LOCAL NEWS
Montclair-area residents can apply to be a storyteller for Montclair Film’s StorySLAM program by May 16. Participants will have six minutes to share stories of empowerment on May 29. Applications accepted online.
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Montclair Film
Bowling fundraiser benefitting Out Montclair planned on May 16 in Belleville. The event is from 7-9 p.m. at Bowlero, 679 Washington Ave. Tickets include bowling games, shoe rental, and unlimited pizza and drinks. Funds will support Montclair Pride. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair
Montclair Film is accepting early-bird submissions to the 2025 Montclair Film Festival by May 23. The regular deadline is Jun. 20 and late deadline is Jul. 18. A complete list of guidelines and accepted submissions available online.
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Montclair filmmaker Sam Friedman wrote his first feature film, “Grassland,” a social justice thriller based on his personal experiences. It takes place in Montclair in 2008 and explores the social impacts of incarceration for growing and selling marijuana. Additional filming locations include one of the Montclair middle schools, Holsten’s in Bloomfield, and a local Italian restaurant. Film producers hired formerly incarcerated actors to perform in the movie. “Grassland” is available to rent or buy on Apple TV.
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Opening reception of “Inspired Minds,” an art exhibit showing work by Essex County high school students, planned on May 15 at SOPAC. Art will be shown at The Herb and Milly Iris Gallery. The event begins at 5 p.m. Free admission. Tickets available online.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center
Expungement seminar planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on May 8 in Newark. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 23 Broadway. Essex-Newark Legal Services will discuss the expungement process for N.J., eligibility, and required documentation. The event is open to anyone applying for expungement, which removes an individual’s criminal records. Registration required.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
Literacy Awareness Day event planned with the Urban League of Essex County on May 10 in Newark. It is from 2-5 p.m. at 215-217 12th Ave. and will celebrate reading and learning.
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Urban League of Essex County
“Healing, Health, and Justice Summit” planned by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan NJ on May 15 in Newark. The summit is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will discuss the intersection of domestic and sexual violence and reproductive health among Black and Brown communities. Attendees, including legal experts and policymakers, will collaborate on solutions to address that intersection. Registration is required. Location available upon registration.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey
Basic life support certification course for healthcare professionals planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on May 16 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Park Pl., Suite 700. Training will include ways to recognize life-threatening emergencies, give CPR, deliver ventilations, and provide early use of an automated external defibrillator. Registration available online.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Sweet Jeans Kitchen and Espresso Bar recently opened in Newark. It is located at 494 Broad St. Menu includes breakfast, lunch, espresso drinks, and pastries. It opened with support from Newark, Audible, and Invest Newark as part of an effort to attract more businesses to build in the city.
TAPinto Newark
Mother’s Day Carnival planned with Irvington from May 8-11. The carnival is located at 40th Street Park and open from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, and 4-10 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.
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Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss
CPAW NJ seeks volunteers to bring cats to and from their spay and neuter appointments. Interested volunteers can sign up online.
CPAW NJ – Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ
