Essex County Daily Buzz: Oct. 1, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

“Immigrant Children and Youth Walk” planned with N.J. Consortium for Immigrant Children on Oct. 10 in Jersey City. It is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Park.
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New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children

Medicare workshop planned with Nutley recreation on Oct. 8. It begins at 10 a.m. at the recreation building. Free admission. RSVP not required.
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Nutley Township

“Halloween Mocktail Mixology Class” for Nutley library cardholders ages 18+ planned on Oct. 8. It begins at 6:30 p.m. People can join the waiting list online for a chance to attend the event.
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Nutley Public Library

Four candidates running for South Orange-Maplewood school board will participate in a forum with League of Women Voters on Oct. 8. Candidates are Patricia Azeez, Liz Callahan, Kevin Diaz, and Will Meyer. There are three open board seats. The forum begins at 7:30 p.m. at 525 Academy St. in Maplewood.
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The Village Green

“Celebrating Integration” fundraiser gala benefitting South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on Oct. 15 in South Orange. It is from 7-11 p.m. at Orange Lawn Tennis Club, 305 N. Ridgewood Rd. There will be food, an auction, and music. RSVP by Oct. 8.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Author talk with Ben Passmore planned with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on Oct. 8 in Maplewood. Passmore will discuss “Black Arms to Hold You Up, A History of Black Resistance” from 7-9 p.m. at Columbia High School. Register by emailing schoolinfo@somadultschool.org.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Stage production of “The Graveyard Girls” planned with Interact Theater Productions starting Oct. 9 in Maplewood. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. at Burgdorff Center For The Performing Arts. Performances run through Oct. 23. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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interACT Theatre Productions

“Breast Cancer Walk” planned with Irvington on Oct. 10. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. at Irvington City Hall. Online waivers must be signed before participating.
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Irvington Township

“Get Out The Vote: Mail-In Ballot Party” planned with AAPI-N.J. on Oct. 7 in Montclair. Attendees will complete their ballots and place them in an Essex County secure drop box. The event is from 12-1 p.m. at The Hub, 60 S. Fullerton Ave. Registration is required.
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AAPI New Jersey

Storytelling fundraiser planned with Montclair Story Salon benefitting Partners for Women and Justice planned on Oct. 8 in Montclair. It begins at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Story Salon

LGBTQ+ pop culture trivia planned with Out Montclair on Oct. 8 in Montclair. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Porta, 499 Bloomfield Ave. Tickets are $15 and available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair

Adults can learn how to grow mushrooms in their backyard in a Montclair Community Farms class, scheduled for Oct. 8. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Enrollment is $35 and tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Community Farms

Film screening of “Two Eyes” planned on Oct. 9 at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It begins at 7 p.m. Half of proceeds will benefit Newark LGBTQ+ Center and Out Montclair. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair

Candlelight tour of the Crane House and Historic YWCA Museum planned with Montclair History Center on Oct. 9. Recommended for ages 15+, admission is $25 per person and $20 for members. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Tickets available online for purchase,
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Montclair History Center

Stage production of “Kill Goofy” planned with Apricot Sky Productions starting Oct. 9 in Montclair. Showtimes are 8 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. through Oct. 25 at 130 Grove St. Pay at door.
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Apricot Sky Productions

Food giveaway planned with Newark police on Oct. 9. It begins at 12 p.m. at 1 Lincoln Ave. in Newark. First-come, first-served.
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Newark Public Safety

Orientation for American Sign Language classes scheduled for Oct. 10 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and mandatory for ASL students. The program will begin Oct. 17 and runs through December.
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Newark Public Library

Luau party for Belleville-area seniors planned with Belleville recreation on Oct. 8. it begins at 1 p.m. at 125 Franklin Ave. There will be food. Free for members, $45 for non-members.
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Belleville Township

Cuba flag raising planned at Belleville Town Hall on Oct. 9. It begins at 12 p.m.
Belleville Township

Bloomfield families can learn about college financial aid on Oct. 8 at Bloomfield High School. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be led by Rutgers Director of Financial Aid NIck Capodice.
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Bloomfield Public Schools

“Alumni Tailgate Party” planned with Bloomfield Educational Foundation on Oct. 9 in Bloomfield. It is from 4-6 p.m. at Town Pub, 378 Broad St. It will precede the Bloomfield High School and Nutley High School football game. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Bloomfield Educational Foundation

Bloomfield Arts Crawl planned with Sanctuary On The Green on Oct. 9-10. It is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 9, and until 7 p.m. on Oct. 10. A map of art exhibits is available online. Free admission.
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Sanctuary On The Green

Youth can register for East Orange fall recreation programs. Offerings include swim, flag football, wrestling, track and field, bowling, and more. Registration is available online.
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East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs

REGIONAL NEWS

“Free the Degree,” a campaign to increase access to higher education in N.J., launch event planned with N.J. Institute for Social Justice on Oct. 9 at NJIT. It is from 4-7 p.m. and will include a panel, student resources, and information about scholarships. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

Sen. Andy Kim’s office is hiring a full-time legislative fellow to work in Washington, D.C. from January to May. Applicants must have ties to N.J. Responsibilities include legislative research, policy-writing, constituent engagement, and stakeholder communications. Applications due Oct. 30. Add to 📅.
Senator Andy Kim