Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 17, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
West Orange police seeks non-perishable food donations for a food drive on Nov. 22. The drive is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ShopRite, 1 Rooney Cir.
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West Orange Police Department
Take-home turkey craft for children available at West Orange library on Nov. 24. Items are available for pick-up all day while supplies last.
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West Orange Public Library
Book club meeting for adults planned virtually with East Orange library on Nov. 24. Attendees will discuss “Sula” by Toni Morrison at 5 p.m. Register by email.
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East Orange Public Library
Transgender Awareness Week event planned with Out Montclair and Garden State Equality on Nov. 20 at Montclair State University. It is from 3-5 p.m. and will discuss ways to access mental health resources for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. It will also discuss empowerment, wellness, and collective healing through community-centered practices. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Out Montclair
Montclair-area residents can participate in Montclair Bikery’s 2025 “turkey ride” supporting Human Needs Food Pantry on Nov. 23. Participants will pick up a frozen turkey from King Food Markets and bike to 9 Label St. Registration is $20 to cover the cost of the turkey. The ride begins at 10 a.m.
Human Needs Food Pantry
Improv comedy show planned with Montclair Film on Nov. 21 at Cinema505. Doors open at 7:30 at 505 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Montclair Film
Adults can register for winter acting classes at N.J. School of Dramatic Arts, with some scheduled to start Jan. 12 in Montclair. Classes include introduction to improv and introduction to acting. All classes are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is available online.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Opening reception of photography exhibit “Newark Seen” planned on Nov. 21 in Newark. It is from 5-8 p.m. at Artfront Galleries, 44 William St. Free admission. Tickets available online.
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Newark Pride Inc.
Application assistance sessions for utility programs planned on Nov. 21 in Newark. Local agency representatives will provide assistance like Universal Service Fund, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Independence Park Community Center. Registration not required. A list of required documents available online.
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Newark City
Adults ages 18+ can participate in a 50/50 cash raffle fundraiser supporting Ursula’s Promise Memorial Scholarship Fund through Nov. 23. Proceeds will support 2026 scholarship recipients. Tickets available online for purchase. Drawing is on Nov. 24.
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Ursula’s Promise Memorial Scholarship Fund
Community forum discussing N.J.’s child welfare system planned with Powerful Families Powerful Communities on Nov. 22 at Rutgers-Newark. Attendees will share their experience with the child welfare system from 12-3 p.m. Meals provided. Transportation and childcare assistance available upon request. Registration is required.
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Powerful Families Powerful Communities NJ
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will resign from her congressional seat this week to transition to her next position. A special election will be called to fill Sherrill’s vacancy in the 11th district, which includes part of Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties. Nine candidates have filed to run for the seat, including former Rep. Tom Malinowski and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill. When a congressional vacancy occurs in N.J., a special primary election must occur between 70 and 76 days after the writ of election is issued. The special general election must follow no later than 70 days after the special primary.
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