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Artist reception with Cynthia Pareja Dubin planned at West Orange library on Mar. 19. Dubin’s art, “Reparando Mundos,” or “Restoring Worlds,” will be on display at the library through Apr. 24. The reception is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission.
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West Orange Public Library
West Orange Women’s Club seeks donations of gently used items for its rummage sale, scheduled for Apr. 25. Items accepted on Mar. 21 from 12-2 p.m. at 955 Pleasant Valley Way. A list of suggested donations is available online.
West Orange Women’s Club
Free heart health screenings planned with RWJBarnabas Health on Mar. 17 in Orange. Screenings will take place at Cleveland Street School. Appointments can be booked online.
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Orange Public Schools
Free blood pressure screenings planned with Bloomfield health on Mar. 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
“Toast to the Trees” wine tasting benefitting Friends of Watsessing Park Conservancy planned on Mar. 20 in Bloomfield. It is from 6:30-9 p.m. at Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House, 409 Franklin St. Funds will go towards new tree planting, pollinator garden maintenance, and preserving Watsessing Park. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Friends of Watsessing Park
“Transition Your Wardrobe” sewing workshop for adults and youth ages 14+ planned with Out Montclair on Mar. 15. It is from 5-6:30 p.m. at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, 547 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees should bring one item of clothing they want to upcycle. No sewing experience necessary. Admission is $10. Registration is required online.
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Out Montclair
CreativeMornings-Montclair, a free breakfast lecture series for creatives, will meet on Mar. 20. It is from 8:30-10 a.m. at Lackawanna Station. There will be a talk, coffee and breakfast, and opportunities to meet other attendees. Guest speaker is Simon Galperin, executive editor of The Jersey Bee. Tickets are free and available online. Registration is required.
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Lackawanna Station
Montclair Flea is open Mar. 21-22 at Lackawanna Station. There will be vendors, food, and drinks from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Lackawanna Station
Newark seeks artists to paint a mural along McCarter Highway. The 185-foot mural will be located at Parq930. Guidelines are available online. Applications are due Apr. 1.
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Newark City
Early childhood literacy presentation planned with Unity Family Success Center virtually on Mar. 16. It begins at 3 p.m. and will discuss school readiness and childhood development. Designed for Essex County residents with children up to age 3 or pregnant people. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Unity Family Success Center
New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring a development director to lead fundraising efforts. To apply, email resumes and cover letters to Jobs@njcitizenaction.org by Mar. 20.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Educators teaching grades 6-12 can attend a professional development workshop on Mar. 19 at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. It will discuss genetics and zoo conservation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $200. Registration is required.
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Turtle Back Zoo
“Nature Window Mosaics” workshop planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Mar. 21 in Roseland. It is from 10-11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Admission is $12 per child and $15 per adult.
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Essex County Environmental Center
