Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Oct. 23, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood library plans tweens and teens chess group on Oct. 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Branch. Open to all skill levels and tutors will be on hand to assist players. Preregistration is encouraged. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
Newark Emergency Services for Families plans monthly community grocery distribution Oct. 26 at 982 Broad Street in Newark from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. All Essex County residents are welcome and a photo ID is required. Add to 📅.
Newark Emergency Services for Families
United Way of Greater Newark plans Centennial Gala on Oct. 25 at The Newark Museum of Art from 6-10 p.m. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Add to 📅.
United Way of Greater Newark
Newark library plans author presentation and discussion of “Imagery in Adult Literature: Las Madres” on Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Branch. Author Esmeralda Santiago will discuss her latest novel, “Las Madres.” Her book will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be served. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Library
Tickets are on sale for 2023 Montclair Film Festival. The festival host screenings and panels to discuss dozens of films. View their calendar of events and purchase tickets online. The festival runs until Oct. 29. Add to 📅.
Montclair Film Festival
Essex County Environmental Center plans “S’mores n’More Night Hike” on Oct. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. Open to families, programing will focus on fire building and fire safety skills. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
N.J. department of environmental protection announces start of Liberty State Park cleanup to restore 235-acres of unused parkland. Development plans for the park include natural habitat restoration, a new athletics hubs and amphitheater, and community repurposing of historic train sheds.
NJ Spotlight News
