Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 9, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race to host “Deconstructing Racism Workshop” on Apr. 11 in Maplewood. The class is from 7-9 p.m. at SOMA Adult School. Barbara Velazquez will discuss an overview of structural and systemic racism, the culture of white supremacy, and ways to disrupt it. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Kitchen A La Mode plans “DIY Charcuterie Workshop” on Apr. 11 in South Orange. The class begins at 7 p.m. at 59 South Orange Ave. Participants will make a charcuterie board with Brittany Bisset from The B’s Cheese. Registration required. Tickets are $55. Add to 📅.
South Orange Downtown
Columbia High School plans its “AP Art Showcase” opening reception on Apr. 11 in South Orange. The free event, scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at SOPAC, will include an art exhibit curated by art teacher Alexandra Cappucci. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
South Orange Performing Arts Center
Essex County Environmental Center is accepting 4-H Young Gardeners Club enrollment for residents in grades K-12. The program is scheduled from 10-11 a.m. on Apr. 27 and May 4, 18, and 25. Participants will learn how vegetables and flowers grow. Registration required by phone. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
NAACP-Newark plans a virtual talk on housing discrimination with the state Division on Civil Rights on Apr. 11. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. State Division on Civil Rights directors Sundeep Iyer and Aarin Michele Williams will discuss discrimination in housing and employment, and tools to navigate housing appraisals. It will be live-streamed on the organization’s Facebook page. Add to 📅.
Newark NAACP
Columbia High School’s student council plans “CHS in Action Night” for students and families on Apr. 11 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled from 6-9 p.m., will include information about extracurricular activities. There will be display posters, slideshows, and sign-up sheets to join after-school clubs this fall. Add to 📅.
Columbia High School Home and School Association
Maplewood library plans a “Spring Book Sale” on Apr. 12-13 in the Main Branch. The sale begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on Apr. 12 and 2 p.m. on Apr. 13. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
Essex County is accepting “Summer Youth Work Experience Program” applications through May 12. The six-week program is from Jun. 24 to Jul. 1 and designed for non-Newark residents ages 16-24. The program includes a weekly work readiness workshop. Applications completed online and accepted by email. This is a paid position. Add to 📅.
Essex County
CASA Essex County, a social service for local youth, to host virtual information sessions starting Apr. 11. There will be sessions on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m., Apr. 17 at 11 a.m., and Apr. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Sessions will discuss the work that CASA Essex County does. Registration by email required. Add to 📅.
CASA Essex County
Essex County Parks to host “g’ART’bage” art contest workshop on Apr. 11 in Roseland. The event is from 4-6 p.m. at the Essex County Environmental Center. Attendees will turn non-recyclable plastics into public art and submit their projects to the county art contest. Some materials will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Registration required. Tickets available for purchase online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
PSEG Nuclear, a subsidiary of Newark’s Public Service Enterprise Group, plans to seek license renewals for its three nuclear power plants in South Jersey. Environmental groups raised concern for potential long-term environmental and financial effects the plants may have on the state. PSEG had previously threatened to close the plants after it determined the plants were no longer profitable. The company was then awarded a $300 million annual subsidy that will continue until June 2025. PSEG plans to formally submit renewal applications in 2027.
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