Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 14, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Conversation with playwright Eric Alter planned with Maplewood library on Oct. 20 in the Main Branch. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. Alter grew up in Maplewood and South Orange. Alter will discuss his company, Apricot Sky Productions, and new play, “Kill Goofy,” which is playing in Montclair. There will be a Q&A.
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Maplewood Public Library
“Using AI Tools to Simplify Life” presentation planned Oct. 21 at Maplewood library’s Main Branch. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. Free admission.
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Maplewood Public Library
East Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting planned on Oct. 21 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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East Orange Public Library
Continuum Brewing, a brewery and taproom, will open in Orange at 55 South Essex Ave. An opening date is not yet announced. It will be run by the owners of Hoboken Brewing Co.
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Montclair’s Church Street will close to traffic from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 23-25. The road will become a pedestrian walkway, as part of the township’s pedestrianization project.
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Fraud awareness seminar planned at Glen Ridge library on Oct. 21. It begins at 6 p.m. and will discuss ways to protect against identify theft, phishing, bank fraud, and credit card fraud. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Essex County’s mobile health clinic will be stationed in Irvington on Oct. 21. It is from 3-6:30 p.m. at Irvington Park. There will be vaccines for children.
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Essex County
Documentary screening of “The Immigration Paradox” planned at NJPAC on Oct. 19. It begins at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a panel conversation. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
“Newark Demo Day” planned with Audible on Oct. 20 at Newark Museum of Art. It is from 2-5 p.m. and will showcase tech startups. Registration is required.
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Audible
“Unusual Essex County” short film screenings planned at Newark library on Oct. 20 in the Main Branch. Five short films will be shown starting at 6 p.m. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library
CASA Essex County seeks volunteers to host a holiday drive. Donations will support CASA. People interested in hosting a drive should email info@casaessex.org.
CASA Essex County
Literacy Volunteers of America seeks volunteers to join its Essex and Passaic Counties chapter. Volunteers teach English to ESOL students. Applications are available online.
Literacy Volunteers of America, Essex, and Passaic Counties
REGIONAL NEWS
Clean Ocean Action, a non-profit organization based in Long Branch, seeks volunteers to participate in its “Beach Sweep,” scheduled for Oct. 24. Volunteers clean beaches from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. across 80+ locations. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Clean Ocean Action
New Jersey residents and visitors can explore the state’s film trail. It shows locations where movie and show productions were filmed throughout N.J. People can submit additional filming locations to be considered for future trails on VisitNJ.org. The film trail will be featured in the state’s 2027 official travel guide.
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