Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Aug. 31, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Half-Day Movie Day” for Berkeley Elementary School students in grades 1-3 on Sep. 4 in Bloomfield. Pick-up is at 3:20 p.m. There will be pizza, movie snacks, and arts and crafts. Enrollment is $15. Register by emailing ABCdeBerkeley@gmail.com.
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Berkeley Elementary School Home and School Association
Bloomfield’s Independence Day celebration is scheduled for Sep. 5. It begins at 5 p.m. at Foley Field. There will be fireworks at 9 p.m. Seniors and children ages 5 and younger enter for free. Fee for youth ages 6-17 is $1 and for ages 18+ is $2.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Toni’s Kitchen, a food ministry of St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Montclair, seeks Fresh Direct bag donations. Bags can be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Sundays from 3-5 p.m.
Toni’s Kitchen
Montclair is hiring an arena manager, shift supervisor, and clerical support specialist for the Clary Anderson Arena. Applications are available online.
Montclair Township
Businesses and nonprofits can apply to vend at Out Montclair’s Pride Festival, scheduled for Oct. 11. Deadline to apply is Sep. 4. Applications are available online.
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Out Montclair
Latinos of Montclair seeks volunteers to support its events. People interested in volunteering can sign up online.
Latinos of Montclair
“Pours into Purpose” fundraiser benefitting Isaiah House, an East Orange-based nonprofit that supports homeless residents, is scheduled for Sep. 24 in Springfield. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Sofia’s Fine Italian Cuisine, 272 Morris Ave. There will be a wine tasting, dinner, and more. Tickets are available online.
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Isaiah House
“Family Fun Fest” planned with The Arc of Essex County on Sep. 12 in East Hanover. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camp Hope, 127 Cedar St. There will be movement activities, arts and crafts, and more. RSVP by Sep. 7.
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The Arc of Essex County
“Work Ready: The Hidden Rules of Getting Hired After Incarceration” workshop planned at Newark library on Sep. 3 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7 p.m. Attendees will learn ways to secure employment and overcome work barriers. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Arc of Essex County is hiring for its events and communications internship and IT internship. Positions start in mid-September. It is a paid position. Applications are available online.
The Arc of Essex County
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents ages 16+ can apply to be an election poll worker within their county. In-person early voting for the general election is from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. General election day is Nov. 3. Interested applicants should contact their county board of elections for applications.
New Jersey Division of Elections
