Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 1, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
East Orange school district seeks feedback on its five-year strategic plan. People can share input through an online survey until Jun. 5.
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East Orange Public Schools
Backpack giveaway and resources for families planned with Essex County on Jun. 5 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 S. Clinton St. First 500 registered attendees will receive free school supplies. Registration is available online.
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Essex County
Opening art reception of “The Art of the Game” planned at West Orange Arts Center on Jun. 7. It is from 4-7 p.m. at 551 Valley Rd. It will show artists’ interpretation of soccer balls.
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West Orange Arts Council
Free poetry reading with Evie Shockley and Hugo dos Santos planned with South Orange recreation on Jun. 7. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at Skate House, 5 Mead St. It is part of the Watershed Literary’s reading series.
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South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Author meet-and-greet with Joanna Shupe planned on Jun. 8 at Bloomfield library. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Shupe will discuss “The Rogue of Fifth Avenue.” Registration is not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Vintage toy and memorabilia show planned at Brookdale Reformed Church on Jun. 6. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
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Brookdale Reformed Church
Broadway meet-up with Latinos of Montclair planned on Jun. 7 in New York. Attendees will see “Mexodus” at 3 p.m. at Daryl Roth Theater. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Latinos of Montclair
Drop-in mental health session for adults ages 20-30 planned with Mental Health Association on Jun. 8 in Montclair. It is from 5-6 p.m. and will meet Mondays through Jul. 27 at 33 S. Fullerton Ave. Attendees will share experiences and provide support to each other. RSVP by emailing Akoenig@mhainspire.org or AMastrangelo@mhainspire.org.
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Mental Health Association
Houss Freya is hiring a part-time apothecary advisor. Applications are available online.
Houss Freya
Belleville public schools is hiring a secretary. Spanish-speaking preferred. It is a 10-month position. Applications are available online.
Belleville Public Schools
Newark Pride seeks vendors for its festival, scheduled for Jul. 13-19. Applications are due Jun. 19.
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Newark Pride Inc.
Bonsai show planned at Essex County Environmental Center on Jun. 6 in Roseland. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County’s Riker Hill Art Park will display artwork during an open house on Jun. 6-7 in Livingston. Attendees can view artwork by artists-in-residence from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey’s primary election for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives is Jun. 2. Polling locations are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can also return mail ballots to their county board of elections office or at a secure ballot drop box location until 8 p.m. on Jun. 2. Polling and drop box locations are available online. The general election is Nov. 3. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Division of Elections
