Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for May. 14, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood library to host “Digital Device Clinic” for adults on May 16 in the Boyden Branch. The clinic is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will offer free one-on-one support for using electronic devices. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
SOMA Justice rescheduled spring happy hour to May 16 in Maplewood. The event is from 7-9 p.m. at Pickett’s Village Bar, 2208 Millburn Ave. Attendees will learn how to get involved with the organization. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
SOMA Justice
Maplewood library plans “Boogie Woogie Babies” on May 16 at the Hilton Branch. The movement class begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
SOPAC to host an opening reception for Columbia High School student artwork on May 16. The artwork is part of the 2024 “Inspired Minds Young Artist Exhibition” and features pieces by 18 CHS students. The reception is from 5-8 p.m. Add to 📅.
The Village Green
SOPAC to host a comedy night with Liz Glazer on May 16 in South Orange. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be recorded for a special. Tickets start at $29 and are available online. Add to 📅.
South Orange Performing Arts Center
Newark Museum of Art to host “Art After Dark: AfroElegance in Bloom” on May 16. The event, scheduled from 7-11 p.m., will feature a celebration of African culture, including music, food, and activities. Attendees are encouraged to dress in spring and cultural attire. Tickets are $10-13. Add to 📅.
Newark Museum of Art
Environmental Protection Agency seeks community feedback for a proposed $15.8 cleanup at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark’s North Ward by May 16. The site has been contaminated by accidental spills, illegal dumping, and improper waste disposal, according to the EPA. In 2013, it was on the agency’s Superfund “National Priority List” of worst polluters. The new plan seeks to dig up and remove lead-contaminated soil, assess vapors, and reinforce a bulkhead along the river. Feedback can be submitted by email.
TAPinto Newark
Newark Pride seeks vendors, performers, sponsors, and volunteers for its 2024 Newark LGBTQ Week. Applications available online. Events for Pride week are planned for Jul. 8-14.
Newark Pride Inc.
Newark Community Health Center plans a free Women’s Health Symposium on May 16. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rutgers-Newark. It will include conversations about women’s health, specifically mental and maternal health, nutrition, and fitness. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Newark Community Health Center, Inc. (NCHC)
Regional news
Eligible N.J. residents ages 60+ can receive benefits to purchase locally grown produce this summer. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is open to seniors whose gross income is is equal to or less than the income poverty guidelines. Eligible participants should contact their county agency to learn about available programs in their area. Qualification guidelines and contact information are available online.
New Jersey Department of Health
