Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 15, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood community services to host a free screening of the live action “The Little Mermaid” in celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 19. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. the movie starts at 1 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. in Maplewood. Hot chocolate and ice cream will be served at the screening. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Recreation Division
Maplewood library plans free “Teen Writing Workshop” with local author Ibi Zoboi on Feb. 21 at the Hilton Branch. The workshop begins at 4:30 p.m. and is designed for middle and high school students. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
South Orange Downtown seeks vendors for its 2024 farmers market. The market will run Wednesdays from 2-7 p.m. from Jun. 5 through Oct. 30 in the Sloan Street parking lot. Applications for vendors are accepted online.
South Orange Downtown
Rutgers to host “Kids in the Kitchen” webinar for parents and caregivers on Feb. 21. The event, scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m., will teach participants how to engage children in day-to-day cooking activities. Simple recipes and craft activities will be shared. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Rutgers University
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University plans a 2024 winter open house on Feb. 19 in Bloomfield. The open house begins at 9 a.m. at 225 Liberty St. Attendees will learn more about the school’s programs, financial aid opportunities, and tour the campus. Preregistration is available online. Add to 📅.
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Essex County residents can purchase a golf ID for the 2024 season. Passes all access to three county owned golf courses, located in West Orange, Belleville, and Newark. IDs are available for purchase at Essex County’s Hendricks Field Clubhouse in Belleville on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through June.
Essex County Parks
Essex County College seeks student athlete, coach, team, and administrator nominations for its Wolverine Athletic Hall of Fame by Feb. 29. Nominations are submitted online and must include relevant biographical information about the nominee. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
National Urban League, a historic civil rights organization, is accepting summer internship applications from undergraduate college students through Feb. 19. The hybrid internship is paid and runs from Jun. 10 to Aug. 1. Interns will gain insight into non-profit management. Applications accepted online. Add to 📅.
Urban League of Essex County
Regional news
Montclair State University recently received a state $199,442 grant to help students restart college and complete their degrees. The goal of the grant and the “Project Restart” initiative is to align with the state’s goal of 65% of working-age N.J. residents holding a high-quality degree or credentials by 2025. The program offers financial support for returning students, and support from academic success coaches to complete degrees within 18 months.
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