Essex County Daily Buzz: Feb. 11, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

People can attend an information session discussing doulas and maternal care with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Feb. 18 in Secaucus. It is from 6-8 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 201. It will discuss public funding, policy accountability, and collaborative care models. Admission is $10. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Virtual volunteer information session planned by CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Feb. 18. It begins at 5 p.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Register by emailing info@casaessex.org.
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CASA Essex County

Adult mental health first aid training planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Feb. 19 in Secaucus. Attendees will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use in adults ages 18+. It is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway. Admission is $100. Registration required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Registration is open for Essex County Environmental Center’s 2026 summer camps. A list of programs is available online.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Record club meeting planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Feb. 18. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Participants will discuss “Aja” by Steely Dan. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Borough

Adults can attend Wand and Willow’s craft club on Mondays in Glen Ridge. It meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 855 Bloomfield Ave. Free admission. Attendees should bring their own craft projects.
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Wand and Willow

East Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting planned on Feb. 18 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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East Orange Public Library

Eligible children ages 1-12 can receive free dental screenings through Feb. 28 under Newark Community Health Center’s “Give Kids A Smile” program. Services are held at locations in Newark, East Orange, and Irvington. A complete list is available online. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-994-6242.
East Orange City

Free blood pressure screenings planned with Bloomfield health on Feb. 19. It is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Bloomfield library courtyard. Registration not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library

Free screenings for blood pressure and glucose planned with Mountainside Medical Center on Feb. 18 in Belleville. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Belleville ShopRite, 726 Washington Ave. No fasting necessary. Registration not required.
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Mountainside Medical Center

Belleville recreation is raising funds for its senior citizen programming through Belleville themed t-shirt sales. People can purchase t-shirts online or by calling 973-450-3430.
Belleville Recreation Department

Free movie screening of “Sinners” planned with Maplewood Film Society on Feb. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. A discussion about Black history and culture relevant to the film will follow. Tickets are free but RSVP required online.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture

Montclair library is hiring an assistant director of operations. The full-time position requires overseeing daily operations, partnering with department heads for workflow and staff support, and enforcing other internal systems. Applications accepted by email.
Montclair Public Library

Financial aid webinar with Higher Education Student Assistance Authority planned with Montclair library on Feb. 18. The free event is from 6-7:30 p.m. and designed for families. Attendees will learn about available state-based grants, scholarships, and loans. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library

LinkedIn workshop planned at the Rec Room in Lackawanna Station on Feb. 19. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to use LinkedIn for career visibility. Admission is $35. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Lackawanna Station

Stage production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” planned at Montclair State University on Feb. 19. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University

Adults can attend introductory acting and improv classes at N.J. School of Dramatic Arts in Montclair, scheduled to start Mar. 3 and Mar. 5. Both courses run for six weeks and are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is available online.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

New and expectant parents can receive free diapers and baby formula at La Casa de Don Pedro on Feb. 18 through the organization’s “Baby Needs” program. Resources are available at a first-come, first-served basis every third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway in Newark.
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La Casa De Don Pedro

Financial aid workshop discussing college and trade school funding planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Feb. 19 in Newark. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Santander Bank, 133 Jackson St. There will be information about FAFSA, available financial aid options, and scholarships and grants. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Ironbound Community Corporation

“Tenant Resource Summit” planned with Clinton Hill Community Action on Feb. 19 in Newark. It is from 5-8 p.m. at 695 Bergen St. There will be information about tenant rights and relevant resources. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Clinton Hill Community Action

Nutley seniors can attend Nutley High School’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress” with free dinner on Mar. 5. Dinner is served by NHS culinary students at 4:30 p.m. at the school’s cafeteria. The show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are free, but registration is required. Reservations made online.
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Nutley Township

West Orange Arts Council seeks artists for its Black History Month and Women’s History Month galleries. All mediums accepted. People can submit pieces by emailing twilliams@westorange.org.
West Orange Arts Council

REGIONAL NEWS

Analilia Mejia won the special Democratic primary election for N.J.’s 11th congressional district, according to unofficial results from the Essex County clerk’s office. Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski were nearly tied with Malinowski trailing behind by just under 900 votes. On Feb. 10, Malinowski conceded. Mejia’s name will appear on the Apr. 16 special general election ballot against Republican candidate Joe Hathaway, who ran unopposed in the Republican special primary. The winner of the election will represent parts of Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties.
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