Essex County Daily Buzz: Nov. 10, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Free food distribution for SNAP recipients planned with Essex County on Nov. 13 in Irvington. It begins at 10 a.m. at Irvington Park Community Center. EBT cards required.
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Tickets are on sale for FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development’s 2025 gala, scheduled for Nov. 13 in East Hanover. Raised funds will support the organization’s programming, including ESL classes, employment trainings, and youth activities. The event is from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at 16 Eagle Rock Ave. Donations of $200 are required for admission.
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FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development

“Liberation of the Mind for a Free Palestine” planned at Palestinian American Community Center on Nov. 16 in Clifton. It is from 2-9 p.m. at 388 Lakeview Ave. It will explore ways to challenge oppressive systems and transform understandings of justice, resistance, and collective liberation. There will be workshops, discussions, and cultural experiences. Open to children, adults, and families. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Palestinian American Community Center

DIY holiday wreath session for ages 15+ planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Nov. 15 in Roseland. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Materials included. Registration is $30 per person. Tickets available online.
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Essex County Parks

Sensory hike for ages 1-5 and caregivers planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Nov. 15 in Roseland. It is from 10-11 a.m. Registration is required. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Parks

Free food distribution planned in East Orange on Nov. 12. It begins at 9 a.m. on South Clinton Street between Elmwood and Rhode Island Avenues.
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East Orange City

College scholarship workshop planned at East Orange library on Nov. 17. High School Academic Support Program of NJ will lead the event from 4-6 p.m. Attendees will learn how to search for scholarships, organize their scholarship search, and how to write a scholarship essay. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library

South Orange residents can recycle electronics on Nov. 15. Accepted items can be recycled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the public works building. A full list of accepted items is available online.
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South Orange Village

South Orange seeks volunteers for its community planting day, scheduled for Nov. 16. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carter Park. Registration available online.
Seton Village South Orange

West Orange SEPAC will meet virtually on Nov. 13. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and Rokah, a local agency, will share information about services for adults with disabilities.
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West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council

Drop-in crafting session for adults planned at West Orange library on Nov. 17. it is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Materials provided.
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West Orange Public Library

Thanksgiving luncheon planned with West Orange Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 20. It begins at 12 p.m. at the Wilshire Grand Hotel. Food pantry donations to Holy Trinity Food Pantry are encouraged. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Free movie screening of “American Oz” planned at Glen Ridge library on Nov. 17. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Nutley library seeks Thanksgiving food donations through Nov. 20. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the children’s room. Donations will benefit the Nutley Family Services Bureau Food Pantry.
Nutley Public Library

Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for Newark residents planned on Nov. 17. It is from 12-6 p.m. at Weequahic High School. Proof of residency required. Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Newark City

Meeting for women in Newark planned on Nov. 17. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 695 Bergen St. There will be information about small business certification, development, and procurement.
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Panel discussing early detection and strategies for supporting men’s health planned at NJPAC on Nov. 17 in Newark. It begins at 5 p.m. and will include blood pressure, colon cancer, and other health screenings. All attendees are entered in a raffle to win a new Apple Watch. Registration is required. Free admission.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Free food available to Newark’s West Ward residents at Speedway Academies, 701 South Orange Ave. The West Ward Food Hub was created by Urban League of Essex County, UVSO Newark, and the city of Newark in response to the federal pause in SNAP funding. The food hub is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-5 p.m. SNAP recipients will receive priority.
Urban League of Essex County

“The Last Waltz” concert fundraiser benefitting Toni’s Kitchen and Make The Road NJ planned at Montclair Art Museum on Nov. 15. The performances begins at 6:30 p.m. Funds will support Toni’s Kitchen and Make The Road NJ. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Art Museum

Film screening of “Brownsville Bred” planned with Latinos of Montclair on Nov. 15 in Montclair. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. at The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave. A talkback with the director and cast members will follow. Admission is $25. Tickets are available online.
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Latinos of Montclair

Fall holiday concert with Montclair Community Band planned on Nov. 16. It begins at 3 p.m. at Buzz Aldrin Middle School. Free admission.
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Montclair Community Band

Maplewood Record Fair is planned on Nov. 16. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. Admission is $3 for adults and free for people younger than 18. Early admission begins at 9 a.m. with a $6 entry fee. There will be vinyl records, CDs, music, art, and movie collectables for sale and food available for purchase.
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Elusive Sounds NJ

Interactive story time for children discussing the Rahway Valley Railroad planned with Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Nov. 16 in Maplewood. It begins at 2:30 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. Free admission. Tickets are available online.
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Durand-Hedden House and Garden

Talk discussing the Rahway Valley Railroad planned with Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Nov. 16 in Maplewood. It is from 1-4 p.m. at 523 Ridgewood Rd. Tickets are available for free online.
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Durand-Hedden House and Garden

Parent Conference and Resource Fair planned with Orange public schools on Nov. 15. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orange High School. There will be workshops, community resources, and family activities. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Orange Public Schools

Solidarity potluck planned with University of Orange on Nov. 17 in Orange. The potluck is from 6-8 p.m. at the HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish and a friend. Registration not required.
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University of Orange

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey’s Attorney General Matt Platkin issued a scam alert about fraudulent text messages and phone calls residents may receive from people impersonating SNAP representatives. The messages ask recipients to provide EBT card numbers and PINs to unlock benefits, verify SNAP eligibility, or help recipients obtain benefits. Scammers may ask for banking information and Social Security numbers, or require a fee for assistance. Platkin said SNAP assistance from the government is free and residents should verify incoming text messages and phone calls. A list of ways to avoid SNAP scams is available online.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

New Jersey residents can enroll in the state’s health insurance marketplace, Get Covered NJ, through Jan. 31. Get Covered NJ provides health insurance to people who are not insured through an employer or through Medicaid and Medicare. Federal tax credits that lower the cost of health insurance payments are set to expire at the end of 2025 and will not be available for 2026. According to a state press release, N.J. will provide $215 million in state subsidies, called New Jersey Health Plan Savings, for eligible enrollees. Healthcare plans under Get Covered NJ cover preventive services, emergency services, prescription drugs, prenatal and pediatric care, and more. Enrollment is available online.
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance

New Jersey VegFest is scheduled on Nov. 15-16 in Montclair. It is from 12-7 p.m. at Lackawanna Station. There will be vegan and plant-based food and music. Tickets are available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
New Jersey VegFest