Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Dec. 26, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Belleville plans 2024 “Three King’s Drive-by Event” Jan. 6. The event, scheduled from 5:30-7:45 p.m., will feature a drive-through experience at Belleville High School with live camels and a lights display. Participants must enter through Division Avenue and exit at Passaic Avenue. Add to 📅.
Belleville Township
Montclair library to host weekly virtual pilates class beginning Jan. 8. The class meets Mondays at 12 p.m. through Feb. 5 and is open to non-library cardholders. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Montclair Public Library
Newark plans a community prayer walk to precede Watch Night, a New Year’s Eve tradition celebrating emancipation from slavery, Dec. 29. Newark NAACP members, elected officials, and faith leaders will participate in the walk from 4-5 p.m. at the entrance of Lincoln Park. Add to 📅.
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People’s Organization for Progress plans “March for Ceasefire in Gaza and Justice for Palestinians” Dec. 30 at Lincoln Statue, 12 Springfield Ave. in Newark. Add to 📅.
People’s Organization for Progress
Newark library to host 2023 “Kwanza Celebration” Dec. 28 at the main branch. There will be a candle-lighting ceremony, music by Victor Daze, a panel discussion, and arts and crafts starting at 5 p.m. The event will be in-person at the James Brown African American Room and streamed on Facebook Live. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Library
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts is accepting enrollment for its 2024 winter youth program starting Jan. 20 in Montclair. Classes include acting, improv, TV and film, and musical theater. Sessions are 10 weeks at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Register online.
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Essex County College to host “Instant Admission Days” Jan. 6 at the Newark Campus. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Outdoor Skills Family Day” Jan. 6 in Roseland. Participants will explore animal tracks, practice fire skills, and make campfire-cooked treats from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is $25 and available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
