Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 27, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free seminar discussing ways to navigate and prevent foreclosure planned by East Orange on Dec. 4. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at East Orange City Hall. The seminar is designed for homeowners, future homebuyers, and real estate professionals. It will discuss legal rights, financial assistance options, and strategies to navigating foreclosure. Registration is required.
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Free Zumba session for adults planned at East Orange library on Dec. 4. It is from 12-12:45 p.m. Attendees should wear workout sneakers, comfortable clothing, and water. Chair modification available. Registration is required.
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East Orange Public Library
East Orange-area adults can attend a free computer introductory workshop on Dec. 5 at East Orange library. Attendees will learn how to use Windows programs and software from 4-5:15 p.m. Registration is required.
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East Orange Public Library
Gingersnap cooking class for youth in grades 8-12 planned by East Orange library on Dec. 6. Participants will make gingersnaps from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. The class is limited to the first 15 attendees who arrive.
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East Orange Public Library
New fences, benches, dugouts, and drainage and irrigation systems were installed at Monte Irvin Orange Park’s two ball fields. The infields were redone with artificial turf and the outfields have natural grass. A community center will open at the park near the intersection of Central and Oakwood Avenue. A date to open has not been announced.
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Landlord and tenant seminar planned by Essex Vicinage Courts on Dec. 4 in Orange. It is from 6-7:15 p.m. at Freddie Polhill Law and Justice Complex. It will discuss the court processes for evictions, complaints, and the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Registration is required by phone or email.
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Patrick Council – Newark South Ward Councilman
Free craft session planned at Craft Club Studio on Nov. 30 in South Orange. Crafting for all ages is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 122 S. Orange Ave. The studio recently opened and offers workshops and classes with a focus on fiber arts.
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Free community and donation event benefitting Isaiah House on Dec. 4 in Newark. The event is from 5-7 p.m. at Swahili Village Newark, 2 Center St. Monetary donations and items purchased through Isaiah House’s Amazon Wishlist are accepted. Attendees who donate receive a free drink at the event.
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Swahili Village Network
Scholarships, grants, and loans webinar for families of middle and high school students hosted by Maplewood library on Dec. 5. My College Planning Team will lead the webinar from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will discuss ways to lower the cost for college. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Newark Zine Fest seeks volunteers to support its event on Dec. 7 at Newark Museum of Art. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers help set up and break down the event and provide support to attendees and vendors. Volunteer applications are available online.
Newark Zine Fest
REGIONAL NEWS
Drivers entering New York City will be charged a $9 toll when entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, effective Jan. 5. The fee is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s congestion pricing plan, which will use funds collected from tolls to support upgrades to New York’s transit system. The toll will incrementally increase in coming years until it reaches $15 in 2031.
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