Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for May 30, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood, South Orange plans a free “Equality March and Youth Pride Picnic” on Jun. 2. The march starts at 10:30 a.m. at Ricalton Square and ends at Town Hall. The picnic will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the gazebo, 1688 Springfield Ave. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Township
SOMA Action, a grassroots organization, recently developed a voter guide to the 2024 Democratic Primary Election. It includes information about the ballot, federal and county races, and local issues. It is available online.
SOMA Action
South Orange-Maplewood public schools plans a “Power of Play” workshop on Jun. 3 in Maplewood. The program begins at 7 p.m. at 525 Academy St. It is designed for preschool and elementary school families. It will discuss ways to engage in play to build caregiver-child relationships. Add to 📅.
South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools
Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch will be closed Jun. 1 and Jun. 3 for building repairs.
Maplewood Public Library
South Orange health plans a free rabies vaccine clinic for cats and dogs on Jun. 2 The clinic is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Essex fire department. Owners must have up-to-date pet licenses to participate. The service is open to South Orange and Maplewood residents. Add to 📅.
South Orange Village
South Orange to host a free reading of poetry with Arthur Russell and Jennifer Poteet on Jun. 2. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at The Skate House, 5 Mead St. It is part of the Watershed Literary’s reading series. Add to 📅.
South Orange Village
South Orange library patrons can collect item requests at the Baird Center starting Jun. 1. The additional location option can be selected on the BCCLS app and website.
South Orange Public Library
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens plans a concert on Jun. 2 in Montclair. The event is from 1-3 p.m. and will celebrate the park’s 97th anniversary. There will be jazz music performances from the TaikoZoku Japanese Drummers, snacks, and beverages. Add to 📅.
Essex County Parks
Make the Road N.J. is offering free, virtual basic-level English classes starting Jun. 11. Classes are Tuesdays from 8-9:30 p.m. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Make The Road NJ
Newark Museum of Art plans a free performance of “Quiet is Kept” on Jun. 1. Performances are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Newark resident Machelle Lassiter wrote, directed, and produced the play. Tickets available online. Add to 📅.
Newark Museum of Art
NJHC African American History Program plans a virtual meeting with county history grant officers on Jun. 3. The meeting is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and designed for history project grant applicants. It will discuss funding opportunities in North Jersey, including Essex County. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Historical Commission
RWJBarnabas Health seeks responses for its online community health resident survey. Feedback will inform future services and programs. It is available in eight languages.
RWJ Barnabas Health
Regional news
New Jersey will receive $125 million from Ørsted, an energy supplying firm, as a settlement over the company’s withdrawal from two offshore wind farm projects. The settlement, less than half of the initial sum Gov. Phil Murphy said Ørsted was obligated to pay. The settlement money will fund other wind development and renewable energy programs.
New Jersey Monitor
