Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 12, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Montclair library to host “N.J. Reparations 101: A Panel Discussion” on Feb. 14 in the Main Branch. The event, scheduled from 6:30-7:45 p.m., will feature a panel discussion with Jean-Pierre Brutus, Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, and Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller. The session will be moderated by Dionne Ford. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Montclair Public Library
Mountainside Medical Center to host “Heart Health Cooking” class on Feb. 14 in Montclair. The event, scheduled from 1-2 p.m., will feature a talk from cardiologist Harold Kim and registered dietitian Camille Gregorio. Participants will have the opportunity to sample heart-healthy dishes and will be entered in a raffle to win a heart healthy cookbook. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Mountainside Medical Center
Valley Bank and N.J. Citizen Action to host a free, virtual “First-Time Homebuyer Seminar” on Feb. 13. The event, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will provide information on the home buying process, affordable mortgage programs, fair housing, and avoiding predatory lending. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Rutgers plans a “Nutrition and Heart Disease” webinar on Feb. 14. The session begins at 12:30 p.m. and will include a conversation about ways to decrease heart disease risk. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Rutgers University
ICNA N.J. is accepting 2024 Black History Month essay contest submissions from N.J. high school students by Feb. 16. Winners are announced Feb. 27 and prizes include a smart tablet, $200 gift card, and $100 gift card. Essay topics vary by grade. Submissions accepted online. Add to 📅.
ICNA New Jersey
Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club plans “Sounds from the Ancestors” performance with saxophonist Kenny Garrett on Mar. 2 in South Orange. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a blend of genres performed by Garrett at SOPAC. Tickets can be purchased online and start at $65. Add to 📅.
Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club
Regional news
Peter Pan Bus Lines has launched interstate bus service from Penn Station in Newark starting Feb. 5. The inter state bus carrier reaches 120 destinations including Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Cape Cod. Buses include amenities like Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restrooms.
NJ Advance Media
