Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 10, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
South Orange-Maplewood school district to host “Restorative Justice Nights” starting on Apr. 11 in Maplewood. The event are from 6-9 p.m at 525 Academy St. Acting Superintendent Kevin F. Gilbert and Director of Access and Equity Kerri Waibel will discuss ways to create a restorative culture in the SOMA community and its schools. Future meeting dates planned for Apr. 29 and May 2. Registration encouraged. Add to 📅.
South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools
The Order, a South Orange restaurant, plans its Alice in Wonderland themed “Drag Brunch” on Apr. 13. Shows are from 1:30-2:45 p.m. and 3:45-5 p.m at 50W S Orange Ave. Participants are encouraged to dress up and BYOB. Add to 📅.
South Orange Downtown
Columbia High School students can shop for free at the “Prom Shop” on Apr. 12-13 in Maplewood. The shop is open from 3-6 p.m. on Apr. 12 and from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Apr. 13. Dresses, tuxes, shoes, and accessories available. Complimentary alterations offered as needed. Add to 📅.
Columbia High School Home and School Association
Maplewood library’s “LEGO Club” plans meeting for ages 5+ on Apr. 12 at the Hilton Branch. Lego building begins at 3:30 p.m. and adults must be present. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
West Orange Downtown Alliance plans “Restaurant Week” from Apr. 13-21. Participating restaurants will offer special menus and offers for patrons during the week. A complete list of participating restaurants available online. Add to 📅.
West Orange Downtown Alliance
East Orange and Precious Little Ladies, an East Orange-based nonprofit, to host “Kite Flight” for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Apr. 13. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Elmwood Park and will include educational and mental health resources, kite flying, and conversations on abuse prevention. Registration required. Add to 📅.
East Orange City
Arc of Essex County plans “Puppet-Making Class” for ages 6-12 starting Apr. 13 in Fairfield. The series runs through May 4 from 2-3 p.m. at 10 Kingsbridge Rd. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
The Arc of Essex County
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip” on Apr. 13 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 5-7 p.m., starts at the end of Locust Avenue and participants can hike one mile to explore historic dinosaur tracks. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities closed proposal bids last Thursday from interested developers seeking to connect offshore wind turbines to the grid. In 2019, N.J. estimated that offshore wind will supply close to 20% of the state’s electricity by 2050. Last year, Orsted, a contract developer, walked away from two projects due to high borrowing costs and supply chain issues, which stalled that progress. The state anticipates the winner of the latest solicitation to begin work in 2029 and maintains its goal of 11 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2040.
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