Follow local news and events in Glen Ridge with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 13, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Personal care items donation dirve planned with Glen Ridge Library through Apr. 30. Toiletries and personal care items can be dropped off at the Adult Desk on the second floor. Donations will benefit Human Needs Food Pantry.
Glen Ridge Public Library
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.
Add to 📅
Montclair Local
“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.
Add to 📅
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.
Add to 📅
Mental Health Association
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.
Add to 📅
Bloomfield Public Library
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.
Add to 📅
South Mountain YMCA
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.
Add to 📅
Orange Public Schools
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.
Add to 📅
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.
Add to 📅
Essex County Parks
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.
CPAW NJ – Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can submit questions to Gov. Mikie Sherrill through WNYC’s “Ask Governor Sherrill” program. Sherrill will respond on Apr. 15 at 7 p.m. on 93.9 FM, WNYC.org, and the WNYC app. People can submit questions in advance online or by calling 844-745-8255 on Apr. 15. The next installment of the program is Jun. 3.
Gothamist
