Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 11, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Belleville plans”Community Shred Day” on Apr. 13 in Belleville. This event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Building. Residents should bring the documents they want shredded in a paper bags or cardboard boxes weighing no more than five pounds, shredding is limited to five banker boxes per residents, and proof of residency is required. Add to 📅.
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham
Belleville library to host “History and Mystery of the Tarot” on Apr. 15. The event, scheduled from 6-7 p.m., will feature a discussion on the history of Tarot cards, their meanings, and live demonstrations of card readings by host Erol Delos Santos. Add to 📅.
Belleville Public Library
Advanced Lacrosse USA to host “Intro to Lacrosse” program for children ages 7-11 every Sunday from Apr. 14 to May 5 in Belleville. This free course is from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Belleville Indoor Training Facility. Participants will learn basic lacrosse skills including catching, throwing, cradling and scooping. Equipment provided. Add to 📅.
Belleville Public Schools
Montclair community plans “Rockin’ for Maya” benefit concert to raise funds for Maya Ciprian and her family on Apr. 14. The event, scheduled for 12-4 p.m. at Just Jake’s, will include live music performances, silent auctions, and family-friendly activities. Proceeds will go towards Maya Ciprian and her family as she undergoes treatment for a brain tumor. Tickets are $30. Free for children ages 6 and under. Add to 📅.
Just Jake’s
Human Needs Food Pantry plans a donation day on Apr. 13 in Montclair. Unexpired nonperishable food, new underwear, and kitchenware donations are accepted at 9 Label St. from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Add to 📅.
Human Needs Food Pantry
Essex County College plans virtual “What’s New at West Essex Campus” on Apr. 16. The livestream begins at 11 a.m. and will feature Mayor Joe Tempesta, Dean Elvy Vieira, and Samirah Scantling. Livestream available on the college’s Instagram page. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo plans its “Behind the Scenes at Amazing Asia” tour on Apr. 14. The event begins at 2 p.m. and will include a 30-minute tour of the Amazing Asia exhibit, a meet-and-greet with a zookeeper, and zoo admission for the day. Tickets available online. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County Environmental Center to host “Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip” on Apr. 16 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 5:15-7:15 p.m., starts at the end of Locust Avenue and participants can hike one mile to explore historic dinosaur tracks. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Garden Discovery Club” monthly meeting for ages 5+ on Apr. 23 in Roseland. Participants will explore planting, harvesting, cooking, and learn about composting, healthy eating, and weeding from 4-5 p.m. Sessions are $15. This is a drop-off event. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
State officials urge residents to prepare for wildfire season. April through late May is typically when the state is at highest risk to wildfires due to warmer and windier weather. Last year, New Jersey experienced its most active wildfire year in more than a decade, totallng 1,193 wildfires across the state.
NJ Spotlight News
