Essex County Daily Buzz: Aug. 11, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Free screenings for blood pressure and glucose planned with Mountainside Medical Center on Aug. 18 in Montclair. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montclair library’s Main Branch. No fasting necessary. Registration not required.
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Mountainside Medical Center

Students in grades 10-12 can apply to join Montclair Film’s 2026 “Junior Jury” through Sep. 21. Program participants will be a part of the 2026 Montclair Film Festival and meet industry professionals, learn how to analyze and judge films, and receive free access to select films. Applications available online.
Montclair Film

Youth can attend acting classes planned at NJSDA starting Sep. 26 in Montclair. Classes include acting 101, musical theater, and acting for television and film, and improv. All classes are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is available online.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Montclair library seeks donations of crafting supplies. Donations will be used during library craft clubs, workshops, and other programs. Items can be dropped off at the library.
Montclair Public Library

Group run with Insight Run Club on Aug. 18 in Newark. It is from 7-8 p.m. at Riverfront Park.
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Newark City Parks Foundation

New and expectant parents can receive free diapers and baby formula at La Casa de Don Pedro on Aug. 19 through the organization’s “Baby Needs” program. Resources are available at a first-come, first-served basis every third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway in Newark.
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La Casa De Don Pedro

Newark school district is hiring special education teachers, math teachers, and bilingual teachers. There is a $4,000 signing bonus. Applications are available online.
Newark Public Schools

Orange seeks community feedback on health, quality-of-life, and planning priorities in an online survey. Responses will inform the city’s planning policies, programs, and investments to improve health equity outcomes. The survey comes after Orange received a Plan4HealthNJ grant, which is a statewide initiative led by NJ-American Planning Association. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.
City of Orange Township

South Orange seeks artists for its “When Light Gathers” art exhibit. Submissions should focus on Jewish culture and community. People can submit their art online through Sep. 24.
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South Orange Village

West Orange is hiring school crossing guards. Applications are available online and can be emailed to employment@westorange.org.
West Orange Patch

Ivy Peeples was appointed as East Orange STEM Academy’s principal. A meet-and-greet is scheduled for Aug. 20 from 5-6 p.m. at the school.
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East Orange Public Schools

Open mic planned at East Orange City Hall Plaza on Aug. 18. It is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Open mic is every Tuesday through Oct. 27.
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East Orange City

DIY fossil cast for children in grades K-5 planned at Maplewood library on Aug. 18 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library

Maplewood Village Alliance seeks community feedback on parking access in an online survey. Responses will inform conversations about ways to improve parking in Maplewood.
Maplewood Village Alliance

Gogo Grocer, a mobile grocery service, is available in Maplewood on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It is located at Avalon Bay apartments, 200 Boyden Ave.
The Village Green

Ecuador flag raising planned Aug. 14 in Belleville. It begins a 3 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Belleville Township

Belleville-area youth ages 14 and younger can try out for the recreation department’s softball team on Aug. 15-16. It is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Belleville Municipal Complex. Tryout times are confirmed on Aug. 14. Fee is $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Registration is required.
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Belleville Recreation Department

Free outdoor concert with Swingman and The Misfit Mutts planned with Essex County on Aug. 19. in Belleville. It begins at 7 p.m. at Belleville Park.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Youth ages 13-19 can attend an ensemble class with NiCori Studios and Productions starting Sep. 23 in Bloomfield. The class will perform songs from the musical “Cinderella: Enchanted Edition” on Jan. 28-30. Registration is available online.
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NiCori Studios and Productions

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey Citizen Action’s monthly advocacy call is scheduled virtually for Aug. 18. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and will discuss state and federal advocacy work around budgets, healthcare, childcare, and more. People can ask questions and share feedback. Registration is required.
New Jersey Citizen Action.

New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition is hiring a full-time advocacy and policy director. Responsibilities include developing strategy and directing the organization’s programs and policy initiatives. To apply, email cover letter and resume to kagan@njbwc.org.
New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition.