Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Dec. 11, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free, non-alcoholic paint and sip afternoon for adults planned by East Orange library on Dec. 18. There will be paints, juice, and light refreshments available from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration is required.
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East Orange Public Library
East Orange residents can enter to participate in the city-wide holiday home decorating contest through Dec. 18. Entries accepted online. Four winners will receive a $300, $200, $100, or $50 gift card.
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East Orange City
Mobile mammogram and cervical cancer screenings planned by East Orange on Dec. 19. Screenings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bowser Family Senior Center. Appointments can be scheduled online.
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East Orange City
Toy giveaway planned by East Orange on Dec. 19. It is at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Children must bring their gift vouchers from the tree lighting planned on Dec. 12.
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East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
East Orange seniors ages 60+ can take free self-defense classes every Friday at the Fellowship Civic Center. Classes are from 1-2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
East Orange City
“Recitation” end-of-year community celebration of literacy planned at Orange library on Dec. 19. It is from 4-7 p.m. and will feature authors, poets, and writers.
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Orange Public Library
DIY Kwanzaa decorations planned by Newark library on Dec. 18 in Springfield Branch. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Newark Public Library
Holiday party planned by Newark library on Dec. 18 in the North End Branch. There will be pretzels, sugar cookies, and candy from 3-5 p.m. Attendees will make holiday-themed mugs. Registration not required.
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Newark Public Library
Newark’s guide to affordable housing and resources in the city is available online. It includes options for families, people with disabilities, and seniors. Rent for affordable housing is determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is usually less than 30% of a household’s monthly income.
Newark City
New Jersey residents can attend a free virtual workshop explaining how Social Security benefits overlap with retirement planning on Dec. 18. It is from 12-1 p.m. and facilitated by Larry Metzler from the Society of Financial Awareness. Metzler will discuss how to navigate Social Security, common planning errors, and how to make informed decisions about retirement. Registration is required.
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South Orange Public Library
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can attend an online application information session for the N.J. Black Heritage Trail, a trail that identifies significant Black history markers in the state, on Dec. 18. It will discuss the nomination and application cycle for the trail at 12 p.m. All applicants must submit a letter of intent. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Historical Commission
Gov. Phil Murphy passed the “Freedom to Read Act,” a bill that limits book censorship in public schools and libraries and protects librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges. The law requires the state’s education commissioner to develop policies for local school and library boards to adopt, including how library materials are selected, challenged, and evaluated.
New Jersey Monitor
