Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Aug. 31, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Vaccine clinic for East Orange children planned with the city’s health department on Sep. 3. It is from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Rowley Park. Parent or legal guardian must accompany children. A list of required documents is available online. Registration is required.
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East Orange City
“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
“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
Grand opening of The Art Generators Gallery is scheduled for Sep. 4 in Maplewood. It is from 7-9 p.m. at 14 Newark Way. It will show work from more than 65 artists.
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The Art Generators
“Broadway in the Park” planned with SOMA Stage on Sep. 7 in Maplewood. Local artists will perform Broadway songs at 4:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Amphitheater. Free admission. $15 donation suggested.
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SOMA Stage
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
“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
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
