Essex County Daily Buzz: Mar. 12, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Early childhood literacy presentation planned with Unity Family Success Center virtually on Mar. 16. It begins at 3 p.m. and will discuss school readiness and childhood development. Designed for Essex County residents with children up to age 3 or pregnant people. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Unity Family Success Center

New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring a development director to lead fundraising efforts. To apply, email resumes and cover letters to Jobs@njcitizenaction.org by Mar. 20.
New Jersey Citizen Action

Educators teaching grades 6-12 can attend a professional development workshop on Mar. 19 at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. It will discuss genetics and zoo conservation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $200. Registration is required.
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Turtle Back Zoo

“Nature Window Mosaics” workshop planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Mar. 21 in Roseland. It is from 10-11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Admission is $12 per child and $15 per adult.
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Essex County Environmental Center

East Orange children in grades 1-7 can attend a painting session at East Orange library on Mar. 19. It is from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required.
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East Orange Public Library

DIY paper lantern session for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Mar. 20. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Limited to the first 12 attendees. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library

Free blood pressure screenings planned with Bloomfield health on Mar. 19. It is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Bloomfield library courtyard. Registration not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library

Bloomfield residents in grades K-6 can attend a craft session at the Bloomfield Civic Center on Mar. 20. The drop-off event is from 6-9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear green. Enrollment is $20. Registration is available online.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

“Toast to the Trees” wine tasting benefitting Friends of Watsessing Park Conservancy planned on Mar. 20 in Bloomfield. It is from 6:30-9 p.m. at Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House, 409 Franklin St. Funds will go towards new tree planting, pollinator garden maintenance, and preserving Watsessing Park. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Friends of Watsessing Park

Eligible Belleville residents can apply for a free smoke alarm online. It includes free installation by the Belleville fire department.
Belleville Township

“Cannaversary” planned with Nevaeh Verde Dispensary on Mar. 21 in Belleville. The dispensary will be celebrating its first anniversary with a live DJ, local food vendors, giveaways, and more. It is from 1-7 p.m. at Nevaeh Verde Dispensary, 176 Belmont Ave.
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The Village Green

“Newark Reads Literacy Coalition Symposium” planned on Mar. 17. It is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Pl. There will be workshops, book signings, and giveaways. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Newark City

Newark seeks artists to paint a mural along McCarter Highway. The 185-foot mural will be located at Parq930. Guidelines are available online. Applications are due Apr. 1.
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Newark City

“Transition Your Wardrobe” sewing workshop for adults and youth ages 14+ planned with Out Montclair on Mar. 15. It is from 5-6:30 p.m. at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, 547 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees should bring one item of clothing they want to upcycle. No sewing experience necessary. Admission is $10. Registration is required online.
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Out Montclair

CreativeMornings-Montclair, a free breakfast lecture series for creatives, will meet on Mar. 20. It is from 8:30-10 a.m. at Lackawanna Station. There will be a talk, coffee and breakfast, and opportunities to meet other attendees. Guest speaker is Simon Galperin, executive editor of The Jersey Bee. Tickets are free and available online. Registration is required.
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Lackawanna Station

Montclair Flea is open Mar. 21-22 at Lackawanna Station. There will be vendors, food, and drinks from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Lackawanna Station

Maplewood’s spring egg hunt is scheduled for Mar. 21. It begins at 12 p.m. at Memorial Park. There will be crafts, music, painting, and more.
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Maplewood Township

“March Madness” Henry Chapman Night planned with Women’s Club of Glen Ridge on Mar. 20. It begins at 7 p.m. at 219 Ridgewood Ave. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Women’s Club of Glen Ridge

Glen Ridge youth and adults can learn how to use a Cricut at Glen Ridge library on Mar. 21. It is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission. Registration and library card required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Free heart health screenings planned with RWJBarnabas Health on Mar. 17 in Orange. Screenings will take place at Cleveland Street School. Appointments can be booked online.
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Orange Public Schools

Parents and caregivers can attend a wellness session with the Greater Essex Counseling Services on Mar. 19 in Orange. It is from 6-7 p.m. at the Orange City Council Chambers. It will be led in Spanish.
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City of Orange Township

Nutley residents can learn about colorectal cancer and receive early detection kits on Mar. 19 with Nutley health department. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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Nutley Township

Artist reception with Cynthia Pareja Dubin planned at West Orange library on Mar. 19. Dubin’s art, “Reparando Mundos,” or “Restoring Worlds,” will be on display at the library through Apr. 24. The reception is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission.
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West Orange Public Library

West Orange Women’s Club seeks donations of gently used items for its rummage sale, scheduled for Apr. 25. Items accepted on Mar. 21 from 12-2 p.m. at 955 Pleasant Valley Way. A list of suggested donations is available online.
West Orange Women’s Club

Story time with author Jen Hayes Lee planned for children in grades K-2 on Mar. 17 at South Orange library. It begins at 4 p.m. at the Baird Branch. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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South Orange Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

Parents and caregivers can attend a webinar discussing internet safety on Mar. 19. It is from 4-5 p.m. and is led by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. Registration is required. Free admission.Add to 📅.
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ