Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Feb. 3, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Maplewood Village Alliance seeks members to join its board of trustees. Board members contribute to Maplewood events, preservation, and infrastructure. Members are volunteers who attend quarterly meetings and join committees to plan for village events. Interested individuals must email maplewoodvillagenj@gmail.com.
Maplewood Vintage Show
Children ages 2-5 can attend a social skills group on Feb. 7 with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be led by local therapists. Registration is required. Location available upon registering.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Vegan soul food bowl cooking class for families planned at Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch on Feb. 10. It is from 6-7 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Families can attend a webinar discussing ways to appeal to colleges for more financial aid planned with Maplewood library on Feb. 10. The free workshop is presented by My College Planning Team and begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race to host “Talking to Children About Race” panel for families with children on Feb. 10. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn ways to foster inclusivity at home and hold conversations about anti-racism and racial identity with their child. Registration required. Location available upon registering.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
“Galentine’s Sip and Sew” planned at Lackawanna Station on Feb. 7 in Montclair. It is from 5-7:30 p.m. All sewing materials provided. Beginner-friendly and hands-on workshop. Registration is required. Tickets are $45.
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Lackawanna Station
Community dinner and volunteer fair planned with AAPI-Montclair on Feb. 10. It is from 7-9 p.m. Location available upon registration.
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AAPI Montclair
Author talk with Marion Orr planned with Montclair library on Feb. 10 in the Main Branch. Orr will discuss “The House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr.” from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Montclair Public Library
Virtual volunteer information session planned by CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Feb. 10. It begins at 3 p.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Register by emailing info@casaessex.org.
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CASA Essex County
La Casa de Don Pedro is hiring for multiple job openings. Positions are available in early childhood, healthy homes, and community empowerment departments. Applications are accepted online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey Department of Health seeks blood and platelet donations from eligible residents amid a statewide shortage, according to a press release. NJDOH attributes the shortage to the recent winter storm and flu season. The state has a short supply of Type O, A-, and B- red blood cells, and less than one day’s supply of single donor platelets. Eligible residents can make an appointment to give blood at American Red Cross Services, Hunterdon Healthcare, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, New York Blood Center, RWJBarnabas Health, and Vitalant Blood Services.
New Jersey Department of Health
