Essex County Daily Buzz: Sep. 8, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Adults and children ages 10+ can paddle along the Passaic River with Essex County Environmental Center on Sep. 15 in Roseland. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fee is $40. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Evening market planned with West Orange Downtown Alliance on Sep. 10. It is from 4-8 p.m. along Alden Street. There will be vendors, food trucks, and more. Free admission.
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West Orange Downtown Alliance

South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race seeks volunteers to join its board of trustees. Trustees shape the organization’s strategic plan, support programs, and serve as ambassadors. Applications are available online.
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Financial literacy program for students in grades 5-8 planned at Maplewood library’s Main Branch starting Sep. 11. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and meets weekly through Oct. 23. Attendees will learn about saving, investing, budgeting, exchange rates, and more. Registration is required. Library card not required. Free admission.
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Maplewood Public Library

“Acting for the Camera” class for adults planned with N.J. School of Dramatic Arts, scheduled to start Sep. 15 in Montclair. The class meets for six Tuesdays from 7:30-10 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is required.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Opening reception of “Maria Yolanda Liebana: A Place to Be Held” museum exhibit planned Sep. 15 at Montclair State University. It is from 5-7 p.m. at the George Segal Gallery. Liebana will be present to deliver remarks.
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Montclair Local

Families can attend Montclair YMCA’s information sessions discussing “The 7th Grade Initiative,” a program to support youth transitioning into adolescence. Information sessions are scheduled for Sep. 15-17. Registration is available online.
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YMCA of Montclair

Chayanne concert planned with Latinos of Montclair on Sep. 12 in Newark. It is from 8-11 p.m. at the Prudential Center. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Latinos of Montclair

Adults can attend a workshop on hypertension and nutrition on Sep. 15 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. There will also be on-site blood pressure screenings. Registration is encouraged. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library

Newark-based organizations and residents can apply to Newark Alliance’s “Experience Newark Event Sponsorship” grant program by Sep. 25. Applicants who plan to host events that celebrate community and culture will receive a micro-grant of $500- 2,500. Applications are available online.
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Newark Alliance

Businesses and artists can apply to vend at Project For Empty Space’s “Fall Night Fest,” scheduled for Oct. 9 in Newark. The event is from 5-9 p.m. at Mulberry Commons. Vendor application deadline is Sep. 13.
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Project For Empty Space

Nutley-area adults ages 18+ can attend a blanket-making session at Nutley library on Sep. 12. Blankets will be distributed to babies, children, and youth in hospitals or shelters throughout North Jersey through Project Linus. It is from 2-4 p.m. Attendees must bring their own materials. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Public Library

Nutley Family Service Bureau seeks donations of cereal, pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, and soup. Donations benefit the NFSB food pantry. Items accepted at 169 Chestnut St. weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nutley Family Service Bureau

Nutley students in grades 3-12 can audition for the recreation department’s stage production of “A Christmas Carol” on Sep. 14-15. Performance dates are Dec. 3-5. Registration fee is $200. Sign up online.
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Nutley Parks and Recreation Department

Essex County’s pediatric mobile clinic will be stationed in Orange on Sep. 10. It is from 3-6:30 p.m. at the health department, 29 North Day St. There will be childhood immunizations, school physicals, and other exams.
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RWJ Barnabas Health

Free flu shot clinic planned with RWJ Barnabas Health at St. Matthew AME Church on Sep. 13 in Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required.
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RWJ Barnabas Health

Car show planned with Bloomfield Cruisers on Sep. 13. It is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1515 Broad St. in Bloomfield. Food trucks on site. Free admission.
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Bloomfield Cruisers

Business and commercial property owners can attend a business roundtable with Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell and Councilwoman Sarah Cruz on Sep. 14-15. The roundtable is meant to encourage feedback, business needs, and opportunities to strengthen the township’s business community. It begins at 9 a.m. at Council Chambers on Sep. 14, and virtually at 7 p.m. on Sep. 15. Registration is required.
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Bloomfield Township

Bloomfield residents in grades 4-8 can register for the recreation department’s suburban cross country team. First practice is scheduled for Sep. 10 at Brookdale Park. Registration fee is $60.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

East Orange will dedicate a library room to its former library director, Carolyn Ryan Reed, on Sep. 14. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. RSVP by emailing jp@eopl.org.
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East Orange City

East Orange residents can apply for professional training opportunities. Trainings include areas like EMT, electrical, and HVAC, among others. Apply at 90 Halsted St.
East Orange City

Glen Ridge library patrons can receive a 10% discount on Liberty Science Center memberships by using their library card. Sign up online.
Glen Ridge Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

Newark airport will service eight new nonstop international flights by United Airlines starting April 2027. Destinations include: Luxembourg City; Marseille, France; Ibiza, Spain; Valencia, Spain; Terceira in Portugal’s Azores; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Olbia, Sardinia; and Catania, Sicily. Tickets are available online.
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