Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Feb. 19, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Ramadan celebration planned with Bloomfield library on Feb. 26. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food for sampling. All ingredients must be listed on an index card. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Civic Center, 84 Broad St. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Bloomfield-area children can attend a free drawing class on Feb. 28 at Bloomfield library. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library
People can attend an information session discussing the tax reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, and SECURE Act on Feb. 26 at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It is from 6-8 p.m. The tax reconciliation bill is a federal spending law and SECURE Act is a retirement savings law. Registration is required. Admission is $35.
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Montclair Public Library
“Queer Reads for Teens” book club for ages 12-18 planned with Montclair library on Feb. 26 in the Main Branch. Attendees will discuss “On the Wings of La Noche” by Vanessa L. Torres from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library
Stage production of “Passage” planned at Montclair State University starting Feb. 26. Show dates run though Mar. 6. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University
Montclair Flea is open Feb. 28 to Mar. 1 at Lackawanna Station. There will be vendors, food, and drinks from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Lackawanna Station
Trivia night fundraiser benefitting Montclair Emergency Services for Hope planned with Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge on Feb. 26 in Glen Ridge. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Ridge Women’s Club. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge
Black History Month paint and sip planned with Creative in Common on Feb. 28 in South Orange. It is from 6-8 p.m. at 86 Sloan St. Admission is $10. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Downtown
East Orange-area youth can attend “Science Saturdays” at East Orange library on Feb. 28. It begins at 1 p.m. Attendees will learn and explore science projects. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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East Orange Public Library
Irvington is hiring a health officer, fire prevention specialist, and fire official. Applications are available online.
Irvington Township
Comedy show planned at Newark Culture Club on Feb. 26. It is from 7-9 p.m. at 563 Broad St. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Newark Culture Club
Landlord and tenant workshop planned at La Casa de Don Pedro on Feb. 26 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 Broadway. Information will focus on tenant rights, fair housing, eviction prevention, and landlord responsibilities. Registration is required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
Eligible Essex County residents with a household income of $80,000 or less can sign up for free tax preparation services. IRS-certified volunteers will assist at different locations across Newark, East Orange, and Bloomfield. A list of locations is available online. The last day to file taxes is Apr. 15.
Newark City
People can build a bird house at Essex County Environmental Center on Feb. 28 in Roseland. It is from 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
“Celebrating the Power of African American History and Historic Sites in N.J.” webinar planned with N.J. Historical Commission on Feb. 25. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Historical Commission
Immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the efficacy of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s online portal where people can upload videos of their interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Groups such as American Friends Service Committee are concerned about how the portal will inform people of immigration agents in their towns and urge Sherrill to provide stronger protections for immigrants. The portal was published to identify uses of excessive force, warrantless searches or arrests, racial profiling, wrongful detentions, interference with voting, or other civil rights violations. It is meant to identify misconduct and trends among ICE officers. The portal is available at nj.gov/knowyourrights. The website also includes information about constitutional rights and free legal services.
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