Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Jan. 31, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Troop 60 Maplewood plans a troop meeting and open house on Feb. 1. The event is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Civic House, 124 Dunell Rd. in Maplewood. Attendees will learn about summer camp, community service, and outdoor skill-building opportunities. Add to 📅.
Maplewood South Orange Community Network
South Orange Middle School Home and School Association to host “Trivia Night” fundraiser on Feb. 2 in Union. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 1034 Jeanette Ave. Tickets include two drinks and the night will feature a silent auction. Tickets are available for purchase online. Add to 📅.
South Orange Middle School HSA
South Orange to host “Erasing South Orange Borders Run-Walk” on Saturdays starting Feb. 3. The run begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m., hosted by resident and founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders Stephanie Lawson Muhammad. Each route covers 3.1 miles and participants will explore South Orange borders that have historically impacted African Americans. The events are held each Saturday in February. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
South Orange Village Township
Gallery at Green Door Studio, a Millburn-based art school, to open “To Palestine with Love” art exhibition on Feb. 3. The exhibit can be viewed through February on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. It features a curated selection of visual art including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Tickets can be purchased online and all proceeds will benefit HEAL Palestine, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Gaza’s children. Add to 📅.
Millburn-Short Hills Patch
Shehnaaz Dance Academy to host a free demo of Bollywood classes for all ages on Feb. 2 in Millburn. The class is at Bhakti Barn Yoga Studios, 391 Millburn Ave. Class times vary by age group. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
What’s Happening in West Orange?
Regional news
New Jersey’s liquor license laws are undergoing significant changes for the first time in almost a century, with restrictions on breweries and distilleries also being loosened. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages can now be offered, including collaborations with outside vendors and the opportunity to host unlimited onsite events. License holders must use or sell licenses that have remained inactive for two sequential license terms, according to the new law.
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