Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 11, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange library to host “A Jazzy Afternoon with Ellie’s Jazz Quartet” on Apr. 14. The event, scheduled from 2-4 p.m., will include a jazz performance from jazz pianist and composer Ellie Seunghyung Lee. Add to 📅.
West Orange Public Library
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo plans its “Behind the Scenes at Amazing Asia” tour on Apr. 14. The event begins at 2 p.m. and will include a 30-minute tour of the Amazing Asia exhibit, a meet-and-greet with a zookeeper, and zoo admission for the day. Tickets available online. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County College plans virtual “What’s New at West Essex Campus” on Apr. 16. The livestream begins at 11 a.m. and will feature Mayor Joe Tempesta, Dean Elvy Vieira, and Samirah Scantling. Livestream available on the college’s Instagram page. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Arc of Essex County plans free “Animal Yoga” for children ages 6-12 starting Apr. 16 in Fairfield. Participants will stretch and move together from 4-5 p.m. at 10 Kingsbridge Rd. The group will meet again on Apr. 30. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
The Arc of Essex County
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip” on Apr. 16 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 5:15-7:15 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
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Garden Discovery Club” monthly meeting for ages 5+ on Apr. 23 in Roseland. Participants will explore planting, harvesting, cooking, and learn about composting, healthy eating, and weeding from 4-5 p.m. Sessions are $15. This is a drop-off event. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
State officials urge residents to prepare for wildfire season. April through late May is typically when the state is at highest risk to wildfires due to warmer and windier weather. Last year, New Jersey experienced its most active wildfire year in more than a decade, totallng 1,193 wildfires across the state.
NJ Spotlight News
