Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for May. 15, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange library plans a free screening of “The Color Purple” on May 17. The film starts at 1 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Add to 📅.
West Orange Public Library
West Orange library to host “Jump! Dance! Sing!” for children up to age 5 on May 18. The movement session is from 2-3 p.m. and will include an interactive concert. Add to 📅.
West Orange Public Library
Essex County College plans an open house for its Main Campus on May 18 in Newark. There will be a campus tour and information session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Essex County to host “Computer and Electronics Recycling Day” on May 18 in Cedar Grove. Items can be dropped off at Essex County Fleet Management from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A complete list of accepted items available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County
New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center seeks responses for its “Identity Poll” online. The survey is available in English and Spanish.
New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens to host a free “Family Garden Party” on May 18 in Montclair. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature entertainment, children activities, Essex County Environmental Center and Turtle Back Zoo information booths, and food trucks. The Bloom Room will be open for shopping. Add to 📅.
Essex County Parks
Essex County Verona Park to host Rose Squared Art Show on May 18-19 in Verona. It will show fine art and fine craft works from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, and others. The event is rain or shine. Add to 📅.
Essex County Parks
Turtle Back Zoo plans a “Wild Card Casino Night” fundraiser for ages 21+ on May 18 in Short Hills. The event is from 9-11 p.m. at The Mall At Short Hills and will benefit Turtle Back Zoo and animal conservation. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Regional news
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a bill that provides $44.7 million in grants for potentially 140 schools facing combined cuts of almost $106 million. The bill allows districts experiencing financial cuts to request property tax increases above the state’s 2% cap as a measure to balance reductions in aid for the upcoming academic year. The legislation aims to counteract unexpected cuts caused by increased property values due to the pandemic, inflation, and the housing market.
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