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Children in grades pre-K-7 can sample appetizers at East Orange library on Feb. 6. It is from 5-7 p.m. Registration is required. Open to non-library cardholders.
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East Orange Public Library
Community design workshop for East Orange and Orange residents part of the Free Driveway For All initiative planned on Feb. 5 in Orange. FDW4A addresses safety, walkability, and access between neighborhoods, transit, and corridors along Freeway Drive and Main Street. In the spring, FDW4A participants will install temporary asphalt art murals in Orange and East Orange to demonstrate possible infrastructures to improve safety for walkers, bikers, and drivers. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. Registration is required.
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City of Orange Township
Online fair housing workshop for tenants and homebuyers planned by NJ Citizen Action on Feb. 6. The workshop begins at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves against housing discrimination and their constitutional rights under the N.J. Fair Housing Act. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
Online presentation discussing constitutional disability protections planned by Garden State Equality and N.J. Division on Civil Rights on Feb. 6. It is from 2-3 p.m. and will include three state civil rights laws that exist to enforce disability protections, and how to file a complaint through NJ BIAS, a state-based investigation system. Registration is required.
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Garden State Equality
Free talk with Dr. Fadi Chabaan discussing women’s cardiac health planned by Newark library on Feb. 6 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments served. Attendees are encouraged to dress in red. Free parking at at 20-53 Bridge St.
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TAPinto Newark is hosting a free breakfast on Feb. 6 where it will announce its 2025 list of power brokers in Newark, the same day N.J. Chamber of Commerce will hold its “Walk to Washington” event. About 900 state leaders are expected to participate in a two-day event in Washington, D.C., leaving from Newark Penn Station on Feb. 6 at 11:35 a.m. Hundreds of N.J. leaders are expected to attend the opening breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station from 9-11 a.m. Breakfast is free. Tickets are available online.
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Computer basics class for adults planned by South Orange library on Feb. 7. The class is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Transportation can be requested through the parking authority. Class is open to non-library cardholders. Registration is required.
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Youth can learn about Black innovators who contributed to gaming history on Feb. 7 at Newark library’s Weequahic Branch. Attendees will play games and learn about Alice “Wonderwoman” Washington, Jerry Lawson, Ed Smith, and Muriel Tramis from 3:30-5 p.m.
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Financial literacy workshop on budgeting planned by Ironbound Community Corporation on Feb. 8 in Newark. A representative from Chase Bank will lead the workshop at 10 a.m. at 432 Lafayette St. It will discuss strategies for budgeting, paying debts, and building strong financial habits. Registration is required.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Screening of “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” and discussion planned by Newark library on Feb. 8 in the Main Branch. A reception begins at 1 p.m. and the film begins at 1:30 p.m. It is part of the library’s Black History Month celebration series. Free tickets are available online.
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Book launch honoring former Congressman Donald Payne Jr.’s legacy planned on Feb. 8 in Newark. The event begins at 1 p.m. at Source of Knowledge Book Store, 867 Broad St. Books “Living My Dad’s Legacy,” and “Championing to Save Lives” will be on site. Tickets available online.
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Individuals can submit poster proposals by Mar. 7 for a chance to present at the N.J. History and Historic Preservation Conference, scheduled on Jun. 4-5. Proposals must focus on history and historic preservation. Cash prizes for top two posters. Submissions accepted online.
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New Jersey Historical Commission
