Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 13, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Author talk with Timothy Crist planned on Oct. 15 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. Crist will discuss “New Englanders in a New Land: Newark in the Proprietary Period, 1666–1702.” Free admission. Q&A session and book signing will follow.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Free 3D art workshops for seniors ages 50+ planned at Newark library starting Oct. 19 at the Main Branch. It is from 1-3 p.m. through Dec. 14 and will explore identity, culture, traditions, and community. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice’s gala is scheduled for Oct. 20 at NJPAC. It begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Free figure drawing class for ages 12+ planned with University of Orange on Oct. 17. It is from 2-3:30 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St.
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University of Orange
“Digital Photography in Natural Light” course planned virtually and in-person with University of Orange starting on Oct. 22. It meets from 7-8:15 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. through Nov. 7. Free admission. Registration is required.
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University of Orange
Mobile mammogram screenings planned with East Orange and University Hospital on Oct. 14. Free and low-cost screenings are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Hair Palace, 543 Central Ave. Appointments can be scheduled online.
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East Orange City
High school families can attend a webinar discussing college costs on Oct. 15 with Maplewood library. It is from 7-8 p.m. Attendees will learn about the college application, admissions process, and financial aid. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Maplewood Public Library
People can submit photography to Durand-Hedden House and Garden’s “My MAPSO” exhibit by Oct. 16. Submissions must show parts of Maplewood and South Orange. Guidelines are available online.
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Durand-Hedden House and Garden
Medicare informational workshop planned at Bloomfield library on Oct. 20. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will discuss enrollment, different plans, and more.
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Bloomfield Public Library
“Cooking and Conversation” fundraiser benefitting Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 19 in Montclair. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Montclair Mezzanine, 488 Bloomfield Ave. Discounted tickets available online until Oct. 16.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
“ConserVISION: Bringing Conservation Into Focus” planned at Turtle Back Zoo on Oct. 17 in West Orange. It is from 4-6 p.m. Attendees will learn about local conservation, meet representatives from conservation organizations, and more. Admission is $15, free for children ages 2 and younger.
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Essex County 4-H
REGIONAL NEWS
Medicare’s open enrollment period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. People can join, leave, or switch to another plan. Coverage begins Jan. 1, 2027. Add to 📅.
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Eligible N.J. homeowners and renters must apply to the state’s ANCHOR program by Nov. 2 to receive tax relief payments of up to $1,500, depending on their income. Applications are available online.
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