Glen Ridge Daily Buzz: Feb. 27, 2024

Local news

Women’s Club of Glen Ridge plans an author event with Dionne Ford on Feb. 29. Dionne will discuss her book, “Go Back & Get It: A Memoir of Race, Inheritance and Intergenerational Healing” from 7-9 p.m. at 219 Ridgewood Ave. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Women’s Club of Glen Ridge

Northeast Earth Coalition, a Montclair-based sustainability organization, seeks volunteers to participate in several community projects from March to September. Volunteers are needed for the community gardens, Earth Day clean-ups, food drives, and food delivery. There are also several public speaking opportunities. Applications accepted online.
Northeast Earth Coalition

Registration is open for Glen Ridge recreation’s 2024 “Summer Day Camp” for residents ages 5-12. Early Bird deadline is Mar. 4 and the regular deadline is Aug. 1. Camp is weekdays from Jun. 19 to Aug. 1 at Carteret Park. Registration is available online. Add to 📅.
Glen Ridge Borough

New Jersey Citizen Action to host a free, virtual “First-Time Homebuyer Seminar” on Feb. 29. 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

National Youth Science Academy is accepting applications for its 2024 camp program through Feb. 29. Family members and educators can nominate students in grades 11 and 12 for the residential science program. Applications available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Education

Regional news

Eligible New Jersey residents facing housing emergencies due to a temporary financial crisis may receive aid from the NJ SMART Program. The program offers a grant of up to $5,000 to support overdue rent, mortgage, or property tax payments. Eligibility requirements available online.
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities