LOCAL NEWS
“Buzzfest” planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Aug. 8 in Roseland. Attendees will visit bee hives, meet a beekeeper, and learn about bees and honey. Time slots are available for 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:45 p.m. Admission is $15. Tickets available online.
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Essex County Parks
Outdoor concert planned with University of Orange on Aug. 8. It is from 2-5 p.m. at Military Park in Orange.
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University of Orange
Caribbean Festival planned with Essex County parks on Aug. 8 in Orange. It is from 12-10 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park.
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Essex County Parks
“Masterpieces and Mocktails,” a paint and sip night planned at Newark Museum of Art on Aug. 6. It is from 6-9 p.m. Participants will paint a floral inspired painting with assistance from an instructor. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Newark Museum of Art
Nutley residents have until Aug. 31 to pay their property tax bill for 2026. The township extended the standard 10-day grace period because its tax rates are not yet certified by the county. Interest or late fees will not be applied during the grace period. Payments can be made online.
Nutley Township
Nutley residents can borrow a puzzle from the library. Limited to one per household. Library card not required.
Nutley Public Library
“Montclair Mile” run fundraiser benefitting Toni’s Kitchen planned on Aug. 6. It is from 5-8 p.m. Registration is required and available online.
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Toni’s Kitchen
“Bodega Night” with Latinos of Montclair planned on Aug. 6 in Montclair. It is from 7-10 p.m. at MC Hotel The Splendid Rooftop, 690 Bloomfield Ave. There will be dancing, food, and music. All proceeds support Latinos of Montclair. Admission is $20. Only open to people ages 21+.
Latinos of Montclair.
Lackawanna Station is open until 9 p.m. on Aug. 7 as part of its First Fridays program. The first Friday of the month Lackawanna Station vendors stay open extended hours. It is located at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair.
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Lackawanna Station
“Barknic” planned at Lackawanna Station on Aug. 8 in Montclair. It is form 12-5 p.m. There will be vendors and activities for pets and their owners.
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Lackawanna Station
Maplewood approved two ordinances, or local laws, restricting cooperation with federal immigration officers. One ordinance restricts federal officers from accessing designated municipal areas and documents, including government records. The second ordinance is the Maplewood Immigrant Trust Act, which protects residents’ privacy. It also complies with the N.J. Immigrant Trust Directive, a law that prevents police from aiding in federal immigration enforcement. Read The Jersey Bee’s immigration resources here. It is available in English and Spanish.
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DIY secret compartment in a book craft planned at Maplewood library on Aug. 6 in the Main Branch. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Outdoor concert with DJ Fauzi planned with Maplewood arts and culture on Aug. 7. It is from 7-9 p.m. at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo. There will be food trucks and arts and crafts. Free admission.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture
Community cat workshop planned with CPAW NJ on Aug. 6 at Irvington library. It begins at 7 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
Free outdoor concert with Xtreme Queen planned with Essex County parks on Aug. 7 in Bloomfield and Montclair. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Brookdale Park.
Essex County Parks.
Belleville youth can register for the recreation department’s programs and clinics, scheduled to begin in August. Offerings include volleyball camp, boxing, martial arts, and more.
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Belleville Recreation Department
