Bloomfield Daily Buzz: Nov. 12, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Oakeside book club meeting planned with Bloomfield recreation on Nov. 19. Attendees will discuss “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans at the Oakeside Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Registration available online.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

College students can apply to intern at Rep. Analilia Mejia’s N.J. district office in Montclair by Nov. 18. Interns will conduct research, attend hearings and briefings, work with residents, and perform administrative tasks. Internships begin in the spring of 2027. Application guidelines available online.
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Rep. Analilia Mejia

Corner book club meeting for adults planned with Montclair library on Nov. 19 at the Bellevue Branch. Attendees will discuss “Small Things like These” by Claire Keegan from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library

Adults can attend a television commercial acting class at N.J. School of Dramatic Arts, scheduled to start Nov. 19 in Montclair. It is from 7:30-10 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

“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

Author talk with Rebecca Roanhorse planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Nov. 19. Roanhorse will discuss her “Between Earth and Sky” trilogy at 7 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Diabetes screenings and educational resources available in West Orange on Nov. 17. It is from 4-7 p.m. at Washington Elementary School. The event is planned by Essex County public health management and the Diabetes Foundation.
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Essex County Office of Public Health Management

CASA Essex County fundraiser planned on Nov. 19 in Maplewood. It is from 6:30-9 p.m. at Pallet Brewery, 30 Newark Way. There will be craft beer, all-you-can-eat pizza, and music. Admission is $75. Tickets available online for purchase.
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CASA Essex County

“Spirits of Revolution and a Thanksgiving Toast” fundraiser benefitting Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Nov. 19 in Maplewood. It is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. It includes a tasting of local wines and beers. Funds will support the preservation of the Durand-Hedden House and its roof replacement project scheduled for 2027. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Durand-Hedden House and Garden

Financial literacy workshop for youth ages 13-18 planned at East Orange library on Nov. 19. Attendees will learn about credit scores, interest, borrowing, debt, and more from 4-5:15 p.m. Registration available online.
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East Orange Public Library

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in Newark on Nov. 18. Services are available from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at The New Hope Baptist Church. Appointments for REAL ID, registration renewal, and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment.
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Newark City

U.S. citizenship application assistance planned with Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin on Nov. 19 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sport Club Português, 55 Prospect St. Free admission. Schedule an appointment by calling 973-589-0713.
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Rutgers college application assistance planned on Nov. 19 in Newark. It is from 5:30-8 p.m. and will include assistance completing the Common App, application pre-screenings, and university support services. Attendees must bring their personal email and Common App login, unofficial high school transcript, personal statement, and list of activities or achievements. Registration required by Nov. 13.
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Rutgers-Newark

Thanksgiving food distribution planned by Essex County on Nov. 19 in Newark. There will be 1,000 food boxes and turkeys available on a first-come, first-served basis at Branch Brook Park at 9 a.m.
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Essex County Office of Public Health Management

REGIONAL NEWS

HelloFresh warehouse workers in Newark filed a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination, harassment, and forced labor. The lawsuit claims HelloFresh managers and supervisors threatening violence, using racial slurs, denying bathroom access, and threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement against Latine and immigrant workers. According to the lawsuit, HelloFresh laid off about 400 temporary employees on short notice just one day before the state’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights was set to go into effect, which guarantees temporary workers stronger labor protections. Plaintiffs are seeking compensatory, punitive, and statutory damages, severance pay, legal fee reimbursement, and pre- and post-judgement interest
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People can attend a webinar discussing infant oral restrictions, such as tongue and lip ties, planned with Perinatal Health Equity Initiative and Dentistry for Children on Nov. 19. It begins at 12 p.m. and will debunk myths and offer resources. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative and Dentistry for Children