West Orange Daily Buzz: Oct. 26, 2023

News, events, and civic info for West Orange for Oct. 26, 2023.

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Local news


West Orange recreation to host “Halloween Gala” with a “haunted maze” on Oct. 31 at the Ginny Duenkel Pool Area. The event will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and include crafts for children and costume contests. Admission is $3 per person. Add to 📅.
West Orange Recreation Department

United Asian Voice of West Orange plans 2023 “Diwali Festival” on Oct. 29 from 2-5 p.m. at West Orange High School. The event will include music, performances, food vendors, and children’s activities. Add to 📅.
United Asian Voices of West Orange

RWJ Barnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils hockey team plans “Running with the Devils 5K and Walk” on Oct. 29 at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. Preregistration is required. Children up to age 11 can register for free. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health

SOMA-Cross Cultural Works and Maplewood are hosting their 2023 Diwali Fest at the Maplewood Memorial Park amphitheater Oct. 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will have food vendors, dance and music performances, and children’s activities.
Diwali Fest NJ

Mesob restaurant in Montclair is celebrating 20 years of being in business with an anniversary party on Oct. 28. The party will include food, giveaways, and traditional Ethiopian dancers. Add to 📅.
Montclair Center Business Improvement District

Regional news


N.J. joins more than 40 states suing Meta for “deceptive, manipulative practices” on Instagram and Facebook that harmed children. The lawsuit points to the addictive nature of company’s product design and impact on user well-being. It also alleges the company violated federal and state privacy and consumer protections.
NorthJersey.com

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