Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 20, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
In our latest installment of coverage around food access in Essex County The Jersey Bee asked residents for their ideas how to improve the experience of food aid recipients. Here are six reflections from pantry guests navigating New Jersey’s $168 million network of food pantries and providers, from the kinds of food they received to the changes they hope to see.
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Animal trivia for youth planned by Maplewood library on Jun. 22 in the Hilton Branch. Trivia is from 12-1 p.m. The event is a part of the library’s summer reading kick-off events.
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Maplewood Public Library
Juneteenth celebration planned by Durand-Hedden House on Jun. 23 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled from 1-5 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd., will feature historical reenactments, musical performances, and history of enslaved people in N.J.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Story time for ages 1-3 planned by Maplewood library on Jun. 24 at the Hilton Branch. The event is from 10:30-10:50 a.m. and includes stories, rhymes, and movement activities. An accompanying adult must be present.
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UNO game tournament for youth planned by Maplewood library on Jun. 24 in the Hilton Branch. The event is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration is recommended.
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Chess group meeting for youth planned by Maplewood library on Jun. 25 in the Hilton Branch. The group is designed for students in grades 6-12 and all skill levels. It will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration is recommended but not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
LEGO club meeting for ages 5+ planned by Maplewood library on Jun. 25 in the Hilton Branch. Lego building begins at 3:30 p.m. and adults must be present. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library.
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Maplewood Public Library
“Juneteenth Joy: Unchained” art exhibit reception planned at West Orange Arts Center on Jun. 22. The reception is from 1-4 p.m. at 551 Valley Rd. Exhibit hours are Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. and by appointment. The exhibit shows works by 25 WOAC artists.
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West Orange Arts Council
Juneteenth reparations march and rally planned by People’s Organization for Progress on Jun 22 in Newark. The demonstration begins at 12 p.m. at Lincoln Statue, 12 Springfield Ave.
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People’s Organization for Progress
Farmer’s market voucher distribution for eligible seniors planned by Essex County senior services on Jun. 24 in Newark. The distribution is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Essex County Independence Park. Attendees must bring proof of income and photo ID.
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Essex County Division of Senior Services
North to Shore Festival, a statewide event series, will continue in Newark from Jun. 23-30. There will be musical performances, food bank distributions, art shows, and networking events. A complete list of events available online.
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North To Shore
Free outdoor concert with Suit and Mai Tai planned by Essex County parks on Jun. 25 in Nutley. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Yanticaw Park.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
N.J. Hall of Fame, an organization that honors more than 230 people from N.J., will open its newly installed interactive entertainment center at American Dream Mall on Jun. 28. It includes a complete list of Hall of Fame inductees, a karaoke stage, and a “Late Night Jersey” studio to interview holograms of inducted members, among other features.
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