Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Aug. 3, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free outdoor concert with The Cover Girls planned at Belleville High School on Aug. 6. It begins at 7 p.m. There will be food trucks on site.
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Belleville Township
Blood drive planned with Knights of Columbus 2346 on Aug. 10 in Nutley. Appointments are from 12-6 p.m. at 150 Chestnut St. Appointments are booked online.
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Knight of Columbus 2346
Pet adoption event planned at Bloomfield library on Aug. 8. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Available pets are currently being fostered with Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Back-to-school wellness event planned with Darren Memorial Foundation on Aug. 9 in East Orange and Bloomfield. It is from 1-5 p.m. at Watsessing Park. There will be blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings, health risk assessments, and health navigation services. Free admission.
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Darren Memorial Foundation
Zufall’s mobile dental unit to be stationed in Maplewood on Aug. 10. Services such as dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and preventative care will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 129 Boyden Ave. Cost is determined by household income and size. Registration required by calling 973-325-2266 ext. 1040 or emailing emelo@zufallhealth.org.
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Maplewood Township
“Mapping the Future” art exhibit is on display at West Orange library through Aug. 28. Artist Sandra Charlap’s aerial maps explore home, belonging, and identity.
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West Orange Public Library
Back-to-school fair planned with Unity Family Success Center on Aug. 8 in Irvington. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. There will be a backpack distribution, food giveaway, medical screenings, free food, and activities for children. Registration is required.
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Unity Family Success Center Irvington
Women’s International Film Festival planned with Women in Media on Aug. 6 in Newark. There will be short films and a feature film shown from 5-8 p.m. at 128 Washington St. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Women In Media
Youth ages 17-23 can apply to the Palestinian American Community Center’s Advocacy and Civic Engagement internship program, scheduled from September to June. Interns will explore community empowerment, civic engagement, and Palestine education for youth. Applications close Aug. 7.
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Palestinian American Community Center
REGIONAL NEWS
“Small Landlord Educational Webinar” planned with NJ Citizen Action and M&T Bank on Aug. 6. It begins at 5:30 p.m. It will discuss landlord responsibilities and financial best practices. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Women’s International Film Festival planned virtually with Women in Media on Aug. 7. It is from 5-8 p.m. It will show short films and a feature film. Free admission. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Women In Media
Outdoors On Purpose and NJ Audubon, a nonprofit that manages nature preserves and sanctuaries across the state, seek community feedback on experiences with local parks and outdoor spaces. Responses will inform future recommendations for equitable outdoor experiences. People can submit feedback in an online survey.
Outdoors On Purpose
