Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 20, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Pajama themed story time for children ages 3-6 at Maplewood library on July 27. The event is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. There will be themed crafts and activities. Adults must accompany children to the program.
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Maplewood Public Library
Rocks, fossils, and geodes exploration program for children age 5+ planned with Maplewood library at the Hilton Branch on Jul. 28. The program is from 3:30-4:30 p.m., and will allow participants to learn and identify different rocks, fossils, and geodes.
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Maplewood Public Library
Essex County children can receive health screenings and vaccines on Jul. 30 in Irvington. It is from 3-6:30 p.m. at Irvington health department. There will be free physical exams, vision screenings, hearing tests, sports physicals, and more. Registration is required for vaccines.
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Irvington Township
Community workshop about restoration urbanism and development history planned with University of Orange starting Jul. 27. The program meets on Mondays until Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 25 Cleveland St. in Orange. The workshop will be led by Dr. Mia White, Dr. Mindy Fullilove and Molly Rose Kaufman. Preregistration is available online.
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University of Orange
“Orchid Garden Party” planned by AAPI New Jersey on Jul. 26 in Montclair. The event is scheduled from 4:30-6:30 p.m., will feature a conversation about how to take care of orchids, live demonstration and repotting workshop. Full location address will be given after registration.
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AAPI New Jersey
Seniors ages 65+ can receive assistance filing applications to N.J. property tax relief programs on Jul. 30 in Bloomfield. Assistance is from 1-5 p.m. at the Bloomfield Civic Center. Representatives will assist with completing the state’s combined application, called PAS-1, that encompasses Senior Freeze, Anchor, and Stay NJ. Government photo ID is required. File by Nov. 2.
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Bloomfield Township
Free outdoor concert with Danielle Illario Group planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 28 in Newark. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Independence Park.
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Essex County Parks
Virtual volunteer information session planned by CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Jul. 29. It begins at 10 a.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Register by emailing info@casaessex.org.
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CASA Essex County
Summer insects program for families planned by Environmental Center on Jul. 27 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about summer insects and their habitats, make natural insect repellant, look for for insects around the center, and make an insect mosaic craft. Preregistration is required.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can get access to rideshare transportation services without a smart phone with Ezride’s new membership program. The program allows residents to book transportation by calling 201-939-4242. A $2.50 is charged on top of the regular transportation cost. Registration information is available online.
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