Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 16, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
People can participate in South Orange Downtown’s World Cup Trophy Hunt through Jul. 19. Replica World Cup trophies are hidden inside participating businesses in South Orange. Participants find the trophies for a chance to win weekly prizes.
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South Orange Downtown
Free outdoor concert with Forget The Whale planned with South Orange Downtown on Jun. 20. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park.
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South Orange Downtown
Adults can attend a watercolor class on Jun. 23 at Maplewood library’s Main Branch. It is from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Rock painting and story time for children in grades 3-5 planned at Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch on Jun. 23. It is from 4-5 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
East Orange school district is hiring for multiple positions, including teachers and nurses. Applications are available online.
East Orange Public Schools
Author talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Jun. 23. They will discuss “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook” at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Montclair Pride is rescheduled to Aug. 1 because of a fundraising gap. People can send monetary donations online.
Out Montclair
Free outdoor concert with Groove Operator planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 23 in Newark. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Essex County Parks
“Brew at the Zoo” fundraiser for ages 21+ planned by Turtle Back Zoo on Jun. 27 in West Orange. There will be more than 50 craft beers, live music, and extended animal viewing hours from 6-9 p.m. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
Recipients of WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs can use their cash benefits at participating farmers markets through Nov. 30. Eligible WIC recipients will receive $30 and eligible seniors will receive $50 that can go towards fruits, vegetables and herbs. A list of participating farmers markets is available when electronic benefits are released.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
