Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 11, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
South Orange to host a book signing and reading with autistic author and advocate Tiffany Hammond on Apr. 15. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Baird Recreation Center in South Orange. Hammond will sign copies of “A Day with No Words” participants must pre-order the book if they’d like their copy signed. Registration required. Add to 📅.
South Orange Village
South Orange Middle School to host “7th Grade Glow Party” on Apr. 19. The event, scheduled from 3:30-5 p.m. at the school gymnasium, will include music, dancing, games, prizes, glow sticks, and more. Permission slips are due Apr. 15. Tickets are $5 but no one will be denied access due to financial burden. Registration required. Add to 📅.
South Orange Middle School HSA
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 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 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
