LOCAL NEWS
Mobile office hours with Sen. Andy Kim and Rep. Analilia Mejia planned on Jul. 20 in Madison. Kim and Mejia will be available from 4-6 p.m. at Madison Borough Hall to provide assistance with federal agencies and answer questions.
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Senator Andy Kim
Free outdoor concert with E Street Shuffle, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band, planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 21 in Cedar Grove. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park.
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Essex County Parks
Youth ages 13-18 can submit creative work to West Orange library’s summer anthology. Accepted submissions include poetry, short stories, book reviews, artwork, and photography among others. Send submissions to teens@westorangelibrary.org.
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West Orange Public Library
Humberto’s in the Valley will host its grand opening on Jul. 18 in West Orange. The restaurant is located at 8 S. Valley Rd. It is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays until 3 p.m.
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
Story time and craft planned at South Orange library on Jul. 21 at the Baird Branch. It is from 4-5 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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South Orange Public Library
Free movie screening of “Crooklyn” planned with Newark recreation on Jul. 21. It is from 8-11 p.m. at Military Park.
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Newark Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services
Public meeting planned with Newark Fifth Precinct police officers on Jul. 21. The meeting will discuss trends, safety tips, and upcoming events at 7 p.m. at 695 Bergen St.
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Newark Public Safety
Newark recently broke ground on Broadway Park, a two-acre park in the North Ward. When it’s complete, it will have a community garden, meditation area, musical play space, exercise area, large lawn, and a splash pad. It is set to open spring of 2027.
Patch Newark
Montclair’s Church Street will close traffic from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. on Jul. 17-19. The road will become a pedestrian walkway, as part of the township’s pedestrianization project.
Montclair Local
Expectant parents can attend an infant care and safety class at Mountainside Medical Center on Jul. 20 in Montclair. It is from 7-10 p.m. and will include information about care, safety, and development of infants. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Mountainside Medical Center
Latino heritage cultural enrichment program for K-7 students planned with Latinos of Montclair starting Jul. 20. The nine-week program will discuss Latin dance, storytelling, history, and Spanish language through Sep. 20. Admission is $275 per child. Sibling discounts are available. Registration required.
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Latinos of Montclair
“Unsucky Networking” for nonprofit professionals and community organizers planned with RecRoom at Lackawanna Station on Jul. 20 in Montclair. It is from 6-7 p.m. There will be a presentation on using Google Workspace tools. Tickets are $10.
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Lackawanna Station
Registration for Montclair YMCA’s childcare program for school-age children opens Jul. 21 at 10 a.m. Programs available for after and before school sessions. Registration is available online.
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YMCA of Montclair
DIY fossil cast for children in grades K-5 planned at Maplewood library on Jul. 21 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Maplewood Public Library
Puzzle challenge night planned at Glen Ridge library on Jul. 21. It begins at 6 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Concert with The New York Bee Gees, a Bee Gees tribute band, planned with Bloomfield recreation on Jul. 21. It begins at 7 p.m. at Brookside Park.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Backpack giveaway for Bloomfield students entering grades pre-K-8 planned on Aug. 30. It is from 12-3 p.m. at Felton Field. Registration is required.
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Bloomfield Township
