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Author meet-and-greet with Cairo Harvard planned with Bloomfield recreation on Apr. 18. It will celebrate the release of “A Tale of Tales.” The event is from 2-5 p.m. at Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. Free admission. Registration is required.
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People can learn about gardening at Bloomfield library on Apr. 18. There will be information about raise garden bed growing and small-farm techniques from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Led by Bracco Farms. Free admission. Registration is not required.
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Bloomfield Repair Café is scheduled for Apr. 19 It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bloomfield Civic Center. Items for repair can include jewelry, bicycles, computers, toys, and furniture.
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Pet adoption event planned with Bloomfield Animal Shelter on Apr. 19. The event is from 12-4 p.m. at Paws, Wings, and Scales Animal Hospital in Nutley, 125 Paterson Ave.
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Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Students in grades 11-12 attenidng Montclair High School, Bloomfield High School, and Nutley High School can apply to the Jared’s Fund Fellowship. Fellows will create a project around mental health awareness or stigma within a six-week period between Jun. 29 and Aug. 5. Applications are due Apr. 20.
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People can attend an immigration issues forum organized by Montclair Civil Rights Commission on Apr. 20. It will discuss current legislation and policy, community support resources, and strategies for advocacy. Panelists include Lawrence Hamm, Ravi Ragbir, Diane Tyree-Anglin, Sol Demefack, and Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael. A Q&A session will follow. It is from 7-9 p.m. at 205 Claremont Ave. Free admission.
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“Death Cafe” planned on Apr. 20 in Montclair. It is from 7-8 p.m. at 198 Bellevue Ave. Attendees will talk openly about life and death. It is hosted by mediation teacher Jodi Brooks, yoga and meditation teacher Amanda Faison, and death doula and grief facilitator Loren Talbot.
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NJ Death Cafe
“Cultivating Resilience Workshop” for adults planned with Mental Health Association on Apr. 20 in Montclair. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 33 S. Fullerton Ave. There will be breakout sessions discussing creative art therapy, body awareness and relaxation, and community building. Walk-ins welcome.
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Youth ages 13-18 can attend “Game Changers Youth Summit” with Give BLK on Apr. 18 in Orange. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Orange High School. There will be a basketball tournament, scholarship raffle, workshops, and chats with mentors. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Virtual open house of South Mountain YMCA’s summer camps planned on Apr. 19. Attendees will meet camp directors, ask questions, and learn more about available programs from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Essex County’s 2026 “Cherry Blossom Fun Run/Walk” is scheduled for Apr. 18 in Newark. For children age 6-14. Registration is on the day of the race at Prudential Concert Grove at 9 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m., rain or shine.
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Essex County Parks
“Bloom Fest” planned with Essex County parks on Apr. 19 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Branch Brook Park and is part of the county’s Cherry Blossom Festival. There will be Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, and more. Free admission.
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Essex County residents can apply for $100 spay and neuter appointments for their cats through Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ. Eligible Irvington residents can apply for free spay and neuter appointments. Applications are available online.
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