Belleville Daily Buzz: Nov. 30, 2023

Local news

Newark Public Library to host 2023 fundraising gala, “Booked for the Evening” on Dec. 6 in Belleville. The event is from 6-9 p.m. at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. Willie Cole, Adebunmi Gbadebo, and John Schreiber will be honored. Tickets are available online and tickets to the after-party are available for purchase separately. Proceeds support the library’s programs. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Library

Belleville Public Schools to host “2023 Winter Wear Drive” from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8. Winter wear donations can be dropped off at every school, the district’s indoor training facility, and Sandy Lane Nursery. Donations of new and gently used coasts and new hats, gloves, or scarves are encouraged.
Belleville Public Schools

Belleville Public Schools a hiring a math and special education teacher at Belleville High School. The application closes Dec. 6.
Belleville Public Schools

Nutley “Small Business Holiday Sip & Shop” to be held on Dec. 4. The event, scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., will feature 35 Nutley-owned small businesses at Mamma Vittoria Catering, 160 Franklin Ave. Light refreshments will be served. Add to 📅.
Nutley Health Department

Bucco’s Rising Stars, an organization that fundraises for foster children, to host a 2023 “Christmas Lunch and Toy Drive” event Dec. 3. The event is from 12-3 p.m. at 160 Franklin Ave. in Nutley and will honor Alphonse Petracco with the “Humanitarian of the Year” award. New toys for children ages 10-16 are encouraged.
Bucco Couture

Nutley library to display “Whispers of the Wild: An Art Exploration of Exotic Animals” art exhibition until Dec. 31. The exhibit will feature pastel and pen and ink pieces created by New Jersey artist John Zollo. An artist’s reception will be held on Dec. 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the library. Add to 📅.
Nutley Public Library

Glen Ridge library to host 2023 “Holiday Cocktails with Tammy’s Tastings” Dec. 4 on Zoom. Learn how to make holiday-themed cocktails at 7 p.m. This free class is open to non-library cardholders. Register online. Add to 📅.
Glen Ridge Public Library

Glen Ridge High School Home and School Association to host its 2023 “Holiday Market” on Dec. 3. The event is from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at the high school’s gymanusium. It will feature more than 50 vendors, concessions, and Glen Ridge spirit apparel.
Citizens of Bloomfield

Bloomfield to host 2023 “Holiday Celebration” on Dec. 4 at town hall. The event will begin at 6:00 pm and feature a DJ, live ice sculptor, holiday themed bounce house, a life-sized snow globe for photos, refreshments, caroling, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa presentations, Christmas tree lighting, and a visit from Santa Claus. Add to 📅.
Bloomfield Township

Bnai Keshet Synagogue’s Jewish Teen Collaborative to host axe throwing event Dec. 3 for teens in grades 8-12. The event is from 4-6 p.m. at Bury the Hatchet in Bloomfield. Admission includes a vegetarian meal from Chipotle. Parents or guardians must complete an online waiver. Pre-registration closes Nov. 29.
Bnai Keshet

Montclair’s East Side Mags plans book signing event with Jesse Hubbard Dec. 2. The event is from 2 to 5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees can meet Hubbard and have a copy of “Punk Rock & Cocktails Volume 2” signed.
East Side Mags

Newark LGBTQ Community Center to host 2023 “World AIDS Day” event Dec. 4. The event is from 12-4 p.m. at Newark Public Library’s Centennial Hall. The event will feature resources from 14 different community organizations. Pre-register online. Add to 📅.
Newark LGBTQ Community Center

Have You Met Newark, a Newark tour agency, to host free 2023 “Holiday Shop Hop” Dec. 2. The tour begins at 87 Halsey St. and visits area businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve a ticket online. Add to 📅.
Have You Met Newark

HSASP to host 2023 “Instant Decision College Fair” for high school students in grade 12 Dec. 6. The fair is from 4-7 p.m. at Springfield Branch Library in Newark. Students are encouraged to bring two letters of recommendation, a college essay, transcripts, and SAT scores. Add to 📅.
High School Academic Support Prgram

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo to host 2023 “Holiday Lights” event Dec. 1-3. Admission is by donation. The event includes a carousel ride, face painting, farm, reptile house, photo with Santa, and gift shop for families from 5-9 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food, new toys or gently-used winter coats are recommended. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo

Newark AHS to host “Cocktails and Canines” adoption event Dec. 3 in Jersey City. Dogs seeking adoptive homes will be at the Corgi Spirits Distillery at 1 Distillery Dr. from 1-4 p.m.
Associated Humane Societies Newark

Regional news

New Jersey is moving forward with its plans to grow offshore wind production, despite the recent loss of two major wind farm projects due to their developer, Orsted, canceling its contract. The state board of public utilities voted Nov. 17 to seek bids for a transmission facility that would allow for the connection of multiple offshore wind projects to the onshore electrical grid.
The Associated Press

New Jersey residents can expect increase in average temperatures, more heavy rain and hotter days as average global temperatures predicted to surpass 1.5°C by 2030. Day- and night-time average temperatures could increase by as much as four degrees, increasing the number of days above 95°F by up to two weeks and making the heaviest rainstorms drop up to 30 percent more rain. World leaders are meeting this month for the 28th annual COP climate change negotiations conference in ongoing effort to coordinate a worldwide response to the climate crisis.
NPR