Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 26, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Columbia High School seeks donations for its “Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser” through Feb. 28 in Maplewood. Funds will support the library’s purchases for digital copies of test preparation materials. Add to 📅.
Columbia High School Library
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is hiring a part-time program coordinator. Resumes are accepted by email.
South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
South Orange-Maplewood SEPAC plans “The Essentials of an Effective IEP” workshop series for caregivers with students in grades K-5 on Feb. 28 in Maplewood. Attendees will learn how to take an active role in their children’s IEP at 7 p.m. at Clinton Elementary School’s library. Add to 📅.
SEPAC SOMA
West Orange Arts Council is accepting artist submissions for its “Threads” exhibit by Mar. 4. The exhibit will showcase work created with synthetic or natural fibers and textiles. Fiber work is accepted in any form, including sculpture and installation. Submissions are accepted online. Add to 📅.
West Orange Arts Council
Turtle Back Zoo to host “Behind the Scenes Tours: Island Giants” for families with children ages 6+ starting on Mar. 3 in West Orange. The event runs each Sunday in March at 2 p.m. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Rutgers plans “Step It Up: Ways to Be More Physically Active” free webinar starting Feb. 28. Sessions are Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Experts in the school’s health services department will lead a presentation on the benefits of physical activity. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Rutgers University
Regional news
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka recently announced his intention to run for governor in 2025. Baraka, who was elected South Ward councilman in 2010 and won the mayoral election in 2014, aims to become N.J.’s first Black governor. Several other Democratic candidates, include Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney, along with Republican state Sen. Jon Bramnick have also announced their gubernatorial bids.
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