Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 8, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Belleville plans a “Chinese New Year Celebration” livestream on Feb. 10. Mayor Michael Melham will share its history and Chinese history within Belleville. There will be fireworks. Add to 📅.
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham
Nutley library to host “Great American Songbook” concert with Carol Erickson and Jim Ramundo on Feb. 10. They will perform influential songs from the early 20th century at 2 p.m. There will be music trivia for the audience. Add to 📅.
Nutley Public Library
Newark Museum of Art to host a free “Community Day: Lunar New Year” celebration on Feb. 10. The event, scheduled from 12-5 p.m., will feature musical performances, parades, art-making, and a lion dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Newark Museum of Art
CASA Essex County, a social service for local youth, to host virtual information sessions starting Feb. 13. There will be sessions on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., Feb. 21 at 11 a.m., and Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. Sessions will discuss the work that CASA Essex County does. Registration by email required. Add to 📅.
CASA Essex County
East Side Mags to host a book signing with comic creator Anthony Anozier on Feb. 10 in Montclair. Anozier will sign his graphic novel “Agent Blakk” from 2-5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Add to 📅.
East Side Mags
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Valentines Family Walk and Campfire” on Feb. 13 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m., will feature a short night walk, birch bark craft making, and a campfire with popcorn and tea. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. Fee ranges from $10 per child to $30 per family. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Turtle Back Zoo plans “Family Nature Club: Nature Guardians” on Feb. 11 in West Orange. The hike is from 1-3 p.m. and recommended for ages 6+ with an adult present. The hike will focus on bird watching. Preregistration is required and admission is $5. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County Environmental Center to host Great Swamp Bonsai Society’s monthly meeting and display on Feb. 13 in Roseland. The event, is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring their trees, pots, and tools for display. Preregistration is required.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
Certification and credentialing fees processed by the N.J. Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification will be waived through June 30, in accordance with new state budget and legislation. Eligible users should fill their payment details as directed while still making sure to note that no charge will be incurred during this period. Fees for Praxis testing and transcript requests will not be covered under this waiver.
New Jersey Department of Education
