Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 17, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
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
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
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
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
“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)
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
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
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
REGIONAL NEWS
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music recently opened at Monmouth University. It includes galleries, Springsteen-related research archives, interactive experiences, and a performance theater. There will also be programming around concerts, lectures, films, workshops, and music education.
NJ Spotlight News
