Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 8, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Cicely L. Tyson Elementary School plans “Saturday Program” for grades 5-8 on Feb. 10 in East Orange. The program is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tyson Middle/High School. There will be STEM activities and opportunities to explore architecture and design, video production, music production, and supply chain. Add to 📅.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School of the Performing and Fine Arts
Newark Museum of Art to host a free “Community Day: Lunar New Year” celebration on Feb. 10. The event, scheduled from 12-5 p.m., will feature musical performances, parades, art-making, and a lion dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Newark Museum of Art
Montclair Early Music to host “Jubilee: Black History Month Musical Celebration” on Feb. 10. The event is from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. It will feature selections by Black composers and performances from jazz pianist Michael David Cochrane, bass player Michael Logan, tenor soloist Jeremy Watson, and artistic director Louisa Valentin as soprano soloist. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Montclair Early Music
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race to host “Coming to Jersey: Black Families Share Their Stories” on Feb. 11 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled from 1-4 p.m. at the Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Rd., in Maplewood. The event will feature South Orange and Maplewood residents sharing how their families came to New Jersey. It will include genealogy, photos, oral storytelling, and conversation with the audience. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
CASA Essex County, a social service for local youth, to host virtual information sessions starting Feb. 13. There will be sessions on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., Feb. 21 at 11 a.m., and Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. Sessions will discuss the work that CASA Essex County does. Registration by email required. Add to 📅.
CASA Essex County
Essex County Environmental Center to host Great Swamp Bonsai Society’s monthly meeting and display on Feb. 13 in Roseland. The event, is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring their trees, pots, and tools for display. Preregistration is required.
Essex County Environmental Center
Turtle Back Zoo plans “Family Nature Club: Nature Guardians” on Feb. 11 in West Orange. The hike is from 1-3 p.m. and recommended for ages 6+ with an adult present. The hike will focus on bird watching. Preregistration is required and admission is $5. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Valentines Family Walk and Campfire” on Feb. 13 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m., will feature a short night walk, birch bark craft making, and a campfire with popcorn and tea. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. Fee ranges from $10 per child to $30 per family. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
Certification and credentialing fees processed by the N.J. Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification will be waived through June 30, in accordance with new state budget and legislation. Eligible users should fill their payment details as directed while still making sure to note that no charge will be incurred during this period. Fees for Praxis testing and transcript requests will not be covered under this waiver.
New Jersey Department of Education
