LOCAL NEWS
“Black Breastfeeding Week: Community Day” planned with Perinatal Health Equity Initiative on Aug. 22 in East Orange. It begins at 1 p.m. at 280 S. Harrison St. There will be food, music, and information about PHEI programs. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Perinatal Health Equity Initiative
Families can meet Gordon Parks Academy’s principal, Erika Cooke, on Aug. 25 in East Orange. The meet-and-greet begins at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the the playground on the corner of Greenwood Avenue and William Street.
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Gordon Parks Academy
Educational presentation on domestic violence planned at East Orange library on Sep. 1. It is from 6-7 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library
A’s Laundromat and Dirty Laundry Express are offering free laundry wash and dry for East Orange students Sep. 1 and Sep. 2. Students must register for a free voucher online. Photo ID required. Registration available online.
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East Orange City
Canvas paint party for adults and youth in grades 6+ planned at Glen Ridge library on Aug. 25. it begins at 3 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
People can attend Maplewood library’s financial Q&A drop-in session at the Hilton Branch on Aug. 25. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. It is free and led by a local financial advisor.
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Maplewood Public Library
Montclair school board hired EisnerAmpe to investigate the district’s $19.6 million budget gap. The gap led to layoffs and a school funding vote. The $19.6 million deficit is attributed to expenses that were not budgeted and unpaid invoices and bills, according to Interim School Business Administrator Dana Sullivan. EisnerAmpe will be paid $250,000.
Montclair Local
People interested in volunteering for voter registrations can attend a training session with the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area on Aug. 25. it is from 7-8 p.m. online.
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League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area
Children in grades K-2 can register for Montclair Baseball Softball Club’s “Rookie Softball” program, scheduled from Sep. 13 to Nov. 1. It meets Sundays from 10-11:30 a.m. at Tuers Field. Registration is available online. Fee is $175.
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Montclair Baseball Softball Club
La Casa de Don Pedro temporarily closed its LIHEAP and USF application enrollment until Aug. 22. It will open again on Aug. 24.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Community budget meeting planned in Newark’s East Ward on Aug. 31. it is from 6-8 p.m. at the Portuguese Sport Club, 55 Prospect St.
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Newark City
Eligible Newark businesses can apply for Newark Alliance’s Small Business Support Pilot Program through Aug. 28. It provides grants to businesses with 20 employees or less that are located in Newark’s downtown. Applications and guidelines are available online.
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Nutley youth can register for the recreation department’s 2026 fall programs. Offerings include writing, crafts, dance, and more. Full list of programing is available online. Registration is available online.
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Nutley Township
“Running with the Devils 5K and Walk” planned with RWJ Barnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils hockey team on Nov. 1 in West Orange. Discounted pricing is available through Sep. 7. Proceeds will support RWJBarnabas Health. Registration available online.
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RWJ Barnabas Health
Adults and youth can participate in Essex County parks’ photography contest until Sep. 9. Submissions must include photos of different local parks. Photos will be displayed at the Essex County Environmental Center throughout October.
Essex County Environmental Center
Registration is open for Bloomfield Soccer Club’s fall 2026 Super-K soccer program. The program is designed for children who are currently enrolled in kindergarten. Registration available online.
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Bloomfield Soccer Club
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in Bloomfield on Aug. 25. Services are available from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at 1 Municipal Plaza. Appointments for registration renewal and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment.
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Bloomfield Township
Food handler course planned by Bloomfield health department on Aug. 25. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bloomfield Civic Center. It will be led in Spanish. Admission is $40. Register by calling 973-680-4024. Open to non-Bloomfield residents.
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