transportation services to the library on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can reserve a shuttle seat by phone a day in advance. Accommodations can be requested.
West Orange Public Library
West Orange Downtown Alliance’s 2023 “Gnome Roam” scavenger hunt is extended to Jan. 2. Participants who find hidden gnomes in businesses downtown win one of three $100 Visa gift cards.
West Orange Downtown Alliance
Luna Stage is accepting enrollment for its 2024 winter classes in West Orange. Acting, stage combat, and improv sessions for all ages begin Jan. 13. Registration is available online.
Luna Stage
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
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
Newark plans a community prayer walk to precede Watch Night, a New Year’s Eve tradition celebrating emancipation from slavery, Dec. 29. Newark NAACP members, elected officials, and faith leaders will participate in the walk from 4-5 p.m. at the entrance of Lincoln Park. Add to 📅.
TAPinto Newark
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
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
