Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Aug. 6, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
DIY balloon craft for youth planned by Newark library on Aug. 8 in the Springfield Branch. The craft is from 12-1 p.m.
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Newark Public Library
Free trivia night for families planned by N.J. Citizen Action on Aug. 9 in Newark. There will be food, games, and prizes from 5:30-7 p.m. at Newark Express. All participants are entered for a chance to win a free tablet. Prizes include gift cards to Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, and Stew Leonard’s. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
Newark Ironbound residents can apply for Ironbound Early Learning Center’s head start program for ages 0-5. Students participate in curriculum activities, health and developmental screenings, and receive meals. Interested families must book an in-person appointment to apply by phone. Applicants must bring proof of income, proof of residency, and the student’s birth certificate.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Newark-area residents can sign an online petition urging Newark City Council to block the construction of a Chick-fil-A at 2-28 Broadway. La Casa de Don Pedro, which has locations at 23 and 39 Broadway, launched the petition over community concerns of increased traffic, Chick-fil-A’s support for anti-LGBTQ+ groups, and the planning board’s decision to approve the site despite public opposition.
La Casa De Don Pedro
First-time homebuyer webinar planned by NJCA and PNC Bank on Aug. 8. The webinar begins at 11:30 a.m. and will provide information on the home buying process, affordable mortgage programs, and ways to connect with HUD-certified housing counselors. Preregistration is required.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
Virtual volunteer information session planned by CASA Essex County, a social service for local youth, on Aug. 9. It begins at 9 a.m. and will discuss the work that CASA Essex County accomplishes. Registration by email required.
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CASA Essex County
Free concert with Garden State Groove planned by Essex County Parks on Aug. 9 in Montclair. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Brookdale Park. Attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Essex County Parks
South Orange Downtown seeks applicants to help redesign Friendship Circle at West South Orange Ave. Applications must include 5-10 examples of previous projects in outdoor spaces or urban planning. Proposals should include plans for community engagement, ways to address potential challenges, and functionality of the space. Guidelines are available online. Applications accepted by email by Sep. 1.
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South Orange Downtown
Statewide government job fair planned by N.J. Civil Service Commission on Aug. 15 in Union. Attendees will meet more than 30 potential employers hiring for state and local departments, agencies, colleges, and universities from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kean University. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Civil Service Commission
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents ages 18+ can receive free training to become a certified community health worker. Students must apply to attend the Colette Lamothe-Galette Community Health Worker Institute, a state program that comprises of classroom instruction and hands-on job training. Community health workers help residents secure care resources, support, and understand health risks and prevention. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED to enroll. Preregister online.
New Jersey Department of Health
Parents of disabled children in N.J. can share their experiences with public school support in a statewide survey. The survey will evaluate parent involvement in their student’s individualized education program (IEP). A supplemental survey will focus on bus safety. Results will inform N.J.’s annual performance report. Surveys are available by email or mail.
New Jersey Department of Education
