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East Orange residents can attend a free export regulation training, scheduled to start Jan. 26. It meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. through Feb. 24 at 90 Halsted St. Attendees will learn export rules and compliance, shipping documentation, and how to avoid paperwork delays. Registration is open from Jan. 20-23 by phone, email, or in-person at the the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training.
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East Orange City
Essex County adults can attend an information session about construction apprenticeships on Jan. 27-28 in East Orange. Two sessions are available each day at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Elmwood United Presbyterian Church. It will discuss OSHA-30 certifications, tools, job readiness coaching, and career training for trade apprenticeships. Registration is required online.
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Screening of “Cinema Paradiso” planned by West Orange Classic Film Festival on Jan. 25. The movie begins at 2 p.m. at AMC at 495 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. Tickets available online and in-person for purchase.
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West Orange Arts Council
Parents and caregivers can attend a children’s literacy workshop on Jan. 24 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It begins at 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the benefits of reading aloud, how to choose books for their child, and literacy activities. One free gift card per family. Free books. No registration required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library
Newark’s “Sing in Praise of King,” a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is scheduled for Jan. 26. The free event will start at 7 p.m. at Newark Symphony Hall, will feature a keynote speech by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. Ticket reservations are available by phone and online. Free admission.
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Newark City
Film screening and panel discussion about affordable housing planned by NJPAC on Jan. 27. The pane; begins at 6 p.m. and will include and screening and discussion of “City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement” and discuss the potential impact of recent affordable housing legislation in the state. The program will be moderated by Amol Sinha, Executive Director at ACLU of New Jersey.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Youth in grades 6-12 can submit screenplays to Montclair Film’s Emerging Screenwriter Competition by Apr. 20. Accepted genres includes comedy, drama, action, experimental, social impact, and horror. Guidelines available online.
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Children ages 6-12 can register for Montclair History Center’s summer 2026 farm camp, scheduled to start in August. It is designed for children interested in nature, history, and agriculture. Camp sessions are available from Jul. 27 to Aug. 25. Attendees will learn about food, animals, and gardening. Registration available online.
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Essex County 4-H
Maplewood Theater will be reopening by 2027, according to new theater operator James Kula and Box Office Cinemas. It is located at 155 Maplewood Ave. The theater closed in 2020 at the start of the COVID pandemic.
The Village Green
The KinderSmile Foundation is hiring an Oral Health Program Coordinator. This role requires a dental degree, public health experience, and the ability to work with children. Applications accepted by email.
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