Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 24, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Kaleidoscope Hispanica” exhibit to open on Oct. 1 at Pierro Gallery in South Orange. The exhibit includes art from Latinx artists and features pieces that showcase Hispanic heritage. It will be open through Nov. 15 at 5 Mead St. An opening reception is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 1.
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South Orange Village
Networking event planned by West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 1. The event is from 12-1 p.m. at Cambria Hotel West Orange, 12 Rooney Cir. Guest speaker Brigette N. Eagan will discuss employment law and human resources compliance. The event is free for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required.
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West Orange Chamber of Commerce
“All Things Voting in Essex County” webinar planned by League of Women Voters of Montclair on Sep. 26. The event is from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required.
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League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area
Free expungement clinic planned by the N.J. public defender office on Oct. 1 in Somerset. The clinic is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 771 Somerset St. There will be one-on-one consultations with NJOPD attorneys and legal professionals to assist with expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
CASA Essex County seeks volunteers to advocate for children in foster care. Applications are accepted online.
CASA Essex County
Newark Emergency Services for Families seeks volunteers for “World Homeless Day” event on Oct. 11 in Newark. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Volunteer applications accepted online.
Newark Emergency Services for Families
Essex County Commissioners honored Hispanic community members and organizations on Sep. 19 for Hispanic Heritage Month. Honorees include Latinos of Montclair, Arts High School Latin Jazz Band leader Kennis Fairfax, educator and Newark community advocate Maria Andrade.
TAPinto Montclair
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents must have REAL ID driver’s licenses by May 7, 2025, in order to board domestic flights, enter nuclear power plants, and enter some federal buildings. REAL ID cards are issued at a N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission licensing center or mobile unit. Applicants must bring two proofs of residential address, one proof of Social Security Number, and six points of ID. REAL ID cards are $35. Appointments accepted online.
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