Essex County Daily Buzz: Jun. 10, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Free outdoor concert with Forever Young planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 17 in Verona. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Verona Park.
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Essex County Parks

Volunteer information session planned virtually with CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Jun. 17. It begins at 12 p.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Register by emailing info@casaessex.org.
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CASA Essex County

Children ages 9-12 can attend City Green’s farm camp, with sessions in July and August in Clifton. Activities include gardening, taste testing, crafting, and learning about food systems. Registration is required.
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City Green, Inc.

Youth can attend Bloomfield recreation’s ultimate frisbee clinic, scheduled from Jul. 13-17 and Aug. 3-7. It meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lion Gate Park. Enrollment fee is $55 per week. Registration is required.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Cabaret class planned with NiCori Studios and Productions on Jun. 25-28 in Bloomfield. Times vary. Located at 375 Watchung Ave. There will be a culminating showcase.
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NiCori Studios and Productions

SOMA Chamber of Commerce businesses can attend a meet-and-greet with Maplewood Mayor Vic Deluca and South Orange Mayor Sheenna Collum on Jun. 17. It begins at 8 a.m. at Maplewood library’s Main Branch.
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce

Acoustic performance by Sarah Hodd and The Drive Trio planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Jun. 17 in South Orange. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowland Park. Food available for purchase. Wine and beer garden on site.
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South Orange Village

Eligible Orange residents can register for free preschool on Jun. 17 and Jun. 24 for the 2026-27 school year. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children must be age 3 by Oct. 1. A list of required documents and registration locations is available online.
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Orange Public Schools

Youth and adults can participate in Nutley library’s summer reading challenge, which runs through Aug. 13. People can log their reading hours
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Nutley Public Library

Nutley library seeks personal care donations benefitting Essex LGBT RAIN Foundation through Jun. 30. Accepted items include new toothbrushes, undergarments, body wash, brushes, and combs. Drop-off location is the library’s children’s room.
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Nutley Public Library

Nutley residents ages 14-18 can apply to volunteer at the library. Applications are available online.
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Nutley Public Library

Amrou Ibrahim, a Nutley resident, has been released from Israeli custody and has been receiving medical treatment as of May 22, according to the N.J. chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Ibrahim was delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza when Israeli authorities intercepted on international waters. Ibrahim has been receiving treatment for widespread injuries, with reports of use of tasers, sexual harassment, and broken ribs amongst other activists, according to CAIR-NJ.
TAPinto Nutley

New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring temporary tax preparers out of its Newark office. Training is paid. Apply by emailing your resume to naomi@njcitizenaction.org.
New Jersey Citizen Action

Ironbound Community Corporation is hiring for multiple positions, including development director, handyman, and preschool teacher. Applications are available online.
Ironbound Community Corporation

Pride bingo for ages 12-18 planned at Montclair library on Jun. 17 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ’s annual membership meeting is Jun. 17 at Montclair State University. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Physician Radha Lin Chaddah will discuss her novel “And The Ancestors Sing.” Free admission. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Juneteenth cocktail fundraiser supporting Friends of Howe House planned on Jun. 19 in Montclair. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Art Is Bond, 8 Lackawanna Plaza. The event will honor Black history in N.J. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Township

Youth ages 8-14 can attend Montclair recreation’s basketball summer clinic, scheduled to start Jul. 6. It meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Nishuane Park basketball courts. Enrollment fee is $100. registration is required.
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Montclair Recreation and Cultural Affairs

People can watch World Cup games at Lackawanna Station in Montclair throughout June. A schedule of events is available online.
Lackawanna Station

Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place recently opened a digital learning center for seniors at 60 S. Fullteron Ave. The “Digital Lab for Modern Agers” will have technology classes in lecture and hands-on formats.
Montclair Local

Montclair Athletics Blue and White Club reached its fundraising goal of $176,000. It will be used to fund freshman sports and athletic programs for the 2026-27 school year at Montclair High School.
Montclair Local

Breathwork basics class planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Jun. 17. It is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

East Orange High School students can now earn college credits through a new dual enrollment program with Essex County College. Eligible students can earn transferable college credits while completing high school graduation requirements under the program, Jaguar University. It is from Jul. 6 to Aug. 7 and meets at East Orange Campus High School. People can apply by calling 973-266-5652.
East Orange Public Schools

East Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting planned on Jun. 17 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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East Orange Public Library

Father-Daughter dance for ages 7-13 planned with East Orange on Jun. 20. It is from 4-8 p.m. at Langston Hughes Elementary School. Registration is required.
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East Orange City

REGIONAL NEWS

Cooling stations available statewide as National Weather Service issues heat advisories in N.J. from Jun. 11-12. The state’s heat index, or real feel of temperatures, is expected to exceed 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Nine N.J. counties are under extreme heat watch: Monmouth, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Ocean, and Burlington. Residents should stay hydrated, remain indoors where air conditioning is available, and avoid direct sunlight when possible. A complete list of statewide cooling centers available online.
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