Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 30, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange plans a senior housing forum on May 2. It begins at 6 p.m. at the library and will discuss local and statewide housing options for seniors. Registration is available by email. Add to 📅.
West Orange Township
West Orange library plans “Drop-In Craft: Mother’s Day Keychains” for grades K-2 on May 2. Attendees will make heart-shaped keychains from 4-5 p.m. while supplies last. Add to 📅.
West Orange Public Library
New Jersey Citizen Action plans a virtual 2025 state budget briefing for the public on May 2. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and will discuss budget proposals, challenges, and ways the public can get involved. Organizations N.J. Policy Perspective and For The Many will help lead the briefing. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Master Gardeners of Essex County to host “2024 Plant Sale” on May 3-4 in Montclair. The sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 4 at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Another sale is scheduled for May 11 at Garibaldi Hall in Roseland. Add to 📅.
Rutgers Master Gardners of Essex County
Newark Symphony Hall is hiring a chief operating officer. This position is expected to direct and implement organizational strategy to improve and strengthen the operations of Newark Performing Arts Corporation. Applications accepted online.
Newark Symphony Hall
Newark 2024 Black Film Festival passes available for purchase online. The festival is from Jul. 10-14. Events include film screenings, panels, and celebrations.
Newark Museum of Art
Eligible N.J. pet owners can spray or neuter their adopted dog or cat for a $20 discounted rate. Residents must have adopted their pet from a licensed state shelter, pound, or adoption agency and dogs must be licensed in their municipality. A list of participating veterinary hospital for appointments available online.
New Jersey Department of Health
Regional news
Rutgers students at Newark, Camden, and New Brunswick campuses voted in favor of urging the school to divest from companies involved with Israel and to terminate its relationship with with Tel Aviv University. In Newark, 71% of students voted to divest and 65% voted to end the relationship with Tel Aviv University. Students at more than 40 college campuses across the country have organized encampment protests, including Princeton and Rutgers-New Brunswick, in solidarity with Palestine and demanding their schools end investments that support Israel’s human rights violations.
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