Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 15, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Community social planned at Newark Local Beer by The Jersey Bee on Oct. 24. The event is from 5-7 p.m. and will give attendees the opportunity to meet The Jersey Bee staff, share ideas about their community, and connect with their neighbors. New and existing subscribers to The Daily Buzz can get a free drink. RSVP recommended through Eventbrite.
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Garage sale planned by Hilton Neighborhood Association on Oct. 19 in Maplewood. More than 70 households are participating. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hilton and Lightning Brook neighborhoods. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 20.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association
Story time for ages 1-3 planned by Maplewood library on Oct. 21 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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Maplewood Public Library
“Step Out for South Orange Middle School” fundraiser planned on Oct. 22. The Home and School Association’s goal is $15,000. Funds help pay for teacher grants, musical grants, the library fund, socials, and diversity and inclusion events. There will be music and small prizes. Registration is required.
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South Orange Middle School HSA
“Community Day: Dia das Crianças” planned at Newark Museum of Art on Oct. 20. There will be performances, storytelling, and workshops from 12-5 p.m. Admission is free. Registration is available online.
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Newark Museum of Art
Tattoo pop-up with Keepsake Studios planned by South Orange Downtown on Oct. 20. Tattoos are $100 from 1-5 p.m. at 111 South Orange Ave., Suite 28. Walk-ins only.
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South Orange Downtown
“Fall Fiesta” planned by the N.J. chapter of Association of Latino Professionals for America on Oct. 19 in West Orange. The event is from 1-5 p.m. at Clipper Pavilion, 9 Cherry Ln. There will be food, live entertainment, and games to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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ALPFA New Jersey
Free, virtual basic and intermediate-level English classes planned by Make The Road NJ starting Oct. 21-22. Classes are Mondays and Tuesdays from 8-9:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Make The Road NJ
Families can attend a webinar discussing college admissions trends and tips on Oct. 22. The Zoom presentation begins at 7 p.m. and will discuss changes to the college admissions landscape, current trends, and ways students can position themselves in their application. Registration is available online.
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Montclair Public Library
Free healthcare enrollment assistance planned by NJ Citizen Action Education Fund on Oct. 22 in Elizabeth. Assistance is available for NJ FamilyCare or Get Covered NJ from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elizabeth library. There will also be information about N.J.’s “Cover All Kids” medical insurance program. Workshops are available in Spanish and English.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
Newark library seeks vendors for its holiday market planned for Dec. 14. The market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main branch. Vendors must set up by 10 a.m. and break down their tables by 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 1.
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Newark Public Library
REGIONAL NEWS
Technical glitches from a revamped FAFSA form is delaying application availability from Oct. 1 to early December. “Better FAFSA” was released in 2023 to expedite the filing process, but delays have made it difficult for students to receive timely financial aid offers. N.J. students can receive deadline and application updates online.
NJ Spotlight News
Individuals can attend a free event lobbying for legislation regulating artificial turf on Oct. 21 in Trenton. Mandatory training begins at 9 a.m. at 125 W. State St. Attendees will meet with lawmakers and other advocates to discuss current laws around artificial turfs. Lunch is provided. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
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