LOCAL NEWS
Tour of Lawnside, N.J.’s first African American incorporated town, planned with N.J. Historical Commission on Jun. 19. It begins at 11:30 a.m. at Lawnside Borough Hall. Registration is required. Free admission.
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New Jersey Historical Commission
Youth ages 13-16 can attend Essex County Environmental Center’s summer camp, scheduled for Jun. 29 to Jul. 2 in Roseland. Attendees will learn first aid, leadership skills, and explore outdoor trails. Enrollment is $320 per child. Registration is available online.
Essex County Environmental Center
Knit and crochet session for adults planned at East Orange library on Jun. 25. It is from 2-4 p.m. Basic instruction provided. Materials not provided.
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East Orange Public Library
Networking happy hour planned with Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce on Jun. 24 in Belleville. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Whiskey Priest, 538 Union Ave. Admission is $10.
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Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce
Youth can learn to skateboard on Jun. 24 with West Orange recreation. It is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Rose Terrace Skate Park. Registration is required. Free admission.
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West Orange Recreation Department
Acoustic performance by Eric and Alina planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Jun. 24 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
People can attend a town hall discussing housing and development on Jun. 24 with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Maplewood library’s Main Branch. It will discuss how development, zoning, affordable housing, and neighborhood issues affect SOMA. Free admission.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Eligible Orange residents can register for free preschool on 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.
Orange Public Schools
Summer reading program kick-off party planned at Nutley library on Jun. 25. It is from 2-4 p.m. Registration not required.
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Nutley Public Library
Newark residents can participate in a lead study with Newark Water Coalition and NJIT. Lead tests are free. Each household will receive $50 for being a part of the study. Apply online.
Newark Water Coalition
Weequahic High School is hiring a special education department chair. Resume and cover letter accepted by emailing k1thomas@nps.k12.nj.us.
Newark Public Schools
“Feeding Change, Building Food Security” planned at NJPAC on Jun. 22 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. and will discuss food access in N.J. Attendees are encouraged to bring a shelf-stable item for a food drive. Registration is required. Free admission.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Free outdoor concert with Fillet of Soul planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 24 in Newark. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Weequahic Park. Fireworks will follow.
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Essex County Parks
“How British Colonists Became Americans” lecture planned at Newark library on Jun. 24 in the Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. Led by George Robb, a professor at William Paterson University. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
Outdoor film screening of “Cars” with Montclair Film is rescheduled to Jun. 20. It begins at 7 p.m. at Nishuane Park. Free admission.
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Montclair Film
CPR training planned at Montclair library on Jun. 25 in the Main Branch. It is from 5-6 p.m. Registration is required. People can join the waiting list for a chance to attend the event.
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Montclair Public Library
Maplewood Village Alliance seeks monetary donations to support its plantings and green space. Donations accepted online.
Maplewood Village Alliance
Children and youth up to age 18 years old can receive free lunch at Irvington library from Jun. 22 to Aug. 17. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up is available from 12-2 p.m.
Irvington Public Library
DIY dinosaur felting for youth planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Jun. 24. It begins at 5 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Community cat workshop planned with CPAW NJ on Jun. 24 at Glen Ridge library. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about trap-neuter-return and best practices among caregivers.
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CPAW NJ – Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ
