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Belleville to host a public hearing on the Belleville Municipal Stadium improvements proposal on Jan. 23. The meeting will start at 6 p.m., and will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about and comment on the proposed improvements, including repairs to concrete stands and facility upgrades. The meeting will be held in person at the regularly scheduled council meeting, and remote participation is available by phone. Written comments can be submitted by email to the Township Manager. Add to 📅.
Belleville Township
Mountainside Medical Center is hiring for registered nurses, radiology technicians, room aides, housekeepers, and unit secretary positions among others in Montclair. Applications accepted online.
Mountainside Medical Center
Anthony’s Cheesecake and Restaurant plans Super Bowl box fundraiser for local animal organizations this January. Fundraising includes a $10 purchase of a box online or in-person. Winners receive gift cards to the restaurant. All funds will go toward Bloomfield Animal Shelter, Homeless Animal Adoption League, and A Purrfect World.
Anthony’s Cheesecake
Newark Museum of Art is accepting short- or feature-length film submissions for its 50th Newark Black Film Festival. Narrative, documentary, experimental, web series, and next generation social media content styles will be accepted. Deadlines for submission are Jan. 22, Feb. 19, and March 8. Submissions accepted online. Add to 📅.
Newark Museum of Art
RWJ Barnabas Health to host “Seasonal Eats,” a free cooking class, starting Jan. 22. Participants can join online or in-person at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center from 1-2 p.m., weekly. The class includes simple recipes using local, farmers market ingredients. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
Newark Arts to host a free art exhibition of “Fragments” by Antoinette Ellis-Williams on Jan. 22 in Newark. The event, scheduled from 6-9 p.m., will feature a closing reception for the exhibition curated by Akwaaba Gallery at NJPAC’s NICO Kitchen and Bar. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. Add to 📅.
Newark Arts
RWJ Barnabas Health plans a virtual “Senior Wellness Connection” program starting on Jan. 22. The program promotes healthy living habits, including nutrition, for seniors from 10-11 a.m. weekly. Preregistration is required by phone or email. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
RWJ Barnabas Health plans a free virtual “New Moms Circle Support Group” starting Jan. 24. The weekly meetings will feature open discussions, child-care conversations, and sharing resources. Each meeting is from 10-11:30 a.m. A breastfeeding support group follows at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
Essex County activated Code Blue procedures from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20, helping people find shelter as temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Participating shelters and warming stations include Catholic Charities in Newark, Joi’s Angels in East Orange, St. Mark’s Church in Montclair, among others throughout the county. Additional locations can be found on the NJ 211 website.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Little Explorers 2024” for ages 2-5 starting on Jan. 22 in Roseland. The event is scheduled from 10-11 a.m. for ages 2-3, and 3-4 p.m. for ages 2-5. The program introduces children to plants, animals, and natural colors, shapes, and textures. The program fee is $15. Registration is available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
