Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 16, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Maplewood and South Orange residents can bring their cats and dogs to a free rabies clinic on Sep. 18. The clinic is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Essex Fire Department Maplewood Station. Pet licenses for 2024 will be available. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier.
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Maplewood Township
South Orange and Maplewood residents in grades 1-8 can register for recreational basketball starting Sep. 19. The season is from December to March. Teams play once a week at South Orange Middle School or South Orange Recreation’s Baird gymnasium. Registration is available online.
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South Orange Middle School HSA
“Small Businesses, Big Challenges” panel planned by SOMA Chamber of Commerce on Sep. 19 in Maplewood. The event is begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. It will include speakers discussing grant and loan programs for small businesses, mentorship and education opportunities, and how to conduct business in town. It is free for members and $10 for non-members.
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce
Lightning Brook clean-up planned by Hilton Neighborhood Association on Sep. 21. Clean-up is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rotary Park, 74 Jacoby St.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association
Maplewood youth can apply to join Maplewood library’s Teen Advisory Board by Sep. 22. Board members share ideas for improving the library. Members can also earn volunteer hours for organizations like National Honor Society or Minority Achievement Community. Applications are accepted online.
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Maplewood Public Library
“Vanilla: A Global History” book talk with author Rosa Abreu-Runkel planned by Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Sep. 22 in Maplewood. The event is from 1-4 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. It will discuss the history of vanilla and include garden tours. Registration is required.
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Durand-Hedden House and Garden
Road work in South Orange is expected to start Sep. 16 on South Orange Avenue. Milling and paving will be done from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Prospect Street to the Newark border. The project is planned to end Sep. 19.
South Orange Police Department
Cornhole tournament planned by West Orange Elks on Sep. 22 in West Orange. The event begins at 1 p.m. at 424 Main St. Two-person teams are required and the fee is $20 per team. Registration is in-person at 12 p.m.
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West Orange Elks
“Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration” planned by Essex County Commissioners on Sep. 18 in Newark. The event, scheduled from 6 p.m. at the Essex County Hall of Records in room 506, will honor community members and organizations. It will also feature a musical performance by the Latin Jazz Band of Newark’s Arts High School. Light refreshments will follow the celebration.
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Essex County Board of County Commissioners
Free presentation discussing Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay research with artist Andrea Haenggi on Sep. 19 at Newark library in the Main Branch. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. and will explore the limitations accessing river shore sites and ecosystems through an environmental justice lens. Registration is required.
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Newark Public Library
Essex County 4-H Dog Club meeting for youth in grades 4-12 planned on Sep. 22 in Roseland. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. at 621 Eagle Rock Ave. Members learn animal care, grooming, agility, and showmanship.
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Essex County 4-H
Children ages 2-5 can register for Essex County Environmental Center’s “Little Explorers” program Sep. 23 in Roseland. The event is scheduled from 10-11 a.m. for ages 2-3, and 3-4 p.m. for ages 2-5. The program introduces children to plants, animals, and natural colors, shapes, and textures. The program fee is $15. Registration is available online. The program runs through Dec. 16.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
The Flow Initiative, an advocacy group for menstrual equity, has created an online toolkit and fact sheet for school staff and parents. The toolkit discusses ways to talk about menstrual health with students as free menstrual health products will become available for N.J. public school students in grades 6-12 starting in September.
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