Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 4, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free concert with Neptune planned at Bloomfield library on Jun. 13. It is from 2-3 p.m.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Darren Memorial Foundation’s tricky tray fundraiser is scheduled for Jun. 12 in Clifton. Proceeds will benefit mental health education and resources. Tickets are available by calling or texting 631-432-7736 or emailing info@darrenmemorial.org.
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Darren Memorial Foundation.
Interview with Melissa Walker, founder and president of Jazz House Kids, planned with Montclair History Center and Aging in Montclair on Jun. 11. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Jazz House Annex, 347 Bloomfield Ave. It is part of the organizations’ “Everyone Has A Story” series. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Montclair History Center
Film screening of “Pink Flamingos” planned at Montclair Film’s Bellevue Theater on Jun. 12. It begins at 10 p.m. at 260 Bellevue Ave. There will be a pre-show drag performance with Miss Indie Lusion. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair
Talk discussing ticks planned with Glen Ridge library on Jun. 12. It begins at 3:30 p.m. at the town council chambers. Attendees will learn how to identify ticks, protect themselves from ticks, and what to do if bitten. Led by Master Gardener of Essex County Susan Ripoll. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Chocolate mint cookie baking class for youth in grades 6-12 planned at East Orange library on Jun. 12. Participants will make cookies from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 15 attendees.
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East Orange Public Library
Maplewood library is hiring a full-time systems administrator. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Sarah Lester at slester@maplewoodlibrary.org by Jun. 12.
Maplewood Public Library
Free 10-week citizenship exam preparation course planned with Newark library starting Jun. 13 at the Main Branch. It meets weekly through Aug. 22. Registration is available online. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Newark’s Portugal Day Festival is from Jun. 12-14. It is located at Peter Francisco Park. There will also be a 5K race on Jun. 14. Registration is required.
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Portugal Day Newark
Night tour of Turtle Back Zoo for families planned on Jun. 12 in West Orange. Times available for 8 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. It will feature nocturnal animals. Registration is $10. Children younger than 2 enter for free.
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Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
Montclair State University will operate NJ PBS starting Jul. 1. The college was selected from a pool of four bidders after WNET announced it will no longer manage the broadcasting network. The agreement is for five years with two five-year extensions, and requires the college to program four NJ PBS stations as well as live election coverage. The state legislature has 15 days to review a control between NJ PBS Authority and Montclair State University.
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